Partner

Jennie Nilsson

Jennie Nilsson is a Partner in CMS Wistrand’s practice group Corporate Commercial and specializes in Digital/Technological legislation, with a particular focus on data protection, data governance, AI and cybersecurity.

Jennie Nilsson has extensive experience in advising on various data protection matters, security incidents, international compliance projects, patient data, advertising/marketing, NIS legislation and AI/Data Governance.

Jennie Nilsson also advises clients on general contractual matters and public procurement.

Jennie Nilsson joined CMS Wistrand in 2025.

Professional experience

Partner, CMS Wistrand, 2025-
Partner, Head of Data, Privacy and Cybersecurity, DLA Piper Sweden, 2021-2024
Senior Associate, Head of Data Privacy and IT, Baker McKenzie Sweden, 2017-2021
Legal Counsel, PwC Sweden, 2011-2017
Associate, Wistrand Advokatbyrå, 2007-2011
Law Clerk, Stockholm District Court, 2008-2009

Relevant experience

Multinational company: Lead counsel for data protection impact assessment relating to use of AI tools.
Multinational company: Lead counsel for handling of extensive data subject access request.
Multinational gaming company: Lead counsel for post-acquisition privacy compliance.
Information services business: Responsible for data protection M&A workstream covering +20 jurisdictions.
Medtech company: Lead counsel for contract negotiations involving cloud services, clinical trials and patient consent management.
Leading computer technology company: Secondment.
Occupational healthcare provider: Secondment.

Memberships & Roles

Swedish Bar Association, 2021
International Association of Privacy Professionals

Awards & Rankings

"Next Generation Partner" in Data Privacy and Data Protection, Legal 500, 2022-2024
Healthcare and Life Sciences, Legal 500, 2023
Intellectual Property and Media, Legal 500, 2023
IT and Telecoms, Legal 500, 2023

Client feedback

''A highly proficient, concise and practical team.''

''Jennie Nilsson's expertise gives clients confidence the right decisions will be made, even in complex situations.''

''Jennie Nilsson is responsive, knowledgeable and business minded.''

''Jennie Nilsson's expertise in the field is remarkable. Not only is she highly knowledgeable, but she has a pragmatic approach.''

''The team possesses a deep understanding of clients' requirements and tailors their efforts the most effective assistance.''

''The team is very knowledgeable in relevant fields.''

''The individuals of he team are accessible and have a nice and friendly way about them.''

Education

LL.M., Gothenburg School of Business, Economics and Law, 2007

Practice Areas

Commercial Public Procurement

sectors

TMC - Technology, Media & Communications Data Protection & Integrity IT & Telecoms Consumer Products Life Sciences & Healthcare

Insights by Jennie

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Publication International

EU AI Act - Questions and Answers

07 Jul 2025 130 min read

News Sweden

Ready for AI - The legal issues you need to be aware of

12 May 2025 5 min read

Legal Update Sweden

Key Takeaways from the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection’s Latest Decisions on Cookie Banners

08 May 2025 3 min read