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Jennie Nilsson
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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