BANKING | FINANCE | INVESTMENTS

An independent boutique law-firm based in Stockholm, Sweden.

 

ABOUT THE FIRM

Force Advokatbyrå is a boutique law firm providing legal and regulatory services within the banking & financial industry.
The firm also advises investors regarding transactions in financial instruments as well as real estate. The client base consists of Swedish and foreign investment firms, fund managers, insurance brokers, lenders, distributors, real estate companies, investors, and others.

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APPROACH

Force Advokatbyrå favors sound business operations contributing to a smooth and effective financial market – distinguished by trust and confidence.

 The firm is committed to deliver instant and top-quality legal and regulatory services, thus enabling the firm’s clients to focus on their core businesses.
Clients receive straight-forward advice containing practical guidance and solutions based on knowledge and experience.

We offer custom-made solutions for each individual client.

EXPERTISE

  • Compliance & Internal Audit

    The firm undertakes assignments as the independent compliance function or internal auditor for financial companies on an outsourcing basis.

  • License Applications

    We advise our clients in relations to licenses and registrations required to conduct financial operations. We also represent our client at the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority.

  • Opinions & Reviews

    The firm provide clients with legal opinions on various matters related to the financial regulations. The firm also conducts tailored reviews of our clients’ business operations.

  • Policies & Procedures

    We advise our clients in relation to internal policies and procedures. We assist in drafting new internal documents, implementing regulatory changes or conducting ongoing reviews.

  • Agreements

    The firm assist with drafting and negotiating various kinds of agreements and has particular experience of agreements related to financial operations.

  • Financing & Loans

    We advice both lenders and borrowers regarding loan agreements and other financing solutions. We also advice companies providing consumer loans.

  • Transactions

    We regularly advice our clients with various types of transaction including share purchases, business transfers, transfers of funds, mergers, etc.

  • Corporate Actions & Formalities

    The firm assist companies with corporate actions such as changes to shares, equity or voting rights as well as ongoing formalities such as AGMs, board meetings, minutes, etc.

  • Dispute Resolution

    The firm advice and represent its clients in different kind of disputes related to the financial industry. We handle disputes in courts, the National Board for Consumer Disputes (ARN), etc.

  • Disciplinary Proceedings

    We advise and represent license holders in disciplinary proceedings at SwedSec and InsureSec.

 

FOUNDER

The founder of Force Advokatbyrå, Wictor Furman, has significant experience of working with Swedish and international financial companies & investors.

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WICTOR FURMAN

University Degrees

2008 Law-degree (LL.M.) - Stockholm University
2009 LL.M. - Columbus School of Law

Professional Experience

2010 Danske Bank
2011 SEB
2011 - 2016 Magnusson Advokatbyrå
2016 - 2020 Harvest Advokatbyrå
2020 - Force Advokatbyrå 

Other

2015 Member of the Swedish Bar Association (Sw: Advokat)
2019 SwedSec License Exam (Management and Control)