India desk

Supporting business between India and Sweden – and across the Nordics

India is one of the world’s fastest-growing economies and an increasingly important trading and investment partner for Sweden and the Nordic region. At the same time, Nordic companies continue to explore opportunities in India through investments, partnerships and market expansion.

Setterwalls’ India Desk supports Indian companies, investors and entrepreneurs doing business in Sweden and the Nordics, while assisting Nordic businesses with investments and expansion into India.

As one of Sweden’s leading business law firms, Setterwalls combines strong Nordic legal capabilities with cross-border experience and a trusted network of local relationships and partner firms in India.

A practical and business-oriented approach

Cross-border business requires more than legal advice alone. It requires commercial understanding, cultural awareness and the ability to coordinate legal and business considerations across jurisdictions.

Our India Desk provides clients with a dedicated point of contact and coordinated legal support throughout the entire business lifecycle.

We regularly assist clients with:

• Cross-border mergers and acquisitions
• Joint ventures and strategic partnerships
• Market entry and establishment projects
• Commercial agreements and supply arrangements
• Corporate and governance matters
• Banking and finance matters
• Employment and pensions matters
• Intellectual property, IT and data protection matters
• Competition and regulatory advice
• Real estate and environmental matters
• Tax structuring and investment-related issues
• Dispute resolution and risk management

Why Setterwalls

Setterwalls was the first law firm in Sweden and the Nordic region to establish a dedicated India Desk.

Our team combines:

• Strong Nordic M&A and corporate capability
• Experience from cross-border transactions and investments
• Long-term engagement in the India–Nordics business corridor, including participation in business and trade initiatives such as the Sweden–India Business Council (SIBC)
• Close cooperation with trusted legal and business partners in India
• Seamless coordination across practice areas and jurisdictions

Through our international relationships and network of leading independent law firms, we support clients in navigating complex international matters efficiently and pragmatically.

Building long-term business relationships

India and the Nordics are connected through growing trade, investment and innovation. We believe that this relationship is still at an early stage and that long-term success depends on trusted partnerships, local understanding and experienced advisers.

Setterwalls’ India Desk is committed to helping clients build and grow successful business relationships between India and the Nordic region.

“India and the Nordics are becoming increasingly interconnected through trade, investment and innovation. In our experience, successful cross-border business depends not only on legal advice, but on trusted relationships, local understanding and the ability to navigate multiple markets and cultures. Through Setterwalls’ India Desk, we aim to support clients in building long-term business between India and the Nordics.” — Christian Riddarbo, Partner, Head of India Desk