Dan Örnfjäder
Partner, Sweden
My areas of expertise
- Venture Capital
- Commercial
- Corporate and M&A
- Media, Sports and Entertainment
- Technology
Summary
Dan is a seasoned lawyer with extensive experience in supporting investors, entrepreneurs, and high-growth companies. Well rooted in the Swedish start-up and scale-up ecosystem, Dan has built a strong reputation as a trusted advisor to some of the country’s most dynamic businesses. He advises VC funds and other investors on their investments in growth companies. He also acts as advisor on the company side, where he represents companies in their investment rounds and exits, but also in the companies’ day-to-day operations, where Dan advises on commercial agreements as well as on risk and strategy, often in tech-intensive companies. Further, Dan has a brilliant track-record representing clients in the media and entertainment industry where he advices clients in music, publishing and podcasting.
Clients value Dan for his pragmatic and solution-oriented approach, always balancing legal precision with commercial realities. His broad experience of advising clients both in investments/transactions and in their day-to-day business gives him a holistic advisor perspective that is highly sought after and deeply appreciated. With a strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing growth companies as well as their investors, he provides clear, business-focused advice that helps clients move forward with confidence.
Professional experience
| Magnusson Law Advokatbyrå, Partner | 2026 – |
| Gro Advokatbyrå, Partner | 2025 – 2026 |
| MAQS Law, Legal Director | 2023 – 2025 |
| Bird & Bird, Senior Associate | 2020 – 2023 |
| Synch Law, Senior Associate & Head of Operations – Corporate | 2017 – 2020 |
| Setterwalls, Associate | 2014 – 2017 |
Education
| Stockholm University, Jur. kand., Master of Laws – LLM | 2010-2014 |
| Stockholm University, Political Science & International Relations | 2008-2010 |
Bar admissions
Admitted in Sweden (Advokat)
Languages
Swedish – native
English – fluent
German – intermediate
Rankings
Dan Örnfjäder is recommended in the areas commercial, corporate and M&A by leading benchmarking publications, such as The Legal 500. Sources state:
“Dan Örnfjäder was really pragmatic, business-minded and open to innovative solutions. He’s the best lawyer within this field that I have ever worked with. I have spent millions on other lawyers before but will follow Dan wherever he goes.” – Legal 500
“Dan Örnfjäder stands out not only for his broad and profound legal knowledge but also for his ability to communicate complex issues in an accessible, clear manner. He guides clients through multiple perspectives on a matter, ensuring they fully understand their options.” – Legal 500