Mikael Björkman
About Mikael Björkman
Mikael Björkman is a Senior Legal Counsel at Kindred Group plc, specializing in commercial and regulatory matters in the Nordics. He has extensive experience in legal practice, having worked at various law firms and companies, including G Grönberg Advokatbyrå AB and Telia Company.
Work at Kindred Group
Mikael Björkman serves as Senior Legal Counsel at Kindred Group plc, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he provides legal advice on commercial and regulatory matters specifically related to Kindred's operations in the Nordics. His responsibilities include negotiating and drafting commercial agreements, particularly in the areas of payment services and consultancy services. Additionally, he manages litigation work that involves several larger international disputes with government entities and handles communications with regulatory authorities across multiple jurisdictions.
Previous Experience in Legal Counsel
Before joining Kindred Group, Mikael Björkman worked as Senior Legal Counsel at Telia Company from 2015 to 2021. In this capacity, he was involved in various legal matters relevant to the telecommunications sector. Prior to that, he spent nine years at G Grönberg Advokatbyrå AB in Stockholm, where he practiced as an Advokat from 2006 to 2015. His early career included a role as a Trainee at Linklaters from 2004 to 2005, which provided him with foundational experience in a prominent international law firm.
Education and Expertise
Mikael Björkman has a solid educational background in law. He studied at Stockholm University, where he achieved a Jur. kand. degree from 2000 to 2004. He furthered his studies at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) for one year, focusing on law from 2002 to 2003. His foundational education took place at Åsö Gymnasium from 1996 to 1999. This academic background has equipped him with the necessary expertise to navigate complex legal issues in his current role.
Litigation and Regulatory Management
In his current position, Mikael Björkman manages litigation work that involves significant international disputes with government entities. His role requires him to handle contacts with regulatory authorities across various jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with legal standards and regulations. This aspect of his work is crucial for Kindred Group, particularly in the context of the evolving regulatory landscape in the gaming and betting industry.