Rikard Sundstedt

Senior Associate

Rikard primarily practises in the area of FinTech and other financial regulation, as well as with compliance matters. Rikard’s work includes assisting in licence applications, transactions involving financial companies, supervisory investigations and sanctions matters, and financial regulatory advisory matters.

Experience
  • Gernandt & Danielsson since 2017
  • Secondee, Stibbe, Amsterdam, 2024
Education
  • LL.M., Stockholm University, 2017
Languages
  • Swedish
  • English
Legal community
  • Member of the Swedish Bar Association since 2021
  • Co-author of Lexology In-Depth: Virtual Currency Regulation, 4th edition (2021) through 8th edition (2025)
  • Co-author of Chambers Blockchain & Crypto-Assets Global Practice Guide since the 2022 edition to date
  • Co-author of Sweden: A Fintech Overview in Chambers Fintech Guide 2026
  • Co-author of Chambers Sanctions Global Practice Guide 2026
Ranking
  • Ranked as "Associate to watch" within FinTech by Chambers and Partners
  • Ranked as "Leading Associate" within Fintech by Legal 500
  • Recognised as “Recommended” within Banking and Finance by Legal 500

"Rikard Sundstedt is able to provide specific advice and practical views, rather than just pure legal advice."
Chambers and Partners, FinTech, 2026

"When you give Rikard Sundstedt something you know you will get something of quality in return. He really dives into the matter. He is very analytical, responsive, and very service-minded as well."
Chambers and Partners, FinTech, 2026

"Rikard Sundstedt is extremely good at transforming business language to legal language. Very high knowledge within the payment services area and AML.”
Legal 500, 2026

Rikard Sundstedt is very diligent, available and helpful. I only have good things to say.

Chambers and Partners, FinTech

News

Article 2026-08-31

G&D Monthly Digest August 2026

Gernandt & Danielsson’s specialist team has compiled an updated news overview. The August issue features an In-Depth article by Rikard Sundstedt examining the CJEU’s recent ruling on the scope of regulated payment services under PSD2.