Hugo Norlén
Partner | Advokat
Hugo is a member of the Life Sciences, Intellectual Property, EU and Competition and Public procurement groups and specialises in those areas. Hugo has key expertise in licencing and other strategic partnerships in life sciences and in dispute resolution in competition law, state aid, public procurement and other public law. Hugo heads the Life Sciences and EU & Competition law groups.
Hugo is ranked as a “Leading Partner” within Healthcare and Life Sciences by Legal 500.
Said about Hugo:
"Hugo Norlén continues to impress clients, who say: He is quick and has great attention to detail. He has a great sense of our business and what needs to be in place to carry a deal forward." (Chambers Europe, 2013)
"Sources recognise Hugo Norlén for his life sciences-related licensing expertise, as well as advising on strategic partnerships in the sector." (Chambers Europe, 2014)
"We have worked with Hugo Norlén for several years, and he is very responsive and pragmatic in his approach, especially when there is a short deadline. He has a very good understanding of our business within life sciences, and can provide legal advice that is really founded in the business." (Legal 500, 2023)
"Hugo Norlén [is] very talented and a pleasure to work with. Responsive, smart, and experienced." (Legal 500, 2023)
“Hugo Norlén has shown skill and enthusiasm to support us in our work." (Legal 500, 2025)
“I work with many Lindahl partners and associates on different matters -- principally Hugo Norlén and Mikael Smedeby. All standouts." (Legal 500, 2025)
Additional language: Spanish
Contact me
| Email: | hugo.norlen@lindahl.se |
| Mobile: | +46 702 718 189 |
| Office: | Uppsala |
Areas
Intellectual Property EU & Competition Law Public procurement/public sector Life Sciences AI from a legal perspectiveExperience
| 2007 | Member of the Swedish Bar Association |
| 2005– | Advokatfirman Lindahl |
| 2004 | King's College, London, Master in European Law (LL.M) |
| 2001–2005 | Mannheimer Swartling Advokatbyrå |
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