Johan Hübner

Partner
Lawyer
Johan Hübner
Location
Stockholm
Language
Swedish, English

Johan Hübner advises clients primarily in the TMT and technology sectors, with a particular focus on commercial contract law, IT and AI agreements, distribution, and digital regulatory matters. He regularly acts for Swedish and international companies on major projects involving the development, deployment, and commercialisation of technology — including complex arrangements relating to IT procurement, software licensing, distribution, digital services, AI-enabled solutions, and cross-border commercial structures.

Johan's practice is strongly focused on helping clients navigate the privacy, data protection, and regulatory implications of digital transformation. He advises on the contractual, regulatory, and governance aspects of technology projects where data protection compliance, responsible data use, and the allocation of data-related responsibilities are central considerations. His work includes managing privacy implementation projects - including large-scale GDPR compliance programmes -conducting legal basis assessments for data processing activities, negotiating joint controller agreements, and advising on the legal characterisation of controller and processor roles in complex contractual relationships. He further advises technology companies, digitalising industrial players, and brand-driven businesses on outsourcing structures, AI governance frameworks, and compliance with evolving digital regulation, including the EU AI Act, the Data Act, and NIS2.

In Legal 500, Johan has been recognised for his expertise in distribution and agency law across industry, manufacturing, retail, fashion, and online services, as well as for his broader commercial and IP-intensive M&A work.

Johan holds a prominent international role as Vice Chair of the IBA Technology Law Committee, where he contributes to shaping global discussions at the intersection of law, technology, policy, and business. He previously served as Chair of the IBA's AI & Robotics Sub-Committee (2020–2024) and has played a key role in the Swedish Bar Association's work on guidance for the use of generative AI in legal practice.

Johan Hübner specializes in commercial contract law with a focus on technology, AI, industry, and trade. He advises Swedish and international companies on complex agreements, including distribution, development, collaboration, and digital services. With extensive experience and deep industry insight, Johan delivers commercially sound solutions that are both legally robust and business‑driven.

Qualifications
Professional background
Partner, Advokatfirma DLA Piper Sweden KB
2026-
Partner, Advokatfirman Delphi
2009-2026
Associate, Advokatfirman Delphi
2007-2008
Secondment at CMS Cameron McKenna, London
2005-2006
Associate, Wistrand Advokatbyrå
2002-2007
Associate, Kilpatrick Stockton Advokatbyrå
2001-2002
Legal Counsel, Polopoly AB
2000-2001
Associate, EY Law
2000
Associate, CMS Tisell Advokatbyrå
1998-2000
Education
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Stockholm University
1998
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
1996-1997
Memberships

The Swedish Bar Association

ADBJ – The Swedish Association for IT and Law

The Swedish Association for Industrial Legal Protection (SFIR)

The Copyright Society

The Data Association

The IBA’s LPD Working Group on AI

The Bar Association’s AI Group

Ranking
Ranking

• Recommended, Data, Lexology, 2025

• Recommended, Data Privacy & Protection, Who’s Who Legal, 2024

• Blockchain 2021 – Trends and Developments (Sweden), Chambers & Partners, 2021

• Guidelines and Regulations to Provide Insights on Public Policies to Ensure Artificial Intelligence’s Beneficial Use as a Professional Tool (Chapter regarding Sweden), IBA Alternative and New Law Business Structures Committee, 2020

• Recommended, IT and telecoms, Tier 1, Legal 500, 2021

• Recommended, Intellectual Property & Media, Tier 2, Legal 500, 2014

• Highly recommended, Intellectual property, Legal Experts EMEA, 2013