Carin Dahlquist

Specialist Counsel

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Carin Dahlquist has over 20 years’ experience as general counsel in the life science industry, including at a global pharmaceutical company, and brings a pragmatic, solution-oriented and business-focused perspective to her advisory work.

As a member of Ascente’s Life Science team, she advises Swedish and international clients in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry on strategic and operational issues regarding commercial law, intellectual property and marketing law. This includes business strategies for intellectual property rights and commercialisation, collaboration between industry and healthcare professionals, and the drafting and negotiation of contracts for licensing, research and development, clinical trials and manufacturing.

Carin believes in being a true business partner to facilitate well-informed risk assessments and support her clients’ long-term growth.

Languages: English, Swedish

Prior experience and education
2026-

Ascente Law 

2026-2026

Setterwalls Advokatbyrå 

2015 - 2025

Sobi 

2006 - 2015

GE Healthcare Life Sciences (Cytiva) 

2005 - 2006

Q-Med (Galderma) 

2001 - 2005

Linklaters Advokatbyrå 

2000 - 2001

Master of Laws, New York University School of Law 

1998 - 2000

District Court of Malmö

1994 - 1998

Lund University, Bachelor of Science in Economics

1993 - 1997

Lund University, Master of Laws