Innovation and digitalisation in the legal sector
VQ is a pioneering company dedicated to the digitalisation of the legal sector. Founded in 2010 by two of Scandinavia’s most experienced legal professionals, VQ seamlessly combines legal expertise with IT innovation to create transformative solutions for the legal industry. Since its beginning, VQ has developed a range of innovative tools, including VQ Legal, an intelligent solution featuring ready-made standard documents for business law. Known as the “Digital Associate,” VQ Legal is now a cornerstone of the legal sector, used by nine of Sweden’s ten largest law firms, as well as by in-house legal teams and auditing firms. In recognition of its groundbreaking contributions, VQ was awarded the Swedish Legal Innovation Award in 2017. Earlier, in 2014, the VQ blog received international acclaim, winning a Clawbies Award as a must-read resource for European lawyers keen to stay ahead of legal market trends.
From 2010 to 2019, VQ arranged the renowned VQ Forum, which became Scandinavia’s leading legal innovation event. The forum served as a strategic platform for thought leaders, innovators, and practitioners to connect, share insights, and shape the future of legal services. Celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2019, the event achieved the vision of being an inspiring meeting place for champions of change in the legal profession. Today, VQ continues to drive transformation as one of the founders of the Legal Transformation Network. Additionally, VQ partner Helena Hallgarn serves as an Ambassador for the European Legal Tech Association (ELTA).
Looking ahead, VQ remains committed to advancing innovation and supporting the evolution of the legal sector through fresh initiatives and collaborative opportunities.
About the founders of VQ
VQ was founded by two of Scandinavia’s most experienced legal professinals in combining the practice of law with IT expertise; Helena Hallgarn and Ann Björk.
As business developers with a deep understanding of legal digitalisation, they have consistently demonstrated how technology can transform legal work. Their approach blends strong business insights with advanced IT skills, showcasing the power of technology as an enabler through practical, impactful solutions.
With extensive experience as innovators, project leaders, and legal knowledge engineers, Helena and Ann have led the development of tools that genuinely revolutionise legal work. Their initiatives focus on creating solutions that not only support but also enhance legal practice, making a real difference in the industry.
Ann Björk
Ann is now a partner at Betula Partners, where she focuses on consultancy work in the legal tech sphere. She also serves as an investor and advisor, contributing her expertise to Betula’s diverse portfolio of startups, privately held companies, and their wine business Fine Wine Service.
VQ continues to collaborate with Ann through her consultancy role, where she supports VQ Legal and its customers on document automation projects.
Email: ann.bjork@betulapartners.se
Phone: +46 789 649 225
Helena Hallgarn
Helena remains a partner at VQ, where she focuses on driving the company’s development, including enhancing the capabilities of VQ Legal and expanding the business to meet the evolving needs of the legal sector.
Together, Helena and Ann exemplify the innovative spirit of VQ, continually pushing boundaries to redefine how legal work is done.
