As Chief Business Development and Communications Officer, Helena Carlquist is responsible for the firm’s business development, marketing, internal and external communications, and brand and visual identity. Her role also includes supporting the firm’s employer branding and culture initiatives. She works closely with the firm’s leadership to support the firm’s strategic priorities, client development and market positioning. Helena joined Mannheimer Swartling in 2006 and practised as a lawyer specialising in international arbitration until 2015. Since then, she has held senior leadership positions with responsibility for the firm’s business development, marketing and communications functions.