Truesec: "They speak our language — a tech-native firm comfortable with cybersecurity, data protection and emerging regulation."
Truesec is a cybersecurity company on a mission to create a safe digital future. They help organisations prevent, detect, respond to and recover from cyber attacks — delivering incident response, threat intelligence, security-related professional services and managed security services, all built around a single purpose: prevent breach, minimise impact.
As Truesec scaled, its commercial and regulatory load grew fast. Complex customer contracts, data protection obligations, and a regulatory landscape that won't sit still — GDPR, DORA, NIS2, the AI Act. "We needed counsel who genuinely understands technology, not just the related paperwork or desktop compliance," says Levi Bergstedt, Chief Legal Officer at Truesec.
The connection came through someone Levi already trusted. "I'd worked at a law firm before joining Truesec, and a former colleague had joined Synch. When I was looking for a firm that was strong not only on legal but on privacy and tech-adjacent application, I reached out to him."
The fit was immediate. "They speak our language," Levi says. "A tech-native firm that's comfortable with cybersecurity, data protection and emerging regulation — while also giving me, as a client, an informal, friendly environment that makes it easy to reach out and get help."
That breadth showed up in the work itself. Synch has handled a wide mix for Truesec: commercial contract drafting and negotiation, GDPR and AI Act compliance, DORA and NIS2 advisory, IP and trademark matters, RFP support, and ongoing day-to-day support through a retainer.
For a scaling company, accessibility matters as much as expertise. "We have a dedicated team and a day-to-day contact, so I can reach the right person quickly — and they're happy to step into customer meetings when needed," Levi says. The relationship, he adds, never felt like dealing with an outside firm: "It's easy and collaborative. Less like an external firm and more like an extension of our own team — professional, but refreshingly down-to-earth."
The business impact has been concrete. "Legal kept delivering timely, high-quality service to our organisation even through multiple parallel parental leaves in the team — and across a wide spectrum of niche legal areas." What started as defined engagements has grown into something more strategic. "It's become an ongoing partnership — retainer legal services, plus advice on our most important regulatory and AI questions."
Asked what sets Synch apart, Levi points to genuine curiosity. "They were happy to be on site when needed, meeting my non-legal colleagues to make sure the advice is accurate, driving projects, spotting new opportunities. They actually want to learn our business — not just hand over memos on theoretical legal risk."
Levi sums it up:
"Synch is an excellent fit for technology and cybersecurity companies that are scaling and need counsel who understands both the tech and the commercial reality. They genuinely get our world, they're easy to work with, and they've become a real partner. I'd recommend them without hesitation."
