Healthcare and life sciences in Sweden

‘Cirio’s life sciences regulatory team have an in-depth knowledge of the market and the laws and are very responsive.’

‘Cirio are very professional and has deep knowledge in the area. They always put in 100% on the engagement and have no delays. The result is more than satisfying. They have a good coverage.’

‘A true pleasure to work with a very professional team.’

‘Anders Burén is a very experienced business lawyer and a real partner in negotiations. As a result, we were able to accomplish significant growth in our business.’

‘Cirio has the expertise to support a fast growing biotech company thought the different phases of company development. They can adjust their offering to the financial and managerial resources of the client. Cirio’s expertise and network within biotech is impressive.’

‘Per Hedman – great network and ability to find the right resources for the client. Solid general advice. Anders Burén – solid expertise in contract negotiations within pharmaceuticals. Very efficient.’

‘Per Hedman leads a stellar life sciences team who are at the cutting edge of new technologies and the legal issues manufacturers face. Level of responsiveness and engagement is second to none. The advice is always practical and digestible, solution focused and always looking around the corner. We thoroughly enjoy working with Per and his team – they are highly recommended.’

‘Per Hedman is fantastic – engaged, practical, solution focused and exceptionally knowledgeable. He is the go to in Sweden for life sciences and new technologies regulatory matters.’

‘The team has incredible strength and depth in experience and is a leader in this sector. Their strong experience and ability to deal with wide reaching and complex issues sets them apart from others.’

‘The life sciences team at Mannheimer is unique; all the benefits of a big full service law firm, but with a feeling of being as close to being an in-house counsel as is possible. Extremely competent and up to speed with the practical reality for a company in LS, as regards for example the reasoning, common practice and new trends of authorities and courts.’

‘They provide a wide range of services with special competence on each subject. An international perspective and network of partners that covers all of our needs. They proactively engage in our corporate development and plans to secure our legal situation and business.’

‘Our main contacts are Camilla Appelgren and Peter Nilsson that provide a very high availability and access to a quick advice as well as complicated partnering agreements. Their support was invaluable. Since they have deep and special insights in the life science field, the support is proactive and highly competent.’

‘Camilla Appelgren is an exceptional lawyer. Her experience and knowledge in the sector is excellent, coupled with a helpful and understanding manner, it makes her a pleasure to deal with.’

‘Attentive, pragmatic, good at exemplifying and communicating and making legal clauses tangible. Great competence of my line of business and even my company processes. Broad competence; life sciences specific but also data protection and IT related areas and contracts. Also very easy to collaborate with; friendly, easy to get in contact with and reach out to for topics small and big. Excellent support!’

‘Camilla Appelgren – young partner, letting some fresh air into the business. Extremely knowledgeable. Peter Nilsson – rising star, will be an extraordinary life science partner one day.’

‘Very knowledgeable team with specific sector expertise that is highly valuable to us.’

‘The team at Setterwalls always brings experience, energy and genuine interest to a project. They are relentless in the pursuit of the client’s objective. From the start, they display a thorough understanding not only regarding the technology involved but of the most pragmatic way forward. This interest and understanding also confers that more as a rule than an exception, they find new angles and arguments not covered by or included in the instructions provided.’

‘Top-quality team, very responsive and creative problem solver.’

‘The team are highly professional while still personal in their communication. This allows them to recognize our needs and translate them in to sound advice and services. They have a collaborative way of working allowing them to allocate the right competency needed for each assignment.’

‘The team has a strong track record within and outside the field of life sciences. They have an interdisciplinary approach and are highly skilled and professional. They proved to us that they have a strong global network of partnering law firms in various territories, among others. They always walk the extra mile and always think of the best possible outcome for the customers product(s)/asset(s)/company.’

‘Helena Nilsson: Practice: very good knowledge about Swedish Pharma market and legal environment; high responsiveness and to-the-point work results.’

‘Martin Levinsohn at Setterwalls has an impressive knowledge and understanding about legal strategies based on the factual circumstances.’

‘Hanna Sonning and Richard Hammarvid, accessible at all times. Understand the start-up arena and the need for agreements that will cover a range of future scenarios.’

‘The individual team members are customer focused and very attentive to any input given. The result is a highly adaptive and flexible deliveries. Our main contact, Richard Hammarvid, while delivering high quality services stemming from expert knowledge, still maintains a close collaborative and easily accessible interface to us in every inquiry we bring. This level of service enables a professional partnership which tends our every need.’

‘Vinge has a great ability to provide the right team of lawyers to ensure that the client is provided with the highest standard of expertise in the various legal areas involved, while maintaining simple and effective communication with the client.’

‘Stojan Arnerstål has excellent skills in matters related to IP and global patent licensing agreements. He has a business minded approach, listens carefully to the needs of the client and is very easy to work with.’

‘Flexibility, timely, knowledgeable, pragmatic, empathic. See to the full picture when presenting a solution/contract/set-up. Future-looking collaboration, seek solutions for new situation.’

‘Extremely good contact and engagement in the cause. Swift and accurate feedback on the topic, fast to understand the environment and the product landscape applicable.’ 

‘From my point of view, this practice delivers a truly unique grasp of this business segment from a legal support point of view.’

‘Malin Albert and Sofia Falkner have professionally assisted us in a complex and relatively untested area of ​​law. The process has been informative and efficient. We are extremely satisfied with the process and the service that both Malin and Sofia have provided.’

‘I want to specifically mention partner Malin Albert, who is an excellent negotiator and contract/licensing strategist. Her communication skills and command of the regulatory and business environments for the life sciences industry is a major strength that stands out in deal making.’

‘Industry focus (including Life Sciences); great business sense; easy to work with; collaborative teams; really smart and knowledgeable about their clients.’

‘High level of knowledge with all employees independent of specialty. Professional, punctual and accurate.’

‘Excellent hands on advice and knowledge about the industry/sector.’

‘Hugo Norlén is quick and to the point. Gunnar Mattsson is seasoned and well rounded.’

‘Gunnar Mattsson: Very experienced in contractual law and life science industry.’

‘Gunnar Mattsson, Hugo Norlén, Michael Smedeby and many others are outstanding lawyers.’

‘The Hellström team had good knowledge and were efficient. They were accurate and constructive.’

‘While their team is small, their practical experience and in-depth knowledge of challenges faced by healthcare companies is amazing.’

‘The team at Hellström has provided excellent legal advice on business critical topics and issues demonstrating sharp legal proficiency and negotiation skills paired with excellent understanding of our business and needs.’

‘To us they are simply a perfect match where they can offer us a full coverage of the services we need. Everything from marketing and regulatory issues to GDPR and general counselling.’

‘Mina Gholiof has a unique experience in her healthcare and life sciences practice from having worked in-house. Her insight of the business is unparalleled and her advice is always practical and commercial, making her the perfect lead for bigger projects but also a great sparring partner for daily issues.’

‘I find them very helpful, professional and interested in providing me with the best service possible. They are also very fast to respond.’

‘Mina Gholiof – excellent in every way – professional, fast, efficient, quick in responding, very knowledgeable and also understanding of our specific needs from my side in agreements, understands when to push and when to adapt.’

‘Great knowledge of the industry in which we act, and strong competence in the governing laws and regulations. Availability of the individuals I have worked has been excellent, and the commitment from them has really stood out.’