Next Generation Partners

Rising Stars

Healthcare and life sciences in Sweden

Cirio Advokatbyrå AB

Cirio Advokatbyrå AB stands out with its ‘significant expertise’ in handling the full range of matters in healthcare and life sciences, including the fast-growing sector of digital health. Group lead Per Hedman is reputed for his capabilities in pharmaceuticals, medtech and healthcare mandates, and counsel Odd Swarting specialises in regulatory matters; he is also noted for his experience in commercial contracts. Counsel Anders Burén focuses on advising biotech companies as well as global pharmaceuticals companies on industry collaboration arrangements, while Hanna Tilus has ‘great experience in a vast number of areas’ and is especially well versed in intellectual property, regulatory and marketing law as well as personal data protection issues.

Practice head(s):

Per Hedman


Other key lawyers:

Odd Swarting; Anders Burén; Hanna Tilus


Testimonials

‘Per Hedman and his team have significant expertise in life sciences and healthcare law. They are approachable, practical, extremely knowledgeable and give superb practical advice. They are our go to firm for all Swedish life sciences and healthcare work and we have worked together on many matters. The team always delivers work to an exceptional standard even under extremely tight deadlines. Hannah Tilus deserves a special mention – she is fantastic.’

‘Per Hedman and Hannah Tilus are incredibly approachable, responsive and very talented lawyers. They are able to deliver solution focused advice on highly complex regulatory issues. They are a pleasure to work with and are our go to for all life sciences and healthcare queries for Sweden. They are highly recommended.’

‘Great industry knowledge of life sciences which was very important for many of the tasks we addressed, such as specific life sciences regulations. High availability and service level.’

‘Hanna Tilus shows great experience in a vast number of areas and questions specifically connected to the life sciences segment, which is unusual and hard to find in other law firms in general. She gave valuable advice on both regulatory questions and transactional law matters.’

‘The major distinguishing factor is the solid understanding of the industry I’m working in, and the experience from decades of drafting relevant contracts. The partner to me is a business adviser as much as a legal adviser.’

‘Everyone at Cirio that I have interacted with has been highly skilled and professional. Also very service minded and available.’

‘Recently I have mainly worked with Anders Burén, who has been invaluable in quite complex interactions and negotiations around term sheet and license agreements. The process has involved multiple underlying agreements and laws. Anders has been extremely important to the success and completion of the agreements involved, and has always been very helpful, available and insightful. I see him as one of the best and most experienced lawyers in the life sciences field.’

‘Taking on all challenges and delivers on time with high engagement. Helps with everything from HR problems to procurement.’

Key clients

Takeda


10x Genomics


Sobi


Elekta


Recipharm


Boule Diagnostics


Hadean Ventures


Karolinska Development


Intervacc


Scandinavian Biopharma


Sprint Bioscience AB


Abliva AB


Symcel AB


Annexin Pharmaceutcials AB


AlzeCure Pharma AB


Work highlights


  • Advised Elypta AB in connection with a Series A financing round led by Bonnier Ventures.
  • Advised Intervacc AB in negotiating and drafting a master manufacturing and supply services agreement with Spanish contract manufacturer 3P.
  • Advised Symcel AB in connection with a SEK105m financing round.

Mannheimer Swartling

Mannheimer Swartling‘s cross-practice team works for a variety of global and domestic companies and healthcare providers on a wide range of matters, including regulatory, compliance and patent issues. Practice head Camilla Appelgren is known for her experience in compliance and regulatory matters, and Caroline Hansson is noted for her skills in drafting, negotiating and managing distribution, research, development and clinical trial agreements, while Peter Nilsson specialises in contentious matters.

Practice head(s):

Camilla Appelgren


Other key lawyers:

Caroline Hansson; Peter Nilsson


Key clients

Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS)


Celgene


Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB


AbbVie AB


Inceputa S.A.


Lipum AB


Capio AB


Capio S:t Görans Sjukhus AB


Camurus AB


Deciphera Pharmaceuticals Inc.


Janssen-Cilag


Amgen


Work highlights


  • Advising BMS and Celgene on a regular basis on a range of matters.
  • Advising Lipum on the clinical development of the company’s novel drug candidate.
  • Advised A.P Møller on the acquisition of Unilabs from Apax Partners.

Setterwalls

Led by Per Lidman, Helena Nilsson, Martin Levinsohn, Marcus Nivinger, Jörgen S. Axelsson and Richard Hammarvid, Setterwalls‘ cross-practice team is well known for its ‘deep knowledge of the industry’ and advises on the full spectrum of matters in the health and life sciences market, including intellectual property and dispute resolution matters. Nilsson is praised by clients for her ‘extensive experience and skills‘, especially regarding regulatory matters, and Nivinger is noted for his ‘outstanding ability to find creative solutions to pressing problems’, while Levinsohn specialises in contentious and non-contentious intellectual property and competition matters.

Practice head(s):

Per Lidman; Helena Nilsson; Martin Levinsohn; Marcus Nivinger; Jörgen S. Axelsson; Richard Hammarvid


Other key lawyers:

Lovisa Dahl Nelson; Hanna Sonning


Testimonials

‘Deep knowledge of the industry and Swedish IP law. Good availability and timely delivery advice.’

‘Strong industry knowledge and good experience from a variety of legal issues ranging from contract negotiations to intellectual property rights among others.’

‘Martin Levinsohn – the captain of the ship with a steady hand on the helm. Significant representation of generic pharma clients in life sciences patents disputes.’

‘Marcus Nivinger is knowledgeable and very responsive. His greatest strength is his high level of creativity and outstanding ability to find creative solutions to pressing problems. This is in our experience a rare trait. It is what makes Marcus Nivinger a truly great lawyer.’

‘Over several years, Helena Nilsson and her associates skilfully navigated complex legal issues to achieve a successful outcome. She is incredibly knowledgeable and brings a calm, practical manner to litigation, which is highly unusual. I have worked with Helena and her team for the last 10 years. They are unfailingly responsive, reliable and trustworthy.’

‘Setterwalls’ life sciences team is one of our key business partners, providing strong support in both legal and compliance matters, and always strives to gain a better understanding of our business, bringing valuable industry insights to the table.’

‘Applying her extensive experience and skills in the life sciences industry, Helena Nilsson has been instrumental in several of our key projects and cases.

‘Lovisa Dahl Nelson has, through long-time support to our business, distinguished herself for her business understanding, wide knowledge in the life sciences industry and solution-oriented, value-creating, way of work.’

Key clients

Abacus Medicine


Nordic Trading Group


Apoteksgruppen i Borrby nr 1 AB


Zentiva


Orifarm


Move & Walk Sverige AB


Novo Nordisk


Doktorse Nordic


Coala Life


Isofol Medical AB


Cloetta


Gutfeeling Labs


Blodtrycksdoktorn


Respiratorius


EQL Pharma


Sever Pharma Solutions


Viatris


Accord Healthcare


Barry Callebaut


Fresenius Kabi


Index Pharmaceuticals


Neuraxpharm


Work highlights


  • Represented parallel distributor Abacus in disputes against Novartis AG in two separate cases regarding alleged trade mark infringement and requested preliminary injunctions.
  • Representing Nordic Trading Group B.V. against the Swedish Medical Products Agency (the MPA) in appeal proceedings regarding the sale of CBD products to consumers in Sweden before the Administrative Court of Appeal in Stockholm.
  • Representing Apoteksgruppen i Borrby nr 1 AB against the Dental and Pharmaceutical Benefits Agency regarding an 88% price cut.

Advokatfirman Vinge

With a particularly active life sciences practice, Advokatfirman Vinge advises emerging as well as global clients on the whole gamut of contentious and non-contentious matters, and is also noted for its strong IP department. Team head Stojan Arnerstål focuses on transactional and commercial matters, and Malin Malm Waerme, who was promoted to partner in 2022, is noted for her knowledge of patent litigation as well as supplementary protection certificate proceedings. IP expert Håkan Borgenhäll also contributes to the practice. Kristina Ekberg departed for an in-house role in 2021.

Practice head(s):

Stojan Arnerstål


Other key lawyers:

Håkan Borgenhäll; Malin Malm Waerme


Key clients

Eli Lilly and Company


Bridgepoint Growth


Fidelio Capital


Recipharm AB


Atlas Antibodies AB


Tamro AB


Vimian Group AB


Corline Biomedical AB


Medivir AB


Xspray Pharma AB


Hansa Biopharma AB


Calliditas Therapeutics AB


Oncopeptides AB


BioGaia AB


Nanoform Finland Plc


Medicover AB


Järven Plast & Smide Aktiebolag


Cinclus Pharma


A3P Biomedical


Work highlights


  • Representing Hansa Biopharma AB in an ongoing arbitration related to a patent assignment and royalty agreement and the request for royalties from certain researchers.
  • Acting for Merck Sharp & Dohme in patent litigation related to a supplementary protection certificate for its anti-diabetes drug Janumet.
  • Advising EQT AB in connection with its acquisition of Life Sciences Partners.

Advokatfirman Cederquist KB

Led by Malin Allard and Annika Blomqvist, Advokatfirman Cederquist KB has a broad practice, including handling intellectual property, competition and public procurement matters; its clients also benefit from the team’s experience in related areas, such as media and marketing law. Blomqvist advises clients from the life sciences sector on regulatory matters and is also noted for her expertise in drafting commercial contracts. Elsa Arbrandt  is known to be ‘very experienced’, especially in dispute resolution.

Practice head(s):

Malin Allard; Annika Blomqvist


Other key lawyers:

Elsa Arbrandt


Testimonials

‘Very engaged team, really great to work with and to collaborate on building a strategy together.’

‘Annika Blomqvist is very knowledgeable about this industry.’

‘Elsa Arbrandt is very experienced and great to work with.’

Key clients

Apoteket AB


S Ahlén Medical Nordic AB


Aktiv Ortopedteknik i Sverige AB


Euroapotheca UAB


If Skadeförsäkring AB


Immunicum AB


Camfil Svenska AB


Solann AB


Orkla ASA


Work highlights


  • Representing If Skadeförsäkring AB in court proceedings before the Stockholm District Court regarding serial loss claims involving several insurance companies.
  • Advised Euroapotheca, a multinational pharmacy group, on the combination of its Swedish subsidiary Apoteksgruppen with its competitor Kronans Apotek to create Sweden’s third largest pharmacy chain.
  • Representing a former board member of Oasmia Pharmaceutical in major litigation before the Stockholm District Court.

Westerberg & Partners

With a strong focus on IP and regulatory matters, Westerberg & Partners represents clients from across the life sciences and healthcare sectors and is noted for its expertise with product launches, including patent disputes and advice on market access. Practice head Jonas Löfgren is well versed in the whole range of contentious and non-contentious matters, including market access and compliance matters as well as agreement drafting. Wendela Hårdemark joined the practice as partner from MAQS Advokatbyrå in 2022 and specialises in intellectual property disputes. Patent litigator Jonas Westerberg and IP specialist Ludvig Holm also contribute to the practice.

Practice head(s):

Jonas Löfgren


Other key lawyers:

Wendela Hårdemark; Ludvig Holm; Jonas Westerberg


Key clients

GlaxoSmithKline


Dr Wolff Group


Novartis


Illumina


Alnylam Pharmaceuticals


Karo Pharma


Mundipharma


Mallax Pharmaceuticals/Sana Pharma Medical AS


Permobil


Work highlights


  • Representing Illumina in a multitude of parallel patent proceedings regarding infringement and validity of patents in the DNA sequencing field.
  • Advised Karo pharma AB in a £200m acquisition of the business of the E45 brand from Reckitt Benckiser Group.

Advokatfirman Delphi

Led by Elisabeth Eklund and Per Lagerkvist, Advokatfirman Delphi is noted for its particularly strong M&A practice. Sought out by the full range of life sciences clients, ranging from start-ups to leading pharmaceuticals, medtech and healthcare companies, the group handles a varied range of matters, including competition issues, public procurement processes and IP mandates.

Practice head(s):

Elisabeth Eklund; Per Lagerkvist


Testimonials

‘Breadth of expertise and good understanding of external environments.’

Key clients

Janssen-Cilag


Boston Scientific


Pharmacosmos AB


Neuraxpharm


AddLife AB


Olink Holding AB


ieye AB


Nordicinfu Care AB


Work highlights


  • Represented Janssen-Cilag in an advertising case before the Swedish Medical Product’s Agency which dealt with principally important issues regarding the marketing of pharmaceuticals.
  • Advising Addlife AB on four important acquisitions; Vision Ophthalmology Group, the Telia Health monitoring business, Camanio AB and Healthcare 21 Group Limited respectively.
  • Advising Olink Holding AB on the $406m initial public offering of American Depositary Shares and listing on Nasdaq Global Market.

Hammarskiöld

With significant expertise in intellectual property matters, Hammarskiöld is noted for its strength in advising international companies, including traditional pharmaceuticals and bio- and medical technology companies, on local law, as well as drafting and negotiating agreements. Group head Malin von Heideken is praised by clients and stands out for her expertise in regulatory advice. Sofia Falkner, who was promoted to associate partner in 2022, is reputed for handling commercial disputes and advising on national and international antitrust and competition mandates, including cartel investigations and distribution arrangements.

Practice head(s):

Malin von Heideken


Other key lawyers:

Sofia Falkner


Testimonials

‘Competent and available.’

‘Malin von Heideken is extremely reactive and looks for pragmatic solutions and what suits the client best. She is willing to engage with a proactive approach and has good knowledge of the market.’

‘Malin von Heideken is a highly valued co-worker for our team. Always available, helpful and professional. Very business oriented advice. Advice is to the point and is very attentive. We highly value working with her.’

Key clients

Devyser


Orifarm


Asker Group


Norgine


Psomri


MediTuner


AnaCardio


Althea Group


Thermo Fisher Scientific


EpiEndo Pharmaceuticals


Oncopeptides


Kry


Work highlights


  • Advised Devyser on a complex business deal that included licensing elements; also advised in connection with its IPO on Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market.
  • Acted for Orifarm in two administrative court cases against the Swedish Medical Products Agency.
  • Advised EpiEndo in connection with its clinical activities, including legal aspects in relation to clinical studies and clinical study agreements as well as clinical research organisation agreements.

Advokatfirman Lindahl KB

Advokatfirman Lindahl KB‘s cross-disciplinary practice advises clients, from start-ups to global pharmaceuticals companies, on all phases of development mandates and all manner of licensing, IP, regulatory, transactional and general commercial issues. Hugo Norlén leads the practice and is recommended for IP issues, technology transfers, licensing issues and collaborations. Gunnar Mattsson and Mikael Smedeby are also noted.

Practice head(s):

Hugo Norlén


Other key lawyers:

Gunnar Mattsson; Mikael Smedeby


Testimonials

‘Highly skilled.’

‘They are always available, they know what they are doing and they are fast to reply.’

‘Very strong in life sciences.’

‘We have worked with Hugo Norlén for several years, and he is very responsive and pragmatic in his approach, especially when there is a short deadline. He has a very good understanding of our business within life sciences, and can provide legal advice that is really founded in the business.’

‘They have always been very flexible in understanding our needs as a client. The solutions they have proposed have always solved our requests.’

‘The Lindahl team has a strong bench and breadth of experience working with companies in the life sciences industry in Sweden — both emerging companies coming out of the big research institutions and universities as well as more established biotech/pharma/device/diagnostic companies that are publicly traded. We frequently collaborate on client matters. They are trusted advisers, experienced, smart and lovely to work with.’

‘Gunnar Mattson, Hugo Norlén and Mikael Smedeby are very talented and a pleasure to work with. Responsive, smart, and experienced.’

Key clients

Affibody AB


Philips AB, Personal Heath


BioArctic AB


ThermoFisher Scientific/Phadia AB


Q-linea AB


Orexo AB


Senzime AB


Egetis Therapeutics AB


Eurocine Vaccines AB


Nanologica AB


Ilya Pharma AB


Nanologica AB


Vitrolife AB


Redwood Pharma AB


Palette Life Sciences AB


AMRA Medical AB


Dilafor AB


Pharmacolog AB


Nanexa AB


Intrance Medical Systems Inc


NeoDynamics AB


Miris Holding AB


Stardots AB


BioLamina AB


Navinci Diagnostics AB


Work highlights


  • Advised Eurocine Vaccines AB on negotiating and executing a research collaboration and license agreement with Redbiotec for the development and commercialisation of Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 (HSV-2) vaccines.
  • Advised Affibody in connection with its confirmatory Phase 2 trial of ABY-035 in Psoriatic Arthritis patients, conducted in approximately 30 centres/sites across Europe.
  • Advised Ilya Pharma in connection with its phase 2 clinical trial of its lead candidate ILP100-Topical for the treatment of difficult and chronic wounds.

Magnusson Advokatbyrå

Advising a range of clients from the public and private sectors, including manufacturers and suppliers of pharmaceuticals and medical devices, pharmacy operators and hospitals, Magnusson Sweden‘s practice strengths include advising on procurement processes, regulatory issues and compliance matters. Morvarid Dorkhan Nilsson leads the practice and is praised for her ‘great competence and legal skills’, especially regarding procurement and commercial issues, while Helena Rönqvist is well versed in intellectual property and marketing law. Wille Steinert is also noted.


Practice head(s):

Morvarid Dorkhan Nilsson


Other key lawyers:

Helena Rönqvist; Wille Steinert


Testimonials

‘Outstanding accessibility, very responsive and super quick at grasping the case, even when highly complex.’

‘Available, knowledgeable, professional, responsive, accurate, and brilliant are good words to describe this practice.’

‘Morvarid Dorkhan Nilsson, who heads up the team is a fantastic lawyer and partner. Service level and delivery is 100%. She picks up quickly and returns answers with high accuracy and knowledge. She delivers more than the usual law related answers since she understands our business and also gives valuable advice.’

‘Very available and competent team.’

‘Morvarid Dorkhan Nilsson has great competence and legal skills, highly recommended.’

Key clients

Dansac and Hollister Scandinavia Inc. (USA) Filial Sverige


Sverek AB


Mediq Sverige AB


Becton Dickinson AB


Quanterix Corporation


Sedana Medical AB


MediRum AB


Continuum AB


Work highlights


  • Advising a leading global medical technology company on the complete review, implementation and alignment of global guidelines and SOPs to Swedish industry standards such as co-operation and relationships between the industry and the healthcare sector.
  • Advised Becton Dickinson AB’s tender in various procurements.
  • Advising a pioneering medtech and pharmaceutical company on a critical contractual renegotiation with its key supplier as well as assistance with negotiations concerning product orders.

Roschier

Engaged by a range of international clients, Roschier‘s practice strengths span patent disputes, transactions and regulatory issues. Group head Erik Ficks is well versed in public procurement and IP law, while Björn Johansson Heigis specialises in data protection and digitalisation mandates, often related to transactions in the sector.

Practice head(s):

Erik Ficks


Other key lawyers:

Björn Johansson Heigis


Advokatfirma DLA Piper Sweden KB

With offices all over the Nordic region, Advokatfirma DLA Piper Sweden KB is noted for its strength in public procurement and regulatory matters and research collaboration agreements. Practice head Fredrika Allard advises a range of domestic and global companies with a focus on regulatory law and is singled out as ‘a highly skilled life sciences lawyer’ by clients. Erik Brändt Öfverholm and Jennie Nilsson joined the team from Baker McKenzie.


Practice head(s):

Fredrika Allard


Other key lawyers:

Erik Brändt Öfverholm; Jennie Nilsson


Testimonials

‘People with good knowledge about medicine supply chains and IT/Tech in Sweden. Good work culture and easy collaboration.’

‘Fredrika Allard – quick, deep knowledge. She delivers on time and is good in setting right priorities.’

‘The life sciences team at DLA Piper has extensive and deep knowledge in legal and compliance matters of importance for the life sciences industry. The team provides dedicated, highly competent and solution oriented advice.’

‘Fredrika Allard is a highly skilled life sciences lawyer. She has extensive knowledge and experience within the life sciences sector, healthcare compliance, complex contracting and regulatory matters. It is always a pleasure to work with her, so easy to approach and eager to help. I very much appreciate her thoughtful and sound advice.’

Key clients

Lif


Gilead Sciences


RFSU


e-Vis


ABC Labs


SmartCella Holding


Doctrin


Dynamic Code


ITB-Med


Ipsen


CompuGroup Medical


Work highlights


  • Advised RFSU on obtaining an exemption from the requirement of CE marking according to regulation 2017/745 on medical devices (MDR) for RFSU’s condoms in all Nordic countries.
  • Advised Doctrin on a contractual analysis, as well as an analysis of requirements in an important public procurement by Inera.
  • Advised a global leading e-commerce company on a number of complex regulatory questions relating to the operations of pharmacies and sales of pharmaceuticals online, including cross-border sales.

Hellström Law

With a focus on data privacy and data protection matters, Hellström Law is also noted for its capabilities in drafting agreements and handling regulatory issues for its clients from the public and private sector. Mina Gholiof leads the practice and is ‘a rock for navigating global compliance requirements for life sciences clients’. Anna Fernqvist Svensson is also noted, and Karl-Fredrik Björklund joined the team from Wikström & Partners in 2022.

Practice head(s):

Mina Gholiof


Other key lawyers:

Anna Fernqvist Svensson; Karl Frederik Björklund


Testimonials

‘Quality of legal advice, availability, speed and understanding of our business and needs are key strengths and capabilities and why we choose to work with the team’

‘Small but friendly and knowledgeable life sciences team.’

‘Mina Gholiof is a rock for navigating global compliance requirements for life sciences clients. She is extremely knowledgeable and pragmatic and consistently provides high quality services.’

Key clients

Grifols Nordic AB


Work highlights


  • Advised a Swedish vaccine platform regarding the scope of the concept healthcare provider, and related questions.
  • Advised a client from the public sector in a matter related to remote patient care in cooperation with several other European counties.
  • Advised Grifols Nordic AB in a matter concerning the marketing of pharmaceuticals products.

TM & Partners

Led by Fredrik Gustafsson, Anna Jerndorf and Johan Wigh, TM & Partners‘ cross-practice team is engaged by domestic and international clients for its expertise in commercial contracts and sector-specific transactions. Gustafsson is well versed in regulatory matters and specialises in data privacy and protection work, while Jerndorf is noted for her expertise in employment law.

Practice head(s):

Fredrik Gustafsson; Anna Jerndorf; Johan Wigh


Key clients

Apoteket


Cinis Fertilizer


Coala-Life Group AB


FUUD AB


Gilead Sciences


Otsuka Pharma Scandinavia


Re:NewCell AB


Swemac


Vivesto AB


Work highlights


  • Advising Otsuka Pharma Scandinavia on its legal matters.
  • Advised Vivesto AB in connection with a fully guaranteed rights issuance.
  • Advised Cinis Fertilizer in connection with the negotiation of long-term agreements with Northvolt and Van Iperen International, as well as a pre-IPO fundraising.