Advokatfirman Cederquist KB > Stockholm, Sweden > Firm Profile

Advokatfirman Cederquist KB
HOVSLAGARGATAN 3
PO BOX 1670
111 96 STOCKHOLM
Sweden

Sweden > Banking and finance Tier 1

Under the leadership of Johan Lundberg, Advokatfirman Cederquist KB’s banking and finance practice continues to handle a range of high-profile and high-value transactions for a strong roster of borrower and lender clients. The group acts for domestic and international banks and has a strong financing practice, which has expertise in leveraged financing, real estate financing and investment grade financing, as well as work-outs and restructurings. Svante Hultqvist is a key name to note for project finance, acquisition finance and refinancing work, while Per Henriksson adds in-house experience to the team and acts for lenders and private equity sponsors across the Nordics. Counsel Mirja Sikander is also recommended for financing matters.

Practice head(s):

Johan Lundberg

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Probably the most experienced team in the Nordics, can handle any matter with excellence. No matter how complex your transaction is – CQ can handle it!’

‘Svante Hultqvist – No. 1 banking lawyer in the Nordics for the past 15-20 yrs when it comes to transactions! Unquestionable knowledge throughout!’

‘Johan Lundberg – very experienced transaction lawyer with whom you can trust any banking-related matter.’

‘Historically perhaps the strongest banking and finance team in the Swedish market and they continue to deliver.’

‘You can always rely on Johan Lundberg when it comes to delivery. Skilled lawyer with a good sense of what is really important and very nice to work with. His proactive approach to the client relationship is also much appreciated.’

Key clients

Nordea Bank Abp, filial i Sverige

DNB Bank ASA, filial Sverige

Swedbank AB

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB

BNP

Svenska Handelsbanken AB

Goldman Sachs International

Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch

European Investment Bank (EIB)

Danske Bank A/S

Sweden > Data privacy and data protection Tier 1

The ‘competent, experienced, fast and business-orientedAdvokatfirman Cederquist KB advises on the full gamut of data protection issues, including GDPR matters, cross-border data transfers and data breaches. The team is led by Johanna Linder and Malin Allard, with Linder focusing on IT, data privacy and data protection strategies, and Allard recommended for matters pertaining to IP, media and marketing. Henrik Lindstrand has particular expertise in the ePrivacy Directive, the Swedish Credit Information Act and the Swedish Patient Data Act, while data privacy specialist Daniel Eriksson is experienced in multi-jurisdictional compliance and implementation projects, incident management and risk assessments.

Practice head(s):

Johanna Linder; Malin Allard

Testimonials

‘Provides very valuable hands-on advice in all respects.’

‘Practical and to the point.’

‘I always get a quick response and contact with people with relevant specialist skills.’

‘There is a breadth and an understanding of the challenges of our business.’

‘The team is easy to access and delivers short answers quickly if needed and, when needed, more detailed business-oriented advice.’

‘They are always available and willing to discuss issues at a high level if needed.’

‘They are competent, experienced, fast, business-oriented and have high levels of availability.’

Key clients

P27 Nordic Payments Platform AB

SJ AB

Föreningen Svensk Elitfotboll

PostNord AB

Telenor Connexion

BillerudKorsnäs AB

Lantmännen

TV4 Media

Camfil

Bonava AB

Acast AB

AFRY AB

Storykit AB

Mentimeter AB

SignUp Software AB

UC AB

Budbee AB

The Confederation of Swedish Enterprise (Svenskt Näringsliv)

Skandia Fastigheter

Svensk Adressändring

Kinnevik AB

Newsec Property Asset Management AB

Work highlights

  • Assisted Mentimeter AB with its project carrying out data transfer risk assessments on suppliers, including advising on strategies to handle third country transfers and customer demands.
  • Advised SJ AB on data transfer risk assessments, information security issues and data privacy requirements in a large IT system procurement and data privacy questions related to digital marketing.
  • Advised P27 Nordic Payments Platform AB on carrying out updated data inventory and mapping, including renewed GDPR compliance assessments.

Sweden > Employment Tier 1

The employment team at Advokatfirman Cederquist KB advises top international blue-chip clients on a range of contentious and non-contentious matters, often acting in tandem with the firm's corporate team on transactional matters. Robert Stromberg heads up the practice and is experienced in pensions, incentives and outsourcings, while Jens Tillqvist handles day-to-day employment matters including redundancies and dismissals. At the senior associate level, Malin Dunér is recommended for M&A-related matters and litigation. Jonas Lindskog left for an in-house role.

Practice head(s):

Robert Stromberg

Other key lawyers:

Jens Tillqvist; Fredrik Lundén; Klara Wirén; Malin Dunér; Niclas Johansson

Testimonials

‘The team is very competent.’

‘We have had to manage a number of re-orgs during the year, union negotiations and negotiations with specific employees. The firm is very professional and skilled in the negotiations.’

‘Robert Stromberg is outstanding in negotiations! One of the best I have seen.’

Key clients

The Swedish Installation Federation and FineWeld Sverige AB

The Confederation of Swedish Enterprise (Svenskt Näringsliv)

Société Générale SA

Mister Spex GmbH

Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC)

Foodora AB

RLG Europe B.V

Activision Blizzard Inc

Manpower AB and Manpower Matchning AB

Addici AB and Coor Service Management AB

Work highlights

  • Representing the employers’ organisation the Swedish Installation Federation (Installatörsföretagen) and its member FineWeld Sverige AB in a dispute in the Swedish Labour Court.
  • Assisted Société Genéralé, a multinational investment bank and financial services company, with a transfer of a business to Amundi.
  • Representing Foodora AB in a dispute in the Swedish Labour Court against the Swedish Transport Workers’ union.

Sweden > Capital markets

Advokatfirman Cederquist KB handles both debt and equity capital markets mandates, with Per Henriksson a key name for the former and Fredrik Lundén focused on the latter. The group acts for major Nordic investment banks and private equity funds and has recently advised on a number of large IPOs on Nasdaq Stockholm. Lundén is recommended for IPOs, public tender offers and share issuances by listed companies, while Henriksson advises on high-yield bonds, convertible bonds and green bonds, among other areas. Wilhelm Lüning adds 35 years’ experience to the team and is well versed in public M&A and corporate governance work.

Practice head(s):

Fredrik Lundén; Per Henriksson

Other key lawyers:

Wilhelm Lüning; Tone Myhre-Jensen

Testimonials

‘Provides very valuable hands-on advice in all respects.’

‘Very pragmatic.’

‘It is a team led by Fredrik Lundén with excellent knowledge in the field and an ability to adapt advice to the needs of the client.’

‘The team is always available and able to give advice even at short notice.’

‘Fredrik Lundén has excellent knowledge in the field and always has an approach towards the clients to give the best solution for the current situation. Open for discussions and finding workable solutions in difficult situations.’

‘Quick and professional responses to requests.’

‘Per Henriksson has good experience from banks and financing projects and knows much about the different markets, which he uses in advising our company.’

‘The team always provides spot on advice with our business in mind. Very competent and well-informed about market developments and trends. Outstanding availability with short turn-around times.’

Key clients

Kinnevik AB

Autoliv

BillerudKorsnäs AB

AFRY AB

Nordic Entertainment Group AB

NCC AB

Nordnet AB

Nyfosa AB

MIPS AB

Modern Times Group MTG AB

Cloetta AB

Addnode Group AB

Bonava AB

Dustin Group AB

Collector AB

Catella AB

Nelly Group AB

Engcon AB

Acast AB

Danske Bank A/S

DNB Bank ASA

Nordea Bank Abp

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB

Collector Bank AB

Bonava AB

Nivika Fastigheter AB

Work highlights

  • Advised Engcon on its IPO on Nasdaq Stockholm Main Market in June 2022.
  • Advised dual-listed Millicom on its SEK7bn rights offering in May 2022.
  • Advised Nordic Capital on its public tender offer for the shares in Cary Group in June 2022.

Sweden > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2

Advokatfirman Cederquist KB is well known in the market for high-end private equity and corporate transactions, including large public-to-private deals. Its clientele includes investment banks, private equity houses and large corporates, as well as prominent international law firms, which it assists on cross-border deals. Carl-Johan Deuschl heads up the team and is well versed in M&A transactions in the industrial and infrastructure sectors, while Maja Wettergren is recommended for acquisitions, disposals, mergers and joint ventures. Lars Bärnheim left for an in-house role.

Practice head(s):

Carl-Johan Deuschl

Other key lawyers:

Martin Ulfson; Maja Wettergren; Pontus Röckert

Testimonials

‘Super responsive and practical advice.’

‘Cederquist has a great team of leading individuals providing high-quality transactional advice and support.’

‘Pontus Röckert is very accessible and turns things around with great efficiency.’

Key clients

Nordic Capital

Bridgepoint

Polaris Private Equity

BillerudKorsnäs AB

Summa Equity

AURELIUS Equity Opportunities SE & Co. KGaA

Resurs Holding AB

Macquarie European Infrastructure Fund

Creandum

Nobia AB

Cloetta AB

InfoVista S.A.S

Norvestor Equity AS

Algeco/Modulaire Group

Thoma Bravo, LLC

Webhelp S.A.S

Avista Capital Partners

CVC Capital Partners

Qliro Group AB

Ellos Group

Itiviti Group

Unified Post Group

Samsung Electronics Nordic AB

Tellacq Partners

Praktikertjänst

LeadX Capital Partners

Accel Partners

Marlin Equity Partners

Pegasus Capital Partners

Work highlights

  • Advised Nordax Bank AB as acquiring entity and its indirect shareholders and/or investors, including Nordic Capital Fund VIII and Nordic Capital Fund IX, on its acquisition of Bank Norwegian ASA.
  • Advised Euroapotheca in connection with the merger between Apoteksgruppen and Kronans Apotek.
  • Advised Norvestor Equity on the acquisition of BST Group from IK Partners and other shareholders.

Sweden > Dispute resolution Tier 2

Advokatfirman Cederquist KB offers clients ‘a clear assessment of the likelihood of success in litigation and, when it comes to settlements, fields persistent and shrewd negotiators’. It is particularly strong in disputes pertaining to commercial contracts, M&A claims and construction, infrastructure, insurance and anti-trust matters, and has considerable experience in cross-border cases. Erik Wernberg heads up the team and handles domestic and international arbitrations, while Elsa Arbrandt is a name for international and competition law matters, with a focus on the infrastructure and life sciences sectors. Eric Johnson is an arbitrator with experience in the European Court of Justice and the Patent and Market Court.

Practice head(s):

Erik Wernberg

Other key lawyers:

Fredrik Forssman; Elsa Arbrandt; Eric Johnson; Saeed Esbati

Testimonials

‘Cederquist’s litigation team works closely with the firm’s other departments (particularly relevant in post-M&A-disputes), resulting in a homogeneous advisory approach.’

‘The quality is consistently high.’

‘Mandates are handled with the same commitment from start to finish.’

‘Our first choice in Sweden.’

‘Elsa Arbrandt and Saeed Esbati are characterised by their intelligence, ingenuity, their eye for detail and rhetorical skills.’

‘They give clients a clear assessment of the likelihood of success in litigation and, when it comes to settlements, are persistent and shrewd negotiators.’

‘Erik Wernberg – extremely smart and thorough. Also a good listener.’

‘Smart, fast and thorough – capacity to handle big litigation.’

Key clients

Swedbank

BillerudKorsnäs AB

Apoteket AB

Atkins Sverige AB

Telenor Sverige AB

Stockholm Skavsta Flygplats AB

If Skadeförsäkring AB

Japan Tobacco International

Arthro Therapeutics AB

Arla Foods AB

Work highlights

  • Representing a leading Swedish insurer in complex court proceedings before the Stockholm District Court regarding serial loss claims involving several insurance companies, emanating from a number of ongoing class actions in North America and Canada.
  • Successfully representing Swedbank AB as creditor in the bankruptcy of Emtunga Offshore AB regarding unpaid loans relating to Pharmadule Emtunga AB. Claims exceed €60m.
  • Successfully represented AirHelp Limited in a landmark case before the European Court of Justice against SAS, Scandinavian Airlines Systems, following a request for preliminary ruling from the Stockholm District Court.

Sweden > EU and competition Tier 2

Advokatfirman Cederquist KB acts for foreign and domestic clients on a broad range of competition mandates, including antitrust investigations, state aid issues, merger control work, abuse of dominance matters and competition litigation. Fredrik Lindblom heads up the practice and is well versed in M&A-related competition matters, with a focus on industrial and private equity clients. Elsa Arbrandt is a key name for litigation and arbitration proceedings with considerable experience in cross-border matters, and associate Sanna Widén is recommended for EU regulatory matters and large investigations.

Practice head(s):

Fredrik Lindblom

Other key lawyers:

Elsa Arbrandt; Annika Blomqvist; Sanna Widén

Testimonials

‘Competent and available.’

‘Fredrik Lindblom has extensive experience of EU and competition law and is always up to date. He is great at providing advice on complex EU and competition law aspects.’

‘I was very impressed by Fredrik Lindblom who’s heading CQ’s competition practice group. Quick, diligent, proactive and also very strong on the business side. Fredrik is a keeper.’

‘The team understands its clients and not just the complex legal matters we sometimes face.’

‘Having spent time on a matter a long time ago, the partner recently proactively reached out to me as he understood that a recent change in the applicable legal framework would now allow us to conduct our business in a way we wanted to in the past, but were previously not able to.’

‘Fredrik Lindblom is our main point of contact and he has proved to be very responsive, proactive and knowledgeable within his area of expertise. The fact that he is also fun to work with is an added bonus!’

Key clients

Euroapotheca

Volati

Mathem

BillerudKorsnäs

Cloetta

Orkla

Spendrups

Samhall

Stockholm Skavsta Airport

Apollo Global Management

Work highlights

  • 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.
  • Advising Stockholm Skavsta Airport on submitting its complaint to the European Commission regarding the Swedish State’s multibillion aid to public airport operator Swedavia and to argue its merits in the ongoing investigation.
  • Advising an FMCG supplier in relation to the Swedish Competition Authority’s lengthy investigation of alleged vertical restrictions in the supplier’s commercial terms and conditions.

Sweden > Healthcare and life sciences Tier 2

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:

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.

Sweden > Insolvency Tier 2

The restructuring and insolvency team at Advokatfirman Cederquist KB is particularly strong in debt restructuring matters and acts for creditors, borrowers, sponsors and suppliers. The group leverages support from the firm's banking and finance, capital markets, disputes and corporate departments to provide a holistic approach and has a strong position in leveraged and structured finance work, alongside a growing corporate recovery practice. Johan Lundberg heads up the team and is a key name for financing and restructuring work. Eminent practitioner Svante Hultqvist offers similar expertise, including knowledge of investment grade and real estate finance work, bonds and restructurings.

Practice head(s):

Johan Lundberg

Other key lawyers:

Key clients

Nordea Bank Abp, filial i Sverige

European Investment Bank (EIB)

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB

Swedbank AB

DNB Bank ASA, filial Sverige

Apollo Global Management

Sweden > Insurance Tier 2

With its cross-competence team, Advokatfirman Cederquist KB covers a wide range of matters, acting for a variety of national and international insurance companies on financial markets issues and transactions. Erik Wernberg, who leads the group alongside Tobias Johansson and Pontus Röckert, is experienced in representing clients before the Supreme Court and the European Court of Justice and is also noted for his work in national and international arbitration proceedings. Eric Johnson is strong in dispute resolution and supports clients with his expert knowledge of energy, infrastructure and construction-related matters.

Practice head(s):

Erik Wernberg; Tobias Johansson; Pontus Röckert

Other key lawyers:

Key clients

If Skadeförsäkring AB

Work highlights

  • Representing Skadeförsäkring AB in complex court proceedings regarding serial loss claims.
  • Representing former board members of Kraft & Kultur Sverige AB in a liability matter under the Swedish Companies Act.

Sweden > IT and telecoms Tier 2

Advokatfirman Cederquist KB has ‘broad experience of complicated IT agreements’ and acts for clients in the technology, manufacturing, transport, telecoms and media sectors, among others. Its wide-ranging expertise includes handling IT contracts, outsourcing deals, procurements and development projects. The team is led by Johanna Linder, Malin Allard and Henrik Lindstrand; Linder advises on data protection and privacy issues and licensing agreements, Allard handles IP and marketing matters, and Lindstrand is a key name for commercial contracts.

Practice head(s):

Johanna Linder; Malin Allard; Henrik Lindstrand

Testimonials

‘Provides very valuable hands-on advice in all respects.’

‘Very pragmatic.’

‘A simply outstanding, always available team with deep sector expertise and a pragmatic approach.’

‘Johanna Linder is an excellent lawyer with vast experience of complex commercial (and particularly IT related) agreements. She knows (exactly) what is important and not. Always available and super easy to work with. As a side-note, it is evident that her associates enjoy working with her, not only because of the opportunity to learn, but also due to Johanna’s friendly and respectful attitude and approach.’

‘Johanna Linder is very experienced and a great problem solver.’

‘The team is led by a very strong lawyer, Johanna Linder. She is very competent. High level of service and quick to return. Business-like.’

‘Johanna Linder has broad experience of complicated IT agreements, built on experience from both sides both as an employee in an IT company and as a lawyer. Her attention to detail is impressive.’

‘Good expertise and knowledge within the area and good availability.’

Key clients

Husqvarna AB

P27 Nordic Payments Platform AB

Telenor Connexion AB

Proptivity

SJ AB

Föreningen Svensk Elitfotboll (the Swedish Professional Football Leagues)

BillerudKorsnäs AB

PostNord AB

Afry AB

Permobil AB

TV4 Media AB

Sopra Steria Sweden AB

Camfil AB

Kinnevik

JM AB

Newsec Property Asset Management AB

Entry Point North AB

Bonava AB

Coor Service Management AB

Work highlights

  • Advised Proptivity in relation to its unique platform solution for indoor 5G connectivity, inter alia with contract drafting and negotiations with top-tier global suppliers of telecoms equipment and services and in discussions with telecom operators.
  • Advised PostNord AB in connection with its outsourcing of IT infrastructure and application management services for the PostNord Group.
  • Advised P27 Nordic Payments Platform AB in relation to the drafting of significant agreements, including its participation agreement, relating to its envisaged Nordic operating model and payment infrastructure platform for financial and non-financial messages as well as clearing and settlement mechanisms.

Sweden > Real estate Tier 2

Advokatfirman Cederquist KB handles a broad range of real estate matters, including complex transactions that require forward funding or leaseback agreements, and a variety of regulatory issues. The firm has been active in residential, office, retail and industrial property acquisitions. The team also has experience handling real estate matters across multiple jurisdictions, with group head Erika Åslund assisting both Swedish and international investors with M&A transactions. Recent addition Christian Johard, who joined from EY Law, advises investors and developers on development projects and lease agreements. Ivar Näslund has also been active in the practice. Michela Westin left the firm in 2022 for an in-house role.

Practice head(s):

Erika Åslund

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Wide experience and skill set, excellent communication and problem solving.’

‘A very senior team. Well connected. A pleasure to deal with.’

‘Excellent interpersonal skills, deep industry knowledge, excellent and commercially sensible problem solving.’

‘Christian Johard is highly commercial, a fantastic negotiator, and a real pleasure to work with.’

‘Always available and happy to help. The team is very knowledgeable in any practice updates. The team are very client focused and will always find time to help out.’

‘Christian Johard is always available, and he uses a pragmatic approach in order to solve any issues that may arise during a transaction process. The Cederquist team has a great understanding of our business, which helps a lot in making more efficient transactions.’

Key clients

KLP Kontorsfastigheter AB

Patrizia AG

Grosvenor

Vectura Fastigheter AB

Pembroke

MIGS Logistics

NCAP

Catalyst Capital

Arwidsro

Ankarhagen Fastigheter

GoCo Development AB

Fastighets AB Stenvalvet

Möller Eiendom

Katalysator

Work highlights

  • Advised Vectura on a complex forward commitment project from Skanska.
  • Advised Patrizia on a complex forward commitment project from Slättö.

Sweden > Construction Tier 3

Advokatfirman Cederquist KB is active in construction and real estate matters, with strength across a variety of contentious and non-contentious issues, most notably M&A and dispute resolution. The firm has considerable expertise in reviewing documents for leading construction companies in the region, and the ‘competent and attentiveFredrik Forssman, who leads the team, regularly acts as an arbitrator in construction disputes. Erik Wernberg and Linus Jonson have extensive experience across a range of contractual disputes and frequently act as counsel in court proceedings. Eric Johnson is the team’s go-to individual for energy infrastructure and digital matters, and is adept at contract drafting and negotiations, as well as dispute resolution.

Practice head(s):

Fredrik Forssman

Testimonials

‘Very skilled in construction litigation.’

‘For complex claims relating to large construction projects, Cederquist is by far the best choice, showing a great understanding of the construction process and the specific contractual challenges.’

‘I really enjoy working with Fredrik Forssman. He is “down to earth”, competent and attentive.’

Key clients

Atkins Sverige AB

Sweden > Intellectual property and media Tier 3

The IP team at Advokatfirman Cederquist KB is jointly led by Malin Allard, Johanna Linder and Henrik Lindstrand, and is active in the media, technology, telecoms and consumer products sectors. It is particularly active in the digital space and has recently been handling matters relating to digital advertising, AI and IT issues. Allard is a key name for commercial matters and patent licensing work, while Linder handles licensing matters and Lindstrand deals with e-commerce issues.

Practice head(s):

Johanna Linder; Malin Allard; Henrik Lindstrand

Testimonials

‘Provides very valuable hands-on advice in all respects.’

‘What stands out with Cederquist is the sense of deep commitment to yourself as a client you get when working with them.’

‘It is apparent that they truly care about, and take interest in, your business. Malin Allard and Johanna Linder make a great team. IP and IT knowledge combined, and at its best.’

‘Malin Allard has unique expert knowledge within the fields of media and IP law. Her experience from having practised in-house as well as in private practice shines through in everything she does, making her advice not only legally spot on but also 100% usable from day one for the business. She is both a doer and a thinker. Plus pleasant to work with.’

‘Good understanding of what is perceived as value add.’

‘Strong business understanding delivering pragmatic and business-oriented advice.’

‘Strong team with competence across the board/all relevant sectors.’

‘Malin Allard is very good, easy going with a pragmatic approach and sound business mind.’

Key clients

TV4 Media AB

Acast AB

Telenor Group

Arla Foods

Konstnärernas Riksorganisation (KRO)

Haypp Group AB

MIPS AB

Footway Group

Kiselkarbid i Stockholm AB (KISAB)

PostNord AB

SJ AB

Föreningen Svensk Elitfotboll

Coor

Afry

Peab

Svenskt Näringsliv

Work highlights

  • Acted for Arla Foods in a high-profile trade mark infringement and invalidity matter before the Patent and Marketing Court concerning Glada Bonden Mejeri’s use of the trade mark ÄKTA BOXHOLMS for the marketing of cheese.
  • Advised Acast AB on various issues relating to its podcast platform and global expansion.
  • Advised Telenor Connexion on various research and development collaboration projects.

Sweden > Public procurement Tier 3

Advokatfirman Cederquist KB fields a broad full-service practice, which advises suppliers on tenders, the drafting and negotiation of public contracts, and procurement litigation. It is well versed in the life sciences IT, education, construction and engineering sectors and the team is co-led by Annika Blomqvist and Fredrik Lindblom. Angelo Skog left for an in-house role.

Practice head(s):

Fredrik Lindblom; Annika Blomqvist

Other key lawyers:

Fanny Fernlöf

Testimonials

‘Annika Blomqvist has a very deep, both practial and legal, knowledge in public procurement that is very helpful for our business.’

‘Annika Blomqvist is extremely competent in questions regarding public procurement and a joy to discuss with! And above that, always easy to get in touch with, explains things in a way that makes you understand and always with a smile.’

Key clients

S Ahlén Medical Nordic AB

Aktiv Ortopedteknik i Sverige AB

Papera Sol AB

YrkesAkademin AB

Lokalfastigheter i Sundbyberg AB

Solann AB

Coor Service Management Group AB

Invite Europe AB

Projektkompaniet i Motala AB

Euroapotheca UAB

HiQ Mälardalen AB

KSMG Media Group AB

Work highlights

  • Successfully represented Invite Europe AB, a provider of work and leisure clothes, in several legal review procedures, including against the Swedish Armed Forces.
  • Assisted Papera Sol AB with challenging direct awards made by a contracting authority.
  • Assisted YrkesAkademin AB, Sweden’s largest provider of commissioned and labour market education, on its preparations of tenders and provided ongoing support to YrkesAkademin in public procurement matters.

The firm: For more than half a century, Cederquist has grown together with its clients, never compromising the high standards of legal excellence, craftsmanship and business sense distinguishing its lawyers from the very beginning.

Founded in 1953 by the in-house lawyer of a major Swedish publishing house, Cederquist now engages approximately 100 of the top lawyers available on the Swedish market.

As the demands of the firm’s clients have changed and developed, so has Cederquist. Recently the firm has mainly focused on transactional and financing work and it is now regarded as among the best in the country within each of the firm’s practice areas.

Cederquist believes that the heart and soul of an outstanding law firm is legal excellence. All of the firm’s 100 lawyers combine being among the foremost experts within their respective area with an in-depth knowledge of the law in general. This means that not only can the firm provide advice of the highest available quality, but any of its lawyers will be able to identify all the relevant issues within each assignment and, if necessary, refer such issues to one of Cederquist’s experts within that particular area.

Since the firm has a lean organisation it always works closely with clients and can adapt its services based on their specific needs. Personal attention combined with keen business knowledge are key elements to understanding the needs of the client and ensures effective legal advice. It also makes working together more fun!

Areas of practice: To effectively accommodate the needs of its clients, all of the firm’s lawyers combine extensive legal knowledge with an in-depth expertise in specific areas. The firm’s specialists from different practice groups often work together. Many have practiced at law firms or companies outside Sweden. Cederquist can thus offer both its Swedish and international clients high quality, business-focused and cost-efficient advice. The firm’s areas of expertise consist of: M&A, PE, commercial real estate, finance, competition and public procurement, corporate recovery, dispute resolution, employment and benefits, financial market regulation, intellectual property, media and IT law, life sciences and corporate internal investigations.

DepartmentNameEmailTelephone
Finance Svante Hultqvist
Finance Johan Lundberg
Equity capital markets Wilhelm Lüning
Equity capital markets Tone Myhre-Jensen,
Equity capital markets Fredrik Lundén
Competition and public procurement Fredrik Lindblom
IP, media and IT Johanna Linder
Employment and benefits Robert Stromberg
Life sciences Johanna Linder
M&A Martin Ulfson
M&A Carl-Johan Deuschl
Commercial real estate Erika Åslund
Dispute resolution Erik Wernberg
Private equity and venture capital Martin Ulfson
Private equity and venture capital Pontus Röckert,
Private equity and venture capital Lars Bärnheim
Commercial contracts Maja Wettergren
Corporate M&A Carl-Johan Deuschl
Corporate recovery Johan Lundberg
Corporate recovery Svante Hultqvist
Finance Per Henriksson
PhotoNamePositionProfile
Malin Allard photo Malin AllardPartner. IP, media and IT Partner Malin Allard is Head of Cederquist’s…
Elsa Arbrandt photo Elsa ArbrandtPartner. Dispute resolution, Competition and public procurement
Erika Åslund photo Erika ÅslundPartner. Commercial real estate
Lars Bärnheim photo Lars BärnheimPartner. M&A, Private equity and venture capital
Annika Blomqvist photo Annika BlomqvistHead of Public Procurement Annika Blomqvist is a member of Cederquist’s EU…
Carl-Johan Deuschl photo Carl-Johan DeuschlPartner. M&A
Fredrik Forssman photo Fredrik ForssmanPartner. Dispute resolution, Construction
Per Henriksson photo Per HenrikssonPartner. Finance
Tobias Johansson photo Tobias JohanssonPartner. Finance
Eric Johnson photo Eric JohnsonPartner. Dispute Resolution
Fredrik Lindblom photo Fredrik LindblomPartner. EU, Competition and Public Procurement
Johanna Linder photo Johanna LinderPartner. IT, IP & Media
Henrik Lindstrand photo Henrik LindstrandPartner. IP, media and IT
Johan Lundberg photo Johan LundbergPartner. Finance
Fredrik Lundén photo Fredrik LundénPartner. Equity capital markets
Wilhelm Lüning photo Wilhelm LüningSenior Counsel. Equity capital markets
Tone Myhre-Jensen photo Tone Myhre-JensenManaging Partner. Equity capital markets
Pontus Röckert photo Pontus RöckertPartner. M&A, Private equity and venture capital Pontus Röckert is a partner…
Mirja Sikander photo Mirja SikanderCounsel. Finance
Jens Tillqvist photo Jens TillqvistPartner. Dispute Resolution, Employment and benefits
Martin Ulfson photo Martin UlfsonPartner. M&A, Private equity and venture capital
Erik Wernberg photo Erik WernbergPartner. Head of Dispute Resolution
Maja Wettergren photo Maja WettergrenPartner. M&A
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Cederquist advises on the IPO of the first SPAC in Sweden

Cederquist is legal advisor to ACQ Bure AB (publ), a Swedish acquisition company, so-called SPAC (Special Purpose Acquisition Company), in connection with its initial public offering and listing on Nasdaq Stockholm, raising approx. SEK 3.5 billion. ACQ Bure AB has been established on the initiative of the investment company Bure Equity AB and is the first SPAC in Sweden. The listing is conducted under the new rules of Nasdaq Stockholm for SPACs, which entered into force on 1 February. SPACs are a phenomenon which have become increasingly common in the US. The SPAC raises capital and is listed with an explicit purpose to within a certain period of time complete an acquisition of a private company, which by way of the acquisition becomes listed, following a listing review.

Cederquist Partners with StructureFlow, Becoming the First Nordic Firm to Invest in Visualisation..

Cederquist, a top-ranked independent business law firm becomes the first firm in the Nordics to partner with StructureFlow, a visualisation tool that helps professionals easily visualise legal structures and transactions. As one of the leading law firms in Sweden, the move to invest in visualisation technology presents a significant opportunity for Cederquist to provide technically advanced, more efficient, visualisation capabilities to its clients.


Cederquist Advices on the Acquisition of Veterinary Care Provider AniCura

Cederquist has represented Mars, Incorporated, in its acquisition of the AniCura group from Nordic Capital Fund VIII and other sellers.


Cederquist represents NDX Intressenter AB in connection with its public cash offer for Nordax Group

Cederquist represents NDX Intressenter AB, a bidding vehicle jointly established by Nordic Capital Fund VIII and Sampo plc, in connection with its public cash offer for Nordax Group AB (publ.).


Bygghemma Group listed on Nasdaq Stockholm

The shares in Bygghemma Group First AB (publ) have today, on 27 March 2018, been admitted to trading on Nasdaq Stockholm.


Cederquist represents Axel Johnson in its acquisition of 70% of the shares in Skincity

Cederquist represents Axel Johnson AB in its acquisition of 70% of the shares in Skincity Sweden AB from the Skincity’s founders Annica Forsgren Kjellman and Mikael Kjellman and Rite Internet Ventures Holding AB.


Cederquist represents Qliro Group in its divestment of Lekmer to Babyshop

Cederquist has represented Qliro Group AB (publ) in its divestment of Lekmer AB and Scandinavian Kids Group AB.


Cederquist has assisted Mr Green in connection with the placement of new shares of SEK 195 million

Cederquist has assisted Mr Green & Co AB in connection with the placement of 5 million new shares, providing the company with SEK 195 million before transaction costs.


Cederquist has assisted Folksam in connection with its acquisition of Copper Building

Cederquist has assisted Folksam in connection with its acquisition of the property Duvan 6 in central Stockholm.


Cederquist has advised Pradera European Retail Parks SCSp

Cederquist has advised Pradera European Retail Parks SCSp, one of Europe's leading specialist retail property fund and asset managers, on its acquisition of the Swedish retail parks included in a portfolio of 25 prime retail parks located next to IKEA stores in eight European countries.


Cederquist represents NNB Intressenter AB in connection with its public cash offer for Nordnet AB

Cederquist represents NNB Intressenter AB, a bidding vehicle jointly established by Nordic Capital Fund VIII and the Ohman Group, in connection with its public cash offer for Nordnet AB (publ.). The Cederquist team is led by partners Martin Ulfson and Magnus Lindstedt (M&A/ECM), assisted primarily by senior associates Jimmy Gärd (M&A), Henrik Wållgren (ECM) and Sebastian Sundberg (Financial Regulatory). The Cederquist team further includes Svante Hultqvist and Mikael Magnusson (Financing) and Fredrik Lindblom and Kristoffer Molin (Antitrust). For further information please refer to the press release made public by NNB Intressenter AB, available at www.nnbintressenter.com.