Advokatfirman Cederquist KB > Stockholm, Sweden > Firm Profile
Advokatfirman Cederquist KB Offices
HOVSLAGARGATAN 3
PO BOX 1670
111 96 STOCKHOLM
Sweden
Advokatfirman Cederquist KB > The Legal 500 Rankings
Sweden > Data privacy and data protection Tier 1
Advokatfirman Cederquist KB’s IP, IT and media group in Stockholm offers a comprehensive service handling a variety of data protection and data privacy matters, ranging from compliance initiatives to breach notifications. Johanna Linder
has extensive experience in the IT and tech spaces generally, recently advising major clients in connection with large-scale personal data processing projects, while Henrik Lindstrand’s broad practice covers GDPR, e-Privacy Directive, and Swedish Patient Data Act issues, and tech and telecoms specialist Malin Allard regularly works on data protection mandates, especially those at the intersection of marketing and data privacy. The trio jointly lead the team, with senior associate Daniel Eriksson and associate Antonia Carlsson also playing key roles in the practice. Practice head(s):
Johanna Linder; Henrik Lindstrand; Malin Allard
Other key lawyers:
Antonia Carlsson; Daniel Eriksson; Agnes Carlsson
Testimonials
‘A great team that shows stellar collaboration abilities and delivers outstanding advice.’
‘Daniel Eriksson is a stellar individual who will become a star and leader within the field. Johanna Linder and Henrik Lindstrand are also great practitioners in the area.’
‘Johanna Linder is quick and knowledgeable and provides excellent, actionable advice.’
‘Daniel Eriksson is one of the best lawyers in Sweden in this area. He is passionate, gives clear advice and is great to work with.’
‘Daniel Eriksson and Malin Allard are both very competent and give practical advice.’
‘Agnes Carlsson is easy to work with and is a very ambitious lawyer who is eager to learn about businesses and consistently provides excellent advice and assistance.’
‘Data privacy can be a complex area, but the team at Cederquist makes it much easier. They are up to date and can sometimes even look a step ahead and anticipate legal developments, due to their deep knowledge of the area.’
‘Their data privacy practice stands out because it is very business oriented.’
Key clients
Dentalum Group AB
SJ AB
Föreningen Svensk Elitfotboll
PostNord AB
Telenor Connexion
Billerud AB
Lantmännen
Mips AB
Camfil
Bonava AB
Acast AB
AFRY AB
Storykit AB
Mentimeter AB
SignUp Software AB
The Confederation of Swedish Enterprise (Svenskt Näringsliv)
Skandia Fastigheter
Svensk Adressändring
Kinnevik AB
Newsec Property Asset Management AB
Lumera AB
P27 Nordic Payments Platform AB
Treyd Services AB
Prima Vård AB
Work highlights
- Assisted Mips AB with its GDPR 2.0 project, with the aim of increasing the company’s privacy compliance level.
- Assisted SignUp Software AB with its GDPR 2.0 project, increasing the company’s level of GDPR compliance.
- Assisted Billerud AB with various data protection related issues, including providing legal advice regarding the interpretation of GDPR, reviewing and drafting of agreements, and planning and structuring of policies and routines to be used in Billerud’s continuous compliance work.
Sweden > Employment Tier 1
Advokatfirman Cederquist KB’s growing employment practice handles a wide range of matters, including wrongful dismissals and redundancy disputes. Notably, the team has recently acted in a novel case concerning the employment status of a temporary worker contracted through a third party, with a key impact on the emerging gig economy. Practice head Robert Stromberg has considerable experience advising on matters arising out of major transactions and outsourcings. Capital markets expert Fredrik Lundén specialises in share-related incentive plans, and Malin Dunér is the key name at senior associate level. Jens Tillqvist left to establish his own practice. Practice head(s):
Robert Stromberg
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘They always work in teams to be able to answer clients quickly, and are also always available.’
‘They are very competent in labour law and in various business areas.’
‘The team is prompt in their replies and gives clear answers.’
‘They are professional and communicate clearly and quickly.’
Key clients
Foodora AB
The Swedish Installation Federation and its members Assemblin AB and FineWeld Sverige AB
Manpower AB and Manpower Matchning AB
Ankorstore SAS and Ankorstore Sweden AB
Medley Holding AB
Norteam AB
The Confederation of Swedish Enterprise
Sweden > Banking and finance Tier 2
Advokatfirman Cederquist KB’s banking and finance practice has a strong reputation for handling cross-border lender mandates for domestic and international banks, including leveraged, real estate, and investment grade financings. The team also has experience in high-yield bond financings within the private equity space. Per Henriksson focuses on leveraged financings, project finance work, and investment grade bonds, advising lenders as well as private equity sponsors. Berndt Pettersson joined the practice in early 2024 from Advokatfirman Delphi, and in early 2024, Johan Lundberg and Svante Hultqvist departed to establish their own firm.Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘This is a very diligent team with high knowledge and integrity.’
‘Thanks to partner attention, one can rest assured that one will receive the highest quality possible throughout when handling transactions!’
‘Per Henriksson, with a background that ranges from the academic world to being an in-house banking lawyer, covers the whole spectrum and is a delight to work with. He has a deep understanding of both legal matters and how banking business works in practice.’
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
Nordax Bank AB
Sweden > Capital markets
Advokatfirman Cederquist KB’s capital markets team has a client base consisting of large and mid-cap listed companies, investment banks, and several major private equity funds, advising in relation to a wide range of issues on both the debt and equity side, including IPOs, bond issuances, and securitisation work. The practice also increasingly acts as a high-yield bond financing arranger for Nordic banks. Fredrik Lundén, who has considerable experience advising issuers and underwriters on IPOs, leads the ECM team, which also includes Wilhelm Lüning. Per Henriksson leads the DCM team, recently advising on tier 1 and 2 notes, high-yield and convertible bonds, as well as MTN programmes. Johan Lundberg is also a key contact, focusing on securitisations and high-yield bond offerings, among other debt transactions. Practice head(s):
Fredrik Lundén; Per Henriksson
Other key lawyers:
Johan Lundberg; Elin Ljungström; Wilhelm Lüning
Testimonials
‘Cederquist offers a very competent team to assist any client in capital market issues, ranging from senior expertise to excellent partners and associates. They are able to provide pragmatic and actionable advice in every discussion.’
‘Wilhelm Lüning is a safe pair of hands in all situations. He has sound judgement and is well connected among regulators.’
‘Per Henriksson is very pragmatic, solution oriented and smart. A good speaking partner.’
‘Fredrik Lundén is one of the top individuals in this field. He is very accessible and his knowledge is outstanding.’
‘Fredrik Lundén and Elin Ljungström are outstanding. They are always available and always give great legal advice with a commercial input. Fredrik Lundén is probably the best in class within capital markets in Sweden.’
‘The team is very customer focused and is willing to go the extra mile to find the best solution.’
‘There is broad expertise within the group and deep experience of many different areas and issues. They have a great understanding of the challenges businesses face as well and provide useful advice and support.’
Key clients
Billerud AB
AFRY AB
Viaplay Group AB
Nordnet AB
Nyfosa AB
Mips AB
Collector AB
Nelly Group AB
engcon AB
Acast AB
Dustin Group AB
Modern Times Group MTG AB
Kinnevik AB
Catella AB
Bonava AB
Addnode Group AB
Cloetta AB
NCC AB
Autoliv
SEB Corporate Finance
Carnegie Investment Bank
Danske Bank A/S
DNB Bank ASA
Nordea Bank Abp
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB
Collector Bank AB
Bonava AB
Nordic Capital
Nordax Bank
Work highlights
- Advised listed company ACQ Bure on its $800m merger with Yubico AB and the subsequent listing of Yubico AB.
- Advised Morgan Stanley on its SEK2.36bn investment in the SBB group.
Sweden > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2
Advokatfirman Cederquist KB’s M&A practice in Stockholm handles a variety of matters, ranging from large-scale public-to-private deals to controlled auctions. The team has considerable experience in the infrastructure, auto, healthcare, transport and retail sectors, among others, and a client base that includes companies, sponsors, and investment banks. Practice head Pontus Röckert specialises in private equity and venture capital and has a strong reputation for acting as M&A counsel within the financial services sector. Carl-Johan Deuschl focuses on industrial M&A and infrastructure transactions. Private equity specialist Martin Ulfson’s practice covers acquisitions, divestments, mergers, joint ventures, and take-private transactions.Practice head(s):
Pontus Röckert
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Maja Wettergren is one of the best corporate/M&A lawyers around. She has the stamina and energy to drive a process forward and leaves no stone unturned doing so. She is not afraid to speak her mind in any situation, has great commercial sense and is a good negotiator.’
‘Cederquist’s M&A team offers expertise and invaluable and relevant advice, including relevant insight into local market conditions. Communication with Cederquist is seamless and their approachability makes collaboration effortless.’
‘This is a team of professionals who not only excel in their field but are also exceptionally nice people to work with. Their expertise and amiable approach makes collaboration seamless and highly effective.’
Key clients
Nordic Capital
Budbee Holding AB
Kinnevik AB
Nordax Bank AB / Bank Norwegian ASA
Cytel Inc.
Kesko AB
Addnode Group AB
Bonava AB
Sambla Group AB
Billerud AB
Work highlights
Sweden > Dispute resolution Tier 2
Advokatfirman Cederquist KB’s dispute resolution practice handles a wide range of domestic and international matters in key sectors, including the banking, transportation and TMT industries, and has recently been especially active in professional liability, insurance, and construction cases. Experienced litigator and arbitrator Erik Wernberg leads the group, and Fredrik Forssman regularly represents large construction companies in complex disputes, while Elsa Arbrandt specialises in international and competition law cases, particularly in the property, infrastructure, and life sciences industries Eric Johnson is noted for his arbitration experience.Practice head(s):
Erik Wernberg
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘They clearly have the ability and resources to handle the biggest and most complex cases.’
‘Eric Wernberg and his team provide valuable advice in relation to complex insurance coverage matters.’
‘Eric Wernberg and Mattias Forsberg offer expert knowledge of insurance matters and straightforward, effective advice.’
‘Erik Wernberg is one of the best dispute lawyers around. He is extremely competent and is able to see the big picture while still being in control of the details. He is also very skilled, knowledgeable, and business oriented, and provides excellent client attention.’
‘Erik Wernberg is extremely hard working and analytical and his associates are second to none. A very impressive team!’
Work highlights
- Representing If Skadeförsäkring AB in 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.
- Representing Husqvarna AB before the Swedish Supreme Court regarding the validity of an arbitration clause.
- Representing Peab Sverige AB in an arbitration relating to the construction of the Westfield Mall of Scandinavia.
Sweden > EU and competition Tier 2
Advokatfirman Cederquist KB’s Stockholm-based EU & competition team is increasingly instructed in relation to contentious matters, including cartel investigations and abuse of dominance cases, adding to its established reputation for merger control work. Practice head Fredrik Lindblom often advises industrial and private equity clients on M&A matters, as well as defending clients in domestic and European cartel investigation and abuse of dominance cases. Elsa Arbrandt has notable experience in cartel, vertical restraints, and abuse of dominance mandates, while Sanna Frånlund focuses on M&A and state aid matters.Practice head(s):
Fredrik Lindblom
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Fredrik Lindblom has a wide understanding of Nordic antitrust law and procedures. He is very easy to work with.’
‘Fredrik Lindblom and Sanna Frånlund are both excellent advisors in competition law issues.’
‘Fredrik Lindblom has consistently demonstrated deep and broad knowledge of competition law and his ability to think critically and to offer practical solutions is often instrumental in guiding clients through complex legal challenges. He is a reliable partner in strategising and problem-solving and provides tailored legal advice.’
‘The team at Cederquist brings significant industry experience as well as an attention to commercial challenges when providing advice. They skillfully incorporate a deep knowledge of competition law into actionable advice that is easy to communicate within a business.’
‘An accessible team that is pleasant to work with.’
‘One of their standout qualities is their responsiveness. Their dedication to addressing legal needs promptly is invaluable in helping clients make informed decisions and navigate legal complexities effectively.’
Key clients
Kronans Apotek
Mathem
Billerud AB
Cloetta
Orkla
Spendrups
Samhall AB (publ)
Axel Johnson AB
Apollo Global Management
Haypp Group
Budbee Holding AB
Uponor Oyj
Bonava AB (publ)
CDON AB (publ)
Work highlights
- Advised the Lithuanian pharmacy company Euroapotheca in relation to the joint venture with the Finnish company Oriola of the third and fourth largest pharmacy chains in Sweden (Kronans Apotek and Apoteksgruppen), with a combined turnover of SEK 12,000 million.
- Advising Samhall in relation to the Swedish Competition Authority’s fourth investigation of alleged predatory pricing in the context of the prohibition of public sales activities.
- Advising an FMCG manufacturer/supplier in relation to the Swedish Competition Authority’s lengthy investigation into alleged vertical restrictions in the supplier’s commercial terms, negotiating a unique set of commitments with the Authority to conclude the investigation.
Sweden > Healthcare and life sciences Tier 2
The group at Advokatfirman Cederquist KB handles the full spectrum of matters concerning ethical codes and contracts with regulatory authorities within the life sciences and healthcare sector. Malin Allard and Annika Blomqvist jointly head up the practice. Allard is known for her longstanding IP expertise, with technology licensing agreements, strategic IP rights protection, and infringement actions being her main areas of focus. Blomqvist leads the public procurement practice at the firm, advising on distribution agreements, collaboration agreements with healthcare professionals, and clinical study commercial contracts. Dispute resolution expert Elsa Arbrandt acts in international arbitrations and regulatory disputes concerning clinical trials, in addition to advising on internal investigations.Practice head(s):
Malin Allard; Annika Blomqvist
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘A very high level of service mindedness. A genuine interest in our needs and our success.’
Key clients
S Ahlén Medical Nordic AB
Aktiv Ortopedteknik i Sverige AB
Orkla ASA
Work highlights
- Representing If Skadeförsäkring AB 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.
- Advised Lithuanian pharmacy company Euroapotheca on its joint combination with the Finnish company Oriola.
- Advising a client on its negotiations for a distribution agreement with a manufacturer.
Sweden > Insurance Tier 2
Advokatfirman Cederquist KB’s insurance practice handles a variety of matters, ranging from professional liability and recourse claims to insurance-related M&A, advising both domestic and international insurers. Disputes specialist Erik Wernberg has acted in high-value professional liability and insurance coverage disputes, while Tobias Frödin Lilja specialises in financial regulatory law. M&A lawyer Pontus Röckert has advised several major insurance companies in connection with acquisitions, investments divestments, and joint ventures.Practice head(s):
Erik Wernberg; Tobias Frödin Lilja; Pontus Röckert
Testimonials
‘Partner Erik Wernberg stands out as an excellent and experienced litigator in large and complicated insurance-related matters. He has excellent analytic and strategic skills.’
‘Their team is very efficient and structured with good professional skills.’
‘Erik Wernberg is always very responsive, knowledgeable, helpful, collaborative and constructive.’
Work highlights
- Representing If Skadeförsäkring AB in court proceedings before the Stockholm District Court regarding several serial loss claims involving several insurance companies.
- Representing the former board members of Concent Holding AB (instructed by the insurance company AIG Europe Limited UK, Swedish branch), as respondents in court proceedings against Concent Holding AB.
Sweden > IT and telecoms Tier 2
Advokatfirman Cederquist KB‘s 'very skilled' team advises on outsourcing, procurement, and IT contractual matters, and has an excellent reputation for handling AI, 5G, and digitalisation issues. Johanna Linder is very highly regarded for her expertise in the IT arena; she co-heads the practice with telecoms expert Malin Allard and Henrik Lindstrand, who handles fintech and privacy matters. Senior associate Daniel Eriksson specialises in data privacy. Practice head(s):
Johanna Linder; Henrik Lindstrand; Malin Allard
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Very skilled team that has provided us with strategic and pragmatic advice. They are easy to work with and good with drafting and negotiating complex agreements.’
‘Johanna Linder is great at understanding our business needs and gives clear advice. I have not met any other lawyer with more experience and knowledge of the IT sector than her. She is also an excellent partner in contract negotiations. Malin Allard is very efficient, and excellent at negotiating complex international contracts. Henrik Lindstrand is a brilliant lawyer with deep knowledge in his field. He is pragmatic and always a pleasure to work with.’
‘Johanna and the team are always ready to deliver precise and accurate advice. ’
‘Great team, able to deliver on a wide variety of questions and matters. Great collaboration, clear responses and outstanding drafting. ’
‘Henrik Lindstrand is a star and one of the future legends of the field.’
‘Cederquist consistently provides excellent assistance and advice on complex contracts, negotiations, and large tender projects, to help guide us through both legal and commercial considerations to maximize our potential.’
‘Johanna Linder is fast and knowledgeable. She not only answers direct questions and requests for assistance, but goes out of her way to make sure that we are on the right track and that we don’t miss important aspects of the deal she is advising and assisting on.’
Key clients
Husqvarna AB
AFA Försäkring
Telenor Connexion AB
P27 Nordic Payments Platform AB
Coor
Proptivity
SJ AB
Föreningen Svensk Elitfotboll (the Swedish Professional Football Leagues)
Billerud AB
PostNord AB
Afry AB
Permobil AB
Camfil AB
Kinnevik
JM AB
Newsec Property Asset Management AB
Treyd Services AB
Work highlights
- Assisted Proptivity with 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 Afa Försäkring AB on issues relating to the procurement and provision of digital services.
- Advised Husqvarna AB on contractual matters relating to web and e-commerce issues.
Sweden > Construction Tier 3
Advokatfirman Cederquist KB's team is made up of commercial real estate and dispute resolution experts. Practice head Fredrik Forssman acts for contractors and employers in contentious and non-contentious matters, and has a solid track record in acting as an arbitrator. Erika Åslund is a key contact for real estate M&A. Erik Wernberg and Eric Johnson are both well-versed in litigation; Johnson is very experienced in advising on international disputes, and Wernberg is equally adept at advising on arbitration proceedings. Practice head(s):
Fredrik Forssman
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Cederquist has an excellent reputation in the market in the field of construction arbitration. We engaged them urgently in a large construction arbitration and were readily provided with excellent advice. Their availability and staffing was excellent; and they always delivered on time. ’
‘In addition to his outstanding knowledge and years of experience, Erik Wernberg is one of the easiest people to work with. He is truly a team player and quickly adapts to whatever role needs filling. His calming and persuasive demeanour was especially appreciated working in a large international team.’
‘Fredrik Forsman is very well versed in the matter.’
Sweden > Fintech Tier 3
Advokatfirman Cederquist KB‘s financial regulations team, which works closely with the firm’s IT and telecoms and IP and media law teams, advises on a variety of matters in the Nordic fintech space, spanning transactional and regulatory issues. Practice head Tobias Frödin Lilja regularly advises financial institutions on licensing requirements, information security issues, governance work and outsourcings. Henrik Lindstrand has substantial expertise in IT and technology law, with notable experience working on payment platform matters.Practice head(s):
Tobias Frödin Lilja; Henrik Lindstrand
Other key lawyers:
Joel Aneheim
Testimonials
‘Joel Aneheim is a trusted adviser and future star in the regulatory field. His strategic mindset and ability is second to none.’
‘An experienced team that is competent, easy to work with and delivers quickly.’
‘A specialised and dedicated team within the field that truly delivers on each matter. By being precise, clear and supportive, the team is able to deliver stellar results every time.’
Key clients
P27 Nordic Payments Platform AB
Nordic Capital
NOBA Bank Group AB
The Swedish Financial Benchmark Facility
Afa Försäkring
Lumera AB
Treyd Services AB
Ellos AB
Work highlights
- Advised P27 Nordic Payments Platform AB in relation to putting agreements and other documentation in place governing the participants’ participation in digital payment services.
- Acting as legal adviser to the SFBF in all legal and regulatory matters.
- Advised Afa Försäkring on various matters relating to both the procurement and provision of digital services.
Sweden > Insolvency Tier 3
Advokatfirman Cederquist KB’s insolvency and restructuring team handles a wide range of matters, including complex workouts and restructurings. The department also often works closely with lawyers in the firm’s other departments, namely the banking, capital markets, and M&A teams, to advise on distressed transactions. Per Henriksson and Berndt Pettersson are the key contacts following the departures of Johan Lundberg and Svante Hultqvist in early 2024.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
Deutsche Bank
Sweden > Intellectual property and media Tier 3
Advokatfirman Cederquist KB is active in the media, technology, and telecommunications sectors, and has an excellent reputation for its expertise in IP and marketing matters relating to digital services and online platforms. Malin Allard, who advises on technology licensing agreements, infringement cases, and strategies for IP protection, co-heads the practice alongside IT expert Johanna Linder and Henrik Lindstrand, who is well versed in handling privacy issues. Practice head(s):
Malin Allard; Johanna Linde; Henrik Lindstrand
Other key lawyers:
Gustav Kyringer-Jurell
Testimonials
‘Very knowledgeable and business oriented. Shows strong understanding of the business realities and how their legal advice will be used in our business, which makes it very effective to work with the team.’
‘In additional to technical skills, have experience from the buyer side, which ensures a solid understanding on what is expected and valued by the buyer of legal services, making collaboration and advice efficient, and adding value. Appreciate working with Malin Allard. ’
‘The firm has a stellar and diverse client base for IP and media work and deep expertise in the field. ’
‘Malin Allard has significant experience of working at a senior level in-house, making her approachable and pragmatic. The entire team is able to operate on complex international matters and is focused on results for clients.’
‘Very competent hands on advice from Malin Allard.’
Key clients
Acast AB
Telenor Group
Arla Foods
Svenskt Näringsliv
Haypp Group AB
MIPS AB
Kiselkarbid i Stockholm AB (KISAB)
PostNord AB
SJ AB
Föreningen Svensk Elitfotboll
Coor
Afry
Peab
Work highlights
- Represented Arla Foods in a high-profile trade mark infringement and invalidity matter concerning the use of a trade mark for marketing cheese.
- Advising Acast on the licensing of audio content and the distribution of said content through its tech platform.
- Assisting Kiselkarbid i Stockholm AB with IPR licensing issues.
Sweden > Public procurement Tier 3
Advokatfirman Cederquist KB handles a wide range of matters, ranging from the bidding process through to claims for damages, for domestic and international clients. Practice head Annika Blomqvist has experience advising industry leaders on the bidding process as well as applications for review in Swedish courts, with particular strength in the life sciences sector. Alexander Widén is also a key member of the team, advising on public contracts in the context of M&A deals, among other areas.Practice head(s):
Annika Blomqvist
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Annika Blomqvist is very sharp and has in-depth knowledge of public procurement. She gives professional advice and is very agreeable to deal with.’
‘A team of very experienced advisers when it comes to public procurement. They give hands-on advice and are flexible and easy to collaborate with.’
‘A very competent team that is always accessible and explains in a clear way the legal situation and the way forward.’
Key clients
S Ahlén Medical Nordic AB
Coor Service Management Group AB
YrkesAkademin AB and subsidiaries
Atrium Ljungberg AB
Solann AB
Papera Sol AB
Keeparo AB
Aktiv Ortopedteknik i Sverige AB
Work highlights
- Providing YrkesAkademin AB with ongoing support in various public procurement matters, including negotiations with authorities.
- Assisting Keeparo with various public procurement matters, including tender strategies.
Sweden > Real estate Tier 3
Advokatfirman Cederquist KB has been active in project development matters, forward funding issues and property management work, as well as advising on buying and selling matters concerning real estate portfolios. Practice head Erika Åslund has 'deep knowledge in the field', bringing over three decades of experience in assisting investment companies, municipalities, and property developers with complex transactions, often in commercial real estate. Senior associates Ivar Näslund and Oskar Högberg are names to note. In March 2023 Christian Johard moved to Skierfe Advokatfirma KB.
Practice head(s):
Erika Åslund
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘High integrity firm with a vast knowledge of the property sector.’
‘Erika Åslund is always standing by to answer any questions, and to bounce ideas off. She has deep knowledge in the field and is always a friendly face.’
‘Calm and experienced.’
‘High service level and proactive team.’
Key clients
KLP Kontorsfastigheter AB
DNB Liv Eiendom Sverige AB
Pembroke
Anders Bodin Fastigheter
Fastighets AB Stenvalvet
Hyresgästföreningen
Vectura Fastigheter AB
Grosvenor
Møller Eiendom
Katalysator AS
Work highlights
- Advised DNB Liv on the sale of Vasahuset to Folksam for BSEK 3.
- Advised Atrium Ljungberg on the sale of Skotten 6 to Axfast for BSEK 1.9.
- Advised Anders Bodin Fastigheter on the acquisition of the well-known hotel property Diplomat on Strandvägen in central Stockholm.
Advokatfirman Cederquist KB > Firm Profile
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.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
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| 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 | ||
| Commercial contracts | Maja Wettergren | ||
| Corporate M&A | Carl-Johan Deuschl | ||
| Corporate recovery | Johan Lundberg | ||
| Finance | Per Henriksson | ||
| Finance | Berndt Pettersson | ||
| Equity capital markets | Henrik Wållgren | ||
| Dispute resolution | Linus Jonson | ||
| Dispute resolution and construction law | Fredrik Forssman | ||
| FinancialrRegulation | Sebastian Bertheau | ||
| Finance and financial regulation | Tobias Frödin Lilja | ||
| Dispute resolution | Eric Johnson |
Lawyer Profiles
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Malin Allard | Partner. IP, media and IT Partner Malin Allard is Head of Cederquist’s… | View Profile |
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Elsa Arbrandt | Partner. Dispute resolution, Competition and public procurement | View Profile |
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Erika Åslund | Partner. Commercial real estate | View Profile |
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Annika Blomqvist | Head of Public Procurement Annika Blomqvist is a member of Cederquist’s EU… | View Profile |
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Carl-Johan Deuschl | Partner. M&A | View Profile |
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Fredrik Forssman | Partner. Dispute resolution, Construction | View Profile |
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Per Henriksson | Partner. Finance | View Profile |
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Tobias Johansson | Partner. Finance | View Profile |
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Eric Johnson | Partner. Dispute Resolution | View Profile |
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Fredrik Lindblom | Partner. EU, Competition and Public Procurement | View Profile |
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Johanna Linder | Partner. IT, IP & Media | View Profile |
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Henrik Lindstrand | Partner. IP, media and IT | View Profile |
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Fredrik Lundén | Partner. Equity capital markets | View Profile |
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Wilhelm Lüning | Senior Counsel. Equity capital markets | View Profile |
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Tone Myhre-Jensen | Managing Partner. Equity capital markets | View Profile |
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Berndt Pettersson | Partner. Finance | View Profile |
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Pontus Röckert | Partner. M&A, Private equity and venture capital Pontus Röckert is a partner… | View Profile |
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Robert Stromberg | Partner. Employment and benefits | View Profile |
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Martin Ulfson | Partner. M&A, Private equity and venture capital | View Profile |
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Erik Wernberg | Partner. Head of Dispute Resolution | View Profile |
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Maja Wettergren | Partner. M&A | View Profile |