Setterwalls > Stockholm, Sweden > Firm Profile
Setterwalls Offices

STUREGATAN 10
PO BOX 1050
101 39 STOCKHOLM
Sweden
Setterwalls > The Legal 500 Rankings
Sweden > Banking and finance Tier 1
Setterwalls‘ deep banking and finance bench houses expert practitioners across the entire range of disciplines. Dominant financial institutions including all major Nordic banks instruct co-head Mikael Magnusson, Carl Lindencrona handles a range of debt financing transactions, and co-head Jesper Kuschel leads on high-value real estate transactions for lenders and borrowers. Showcasing his industry reputation, Åke ForsPractice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘A true banking team – it is clear they know what they are doing.’
‘Carl Lindencrona is an excellent lawyer.’
‘Exceptionally hands on and available partners. Always on top of their cases.’
‘Mikael Magnusson and Carl Lindencrona are the ones to note – both great and still hungry partners building their practice into one of the leading firms in Stockholm.’
‘The firm’s banking and finance practice is taking its place as one of the undisputed leaders in the Swedish market.’
‘Mikael Magnusson is by far one of the most hands-on partners that you will find amongst the Nordic top law firms. He combines excellent and relevant advice based on deep industry knowledge. Adding unparalleled project management and focus on the items that really matters for his clients makes him our most appreciated adviser out there.’
Key clients
Swedish Central Bank
The Seventh Swedish National Premium Pension Fund (AP7)
The Fourth Swedish National Premium Pension Fund (AP4)
Swedish Government
Walleniusrederierna
Arise AB
Ness, Risan & Partners AS
Lansa Fastigheter AB
Banco Santander SA
Adapta Fastigheter AB
Swedbank AB
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB
Svenska Handelsbanken AB
Nordea
Helaba
Volvo Treasury AB
Work highlights
- Advised Citigroup Global Markets Limited, J.P. Morgan AG and Carnegie Investment Bank AB as joint global coordinators and joint bookrunners in connection with CELLINK’s offering of senior unsecured convertible bonds convertible into class-B shares and a class-B share issuance in an overall amount of SEK3bn.
- Advising Nordisk Bergteknik in connection with a total refinancing of existing loan facilities and a bond loan in connection with an IPO of the shares of Nordisk Bergteknik on Nasdaq Stockholm.
Sweden > Data privacy and data protection Tier 1
The IT team at Setterwalls has expertise in a vast range of data protection and privacy matters, including cybersecurity matters. The head of the IP and technology practice group Fredrik Roos regularly advises on complex privacy matters related to the introduction of modern technologies and services and leads on GDPR compliance projects. Joacim Johannesson assists banks and fintech companies with cybersecurity assessments and consumer data processing requirements. Co-head Jörgen Axelsson handles data privacy issues in the healthcare sector, while Sophia Spala focuses on data protection matters in complex commercial and regulatory environments. Marc Tullgren is also recommended.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘The Setterwalls privacy team are always available and ready to give useful and practical advice even if the matter or issue is vague or complicated.’
‘Niklas Follin delivers practical advice that is always business minded and on time. A star in my view.’
‘Ability to respond quickly.’
‘Quick and reliable information with quality; professionalism; friendliness.’
‘The team is always ready to provide relevant guidance to the client, regardless of client’s own maturity. Setterwalls has shown broad and deep understanding of the data privacy and data protection practice within Europe.’
‘Partner Fredrik Roos has a unique understanding of the data role in future business model. He has ensured that our Company is well protected against future unknowns without limiting the possibility to work with partners, customers and suppliers in a good way.’
‘Versatile practice group but we primarily work with Fredrik Roos.’
‘Fredrik Roos is very pragmatic and leads projects independently.’
Key clients
Stena Line AB
Novacura AB
Talentwise AB
Ford Motor Company AB
Alligator Bioscience AB
Novo Nordisk Scandinavia
Safeture AB
Ascelia Pharma AB
The Central Bank of Sweden
Agency for Digital Government (DIGG)
Trustly Group AB
FNZ Group
Embark Studios AB
Doktorse Nordics AB
Work highlights
- Represented The Central Bank of Sweden in several IT and Data Protection related matters.
- Assisted Doktorse Nordics AB with all significant IT and privacy matters and several negotiations where Doktor.se, besides its ordinary healthcare operations, provides its telemedicine platform to other healthcare players.
Sweden > Energy Tier 1
The ‘fantastic’ team at Setterwalls provides ‘razor-sharp legal advice with ease’, leveraging its ‘deep industry experience in relation to all aspects of renewable energy projects’, particularly wind energy matters including permitting work and environmental issues. Beyond wind, the group also has experience in biofuel, battery storage, district heating, nuclear, solar and hydroelectricity mandates. In Malmö, transactional specialist Jonas FriiPractice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘Setterwalls is one of the most experienced law firms in Sweden in the energy sector and consequently they can offer razor sharp legal service with ease. A strong customer focus in combination with high partner attention enables Setterwalls to be a rock in stormy waters, if you need one, as well as a swift service provider in day to day operations. Simply a full fledged law firm covering everything an industrial player like us needs.’
‘Very competent, and service minded partners and associates, bringing a lot of new ideas “to the table”, very valuable when on a transition journey. We truly appreciate working with Setterwalls.’
‘Jonas Frii’s team is more than a well oiled machine – they are up with the best in Europe.’
‘Jonas Frii is the best energy lawyer in the Swedish market – if it comes to energy transactions there is no-one in the market that can match his capabilities, negotiation skills, legal and business acumen and stamina.’
‘The team is fantastic, they lead us through multi-billion kronor deals with perfect diligence and in an astute, extremely business oriented way. Must also say that the interpersonal relationships are outstanding.’
‘From a customer perspective, one of Setterwalls strengths lies in seamless team work. Offering the right competence on time, as well as a dynamic up- and down-scaling of resources, as needed, goes with ease. Jonas Frii, as partner, stays close to the customer and orchestrates elegantly the work of the team. It has always been a pleasure to work with the different experts. Just to mention one, Johan Göransson, did a great job.’
‘Tove Andersson – Very efficient, direct and possesses an impressive capability to identify the core of a problem or what could be relevant to us as a client. Jonas Frii – A great strategist with an unquestionably determination to put our needs first. Bruno Neumann – Very reliant with a first class service, providing relevant and clever advice extremely swiftly. Johan Göransson – Very reliant and structured. A great capability to identify relevant issues. A proactive approach.’
‘Setterwalls has a broad team with very experienced lawyers in the Energy sector. Both Jonas Frii and Martin Sandgren are excellent lawyers and really know the industry.’
Key clients
Aquila Capital
Marguerite (The 2020 European Fund for Energy, Climate Change & Infrastructure)
Fontavis AG
ewz (City of Zürich renewable energy investment vehicle)
Arise AB
Stena Renewable AB
Axpo
Sydvatten AB
Platina Energy Partners Ltd.
Prime Capital
Rabbalshede Kraft AB
CEE Group (Brookfield Asset Management)
Eurowind Energy AB
Norddeutsche Landesbank (Nord/LB)
Ringhals (nuclear power plant)
SBM Offshore Inc.
Hydro Energy
MAHA Energy
EcoWave Power
BillerudKorsnäs
Vattenfall AB
Capital Dynamics Clean Energy Infrastructure
Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust
Helios AB
Commerz Real AG
Axel Johnson Aktiebolag
Axfood AB
Martin & Servera
RWE Renewables Sweden AB
Hexicon AB
Lundin Energy
Hydro REIN Invest
Falkor
Liquid Wind
Enlight Renewable Energy Ltd (ENLT)
Prime Green Energy Investment Fund
Work highlights
- Representing Arise AB in two complex permit processes, as well as advising on an agreement with The Renewables Infrastructure Group Limited and funds managed by InfraRed for the sale of the wind farm projects Ranasjöhöjden and Salsjöhöjden, in total comprising 242 MW of renewable energy.
- Advised Axel Johnson Aktiebolag in connection with a long-term financial power purchase agreement with Alight AB.
- Successfully assisted Tvinnesheda Energi AB, a company within the Stena Renewable sphere, in a guiding case regarding final turbine dimensions for a wind farm in southern Sweden at the Land and Environment Court of Appeal.
Sweden > Environment Tier 1
Setterwalls ‘puts together a very competent and collaborative dynamic team with a holistic approach’ to regulatory, transactional and contentious work including advising on water rights issues, renewable energy projects, operational matters and legislative work. The group acts for a broad range of domestic and global clients and has recently been advising Harvard University on the novel SCoPEx project, which relates to developments in solar geoengineering technology. Anders LinnerborgPractice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘Overall very strong support and commitment to drive clients interest.’
‘Linnea Ljung – excellent qualifications and great drive to represent clients interest as well as great collaboration with internal and external stakeholders and teams.’
‘They are a very good team and they are always well prepared for our meeting. Easy to understand. I can highly recommend this team!’
‘They get back to us very quickly, always one expert with us when we have a meeting and they are easy to understand. Tove is very dedicated and inspiring, we would highly recommend her!’
‘A dedicated team, bringing a variety of competencies to the table, being able to successfully lead through complex matters in reasonable time and for reasonable costs also in difficult times.’
‘We have valued the efficiency and pertinacity in dealing with matters, the ability to sort the relevant aspects in a wide group of stakeholders and interests and the open calm and friendly way of communicating with the clients and counterparts. Good response times.’
‘It is nice to have one contact person, who also makes sure that what we get is of high quality. In general high quality work and personnel with excellent competence.’
‘Tove Andersson is the best environmental lawyer in Sweden that I know of! She has great knowledge, but also the ability to listen in and adjust when she gets new knowledge. Our field of work is continuously evolving and legal practice and courts interpretation changes often. She helps us interpret new verdicts quickly and accurately and assists us in all environmental matters. Of course she has a legal team to help her, but she makes sure that all is of high quality.’
Key clients
Borås Energi och Miljö AB
Borås Stad
Arise AB
AB Sydsten
Stena Renewable AB
Svevia AB
Svenska Kaolin AB
Lindab AB
Skanska Öresund AB
Befesa Scandust AB
Sydvatten AB
Clarendon House Capital
Rabbalshede Kraft AB
Veidekke Industri AB
SKF AB
BJC Group
Titan X Holding AB
Bertling Enviro AB
Samgräv Recycling AB, part of Bellman Group
NCC Industry AB
Clarios EMEA
Eurowind Energy AB
Orkla Foods Sverige AB
Sveriges geologiska undersökning
Harvard University
Jönköping Energi AB
ÅGAB Syd AB
Scandinavian stone AB
Naturstenskompaniet Sverige AB
O Kavli AB
Svevia AB
Swedavia AB
Port of Gothenburg, City of Gothenburg
Work highlights
- Advised Harvard University on the project SCoPEx. The SCoPEx project test would have tried out delivery equipment that might be used in a later experiment to release a tiny amount of reflective material 20km into the atmosphere, to help researchers better understand how such “solar geoengineering” might help cool the planet.
- Assisting longstanding client, Stena Renewable on multiple projects including assisting Tvinnesheda Energi AB, a company within the Stena Renewable sphere, with a guiding case regarding final turbine dimensions for a wind farm in southern Sweden at the Land and Environment Court of Appeal.
- Representing Östhammar municipality regarding Svensk Kärnbränslehantering AB’s ongoing permit application proceeding for a repository of spent nuclear fuel from Swedish nuclear reactors.
Sweden > Healthcare and life sciences Tier 1
Setterwalls provides a full-service healthcare and life sciences offering which combines the expertise of leading partners across a number of key areas. Particularly impressive is Helena Nilsson‘s regulatory practice, as applied to issues of classification, authorisation, market access and distribution in strictly regulated industries including the cosmetics, medtech and food sectors. Marcus Nivinger, Jörgen Axelsson and Richard Hammarvid lead on the breadth of capital markets and corporate activity, and the practice also has an impressive IP element under Per Lidman and Martin Levinsohn, in regards to both commercial and contentious work.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘The team at Setterwalls always brings experience, energy and genuine interest to a project. They are relentless in the pursuit of the client’s objective. From the start, they display a thorough understanding not only regarding the technology involved but of the most pragmatic way forward. This interest and understanding also confers that more as a rule than an exception, they find new angles and arguments not covered by or included in the instructions provided.’
‘Top-quality team, very responsive and creative problem solver.’
‘The team are highly professional while still personal in their communication. This allows them to recognize our needs and translate them in to sound advice and services. They have a collaborative way of working allowing them to allocate the right competency needed for each assignment.’
‘The team has a strong track record within and outside the field of life sciences. They have an interdisciplinary approach and are highly skilled and professional. They proved to us that they have a strong global network of partnering law firms in various territories, among others. They always walk the extra mile and always think of the best possible outcome for the customers product(s)/asset(s)/company.’
‘Helena Nilsson: Practice: very good knowledge about Swedish Pharma market and legal environment; high responsiveness and to-the-point work results.’
‘Martin Levinsohn at Setterwalls has an impressive knowledge and understanding about legal strategies based on the factual circumstances.’
‘Hanna Sonning and Richard Hammarvid, accessible at all times. Understand the start-up arena and the need for agreements that will cover a range of future scenarios.’
‘The individual team members are customer focused and very attentive to any input given. The result is a highly adaptive and flexible deliveries. Our main contact, Richard Hammarvid, while delivering high quality services stemming from expert knowledge, still maintains a close collaborative and easily accessible interface to us in every inquiry we bring. This level of service enables a professional partnership which tends our every need.’
Key clients
Saniona AB
Isofol Medical
Index Pharmaceuticals
Klaria Pharma
Doktorse Nordic
OncoZenge AB
Recipharm AB
Promore Pharma AB
Moberg Pharma AB
Galecto Biotech
Orifarm Generics
Sandoz
Abboxia
Abacus Medicine
Apoteksgruppen i Borrby
Nordic Trading Group
Work highlights
- Advising Nordic Trading Group on its appeal of the Medical Products Agency’s decision to prohibit online sales of CBD products to consumers in Sweden.
- Advising Orifarm on its acquisition of Takeda’s portfolio, including merger control aspects.
- Advised innovative biotech company Isofol Medical AB when entering into its first definitive license agreement with Solasia Pharma K.K, a specialised oncology company headquartered in Japan, to develop and commercialize Isofol’s proprietary late-stage drug candidate arfolitixorin in Japan.
Sweden > Intellectual property and media Tier 1
Setterwalls is noted in the market for the breadth of its intellectual property practice, which encompasses matters involving patents, copyrights, and marketing. Martin Levinsohn is the key partner in patent litigation, representing clients in the Swedish elements of cross-border disputes, while Sophia Spala and Per Lidman have broad practices across contentious and non-contentious trade mark and copyright law. Fredrik Roos focuses on transactional IP matters, such as licensing work, R&D agreements and joint ventures, with a particular specialism in the technology sector.Practice head(s):
Testimonials
‘Per Lidman’s advice was highly appreciated and he was very solution oriented.’
‘The team at Setterwalls always brings experience, energy and genuine interest to a project. They are relentless in the pursuit of the client’s objective. From the start, they display a thorough understanding not only regarding the technology involved but of the most pragmatic way forward. This interest and understanding also confers that more as a rule than an exception, they find new angles and arguments not covered by or included in the instructions provided.’
‘Martin Levinsohn is one of the most experienced and knowledgeable patent litigators in the Swedish market. His attention to detail and quality as well as the big picture are impeccable. Per Lidman is as experienced, a great presenter and team leader who has a genuine interest in the technology involved and often finds new arguments or solutions to more challenging scenarios. They are both persons you always want to have on your litigation team.’
‘Sophia Spala and the team at Setterwalls have been invaluable consultants in the early stages of setting up protection for our brand. I would highly recommend Sophia Spala and Setterwalls to our peers.’
‘Fredrik is to the point, extremely service minded and has in-depth knowledge of the relevant IP laws. Fredrik has the ability to communicate complex matters in a simple manner, so that the client is able to understand the issues at stake and make a well thought out decision on how to proceed.’
‘The team shows relevant and high quality expertise within the area but can at the same time convert this expertise into concepts that are easily digestible for people who do not have legal expertise. They have shown their ability to draft complex IP regulations and supported in negotiations of the same.’
‘They are easy-going, hard-working and with an exceptional business understanding that expands well beyond what could be expected by a firm within this practice. The individuals are determined to find solutions and always working hard to find a way forward with the client’s best interest in mind. Fredrik Roos’ knowledge within the IP area has been vital to the success of my Project.’
‘Sophia Spala is a very complete lawyer. She is smart and fast. She understands the client’s situation and adapts to it, without compromising her integrity. In addition, she is very nice and easy to work with.’
Key clients
Coop Sverige AB
Finansiell ID-teknik BID AB
Sophiahemmet
FlixMobility
Diageo
Komplett AS/Webhallen AB
Mynewsdesk
Bulgari
Simplex
Stockholms stadsteater
Lyft
General Motors
Teva
Sandoz
Orifarm
Fresenius Kabi
Abacus Medicine
Boozt Fashion AB
Cloetta
Alligator Bioscience
Novo Nordisk
Dynapac
Fristads
Resurs Bank
SWEP International (Dover)
Rockwool
Kompan
Specsavers
Life Euro AB
Power Factors LLC
Rivian IP Holdings
EQT
Visit Sweden
Oaktree Capital/Power Factors
Work highlights
- Representing Orifarm in a patent dispute.
- Handling the Swedish trade mark portfolio of Diageo and acting as local counsel for the Diageo Group (including all companies within the group) with ongoing legal support in IP matters, particularly trade mark matters.
- Representing Jollyroom, the Nordic region’s largest e-commerce company in children’s and baby products, as the claimant in several disputes on improper market practices.
Sweden > IT and telecoms Tier 1
The ‘friendly, professional and efficient’ Setterwalls is a full-service firm that is well regarded in the market for digital transformation and data protection work. It acts for large international clients, as well as smaller domestic players, from its nationwide network of offices. Jörgen Axelsson has considerable experience in outsourcing transactions, major systems procurements and disputes, while Joacim Johannesson is a name to note for fintech transactions. Fredrik Roos is recommended for projects involving new technologies, such as AI and the Internet of Things (IoT). Marc Tullgren is another key practitioner.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘Good knowledge on IT-outsourcing in the financial industry.’
‘Niklas Follin has proven to be a very thorough and structured person.’
‘With their diverse expertise, the team stands out in providing legal advice on complex and diverse issues.’
‘They are always available.’
‘Niklas Follin excels in grasping and solving complicated matters.’
‘Niklas Follin is technically skilled and always delivers pragmatic and practical advice.’
‘Industry and subject matter knowledge coupled with pragmatism = a great winning combination.’
‘Fredrik Roos is my main go-to-person for all things IT and tech.’
Key clients
Stena Line AB
Novacura AB
Aareon Nordic AB
The Central Bank of Sweden (Sw. Riksbanken)
Trustly Group AB
Spotify
Virtual1 Ltd
Agency for Digital Government
Work highlights
- Advised The Central Bank of Sweden (Sw. Riksbanken) on e-currency matters.
- Advised Trustly on complex cross-border data flow issues, including in relation to Schrems II and transfers between the EU/EEA and the US.
- Advising Agency for Digital Government (DIGG) on several matters at the cutting edge of digital developments.
Sweden > Capital markets
Characterised by an emphasis on equity capital markets transactions, Setterwalls‘ extensive roster of domestic and international issuers instructs the group on main-market IPOs, public share offerings, public takeovers and private placements. Recent stand-out work saw co-heads Jörgen Axelsson and Ola Grahn closing major deals in the pharmaceuticals sector, while co-head Marcus Nivinger led on impressive listings in the energy sector. The group is also highly active in the technology sector. Carl Lindencrona‘s debt capital market practice focuses on investment-grade issuances.Practice head(s):
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‘Ola Grahn is highly experienced, and delivered very strong and speedy support for us.’
‘Apart from being highly competent within capital markets, Setterwalls is always looking at tasks with solutions in mind. Setterwalls is also very good at presenting possible scenarios from a choice of different decisions. That guides us in our choices.’
‘The lead partner Ola Grahn can grasp many different angles/disciplines and not solely related to capital markets. That provides us with a good foundation for making robust decisions and the potential consequences of these decisions. He also has very high integrity.’
‘The team is very responsive and always available and very business- and solution oriented. Also, Setterwalls’ capital markets team is well-coordinated and work close together. The team also focus on the essential parts of the transaction and have the capability to think outside the box. Setterwalls always deliver high quality advice and always on time, even with extremely tight schedules and deadlines. The team offers follow-up sessions after larger transactions and takes care of our data room between projects and keeps it up-to-date.’
‘Marcus Nivinger is our go-to person and trusted adviser in all capital markets and M&A matters. He is very experienced and knowledgable, in particular within ECM and also very accessible and always delivers quality and steers the project in the right direction. He is also a very inventive lawyer and solution oriented. Also Jörgen Axelsson, partner, and Axel Helle, senior associate, are very solid, reliable and available.’
‘Local and highly competent and service minded firm. Always easy to get in touch with, and get the job done. Always engage and propose other solutions that serve us better. Super efficient handling. Provides safety.’
‘Knowledge, availability and efficient handling. High Service level. Creativity.’
Key clients
Fastighets AB Balder
Knowit AB
Bulten AB
K-Fastigheter
Arise AB
SERNEKE Group AB
Ascelia Pharma
Saniona
Maha Energy AB
Better Collective
Boozt
Alligator Bioscience
Sivers Semiconductors
IAR System
IRRAS
InDex Pharmaceuticals Holding AB
GomSpace Group AB
AAC ClydeSpace AB
Wästbygg Gruppen AB
Thunderful Group AB
Rejlers AB
EWPG Holding AB (Eco Wave Power Ltd.)
Maxar Technology Inc
Agile Content SA
Work highlights
- Advised Recipharm’s founders in connection with the SEK24.9bn public takeover bid for Recipharm together with EQT IX.
- Advised HiQ International AB in connection with the SEK4bn public takeover bid from Triton Fund V, through Trisall AB.
- Advised Fastighets AB Balder in connection with its Euro medium term note programme for 2021.
Sweden > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2
Setterwalls’ corporate and M&A practice has vast experience in private equity and transactional advisory work alongside handling energy, life sciences, and venture capital deals. Practice head Ola Grahn, who focuses on venture capital transactions, assists both venture capital businesses and entrepreneurs on fundraising mandates. Co-head Anders Holmgren specialises in M&A deals in the telecoms, life sciences, and retail arenas, while co-head Anders Söderlind assists Swedish and foreign PE sponsors with cross-border transactions in the cleantech and technology industries. Johan HallénPractice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘The team has the potential to get structured with required competence from matter to matter. There is a broad competence offered also with the edge where needed. The team is supportive and move quick in questions, always with an in-built control system to secure a second-opinion. The team leader shows and delivers full responsibility for work performed and response delivered.’
‘The individuals are professional. They are interested to support the client and to get all needed information on the table to assess and challenge the situation – the approach is structured and always balanced between speed and quality based on the situation. The individuals invite and take support from different competences to deliver optimal service to the client. The individuals do not let anything fall in between the gaps.’
‘Very proactive. Recognized and understands the commercial dimensions of the legal aspects.’
Key clients
Priveq
FSN Capital
Nalka Investment
SEB Private Equity
Ceder Capital
Monterro
PEQ Investment
AB Gustaf Kähr
Entercash Ltd.
Hydro Energi
Drug Free Sport
Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles, S.A (CAF)
FlixMobility GmbH
AddLife AB
Better Collective A/S
Meniga Ltd
Volvo
Coor Service Management
Galecto Biotech
Novax AB
Standout Capital AB
Enea AB
Elof Hansson Holding AB
Baillie Gifford
Polygon International AB
Aleph Commodities Ltd
Thunderful Group AB
Ford Motor Company Inc.
Resurs Holding AB
Lidds AB
Gapwaves AB
Alelion Energy Systems AB
Volvofinans Bank AB
Essity
Work highlights
- Advised Baillie Gifford on its investments in Northvolt as part of two recent private placements made by the company.
- Advised Third Point Reinsurance Ltd. on a merger process with Sirius International Insurance Group, Ltd.
- Assisted Knowit, which is one of the major Nordic IT consulting companies, with the acquisition of Cybercom.
Sweden > Construction Tier 2
Setterwalls handles complex issues across the full spectrum of construction law, including disputes, construction contracts, projects, and developments. The firm covers clients from all corners of the construction industry such as developers, construction companies, real estate investment funds, and energy and utility providers. The team is led by Henrik Trölle, who focuses on contract negotiations and dispute resolution in court and arbitration tribunals as both counsel and arbitrator. The team is also co-headed by Hans Dahlberg Kolga, who is experienced in contract work and construction disputes, and Erik Svedlund, who assists companies in the real estate industry.Practice head(s):
Testimonials
‘Very dedicated team which operates in a structured way. The practice has a typical Scandinavian approach being pleasant but direct and professional at the same time.’
‘Hans Dahlberg Kolga made a good impression and blended into the project cooperation in a very professional way. Took lead of the open questions and answers within competences and was able to assist the project to the very end reaching the success, timeline and expected goals.’
‘The Team is very useable with good client knowledge and provides a good cooperative environment.’
‘Henrik Trölle is knowledgeable, with very good understanding of client and business needs.’
Key clients
NCC Sverige AB
Strängbetong/Consolis
Per Aarsleff A/S
Svenska Kraftnät AB
Borås Energi och Miljö AB
Bravida Sverige AB
VBA Syd AB
RGS Nordic AB
Emil Lundgren AB
AB Sydsten
Arise AB
Hilti Sverige AB
Svevia AB
Magnolia
Riksbyggen ekonomisk förening
Coop Logistik AB
Samuelssons Tak AB
Aberdeen Asset Management
Serneke Group
Wästbygg AB
Work highlights
- Represented NCC in an arbitration against BillerudKorsnäs Sweden AB.
- Represented Serneke in creating a joint venture in relation to what will be the highest skyscraper in the Nordics – the Karlatornet Project in Gothenburg.
- Advised Coop Logistik AB on new fully automated high-bay storage warehouse construction project at Eskilstuna Logistik park.
Sweden > Dispute resolution Tier 2
Setterwalls has a reputable dispute resolution practice with industry sector expertise in the construction, automotive, energy and insurance industries. Johan Strömbäck regularly acts in disputes relating to corporate issues and shareholding, post-M&A and financing matters. Magnus Berlin is co-founder of the Malmö office and regularly represents Swedish and international companies before the arbitral tribunals. Johannes Ericson has an excellent record in commercial disputes, while Magnus Rydberg is highly rated.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘Strong on insurance and directors liability.’
‘Johannes Ericson is hardworking, experienced and skilled.’
Key clients
Riksbyggen
NCC Construction AB
Chubb Insurance
Sydvatten
Strabag
Ricoh
Strängbetong/Consolis
Per Aarsleff A/S
Bravida
Arise
Länsförsäkringar
AIG
If Insurance
Priveq Investment
NRG Victory Reinsurance Ltd
AXA XL
UAB Furniture
Work highlights
- Represented the founder and former chairman of listed pharmaceuticals company Oasmia Pharmaceutical in court proceedings.
- Represented the former board members of Swedish pension trust Monér in a dispute before the Swedish courts.
- Represented NRG Victory Reinsurance Ltd in a coverage dispute against the real property company KAB Friggagatan AB (KAB) under a Construction Defect Insurance where KAB is claiming indemnification for several alleged defects in hundreds of apartments in a number of apartment blocks.
Sweden > Employment Tier 2
Setterwalls regularly advises on the full gamut of issues within employment law including restructurings, M&A, TUPE, redundancies and the employment elements of corporate transactions. The team has a roster of prolific clients across the technology, IT, gaming and software sectors. The firm is regularly engaged in disputes and transactional work with unique expertise in sexual harassment, discrimination and bullying within the workplace claims. Group co-head Åsa Erlandsson has experience in misconduct investigations, while fellow co-head Henrik Kjellander is an expert in terminations, restructurings and investigations.Practice head(s):
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Jenny Söberg; Emmelie Tedfelt
Testimonials
‘Very high level of knowledge, experience and service orientation. Always pragmatic and solution orientated. A great support and adviser in complicated matters.’
‘Setterwalls have supported our company in a major restructuring of our organisation. The support given has been excellent in terms of speed, accuracy and business understanding. As well as offering different levels of expertise depending on the question at hand.’
‘Åsa Erlandsson sets herself apart with the energy and insight that she brings. I am fully confident that I will get a rapid and complete response that reflects our corporate strategy as she has taken the time to understand our business risk tolerance.’
‘Setterwalls is a medium-sized office and can offer a wide range of services through lawyers, all of whom are highly qualified within their respective field of expertise. This means that clients can typically cover most of their needs in respect of legal services and thus build a more close relationship with the company.’
‘Jenny Söberg is highly qualified within the field of Swedish employment and labour law. She is thorough with the work she delivers and solves the tasks cost efficiently and on time. In addition she is likeable and pleasant to collaborate with and excellent in the handling of clients.’
‘I have been using the Setterwalls employment law practice a lot recently. As I see it, they should be the definition of what being a consultant is all about. The team headed by Åsa Erlandsson is extremely competent, business oriented and always puts the client first. They have truly unique skills in understanding their clients situation and in adapting their service accordingly. Always available and meet expectations even with very tight deadlines as I have had several times.’
‘Setterwalls have an excellent, experienced and very highly skilled team regarding employment law. For us the people and expertise within the company is their greatest strength. Setterwalls and Åsa Erlandsson supported us in several labour law issues and in a complex reorganisation process. The result from all the different cases exceeded our expectations.’
‘Åsa Erlandsson is very service-minded, knowledgeable, constructive, broad knowledge of various aspects of employment law, great with clients.’
Key clients
Adobe
Caverion
Workforce Logiq
Savills Sweden
Infranord
Transdev
The Central Bank of Sweden
Region Stockholm
The Swedish Food Federation (Livsmedelsföretagen)
Ford Motor Company
Thunderful Group AB
Work highlights
- Represented Ford Motor Company Inc. in the sale of all shares in the Swedish subsidiary Ford Motor Company AB to Hedin Group AB.
- Represented the Swedish Food Federation and one of its member companies in litigation before the Labour Court relating to the interpretation of a collective bargaining agreement and its conformity with GDPR.
Sweden > Insolvency Tier 2
Setterwalls provides advice to clients on all aspects of restructurings as well as insolvency related matters with a focus on debt restructuring matters which involve loan restructurings, distressed debt trading issues and out-of-court refinancings. The team, headed up by finance and arbitration specialist Åke ForsPractice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘I do work with their banking and finance team on various financing transactions and am very pleased with the service provided.’
‘Mikael Magnusson as partner in charge gives satisfactory partner attention to each case.’
Sweden > Insurance Tier 2
Setterwalls has a strong presence in the Swedish insurance market, and with a strategic focus on contentious matters, the practice also provides advisory services, encompassing transactional and regulatory mandates. On the contentious side, the firm is well known for litigation and arbitration proceedings, and disputes concerning insurance coverage. The team is headed up by veteran insurance practitioner Åke ForsPractice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Samuel Pihl; Patrik Olivecrona; Magnus Rydberg; Johannes Ericson
Testimonials
‘Skilled lawyers who have great knowledge of the insurance business’.
‘Always very committed to the cases they work on and available for discussions at anytime’.
‘Johannes Ericson is knowledgeable, responsive and a pleasure to work with’.
‘Exemplary client service and top-quality advice’.
‘Magnus Rydberg is very responsive and produces advice of the highest quality’.
‘The team is very responsive, easy to work with and quick in responding to your needs’.
‘They are able to see the overall picture and consider issues in their advice outside the scope of what was initially discussed’.
‘Åke Fors is knowledgeable in the subject and has good market knowledge’.
Key clients
National General Insurance
Euro Accident Livförsäkring AB
Small Business Consortium
Relacom Management
UK P&I Club
North of England P&I Club
Steamship Mutual P&I Club
London P&I Club
AP7 (the Swedish Seventh governmental AP pension fund)
If Skadeförsäkring
Länsförsäkringar
Third Point Reinsurance Ltd.
NRG Victory Reinsurance
Work highlights
- Advised Third Point Reinsurance Ltd. on a merger process with Sirius International Insurance Group, Ltd.
- Represented NRG Victory Reinsurance Ltd in a coverage dispute in the Stockholm District Court against the real property company KAB Friggagatan AB (KAB) under Construction Defect Insurance (CDI) where KAB claimed indemnification for several alleged defects in hundreds of apartments in a number of apartment blocks.
- Representing If Skadeförsäkring in litigation against a real estate development company concerning (i) insurance coverage and (ii) alleged negligent claims handling as a result of a major flooding in the Stockholm area in 2016.
Sweden > Public procurement Tier 2
Setterwalls has a broad practice, advising the suppliers and contracting authorities on the procurement of a wide range of services across a variety of sectors including the IT, healthcare, and energy industries. Erik Gadman joined the firm from Gernandt & Danielsson Advokatbyrå in 2022 and now leads the team following the departure of Ulf Djurberg; he is supported by Martin Levinsohn, who leverages his expertise in life sciences to advise on public procurement work in this sector. Senior associate Lorentz Reige is also praised by clients as a ‘very skilled lawyer’.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Setterwalls has wide experience from advising both contracting authorities and suppliers which makes their understanding of public procurement questions much richer. Also, the lawyers are business oriented which is crucial.’
‘Setterwalls is a very professional and business oriented firm with strong analytical and industry expertise.’
‘The individuals I have worked with possess the rare combination of outstanding professionalism and likability. Easy to work with, focused on the key questions and always deliver high quality within set deadlines.’
‘Erik Gadman is one of the most pragmatic lawyers I have ever worked with. I truly appreciate his deep knowledge as regards public procurement.’
‘Erik Gadman is very professional and I feel very confident in what he is doing for us. He is good at explaining complex things so that I can understand and make good decisions about the next step. As far as I can judge he is a very competent lawyer who really knows how to get through a battle with the giants of law. And he is always available!’
Key clients
Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida)
Government Offices of Sweden
Borås Energi och Miljö AB
Klottrets Fiende No 1
RGS Nordic
NCC Sverige AB
Bravida AB
Region Stockholm (Stockholm County Council)
Green Landscaping
The Swedish Health and Social Care Inspectorate (IVO)
Swedish eHealth Agency
National Property Board Sweden
Första AP-fonden
Tredje AP-fonden
Fjärde AP-fonden
AP7
Gothenburg Municipality
DIGG, the Swedish Agency for Digital Government
Work highlights
- Acted as exclusive legal adviser to the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) on the relocation of the agency’s head offices.
Sweden > Real estate Tier 2
Setterwalls houses a full-service real estate practice, notable for its consistent involvement in high-value real estate transactions covering matters from land developments to pension fund issues. Department head Patric OlofssonPractice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The people are amongst the absolute best in the business and are also very easy and enjoyable to work with.’
‘Magnus Steninger is an exceptional professional with great enthusiasm that truly understands, and takes interest in, the big picture of a deal.’
‘Patric Olofsson is an outstanding lawyer with a lot of experience. Patric is an efficient and pragmatic problem solver.’
‘Very strong and experienced real estate team, led by the partner Patric Olofsson, accompanied by adjacent fields of practice such as banking, finance, insurance, construction contract law, tax, etc.’
‘Patric Olofsson and Magnus Steninger are two excellent individual lawyers but as a team they are unbeatable.’
‘Patric Olofsson and Magnus Steninger, working as a team or individually are, in my opinion, among the leaders in the Swedish legal real estate scene. They fully understand our business and offer service at an outstanding level. Both have in-depth knowledge and experience from years working at the top of the industry. Magnus also adds equally important curiosity and openness for new technical solutions to the business. Paired with personal qualities, it makes working with them a true pleasure and something I can highly recommend.’
‘Setterwalls’ real estate team is characterized by diversity and how they work inclusively as a team, seniors vs associates. The team always look for the clients’ best and have the ability to give high quality business advice.’
Key clients
Aberdeen Standard Investment
Akademiska Hus
Catena
Coop Group
Arlandastad Holding AB
Cromwell Property Group
Erlandsson Bygg
Folksam Insurance Group
Index Residence
K2A Knaust & Andersson Fastigheter AB
Lansa Fastigheter
Lille Oslo Eiendom
Magnolia Bostad
Ness, Risan & Partners AS
NRE Sweden AB
Nuveen Real Estate
Oscarson Invest AB
Sehlhall Fastigheter AB
Serafim Fastigheter AB
Serneke Group AB
SIDA – The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency
Skandia Fastigheter
Stadsrum Fastigheter AB
Trelleborg AB
Veidekke Bostad
Wästbygg Gruppen
Work highlights
- Assisted the Folksam Group/KPA in relation to the acquisition of shares in the property company owning the property Stockholm Gångaren 10.
- Advised Serneke AB on creating a joint venture for the development of three blocks in Karlastaden, a new district being constructed in the city of Gothenburg.
- Acted as legal counsel to Aberdeen Standard Life in the acquisition of three real properties from the well know real estate group Wallenstam.
Sweden > Shipping Tier 2
Under the leadership of finance and insurance specialist Åke ForsPractice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Rederi AB Soya
Wallenius Lines AB
Wallenius Marine AB
Wallenius SOL AB
Wallenius Water AB
Sweden Orient Line AB
EUKOR Car Carriers Inc.
UK P&I Club
London P&I Club
North of England P&I Club
Steamship Mutual P&I Club
NYK Line
Deugro
ZITON A/S
SBM
Work highlights
- Advised Wallenius Lines AB and Wallenius Marine AB on a ground breaking initiative to create wind powered commercial vessels, including the design of a wind powered car carrier.
- Advised Wallenius Lines AB and Swedish Orient Line AB on the establishment of the new shipping company WALLENIUS SOL that will transport forestry products and other goods in a network covering the Gulf of Bothnia, the Baltic Sea and the North Sea.
- Advised Wallenius Marine AB on the investment in the SAAB Ventures AB majority owned company C-leanship A/S.
Sweden > Tax Tier 2
Under the joint leadership of Niclas Hermansson, Sören BrekellPractice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Andreas Ödman; Carl-Johan Lundgren; Omar Khalil
Testimonials
‘Firm and hands on advice.’
Key clients
Ford Motor Company Inc.
Fristads Kansas Group
Wästbygg Gruppen AB
Thunderful Group AB
Commerz Real AG
Work highlights
- Advised Ford Motor Company on the sale of its Swedish subsidiary to Hedin Group.
- Assisted Commerz Real with its acquisition of the onshore wind farm projects known as Boarp, Dållebo and Rosenskog from Eolus.
- Advised Thunderful Group, a well-known gaming company in Sweden and globally, on tax and structuring issues in connection with its listing on the Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market.
Sweden > EU and competition Tier 3
Setterwalls is highly active in the merger control space, where it advises clients on complex transactions in highly regulated sectors such as the pharmaceuticals industry. In the contentious space, the team handles investigations and follow-on claims. Erik Gadman joined the firm from Gernandt & Danielsson Advokatbyrå in 2022 and now leads the team following the departure of Ulf Djurberg. The practice provides strategic competition law advice to clients, reviewing their operations and commercial agreements to ensure compliance with regulations; Bo Berndtsson focuses on this area. Martin Levinsohn is also noted for his work on merger control issues, while senior associate Angelica Ström is praised by clients, and Rolf Larsson, who joined from Gernandt & Danielsson Advokatbyrå in 2022 along with Gadman, also heads up the group.Practice head(s):
Erik Gadman; Rolf Larsson
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Great knowledge about the automotive industry, high availability and efficient.’
‘Mattias Wiklund, our key contact, was great to work with and he had great undertanding of our business as well as the key questions at hand.’
‘Setterwalls has a great EU and competition team that has broad experience and drive legal development in the field.’
‘Professional, service-minded, accessible.’
‘Rolf Larsson provides spot on and practical advice.’
‘Hands-on. Doesn’t commit a big team to every small project. Proactive and solution-oriented.’
Key clients
Knowit AB
Alfa Laval Corporate AB
The Cotton Group AB
Orifarm Generics
Ford Motor Company AB
KLS Ugglarps
Walleniusrederierna (Wallenius Lines)
Work highlights
- Assisted Knowit with its acquisition of Cybercom Intressenter AB.
- Represented Orifarm Generics in a complex merger which significantly increased its market share.
- Acted as legal adviser to Cotton Group throughout the entire sales process of some of its portfolio brands to Hultafors Group AB.
Setterwalls > Firm Profile
The firm: Setterwalls is one of Sweden’s leading full-service business law firms, as well as one of Sweden’s largest law firms, with some 190 lawyers servicing clients from its three offices in Sweden’s largest cities – Stockholm, Gothenburg (Göteborg) and Malmoe (Malmö). Setterwalls is an independent law firm with an extensive, well-established international network. Established in 1874, it is also Sweden’s oldest law firm.
Areas of practice: Being a commercial full-service practice, Setterwalls offers clients a complete range of business law services, including within the following areas of practice:
Aviation; commercial; corporate; dispute resolution; employment and labour law; energy and commodities; environment; equity capital markets; EU and competition law; financial markets; financial services regulation practice; infrastructure and construction; insolvency and restructuring; insurance and reinsurance; intellectual property rights and marketing law; life sciences; M&A; private client; private equity; public procurement; public sector; railway; real estate; real estate M&A; shipping; sports and entertainment; tax; technology, media and telecoms; transportation; see the firm’s website for more information.
Clients: By combining its legal expertise with extensive knowledge of numerous sectors, Setterwalls attracts clients within a wide range of sectors – from biotech entrepreneurs, clean tech and media companies to private equity firms, game developers and real estate funds – including many of Sweden’s, and the world’s, leading companies, banks and other financial institutions and government agencies.
International work: Because it is based in Scandinavia, which has one of the world’s most globalised business environments, Setterwalls is accustomed to working in multinational contexts – across linguistic and cultural boundaries. All in all, about half of Setterwalls client assignments originate from countries outside of Sweden, including from many of the world’s leading companies, banks and other financial institutions.
Foreign desks: Setterwalls has established a number of foreign desks – the China desk, the French desk and the German desk – to meet clients’ demand for truly international expertise and legal advice. Each desk consists of a group of lawyers who combine legal specialist expertise with linguistic skills and a deep understanding of the business culture and legal system of China, France, and Germany respectively. See the firm’s website for more information.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Banking and finance | Åke Fors | ||
Construction | Hans Dahlberg Kolga | ||
Corporate and commercial | Anders Söderlind | ||
Corporate and commercial | Jörgen Axelsson | ||
Dispute resolution | Johan Strömbäck | ||
EU and competition | Erik Gadman | ||
Employment and labour | Henrik Kjellander | ||
Environment | Girion Blomdahl | ||
Energy | Martin Sandgren | ||
Equity capital markets | Jörgen S Axelsson | ||
Equity capital markets | Marcus Nivinger | ||
Insolvency and restructuring | Åke Fors | ||
Insurance and reinsurance | Åke Fors | ||
Intellectual property | Sophia Spala | ||
Life sciences | Magnus Jonson | ||
M&A; private equity | Anders Söderlind | ||
M&A; private equity | Mattias Detterfelt | ||
Public procurement | Erik Gadman | ||
Real estate | Jessica Schönning | ||
Shipping; transportation | Åke Fors | ||
Technology, media and telecom | Jörgen Axelsson | ||
Technology, media and telecom | Joacim Johannesson |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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![]() | Martin Aronsson | I am a part of Setterwalls’ Corporate/M&A group and work within the… | View Profile |
![]() | Adv Jörgen S. Axelsson | Partner Jörgen S. Axelsson has more than 25 years of experience working… | View Profile |
![]() | Adv Jörgen Axelsson | Partner For more than 25 years, I have worked with IT and… | View Profile |
![]() | Adv Mats Björkman | I specalize in corporate law in particular, and assist multinational groups of… | View Profile |
![]() | Adv Girion Blomdahl | I have worked since 2005 with real estate and environmental law, except… | View Profile |
![]() | Adv Hans Dahlberg Kolga | Partner, Hans Dahlberg Kolga is co-head of Setterwalls’ Dispute Resolution Group. Hans… | View Profile |
![]() | Adv Mattias Detterfelt | I am head of Setterwalls Private Equity group and is specialized in… | View Profile |
![]() | Adv Kristina Einarsson | Partner I help companies and organisations in conjunction with transactions and financing.… | View Profile |
![]() | Adv Johannes Ericson | Partner I am specialised in domestic and international arbitration as well as… | View Profile |
![]() | Adv Åsa Erlandsson | Partner With an employment practice spanning 20 years, Åsa Erlandsson is a… | View Profile |
![]() | Adv Håkan Fohlin | I work with Swedish and international M&A, often in collaboration with foreign… | View Profile |
![]() | Adv Niklas Follin | I give advice to Swedish and international companies on all sorts of… | View Profile |
![]() | Adv Åke J. Fors | Partner Since the 1980s, Åke J. Fors has assisted Swedish and foreign… | View Profile |
![]() | Erik Gadman | Partner Erik Gadman advises tenderers and contracting authorities on public procurement issues.… | View Profile |
![]() | Adv Cecilia Gauffin | Since 2011, I have worked mainly with dispute solution, and I work… | View Profile |
![]() | Adv Linnea Gävbo | I work primarily within the areas M&A, venture capital and corporate law.… | View Profile |
![]() | Adv Axel Helle | I assist clients in matters regarding capital markets and securities law, corporate… | View Profile |
![]() | Adv Nicole Hervidsson | Since 2013, my work has consisted of helping Swedish and foreign companies,… | View Profile |
![]() | Adv Joacim Johannesson | Since the mid-1990s, I have assisted Swedish and international companies with advice… | View Profile |
![]() | Adv Linn Jonsson | I work within the areas M&A, venture capital and corporate law, and… | View Profile |
![]() | Adv Henrik Kjellander | Executive Partner Henrik Kjellander specializes in Labour Law and business sales. Henrik… | View Profile |
![]() | Adv Carl Lindencrona | Since 2008, I have worked with various types of debt financing transactions.… | View Profile |
![]() | Andreas Löfholm | I am specialized within Regulatory Compliance matters and have worked within the… | View Profile |
![]() | Adv Mikael Magnusson | Partner Mikael Magnusson is Head of the Banking and Finance Practice in… | View Profile |
![]() | Adv Marcus Nivinger | Partner I have experience from advising in private and public transactions, such… | View Profile |
![]() | Adv Patric Olofsson | Partner Patric Olofsson is a partner in Setterwalls’ M&A Real Estate group.… | View Profile |
![]() | Samuel Pihl | Associate Samuel Pihl has been a part of the Transport Law group… | View Profile |
![]() | Adv Sonny Ragnerstam | I assist Swedish and foreign companies, authorities and organizations in matters regarding… | View Profile |
![]() | Adv Lorentz Reige | I advise public authorities, companies and private individuals within the field of… | View Profile |
![]() | Adv Olof Reinholdsson | PartnerSince 2008, I have assisted Swedish and foreign companies with advice, primarily… | View Profile |
![]() | Adv Magnus Rydberg | Partner I have extensive experience in advising Swedish and foreign companies in… | View Profile |
![]() | Adv Martin Sandgren | Partner I have experience from advising in private and public transactions, such… | View Profile |
![]() | Adv Jessica Schönning | For more than 15 years, I have assisted companies and public actors… | View Profile |
![]() | Adv Tove Skärblom | Since 2013, I’ve been working with legal issues within the field of… | View Profile |
![]() | Adv Anders Söderlind | Partner, Advokat Corporate and M&A Corporate and Commercial. Anders has worked with… | View Profile |
![]() | Adv Sophia Spala | Partner Since 2005, Sophia Spala has worked mainly within the areas of… | View Profile |
![]() | Adv Magnus Steninger | Partner Magnus Steninger is highly specialized within the field of real estate… | View Profile |
![]() | Adv Angelica Ström | I advise public authorities as well as Swedish and international companies in… | View Profile |
![]() | Adv Johan Strömbäck | Partner Johan Strömbäck is the co-head of Setterwalls’ dispute resolution practice group.… | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 190Languages
Chinese English French German Italian SpanishOther
Other offices : Göteborg Other offices : MalmöInternational capabilities
Setterwalls is one of Sweden’s leading full-service business law firms and one of Sweden’s largest law firms, assisting clients from its three offices in Sweden’s largest cities – Stockholm, Gothenburg (Göteborg) and Malmoe (Malmö).
Setterwalls is an independent law firm with an extensive, well-established international network and members of the global business law firm network the World Law Group (WLG). The World Law Group is a global network of leading independent law firms that provides seamless legal solutions across numerous jurisdictions. Established in 1988, it is one of the largest global law networks and ranked as an Elite Global Network by Chambers and Partners.
Further, our Foreign desks bring together specialists from various areas of expertise with specific language skills and extensive knowledge and experience of legal systems, trade and industry and culture in China, France and Germany and of doing business in each market.
- Banking and finance
- Data privacy and data protection
- Energy
- Environment
- Healthcare and life sciences
- Intellectual property and media
- IT and telecoms