Adv Christian Sjöqvist > Setterwalls > Gothenburg, Sweden > Lawyer Profile

Setterwalls
SANKT ERIKSGATAN 5
PO BOX 11235
404 25 GÖTEBORG
Sweden
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Work Department

Tax

Position

Partner

Christian Sjöqvist assists Swedish and foreign companies with tax advice, primarily relating to structural issues and issues arising in conjunction with the purchase and sale of companies or property.

Christian is head of Setterwalls’ tax team in Gothenburg. His work consists largely of providing tax advice in transaction processes, with special focus on the real estate sector. Christian also often provides tax advice when reviewing existing company structures. In addition, he works extensively with various forms of incentive programmes, and also with tax litigation.

Career

2010-, Setterwalls
2007-2010, MAQS Law Firm
2000-2007, KPMG Tax
1999-2000, Mannheimer Swartling

Languages

Swedish, English

Memberships

Swedish Bar Association

Education

1999, University of Gothenburg (LL.M., Master of Science in Business Administration)

Lawyer Rankings

Sweden > Tax

Setterwalls’ tax team, which has offices in Stockholm, Malmö and Gothenburg, advises domestic and overseas clients on a diverse range of transactional tax matters. Niclas Hermansson co-chairs the group, specialising in cross-border taxation as well as corporate restructurings and incentive programs; Hermansson is regularly instructed by clients in the renewables and fund sectors. Christian Sjöqvist, who is noted for his experience in handling the tax elements of acquisitions, restructurings, buy-ins and buy-outs and real estate transfers, as well as tax litigation, leads the Gothenburg team. Sören Brekell also jointly heads up the practice, and has particular expertise in M&A and restructurings.