Frequently working within the renewable energy sector, the team at Mannheimer Swartling handles a range of energy matters, including financings and transactions. Alongside this, the group has a strong reputation in energy disputes, often being engaged in international energy arbitration mandates. Emma Olnäs Fors is regularly engaged in wind power transactions, whilst Andreas Zettergren is a key name for energy project financing. The pair co-head the team alongside Therese Strömshed. Madeleine Edqvist is another notable name who focuses on regulatory matters, including permitting and licensing processes.
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- ‘Very thorough, engaged, straight to the point.’
- ‘Very skilled, professional, and service-minded.’
- ‘Truly professional full-service concept, with seamless communication and deliveries to the client. Very supportive and fast paced.'
- ‘Andreas Zettergren and Emil Görrel have consistently been knowledgeable and commercially astute partners. They combine deep legal expertise with a clear understanding of business objectives, offering advice that is practical and solution-focused. Their professionalism, insight, and ability to navigate complex issues make them invaluable advisors.'
Key clients
- Eolus AB (publ)
- Alight AB
- Svea Solar
- Centrica plc
- Nordion Energi AB
- Falcon Wind AB
- RES
- Vattenfall
- Njordr AS
- Stockholm Exergi AB
- Heidelberg Materials
Work highlights
Advised as lead counsel Swedish listed company Eolus AB (publ) in connection with the divestment of the greenfield-developed wind power project Pienava to the Latvian state-owned energy company Latvenergo.
Advised the lenders in connection with the financing of Stockholm Exergi’s investment decision to build one of the world’s largest facilities for removing carbon dioxide (Beccs Stockholm), expected to be operational in 2028.
Advised Nordion Energi in the establishment of a joint venture with listed Dala Energi AB (publ) to jointly own and develop Dala Energi’s electricity network, fibre network, and infrastructure services.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Emma Olnäs Fors; Andreas Zettergren; Therese Strömshed
Other key lawyers
Madeleine Edqvist; Emil Görrel; Johanna Björnfot