Cirio Advokatbyrå AB‘s team continues to assist key clients on major energy transactions. The team is particularly well-regarded for its work in the renewable energy space, including in matters involving the development and financing of onshore wind projects. Group lead Jörgen Möller is frequently engaged in large-scale solar, biogas, and hydropower transactions and projects. Fredrik Morfeldt's workload includes advising on energy divestments and renewable energy acquisitions. Maria Hanbo is a key contact for energy contract negotiations, and Cecilia Rossing is a key name for regulatory mandates.
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Testimonials
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- 'Cecilia Rossing quickly understands the case or question, is flexible, innovative, gives excellent advice, comes up with great suggestions, and is experienced.'
- 'Cecilia Rossing shares her experiences, new ideas, and new ways to sell or manage our projects/business topics.’
- ‘There are many qualified legal advisors in the energy industry but I have experienced the Cirio team as especially well-skilled to cooperate as an integrated client team member with excellent communication and social skills.’
- ‘Cecilia Rossing was always in full control of all legal contract components and has the ability to quickly get back on track and address important points, even after long breaks in negotiations.’
- ‘The team has unique knowledge of the electricity market.’
- ‘The responses are very fast, flexible, and professional.’
Key clients
- Andion CH4 Renewables and Andion Scandinavia AB
- Enercon GmbH
- Markbygden Net AB (a subsidiary in the Ellevio group)
- Markbygden Net Väst AB (a subsidiary in the Ellevio group)
- Downing LLP with portfolio companies
- St1 Biokraft AB
- Aneo AS
- Fu-Gen AG
- Tibber AB
- Fortum group
- Infranode
- OX2
Work highlights
Represented Andion CH4 Renewables in developing a biogas production plant, negotiating key contracts, and securing financial support from the Swedish state
Advised Enercon GmbH when divesting regulated grid company Markbygden Net Väst AB to Ellevio AB.
Advised Aneo when acquiring a renewables development platform (including developer team) and project pipeline from PNE and VKS, which included a 1,100 MW project portfolio under development.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Jörgen Möller
Other key lawyers
Fredrik Morfeldt; Maria Hanbo; Cecilia Rossing