With experience advising on transactional and regulatory energy matters, the team at DLA Piper Sweden has a particular strength in corporate, M&A, and financing matters. The group also specialises in wind power and solar energy projects. Practice head Peter Ihrfelt is frequently engaged in energy storage and efficiency projects, as well as biogas projects. On the regulatory side, Johan Forsling is a key figure, with experience in both permitting and dispute resolution cases. Björn Sjöberg brings expertise in renewable energy, paired with global financing, making him a key name for international clients. Linn Månsson is noted for her work in negotiating project documents in energy transactions.
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Testimonials
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- Very good knowledge and experience across the renewable energy space and can tap into both global competencies and local expertise.
- Peter Ihrfelt: high availability and transparent discussions with clear advice. He also reaches out proactively when he sees opportunities or issues facing projects or the segment in general. Mats Eriksson and Johan Forsling both have vast transaction experience and seamless integration when working on deals together.
- ‘Very involved and supportive through the whole process.’
- ‘We have worked together for many years, I appreciate their good knowledge of our company, our needs, flexibility, and engagement as well as proactivity!’
- ‘I think that what makes DLA Piper Sweden unique is their long experience and their great skills working side by side with developers within the renewable energy area in Sweden.’
- ' Johan Forsling and Kajsa Tiderman's skills in the energy practice are at a very high level, and their expertise has been important in the work to obtain environmental permits for the projects.’
- ‘They are excellent to cooperate with and very competent.’
- ‘Peter Ihrfeldt and Mats Eriksson are both very skilled and experienced. It is smooth to transact with them.'
Key clients
- Biond
- DIF Capital Partners
- DKLBC
- Duke Street Capital Limited
- Energy Infrastructure Partners (EIP)
- Enlight Renewable Energy
- Ferla
- Hafslund AS
- Hafslund Vekst
- Hamburg Commercial Bank
- IB Vogt
- Luxcara
- Norddeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale (Nord/LB)
- NTR
- Omnes Capital
- OX2
- Pareto Alternative Investments
- Peas Industries AB
- Prime Capital AG
- Putailai
Work highlights
Acted as Swedish legal counsel to the client in its role as sole underwriter, bookrunner, and original hedging bank for the EUR 600 million long-term construction financing of the Rajamäenkylä and Honkakangas onshore wind farms in Finland.
Advised Prime Capital and its managed funds in the ca. EUR 420 million sale of a 49% stake in Lycksele Wind Farm Holding AB, the holding entity for Vinliden Vindkraft AB, to Polhem Infra, the jointly owned infrastructure investment vehicle of Sweden’s First, Third and Fourth AP Funds.
Advised the client and its managed funds in the sale of the operational 95 MW onshore wind farm Lyngsåsa in Southern Sweden; the transaction also encompassed a co-located 95 MW photovoltaic (PV) power plant under development by SUSI Partners.
Lawyers
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Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Johan Forsling
Practice head
Peter Ihrfelt
Other key lawyers
Johan Forsling; Björn Sjöberg; Linn Månsson; Kajsa Tiderman; Mats Eriksson