The environmental law team at Advokatfirman Lindahl KB excels at licensing matters, advising a range of Swedish and foreign private and public developers and operators. Alongside this, the group is frequently engaged in waste handling matters, contaminated land mandates, and damage compensation. Practice head Mikael Wärnsby regularly represents clients in permit application issues before the courts. Sara Andersson brings experience in front of the environmental courts for permitting and water operations. Johanna Lindqvist is a key contact for transactions and environmental damages.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Competent team with great experience, meeting clients' needs.'
- ‘Different specialists work together for the best result for the client; the specialists' knowledge is both in theory and practice within the area. Good collaboration within the team and with the client.’
- ‘Excellent specialist knowledge both in theory and practice. Easy to get in touch with. Ability to understand the client's situation.’
- ‘Johanna Lindqvist consistently demonstrates a high level of responsiveness, courtesy, and expertise, providing sound and reliable advice.’
- ‘The individuals I work with understand the specific needs of my field of business and work with a constructive attitude in interpreting new laws based on the legislator's intentions with the law, without missing out on professionalism in the other aspects of interpreting the law.’
- ‘The team is highly dedicated and eager to understand the business and techniques - qualities that are crucial for environmental and permitting lawyers. Great experience and knowledge in the grid permitting and transmission sector.’
Key clients
- RWE Group
- Eolus Vind AB
- Vellinge Municipality
- Fabege Stockholm Fastigheter AB
- Nordion Energi AB Group
- Nybro Elnät Aktiebolag
- European Spallation Source ERIC
- ProNordic AB
- Norrenergi AB
- ODEC Tankstorage I Södertälje AB
- Falköping municipality
- Mölndal Municipality
Work highlights
Advised Lyten Inc in relation to its acquisition of Northvolt’s assets in Sweden and Germany.
Advised European Spallation Source ERIC in relation to waste handling matters.
Advised Hallands Hamnar Varberg AB on the permit process regarding harbour development.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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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
Mikael Wärnsby
Other key lawyers
Sara Andersson; Johanna Lindqvist