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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- ‘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.’
- ‘Lindahl has an outstanding environmental law practice, demonstrating deep knowledge of both national and EU regulations. Their advice is consistently clear, practical, and commercially focused, making them a trusted partner for complex projects.’
- ‘We greatly value Mikael Wärnsby’s expertise in environmental law. He consistently delivers clear, commercially focused advice and has an exceptional grasp of complex regulatory frameworks.’
- ‘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.’
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.
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Practice head
Mikael Wärnsby
Other key lawyers
Sara Andersson; Johanna Lindqvist