Advokatfirman Lindahl KB’s environment team advises Swedish and foreign private and public entities, predominantly in the energy and infrastructure sectors. The group also frequently acts as counsel for operators and developers on environmental permit and license matters. Key contact Mikael Wärnsby regularly represents clients in permit application matters before environment courts and other decision-making bodies, while Johanna Rugart specialises in the environment considerations of power production, power transmission and industrial projects. Johanna Lindqvist handles environmental permit matters and gives advice on cases concerning contaminated land and environmental damages.
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‘Excellent collaboration and deep insight into the client's needs.’
‘A team with strong knowledge in the energy and grid sector.’
‘Very dedicated lawyers who are capable to uphold both a much needed overview perspective, as well as an in depth detailed knowledge of specific topics within the very large and complex permitting processes that we hire them for.’
‘Mikael Wärnsby, partner, provides highly valued and timely legal advice. As a client, you feel safe knowing that the advice given is well grounded and stems from his long experience from the environment and energy sector. Sara Andersson, senior associate, is a very knowledgeable lawyer . We greatly appreciate all her efforts and she manages to deliver in stressful situations.'
‘Deep knowledge in environmental law. Good people skills.'
‘They took the time to understand what I needed help with. They were very careful to find out all the facts. They examined several sources.’
‘They were present, pleasant, honest and kind. They really wanted to do a good job.’
Key clients
- RWE Group
- Eolus Vind AB (publ).
- Vellinge Municipality
- Vive ut Vivas AB
- Fabege Stockholm Fastigheter AB (publ).
- Nordion Energi AB Group
- European Energy A/S
- Uddevalla Energi AB
- Nybro Elnät Aktiebolag
- European Spallation Source ERIC
Work highlights
- Advised RWE Group on extensive permit processes related to offshore wind power.
- Advised Vellinge kommun on Sweden’s largest embankment project.
- Advised Fabege Stockholm Fastigheter AB (publ). on the planning process for a new public road.
Lawyers
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Mikael Wärnsby
Other key lawyers
Johanna Rugart; Johanna Lindqvist; Sara Andersson