Snellman’s competition practice regularly advises on merger control filings as well as abuse of dominance issues and cartel investigations, among other matters. Peter Forsberg has considerable experience representing clients in the financial services, food, pharma, and telecoms sectors in relation to Swedish and European competition law issues. He leads the team alongside Joakim Lavér, who is noted for his regulatory expertise. Managing associate Philip Thorell is also a key contact.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘A good, service-minded team with highly competent personnel that delivers efficiently.'

  • ‘Peter Forsberg is very competent and delivers high-quality service.'

  • ‘Peter Forsberg is an outstanding person, not only as a lawyer but also as he is calm and gives confidence in all advice. I have worked with Peter for more than 15 years and he is outstanding.’

  • ‘A good team that delivered in line with expectations.'

  • ‘They are responsive and attentive to details.'

  • ‘They always provide accurate support.'

Key clients

  • Oriola
  • Adapteo
  • Heidin Mobility Group
  • Linde
  • Kingdom of Sweden
  • Ahlström Capital
  • KLAR Partners
  • One Equity Partners
  • AURELIUS Equity Opportunities
  • Foodora
  • Vida
  • Conaxess Trade Sweden
  • Kindred Group
  • Bolt Services
  • GlaxoSmithKline
  • NEP Group
  • Atria
  • Equip Capital

Work highlights

  • Advising Oriola Oyj on its planned sale of Svensk dos to Apotekstjänst.
  • Represented Bolt Services in an investigation by the Swedish Competition Authority regarding suspected collusion.
  • Advised Thoma Bravo on its acquisition of Hypergene.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Peter Forsberg, Joakim Lavér

Other key lawyers

Philip Thorell