Roschier’s EU and competition practice is highly experienced in a wide range of matters, including EU phase I and II mergers, abuse of dominance cases, and cartel investigations. Recent highlights for the group include advising a Nordic energy company in connection with complaints concerning alleged abuse of dominant position in the district heating market. Practice head Kristian Hugmark has considerable experience in a wide range of sectors, including the media, retail, food and beverages, insurance, pharma and telecoms industries. Emma Johansson’s practice covers merger and FDI control work as well as antitrust investigations and litigation, while senior associate Jacob Giesecke is noted particularly for his expertise in the new FDI regime. Other key contacts include associate Giada Maglione.
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Testimonials
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‘Kristian Hugmark is a highly solution-oriented practitioner who has successfully guided us as a client through a number of complex situations. He stands out in terms of his understanding for our business and his ability to proactively identify the key questions in each situation.’
‘I appreciated all people that I came across at Roschier and the partners I dealt with. Kristian Hugmark is very knowledgeable as well as empathetic to the client's needs.’
‘I have experience working with their EU law and competition team. Our collaboration worked really well; they are well connected with authorities and understand how the industry works. They offer good legal guidance!’
‘A highly competent, experienced, and responsive team that has good contacts with the authority.'
'They are best in class in terms of competence and experience.'
'They are a great team with great competence and speed.'
Key clients
- Ahlsell
- Ahlstrom
- Bain Capital Partners
- Blackstone
- Bonnier, including Bonnier News/ Mariebergs Tidnings AB, SF, Bonnier Growth, Bonnier Books (including BookBeat, Bonnierförlagen, and Adlibris) and other Bonnier owned companies
- Brunswick Real Estate
- Castellum
- Cargill
- Cinven
- Coca-Cola European Partners
Work highlights
Represented the seller, funds managed by CVC Capital Partners, and Etraveli Group (ETG) in merger proceedings that eventually led to the European Commission blocking the $1.65bn sale of ETG to Booking Holdings Inc.
Advising Ingka Investments B.V. in connection with its acquisition of the remaining 51% shares in Ikano Bank AB (publ) from Ikano S.A., to become the full owner of Ikano Bank AB (publ).
Assisted Searchlight and Flowbird in the process to get the sale of Flowbird to competitor EasyPark.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Kristian Hugmark
Other key lawyers
Emma Johansson; Jacob Giesecke; Giada Maglione