The team at MAQS Advokatbyrå routinely advises on dominance issues, mergers, and pricing matters, and the team has particular experience advising clients in the retail, healthcare, and construction sectors. Mikael Åström heads the practice, where he has extensive experience supporting clients on acquisition control, regulatory compliance, and dawn raids, as well as coordinating leniency applications.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Deep insight into competition law and an extremely service-minded approach.'
- ‘In my view, one of the biggest strengths of Maqs' competition law team is its international reach, as well as the capacity to rely on excellent peers from other sectors internally.’
- ‘Mikael Aström is a brilliant lawyer with an outstanding overview of the competition law developments over the planet.’
- ‘Very professional, fast, close, and personal. Knowledgeable and trustworthy.’
Key clients
- Infrastructure Logistics
- DEKRA Automotive AB
- SCA Forest
- Essity Hygiene and Health
- Sia Glass
- ESAB
- Colfax Corporation
- Miele & Cie KG
- Perrigo Company Plc
- Lumene OY
- Latour
- Nudie Jeans
Work highlights
Advising Infrastructure Logistics (ILAB) on all competition law matters, including submitting filings to the national competition authorities.
Advising SIA Glass AB regarding its acquisition of a major ingredient supplier, thereby integrating a vital aspect of its ice cream production into its portfolio in a multimillion-dollar deal.
Successfully driven and won major court proceedings and negotiations for Miele & Cie KG with infringing counter parties.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Mikael Åström