Particularly strong in the technology, mobility, and sustainability industries, the team at DLA Piper Sweden continues to advise on an array of EU and competition law issues. Alongside this, the group has notable experience in antitrust investigations. Erik Brändt Öfverholm heads the group, bringing extensive experience in cross-border and domestic merger control matters. For state aid matters, Hanna Medelius is a key contact, and Linnea Wernheim is a notable name for proceedings before competition authorities.
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Testimonials
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- Just easier to work with than many others and focus on the right things (long-term thinking in investments in clients, etc.). Callouts are Erik Brändt Öfverholm and Gustav Lundin. Both are excellent lawyers to work with.
- I have the privilege to work with teams across many of the largest international firms. The DLA Stockholm teams compare very favorably. They are very quick to adapt to client preferences, styles of working, etc., which in my case can be quite different from many other companies. Much of the relationship is managed out of the regulatory team led by Erik Brändt Öfverholm, as much of the work my team does with customers is regulatory by nature, and we get valuable backend support to manage the relationship with the Swedish Competition Authority. In short, I'd say that you get the benefit of a smaller firm without losing any of the expertise or technical skill compared to the largest international offices. Bang for the buck is among the best.
- ‘The team's practical approach is always key for me. They never get too theoretical.’
- ‘Erik Brändt Öfverholm can always deliver a timely answer well-tuned with your current situation.’
- ‘DLA Piper combines deep knowledge with attention to detail. From the beginning of discussions, they have a solid understanding of the market we work in and can support us fully.’
- ‘Erik Brändt Öfverholm supports in all legal matters concerning competition at a professional level and also at a deeper, more fundamental business level of competition.’
- 'They are very quick to adapt to client preferences and style of working. '
- 'Erik Brändt Öfverholm and Gustav Lundin are both excellent lawyers to work with.'
Key clients
- Apotekstjänst Sverige AB
- Marshall Group
- Vitamin Well
- BMW Northern Europe AB
- Voi Technology
- Volkswagen
- Hedin Automotive Group
- St1 Sverige
- Ardagh Group
- Wismo Group
- Azets
- Kingdom of Sweden
Work highlights
Represented Apotekstjänst before the Patent and Market Court of Appeal, overturning a prohibition imposed by the Swedish Competition Authority and the lower court on a merger.
Advised Ardagh Group on its agreement to acquire Svensk GlasÅtervinning AB, advising on submitting a merger filing with the Swedish Competition Authority and negotiating commitments to secure a phase I clearance.
Represented St1 in a Swedish Competition Authority investigation into the public publication of fuel prices.
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Practice head
Erik Brändt Öfverholm
Other key lawyers
Linnea Wernheim; Hanna Medelius