Setterwalls houses a strong real estate team, which handles major acquisitions, divestments, and joint ventures, and is headed jointly by Patric Olofsson and Jessica Schönning in Stockholm, Jesper Kuschel in Gothenberg, and Anders Frick in Malmo. Olofsson and Schönning have extensive experience representing both domestic and international clients, while Kuschel has key expertise in real estate finance work, and Frick advises on complex real estate M&A. Further key members of the team include is Magnus Steninger, who specialises in matters at the intersection of real estate and tech law, and Sonny Ragnerstam.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Magnus Steninger and the Setterwalls team combine top-tier legal expertise with genuine business understanding. Magnus stands out through his sharp strategic sense, calm confidence, and ability to make even complex matters feel clear and manageable.'
- ‘Magnus Steninger stands out through his rare mix of sharp legal judgment, commercial mindset, and calm authority. He combines deep expertise with genuine warmth and accessibility — a true partner who always brings clarity and confidence to every situation.'
- ‘Setterwalls have a competent and very service-minded team that covers all our needed fields (M&A both PE and Real Estate deals), lease agreements, construction contracts etc. They are nice, easy to speak, and efficient.’
- ‘Magnus Steninger is our go to real estate choice, and has been for some years now. We prefer to always have Magnus as our main contact as he understands not only the legal side but also the underlying business and can therefore work efficiently in close collaboration with us on our deals.’
- ‘The team is agile, highly competent and knowledgeable, well-connected, commercial and brings a no-nonsense attitude.’
- ‘Patric Olofsson is a seasoned lawyer in this field with a humble approach but also quick, commercial, experienced and cuts to the chase. He is always able to find good solutions in negotiations.’
Key clients
- Folksam Group
- Doxa AB/Serneke Group AB
- Fokus Nordic
- NRE Sweden AB
- Logistic Contractor AB
- Altira AB
- Catena AB
- Gladsheim
- Arlandastad Group AB
- Serafim Fastigheter AB
- Nordea Liv Pension Fund
- Lansa Fastigheter AB
Work highlights
Acted as legal counsel to Soyagruppen on the acquisition of forest properties from Stora Enso.
Acted as legal counsel to Sehlhall Fastigheter in connection with NREP’s investment to form a joint venture.
Represented the Folksam Group on its acquisition of the office project Yrket 4 in Solna from NCC.
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Practice head
Patrick Olofsson; Jessica Schönning; Jesper Kuschel; Anders Frick
Other key lawyers
Magnus Steninger; Sonny Ragnerstam