Setterwalls fields a team noted for its ‘proactive approach and efficiency’, with expertise in transactions, leases, and property development projects. The group is regularly active on complex multijurisdictional mandates, including work across the Nordics and Europe. Co-leading the department are Jessica Schönning, Patric Olofsson, Jesper Kuschel, and Anders Frick. Schönning has expertise in commercial leases, Oloffson covers real estate M&A and contentious issues, and Kuschel has key strength in financing work, while Frick, who is based in Malmö, has further aptitude in real estate M&A. Magnus Steninger is additionally key, advising on transactions, joint ventures, and lease negotiations.
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‘A team with skills in all areas where we need support, and with a good team leader who follows and is involved in all our cases. The team is very much involved in our daily business and more or less part of our company.’
‘Great quality work and the team adapted very well to challenging deadlines.’
‘Anders Frick did outstanding work on this matter. Anders was always available for meetings and delivered on time ahead of such meetings. Anders did very well in representing us as a client during the negotiation process.’
‘Magnus Steninger and Patric Olofsson has a broad competence regarding market practice, legal knowledge and producing top solutions under tight deadlines. Very service minded and reliable lawyers.’
‘Setterwall's real estate team has expertise in complex transactions, delivering tailored legal solutions with strong market insight that perfectly fit us. We appreciate their proactive approach and efficiency.’
‘Magnus Steninger stands out for his legal expertise, speed, and deep commercial insight. His ability to tailor solutions and negotiate effectively makes him an important asset for us. We value his commitment, accessibility, and business acumen, which sets him apart from the competitors we have previously worked with. We appreciate his dedication and approach, making him our trusted adviser.’
‘Magnus Steninger is highly skilled in real estate law and negotiations. His advice is always accurate and paired with his understanding of our business, leads to very good results. He is interested and available and has a focus on details while still maintaining a good overview.'
- 'Patric Olofsson leads the real estate team in an excellent way. He is also one of Sweden's foremost real estate lawyers with in depth knowledge, a wide network, and he has extensive experience in the industry and uses that experience for the benefit of the client. His availability is very high, and he always delivers top advice.’
Key clients
- Folksam Group
- Doxa AB/Serneke Group AB
- DEAS No NRE Sweden AB
- Logistic Contractor AB
- Altira AB
- Catena AB
- Gladsheim
- Arlandastad Group AB
- Serafim Fastigheter AB
- Nordea Liv Pension Fund
Work highlights
- Represented The Seventh State Pension Fund, which is owned by the Swedish Government, in a multi-billion deal.
- Represented the Folksam Insurance Group on its acquisition of shares in the property company owning the property Brädstapeln 13 in Stockholm.
- Assisted Svanen Fastigheter AB with the purchase of a housing portfolio in the southern parts of Stockholm from M2 Asset Management AB.
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Practice head
Patric Olofsson; Jessica Schönning; Jesper Kuschel; Anders Frick
Other key lawyers
Magnus Steninger; Sonny Ragnerstam