The real estate team at Cirio Advokatbyrå AB has strong expertise advising a range of domestic and international clients on complex transactional matters, and practice head Magnus Björkander provides key support with over 20 years of experience. The additions of Johan Lindberg and Måns Derk in January 2025 bolstered the team, with Lindberg leveraging his nearly 30 years in the industry to advise on financing, commercial leasing, and project development work, and Derk adding further knowledge of joint ventures and environmental law.
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Testimonials
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- ‘I find them to be personal and genuine. They also have broad knowledge and experience.’
- ‘They have broad expertise within the group across many different specialised areas in the real estate and construction sector. They also show a strong personal commitment.’
- ‘Johan Lindberg is solution-oriented, experienced and efficient. Måns Derk is business-oriented, sees the bigger picture and does not get stuck in details that do not matter. Magnus Björkander has a broad perspective on the issue at hand and the possibility to find solutions in a calm and efficient way.’
- ‘Team consists of some of the best real estate lawyers in Sweden with vast experience from all kinds of real estate related issues such as real estate transactions, restructurings, lease etc. The team always seeks the best solution to the relevant issue.’
- ‘Johan Lindberg and Måns Derk are some of the premier attorneys in Sweden in the real estate field with extensive knowledge and experience. What makes them stand out is their attention to detail and their ability to think on their feet in complex situations.’
- ‘The Cirio team, mainly run by Johan Lindberg and Måns Derk, are one of the most experienced and professional in Sweden right now. Their extensive industry knowledge and depth creates value for the clients that engage them.’
Key clients
- Besqab Nordiqus Ikano Bostad AB Sagax OBOS Bantorget Hyresbostäder AB Fastighetsaktiebolaget Folkets Hus Tenzing Industrihus Företagshus i Skåne Torslanda Property Investment AB AB Gotlandshem Övikshem Västerkulla Lantmännen Fastigheter Stendörren Fastigheter Einar Mattsson Sturegallerian Industricentralen Revelop JM Hemsö Skandia Fastigheter Regio EQT Leje Fastigheter Ursus Real Estate Management Midgard Partners
Work highlights
Advised NCC Property Development on a forward purchase transaction selling the headquarters of Svenska Kraftnät.
Advised Lanthem on the acquisition of a large estate portfolio located on Gotland.
Advised DFDS on its acquisition of three major logistics properties in Sweden from Hökerum Fastigheter, and its simultaneous sale and leaseback of the properties to Nordisk Renting.
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Practice head
Magnus Björkander
Other key lawyers
Johan Lindberg; Måns Derk