Brick Advokat AB is active in real estate transactions and commercial leases, delivering a ‘friendly yet very professional’ service. Clients primarily include large property owners and investors, active throughout Sweden. Louise Bjärgård, a specialist in real estate transactions, co-leads the department alongside Niclas Lifsten, whose focus is on commercial leases. Julia Nilsson, who made partner in 2023, contributes additional expertise in development projects, joint ventures, and restructurings. Sofia Kämmerling is also a key name.
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Testimonials
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‘Highly skilled in their area of expertise, but also good at turning such knowledge into commercial advice.’
‘Brick works in close collaboration with us as clients and understands our business, our team's roles and priorities very well. The team shows an understanding of our business culture and how it is translated into the legal practise, which I think is unique.’
‘I greatly appreciate the seamless collaboration during intense projects, where Julia Nilsson and Louise Bjärgard become part of our team and a driving force to implement our goals.’
‘Top tier team within real estate transactions as well as within commercial leases.’
‘Niclas Lifsten is Sweden's number one within the field of commercial leasing based on his deep knowledge of the rules, as well as the market. Great negotiation skills and communication skills. Louise Bjärgård and Julia Nilsson are both individually distinguished within the field of real estate transactions.’
‘Very easy going and delivers top quality in every transaction.’
‘Super friendly yet very professional.’
‘Louise Bjärgård: Legal expertise and business acumen regarding real estate acquisition. Julia Nilsson: Legal expertise and accuracy regarding real estate acquisition. Niclas Lifsten: Legal expertise and business acumen regarding tenancy law.’
Key clients
- ABG Fastena
- Nyfosa AB
- AMF Pensionsförsäkring AB/AMF Tjänstepension AB
- Folksam/KPA
- Midstar Fastigheter AB
- Loussavaara-Kiirunavaara AB (LKAB)
- Invesco
- Atrium Ljungberg AB
- Alecta Pensionsförsäkring, ömsesidigt
- Axfast AB
Work highlights
Advised AMF Tjänstepension on the sale and creation of a joint venture, owning Urban Escape in Stockholm (including Gallerian), with Sjunde AP-Fonden.
Advised Folksam regarding the purchase of an office property in central Stockholm from SEB Trygg Liv.
Assisted Atrium Ljungberg with legal issues connected to the redevelopment project Söderhallarna in Stockholm, including vacating premises, analysing legal strategy, terminating lease agreements, drafting agreements, handling disputes etc.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Niclas Lifsten
Practice head
Louise Bjärgård; Niclas Lifsten
Other key lawyers
Julia Nilsson; Sofia Kämmerling; Martin Lundin