The real estate team at CMS Wistrand advises on a variety of matters covering the full range of the real estate processes, including developments, demolitions, leasing issues and sales. Co-leading the team are Lennart Ernstson, based in Stockholm, and Lars Gahnström, based in Gothenberg; Erstson particularly focuses on property development mandates, and Gahnström specialises in retail trade and shopping centre work. Fredrik Råsberg and Martina Blomberg Roald are two further key names in the team who provide strong support on major transactional work.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Excellent firm. Cooperation with the wider CMS network has provided a much wider offering. Great lawyers and easy to work with.’
- ‘Per Dalemo is an excellent M&A real estate lawyer, and is easy to work with and always straight to the point. Fredrik Råsberg is also very good and well-connected. Lars Gahnström is hands-on.’
- ‘CMS Wistrand consistently stays abreast of the latest industry developments and takes proactive measures to minimise risks for its clients.’
- ‘Fredrik Råsberg is an exceptionally approachable lawyer who is a pleasure to work with. Simultaneously, he has a keen eye for identifying risks that others may overlook and ensures that all potential risks are thoroughly addressed in the transactions.’
- ‘CMS Wistrand’s real estate legal team is very easy to collaborate with. They have a strong understanding of the needs we have as clients and tailor their advice accordingly. The team is business-oriented, solution-focused, and highly skilled in real estate transactions and development matters. Compared to other firms, they offer a unique combination of local expertise and international reach.’
- ‘The individuals I’ve worked with at CMS Wistrand have stood out through their high availability, clear communication, and strong understanding of our needs as clients. They are very easy to collaborate with – responsive, solution-oriented, and genuinely engaged in each matter.’
Key clients
- Reliwe AB
- NWT Fastigheter AB
- Panattoni
- Atrium Ljungberg
- Nordiqus
- Hufvudstaden AB
- The Royal Swedish Opera
- Strawberry
- Nomura
- Mengus Investment 2019 AB
- Ruby Hotels
- Samhällsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden AB (SBB)
Work highlights
Advised Panattoni in connection with the acquisition, financing and construction of Panattoni Park Mölnlycke.
Advised Nordiqus HoldCo 19 AB on Project Stellae: the acquisition of six Swedish companies owning a portfolio of nine preschool and school properties across Sweden.
Advised Reliwe on the forward funding sale of a major residential development in Täby transferred to KKR together with subsidiaries, construction contracts and insurance arrangements.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Lennart Ernstson; Lars Gahnström
Other key lawyers
Fredrik Råsberg; Per Dalemo; Martina Blomberg Roald