Co-led by Niclas Hermansson and Christian Sjöqvist, the tax team at Setterwalls handles a broad range of work for its clients, in a variety of industries such as real estate and construction. Hermansson is based in Malmö and Stockholm and focuses on cross-border taxation matters and complex restructuring, while Sjöqvist is based in Gothenberg and brings over 25 years of experience in the space. Andreas Ödman provides regular support on corporate tax issues, both domestic and cross-border, and Tobias Lindgren also supports.
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Testimonials
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- ‘This practice stands out through its combination of deep legal expertise, commercial understanding, and practical problem-solving. The team demonstrates a rare ability to balance technical excellence with strategic advice, which makes their guidance not only accurate but also actionable for clients.’
- ‘I would highlight Carl-Johan Lundgren, who stands out as exceptionally skilled and dedicated. He combines deep legal expertise with a pragmatic and commercially savvy approach, ensuring that his advice is both technically sound and highly relevant to real-world challenges.’
- ‘The team is very proactive and very practical with their advice.’
- ‘I have worked with the tax team for many years and I feel very comfortable with the team. Very professional.’
- ‘The team leader Christian Sjöqvist is outstanding.’
- ‘Christian Sjöqvist stands out for his ability to turn complex tax matters into clear, practical advice – he combines deep expertise with a very approachable style. I also value working with Tobias Lindgren, who is extremely thorough and always delivers top-quality work.’
Key clients
- Rederiaktiebolaget Gotland
- Viking Abp
- Port of Gothenburg
- TB-Gruppen AB
- Wästbygg Gruppen AB
- Sehlhall Produktion AB
- Art-Invest Real Estates
- BRK Invest AB (Tage Rejmes)
- Integrum AB
Work highlights
Advised Sehlhall in connection with Nrep’s strategic investment to establish a joint venture, marking a transformative phase in Sehlhall’s development.
Assisted a group of bondholders during Ellos Group’s financial turmoil, providing legal and tax advisory services to try to prevent bankruptcy, then acting as advisors during the bondholders' acquisition of Ellos Group.
Assisted Art-Invest Real Estate in connection with the acquisition of three properties in Barkarbystaden.
Lawyers
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Andreas Ödman
Practice head
Niclas Hermansson; Christian Sjöqvist
Other key lawyers
Andreas Ödman; Tobias Lindgren