Hall Of Fame

Firms To Watch: Energy

Hellström Law regularly advises market-leading clients on regulatory and environmental questions in the renewable power space. Arvid Sundelin and Ingela Sundelin bring ‘extensive experience from environmental law and court processes’ to support wind, solar, and hydropower projects in contentious proceedings.

Energy in Sweden

Cirio Advokatbyrå AB

Cirio Advokatbyrå AB’s energy team is a leading adviser to energy producers and electric utilities on large-scale transactions, with demonstrable expertise acting on investments, acquisitions, and divestments across asset types. Practice head Jörgen Möller has deep experience across energy and infrastructure projects and transactions, whether acting for transmission system operators on renewable energy developments, investors on portfolio acquisitions, or project companies on facility divestments. Fredrik Morfeldt, an expert concerning wind and hydropower infrastructure, has specialist knowledge of M&A, project development, and permitting matters. Maria Hanbo focuses on contracting and regulatory matters concerning renewable energy and biogas projects.

Praxisleiter:

Jörgen Möller


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Fredrik Morfeldt; Maria Hanbo


Referenzen

‘The firm is very promptly able to bring together a broad team and successfully handle parallel workstreams which often span multiple practices. The people have a good understanding of the needs of the sector, and are able to provide educated interpretations and advice based on this.’

‘The team is always available and a great motor for driving the process forward. They stay involved and are easy to reach throughout the process.’

‘Highly competent and service minded. Speaks out and highlights what is important. Questions and give new angles to clients ideas/topics.’

Kernmandanten

Equinor ASA


Fortum group


TD Asset Management


OX2 AB


Markbygden Net AB (a subsidiary in the Ellevio group)


J P Morgan


Aneo AS


Freja Offshore AB


Adven group


CapMan Nordic Infra Management


Andion Global with Andion Scandinavia AB


Downing LLP with portfolio companies


Fu-Gen AG


NEH Nordic AB (formerly Svevind AB)


Tibber AB


Ellevio AB


Enercon group (includes Markbygden Net Väst AB)


Neoen SA


Biokraft International AB


Antin Infrastructure Partners


Smart Energies SA


Eiffel Investment Group


Hydro Rein


Alterric Deutschland


ReCap Energy AB (publ)


Holmen Energi AB


Infranode


Highlight-Mandate


  • Represented Biokraft International AB in a SEK900m public takeover offer by 1Vision Biogas AB and various financing matters related to the takeover offer.
  • Representing ENERCON GmbH and Svevind GmbH in respect of the sale of regulated grid company Markbygden Net to Swedish major utility Ellevio.
  • Representing Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust PLC in respect of the acquisition of three companies owning and operating five different hydropower plants from two different sellers.

Mannheimer Swartling

Fielding a diverse team able to handle transactional, financing, and development and permitting matters across the renewable energy sector, Mannheimer Swartling regularly acts for project companies and investors across wind and solar, battery storage, and nuclear power projects. The energy practice is co-headed by Emma Olnäs Fors, who is regularly engaged on transactional matters and joint ventures in the clean power space; Andreas Zettergren, who specialises in solar and wind project financing mandates; and environmental law expert Therese Strömshed, who leads on renewable energy and infrastructure permitting mandates. Also notable is Madeleine Edqvist, who bolsters the firm’s presence in energy regulation and permitting processes.

Praxisleiter:

Emma Olnäs Fors; Andreas Zettergren; Therese Strömshed


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Per Åsbrink; Madeleine Edqvist; Martin Johansson; Mikaela Wedbäck Pizevska; Jesper Silow


Referenzen

‘Extensive business knowledge and understanding ensure very high quality deliveries that brings additional value to our performance.’

‘A supportive, knowledgeable, and very easy to work with team.’

Per Åsbrink is updated on industry topics and offers a useful combination of legal and commercial understanding.’

Kernmandanten

OX2 AB (publ)


Njordr AS


Stora Enso Oyj


Eolus Vind AB


Danske Bank A/S


H2 Green Steel AB


Northvolt AB


Alight AB


Blykalla AB


Fu-Gen Energi AB


Skyborn Renewables Sweden AB


Energinet A/S


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised OX2 in connection with its divestment of a 49% stake in the next generation Swedish offshore wind projects to Ingka Investments.
  • Advised Njordr AS on its divestment of 100% of the shares in Njordr Offshore Wind AB to Statkraft.
  • Advised Stora Enso Oyj when entering into a partnership with Swedish renewables developer OX2 AB to jointly develop a 1-GW portfolio of onshore wind projects in Sweden before the end of the decade.

Setterwalls

The energy practice at Setterwalls has ‘a deep understanding of all aspects of the energy arena’, acting for major power producers and utilities on transactional, regulatory, and project development mandates across a diverse asset range. Leveraging the expertise of its practice co-heads, the firm is able to support clients throughout the lifecycle of an energy project. Jonas Frii advises owners and operators on project investments and divestments; Martin Sandgren is active on development, contracting, and corporate structuring matters across nuclear power, renewable energy, and biocarbon projects; and Tove Andersson is a key contact on regulatory and permitting matters concerning wind, battery, and green hydrogen facilities.

Praxisleiter:

Jonas Frii; Tove Andersson; Martin Sandgren


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Bruno Neumann


Referenzen

‘A deep understanding of all aspects of the Energy arena!’

‘Key knowledge and experience within the industry, offering specific experience on the requested services.’

‘Very competent and knows the sector front and back. They always give you a fast and thorough answer whatever the legal challenge, bringing suggestions and solutions to move situations forward.’

Kernmandanten

Arise AB


Axfood AB


Axpo


CEE Group (Brookfield Asset Management)


Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners


Cloudberry


DalaVind AB


Ellevio


Envigas


Encavis


European Green Metals


Hafslund


Helios Nordic Energy AB


Hexicon AB


HyCap


Hydro Energy


Hydro REIN Invest


InfraRed Capital


Liquid Wind


Marguerite (The 2020 European Fund for Energy, Climate Change & Infrastructure)


Mine Storage International


Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust


Pallas Metals


Prime Capital


Prologis


RES Renewable Norden AB


Ringhals (nuclear power plant)


Skyborn Renewables


Småkraft AS


Stavro Vind AB


Soltech Energy


Smart Energies


Stonepeak Capital Partners


SQM


Advokatfirman Vinge

Advokatfirman Vinge is a trusted adviser on high-value and complex mandates within Sweden’s power sector, acting for major domestic and regional clients on high-value and complex M&A, financing, and project agreement mandates. Regularly acting for both asset managers and energy companies across transactional matters, the team blends extensive experience in acquisitions with a leading understanding of energy law. Christoffer Thalin supplements his transactional expertise acting for investors and asset managers with a deep familiarity in permitting and regulatory matters, and Peter Sundgren pairs strong commercial skills with a familiarity across the technical aspects of wind power, battery storage, and e-methanol projects.

Praxisleiter:

Peter Sundgren; Christoffer Thalin


Referenzen

‘They are leader of the pack in Sweden. Would trust them with any matter.’

‘Good industry knowledge and high quality work.’

‘Pragmatic team with good service and mindset for focusing on important issues.’

Kernmandanten

LKAB AB


Liquid Wind


Otovo ASA


SunMind SAS (subsidiary of VINCI Concessions)


Empower Renewables


Flower Infrastructure Technologies


wpd


Stenkalles Vind AB


The municipality of Varberg


Stockholm Exergi AB


Ingka Investments


Lantmännen


Institutional Renewable Energies II Fund / Commerz Real


MEAG Asset Management


Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust


Global Infrastructure Partners


Ellevio AB


Cloudberry Clean Energy AS


Edsbyns Elverk AB


Codan Forsikring


Vasa Vind


Mirova


Prime Capital AG


Swedegas AB


WEUM Gas Aktiebolag


Falbygdens Energi Nät AB


Ardian Fund


BKW Energie AG


EWZ (Elektrizitätswerk der Stadt Zürich)


Highlight-Mandate


  • Represented Ingka Investments in the acquisition of a 49% share in three offshore wind development projects in Finland.
  • Represented EQT Infrastructure VI, through its indirectly owned subsidiary Otello BidCo AB, in its recommended public offer to the shareholders of OX2 AB (publ).
  • Advised Ellevio on the acquisition of Markbygden Net AB from Svevind AB (75%) and German wind turbine manufacturer Enercon (25%).

DLA Piper Sweden

DLA Piper Sweden’s energy team has key strength in corporate, M&A, and financing matters, complementing its traditional expertise in the wind power sector with broader engagement across emerging energy transition projects. Practice head Peter Ihrfelt provides clients with ‘strong capabilities in both legal and commercial negotiations in M&A processes’, offering a particular specialism concerning investments in the wind power, battery storage, and biogas segments. Bolstering the team, Johan Forsling advises on the permitting and environmental regulatory aspects of renewable energy projects, while Björn Sjöberg is an expert in financing and transaction mandates in the wind power segment.

Praxisleiter:

Peter Ihrfelt


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Johan Forsling; Björn Sjöberg; Mats Eriksson; Alexander Häggkvist


Referenzen

‘DLA Sweden Energy team is very knowledgeable and active in the renewable energy market. The team has experts ranging from M&A to permits, land and grid, pairing this with a commercial understanding and a focus on the right things in projects and transactions.’

‘Great people skills and collaborators. Insightful and deep knowledge into industry specific matters. Efficient with time.’

‘DLA Piper Sweden offers high-quality legal advice with a broad and holistic business perspective, not just limited to purely legal aspects.’

Kernmandanten

Biond


DIF Capital Partners


DKLBC


Duke Street Capital Limited


Energy Infrastructure Partners (EIP)


Enlight Renewable Energy


Enstar


Hafslund AS


Hamburg Commercial Bank


IB Vogt


Luxcara


Norddeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale (Nord/LB)


NTR


Omnes Capital


OX2


Peas Industries AB


Prime Capital AG


Putailai


Schroders Greencoat


SEB


Siemens Financial Services


Skellefteå Kraft


Solkompaniet


SolTech Energy Sweden


Starboard Asset


Sun Spark Nordic AB


Svea Vind Offshore


SveaSolar


Swedbank


Telge Energi AB


TSG Group


Åsele Vindkraft


Foyen Advokatfirma

Foyen Advokatfirma is a key player in Sweden’s renewable energy sector, offering particular expertise across licensing processes, project development matters, and energy and environmental law. Practice co-head Pia Pehrson is a highly sought-after adviser for leading domestic and international energy companies on legal proceedings, licensing and concession applications, and permitting and grid issues, particularly in the onshore wind segment. The energy team is also co-headed by Andreas Lindström, who has deep knowhow regarding physical and virtual energy transactions, market compliance, and electricity, gas, and heat regulations.

Praxisleiter:

Pia Pehrson; Andreas Lindström


Referenzen

‘The Foyen team is very knowledgeable and solution-oriented. Always quick responses and deep knowledge of the subject area.’

‘The people at Foyen are passionate about the subject and have great expertise and understanding of customer needs.’

‘Foyen has expert knowledge in niche areas of legislation.’

Kernmandanten

SR Energy


Sveriges Vindkraftskooperativ ek. för. (SVEF)


Kraftringen


Falu Elnät


Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne S.A.


Vattenfall Vattenkraft AB


InnoEnergy


E.ON


Skånska Energi


Skellefteå Kraft


Stora Enso Skog och Mark AB


Uniper


Övik Energi Nät AB


Ellevio


Fortum


Equinor (Statoil)


Eolus Vind


Ox2


Umeå Energi


Ystad Energi


Landskrona Energi


Falu Energi & Vatten AB


Billinge Energi


Skövde Energi AB


Skurups Elverk


Borlänge Energi AB


Halmstad Energi & Miljö


Gasum AB


Stockholm Exergi


Advokatfirman Lindahl KB

The energy team at Advokatfirman Lindahl KB is a key partner to power and utility companies across corporate, contentious, and contractual mandates. Per-Anders Bengtsson, ‘the go-to guy’ for commercial solutions in the renewable energy market, is active on corporate and M&A mandates and project disputes, while Per Mildner is highly sought after to advise on contractual matters and supplier agreements for major clean energy projects. Mikael Wärnsby rounds out the offering with a long track record in permitting, regulatory, and litigation matters, particularly concerning renewable energy and electricity infrastructure.

Praxisleiter:

Per-Anders Bengtsson; Per Mildner


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Mikael Wärnsby; Sara Andersson


Referenzen

‘Per-Anders Bengtsson is the go-to-guy when it comes to renewable energy in Sweden. Stellar insight into the market combined with a top class legal mind and sense for commercial solutions makes Per-Anders’ advice invaluable.’

‘Good legal knowledge, supportive and easy to discuss with.’

‘Sara Andersson has excellent skills and is very sharp in her analysis of legal topics.’

Kernmandanten

European Energy A/S


ABB group


E.ON group


Kraftringen group


Baltic Cable AB


Katrinefors Kraftvärme AB


Perstorp Fjärrvärme AB


Forsmarks Kraftgrupp AB


Oskarshamn Energi AB


Sundsvall Energi AB


BeGreen ApS/BeGreen Sweden AB


Eolus Vind AB (publ)


Växjö Energi AB


Uddevalla Energi AB


Borgholm Energi AB


Trelleborgs Energi AB


Nordic Solar A/S


Telia Sverige AB


Nordion Energi AB


Varberg Energi AB


Öresundskraft AB


Göteborg Energi Gasnät AB


Gasnätet Stockholm AB


Sydkraft group


Uniper Renewables GmbH group


Brave Solar A/S


Muncipality of Mörbylånga


MAQS Advokatbyrå

MAQS Advokatbyrå has ‘a deep understanding of the energy market in Sweden’ and a capacity to assist clients through diverse transactional matters, whether M&A, joint ventures, investments, or capital raises and financings. Energy team head Mikael Kowal brings deep sector expertise to complex and innovative mandates, advising clients on wind power, battery storage, and e-fuel projects. The team is also notable for Jessica Svantesson’s expertise concerning wind power developments, and Ida Hillestad’s ‘very grounded knowledge’ of energy projects and transactions.

Praxisleiter:

Mikael Kowal


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Jessica Svantesson; Ida Hillestad


Referenzen

‘The team has a deep understanding of the energy market in Sweden, particularly in the space of project development and valuation. Their expertise is key to mitigate investment risks for domestic or international investors.’

‘The team has been involved in energy for many years and has extensive experience in this area. MAQS covers our needs of legal support in almost all kind of matters related to energy and is very flexible in case of urgent needs.’

‘MAQS has profound experience in the area of renewable energy. They approach our issues with good judgement and expertise. I do not really know what else to ask from a practice.’

Kernmandanten

Dala Vind AB


EnBW Sverige AB


FlagshipTWO AB


Liquid Wind AB


Locus Energy AB


Lyrestad Vind AB (owned by Ardian and Rabbalshede Kraft)


Rabbalshede Kraft AB


Rabbalshede Solar AB


Renewable Sweden AB


Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget SCA


TotalEnergies Renewables SAS


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised SCA on its acquisition of all shares in Fasikan Vind AB, an onshore wind power project with a planned total installed capacity of 105 MW and a total investment expected to amount to SEK1.7bn.
  • Assisting TotalEnergies Renewables with its partnership/joint venture with European Energy A/S in respect of developing several large-scale greenfield offshore wind power projects off the Swedish coast.
  • Assisted Liquid Wind with its partnership with municipal energy utility Sundsvall Energi AB for the development of Sweden’s second commercial-scale electro-fuel (e-fuel) facility.

Roschier

At Roschier, the energy and infrastructure team is a key adviser to pan-Nordic energy utilities and operators, assisting throughout the full spectrum of the energy landscape with expertise in the wind power, green products, and oil and gas segments. Leading the team, Björn Winström ‘demonstrates excellent strategic thinking’ and is a leading contact on M&A, investments, and financings across asset types. Disputes group head Johan Sidklev is active on contentious work in the energy sector, particularly concerning investment arbitration, exploration rights, and contractual agreements.

Praxisleiter:

Björn Winström


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Johan Sidklev; Markus Olsson


Referenzen

‘Roschier’s energy and infrastructure team is second to none. They have very in-depth knowledge of the market and provide excellent strategic advice as well as being someone you want in you corner from start to finish on important projects.’

‘The team at Roschier is very attentive and responsive. The experts they offer, which cover all areas relevant to us, work seamlessly together, providing no-nonsense advice which focuses on the important aspects.’

‘Excellent industry knowledge and superb expertise.’

Kernmandanten

APG Asset Management


Augusta & Co (Augusta Investment Management)


BE Bio Energy Group AB


BillerudKorsnäs


Cargill


First National Petroleum Corporation, Texas, USA


Fortum


Igneo Infrastructure Partners


Infranode


Kinnevik


Outokumpu


Renewable Power Capital


Solör AB


Statkraft


Stockholm Exergi


Volkswagen


OX2


Basalt Infrastructure


Vasa Vind


SSAB


Highlight-Mandate


  • Representing Statkraft in its acquisition of two prominent companies in the wind energy space – Njordr Offshore Wind AB and Svevind Nordic AB.
  • Representing Solör Bioenergy in its completion of a SEK22bn long-term financing for the entire group.
  • Representing Renewable Power Capital as it closed a €555m financing for its 553MW onshore wind portfolio in Sweden.

CMS Wistrand

The ‘knowledgeable, accurate, and customer-focused team’ at CMS Wistrand is a key partner to power developers and energy companies across the full spectrum of energy law matters and asset types. Energy and climate change team head Rudolf Laurin has a ‘deep level of knowledge of the legal sector around energy and industrial plants’ and is a key contact across all phases of a project, from development to M&A and disputes.

Praxisleiter:

Rudolf Laurin


Referenzen

‘The CMS Wistrand team has been very collaborative and hands-on, demonstrating great dedication. I have appreciated a pro-active approach which is oriented to proposing solutions.’

‘Professional, knowledgeable, accurate and customer focused.’

‘They have great commitment and work with precision, enabling creativity and openness for all participants to ask questions and express their opinions. They are very customer-focused and give their best possible advice based on our business case.’

Kernmandanten

ib Vogt AB


Neova AB


Deep Wind Offshore DWO Sverige AB


Spawer Kraft AB


Göteborg Energi Nät AB


Deep Wind Offshore AS


Göteborg Energi AB


BP Gas Marketing Limited


Cube Green Energy


Ingka Investments


Fredrik Funcke


E.E.W. Solar


Cuibhil Luxco 2


Renova AB


Environmental Resources Scandinavia AB


Sandahls Entreprenad AB


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising BP Gas on setting up a Swedish entity for the provision of Balance Responsibility services in Sweden.
  • Advised Cube Green Energy on its acquisition of a pan-European portfolio of solar and onshore wind assets across Germany, France Italy, Sweden and the UK.
  • Advising the joint venture company between Scandinavian Enviro Systems (publ) and Antin Infrastructure Partners regarding the setting up of contracts for feedstock and offtake agreements for its end-of-life tyre pyrolysis plant.

Eversheds Sutherland

The energy team at Eversheds Sutherland is a key contact for projects, M&A, regulatory and disputes matters concerning renewable energy, green products, and electricity infrastructure. Construction lawyer Jan Österman has ‘great knowledge and experience’ in the energy sector, offering clients a familiarity across corporate and regulatory matters, planning and contract strategy, and supplier agreements. With longstanding public procurement knowhow, Johan Kennemyr advises on commercial and regulatory matters impacting electricity deals and infrastructure.

Praxisleiter:

Jan Österman; Johan Kennemyr


Referenzen

‘Great team that understands the practicalities of the industry.’

‘Jan Österman has great knowledge and experience of many parts of the energy sector.’

‘High professionalism, strong knowledge, accessibility.’

Kernmandanten

Preem Aktiebolag


Studsvik Nuclear Aktiebolag


Linxon Sweden AB


Vantage Data Centres


ENACO Sverige AB


Carbon Clean Solutions Limited


Energinet


CDE Global Limited


LyondellBasell


InEpact AB


Move About Group AB (publ)


Enersize Oyj


ChargePanel AB (publ)


Hitachi Energy


NKT A/S


Kingspan


3M


Zazz Energy Sweden


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising Preem Aktiebolag on planning, contractual strategy, construction and execution of a SEK25bn new refinery extension for renewable fuels production, including carbon capture and hydrogen technology.
  • Advising Studsvik Nuclear Aktiebolag on strategy, planning, collaboration, construction, execution and long term off-take arrangements in relation to a new interim nuclear storage facility including new cutting-edge treatment technology.
  • Advising and representing Energinet, the state-owned Transmission Systems Operator (TSO) in Denmark, in a dispute in the Swedish administrative court system involving tariffs raised by a grid-owner in Sweden for an interconnector between Sweden and Denmark.

Hammarskiöld

Hammarskiöld’s energy and infrastructure team is a notable adviser to power and industrial sector clients on company-level financings, investments, and acquisitions, demonstrating expertise within the renewable power, green technology, and conventional energy spaces. Erik Fahlgren acts for domestic and international clients on financings and transactions concerning energy and green technology companies, while Rasmus Fahlén is highly skilled in acting for sponsors and corporate investors on the financing of energy projects and infrastructure. Former practice head Jakob Falkman departed in 2024.

Praxisleiter:

Erik Fahlgren; Rasmus Fahlén


Kernmandanten

Scania CV AB


Trill Impact


KfW IPEX-Bank


Sunna Group AB


SK ecoplant Co., Ltd


Fuchs Petrolub SE


Infrakraft Sverige AB


SEK Swedish Export Credit Corporation


Siemens Energy


Morris Law

Morris Law’s energy department is an active name for contentious, corporate, and environmental and permitting matters impacting power projects and energy infrastructure. Team co-head Christina Rydell Ahlström is an expert in the wind, solar, and biogas segments and regularly advises municipalities and public energy companies on restructuring issues, permitting processes, and judicial proceedings. Carl Friberg bolsters the team with expertise in the issues impacting energy-intensive industries.

Praxisleiter:

Christina Rydell Ahlström; Carl Friberg


Referenzen

‘Great team that keep their promises and stay close to their customers, following up on topics extensively and in detail.’

‘Positive attitude, open mind to really understand their customers need. They are specialised in different topics so you always find an individual that can suit your case.’

Kernmandanten

Varberg Energi AB


Hammarö Energi AB


The municipality of Oskarshamn


Gasum AB


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising Varberg Energi regarding a restructuring of the company’s organisational structure.
  • Assisting Hammarö Energi AB with a case regarding a solar park that is supposed to be built within an area covered by shore protection.
  • Assisting the municipality of Oskarshamn in an ongoing case regarding the final disposal of spent nuclear fuel.