BOKWALL RISLUND’s competition practice has broad expertise spanning cartel and abuse of dominance investigations as well as merger control issues; the team is also noted for its experience acting as FDI counsel. Practice head Olle Rislund has over 25 years of experience advising major clients on Nordic and European competition law issues, while Amir Mohseni has recent experience handling matters in the dairy, IT, and transport sectors, among others. Emil Fahlén Godö assists domestic and international clients with abuse of dominance investigations and strategic cooperation agreements. Omar El Khatib stands out for his experience handling Swedish and global merger control filings, including those falling within the new FDI regime.

Mannheimer Swartling’s EU and competition practice continues to handle high-profile cases, both domestic and European. Practice Johan Carle has considerable experience handling merger control work, cartel investigations, abuse of dominance issues, state aid mandates, and public procurement matters. Stefan Perván Lindeborg represents both Swedish and foreign clients before the Swedish and European authorities and courts, and Fredrik Sjövall has notable experience in major merger control and abuse of dominance cases as well as cartel investigations, while Andreas Johansson specialises in antitrust investigations and litigation. Senior associate Sofia Thelin is noted for her experience acting in merger control cases before the European Commission, including in phase II cases.

Roschier’s EU and competition practice is highly experienced in a wide range of matters, including EU phase I and II mergers, abuse of dominance cases, and cartel investigations. Recent highlights for the group include advising a Nordic energy company in connection with complaints concerning alleged abuse of dominant position in the district heating market. Practice head Kristian Hugmark has considerable experience in a wide range of sectors, including the media, retail, food and beverages, insurance, pharma and telecoms industries. Emma Johansson’s practice covers merger and FDI control work as well as antitrust investigations and litigation, while senior associate Jacob Giesecke is noted particularly for his expertise in the new FDI regime. Other key contacts include associate Giada Maglione.

Advokatfirman Vinge’s leading EU and competition practice handles the full spectrum of matters in both Sweden and Brussels. The group’s ongoing representation of HMD Global and Opera in proceedings before the EU Court of Justice in connection with the European Commission’s infringement decision against Google Android is testament to the firm’s expertise in abuse of dominance cases in the digital space. Marcus Glader, who handles transactions, abuse of dominance issues, authority investigations, and competition litigation on a regular basis, leads the firm-wide practice group. With experience encompassing merger control, cartel investigations, and horizontal and vertical cooperations, Anna Palmérus leads the team in Gothenburg. Pär Remnelid heads up the team in Malmö, while Martin Johansson in Belgium also plays a key role. EQT merger control specialist Sebastian Örndahl is also a key contact.

Advokatfirman Cederquist KB’s EU and competition team continues to build on its established merger control expertise with additional competence in cartel investigations as well as abuse of dominance and state aid matters. Practice head Fredrik Lindblom regularly advises industrial and private equity clients on merger control issues; he also handles Swedish and European cartel and abuse of dominance cases. Elsa Arbrandt has a strong track record in investigations concerning cartels, vertical restraint issues, and abuse of dominant position mandates. Senior associate Sanna Frånlund focuses on M&A-related matters, and also has experience in state aid matters as well as investigations.

Advokatfirman Delphi’s competition team has broad experience covering merger filings, cartel probes, abuse of dominance investigations, and competition damages litigation. Noted for her experience in abuse of dominance and cartel cases as well as regulatory matters, Elisabeth Eklund leads the practice. Litigator Henrik Bengtsson continues to play a key role in the practice’s representation of major tech clients, and Karin Roberts’ varied practice includes anti-competitive behaviour, abuse of dominance issues, merger control work, and competition neutrality matters. Helene Andersson was promoted to partner in January 2025.

Kastell Advokatbyrå AB’s EU and competition team has a particularly strong reputation for its expertise in abuse of dominance investigations and state aid matters. Pamela Hansson regularly acts for major clients in antitrust and state aid cases as well as high-profile fines and damages disputes. She leads the team alongside Johan Karlsson, whose varied expertise includes state aid and compliance matters. Founding partner Erik Söderlind has considerable experience representing clients before both Swedish and European competition authorities. Malin Persson also plays a key role, focusing on EU and state aid cases.

Setterwalls’ EU and competition team offers a comprehensive service to Swedish, Nordic, and European clients, spanning merger control, abuse of dominance, and anti-competitive behaviour matters. Practice head Rolf Larsson’s extensive expertise includes merger filing, antitrust, and state aid cases; he also has a strong track record litigating before Swedish and European competition authorities. Erik Gadman is well versed in state aid matters. Other key contacts include Angelica Ström, who advises public authorities as well as domestic and international companies.

Cirio Advokatbyrå AB’s practice continues to advise domestic clients on the energy, transport, and real estate sectors, to name a few areas of strength, on a broad range of matters. With a strong track record advising on merger filings, abuse of dominance issues, and compliance work as well as state aid matters in the transport sector, Ulrica Salomon leads the group. Johanna Elveland joined the practice as managing associate from the Swedish Competition Authority, bringing with her notable experience in mergers, abuse of dominance matters, and state aid work, among other issues. Other key contacts in the team include senior associate Miranda Hermansson Varli.

DLA Piper Sweden’s antitrust and competition team in Stockholm handles a high volume of merger control matters as well as antitrust investigations for domestic and international clients, with particular strength in the tech and auto sectors. Practice head Erik Brändt Öfverholm has a strong track record advising on cross-border merger control issues as well as matters before Swedish and European competition authorities. Other key figures within the team include managing associate Robin Heimdahl and senior associate Hanna Medelius.

Hammarskiöld’s EU and competition team stands out for its experience in high-profile cartel investigations. With extensive experience advising domestic and international companies on competition matters as well as representing clients before Swedish and European authorities, Claes Langenius leads the team. Malin von Heideken’s varied practice covers merger filing, vertical restraint, abuse of position, and state aid matters. Sofia Falkner focuses on cartel investigations and litigation proceedings.

Snellman’s competition practice regularly advises on merger control filings as well as abuse of dominance issues and cartel investigations, among other matters. Peter Forsberg has considerable experience representing clients in the financial services, food, pharma, and telecoms sectors in relation to Swedish and European competition law issues. He leads the team alongside Joakim Lavér, who is noted for his regulatory expertise. Managing associate Philip Thorell is also a key contact.

Magnusson Sweden’s EU and competition practice advises domestic and international clients on state aid, antitrust, regulatory, and merger control matters. Practice head Ulf Djurberg has over 30 years of experience handling a wide range of mandates, and has a particularly strong reputation for his merger control expertise. Morvarid Dorkhan Nilsson and senior associate Oskar Törngren also play key roles in the team.

MAQS Advokatbyrå’s Gothenburg-based EU and competition team regularly advises leading domestic clients in the auto, construction, pharma, retail, and healthcare sectors, among others. Practice head Mikael Åström has over 20 years of experience advising clients on merger control and regulatory compliance mandates as well as leniency applications in relation to anti-competitive practices.

Advokatfirman Schjødt’s Swedish EU and competition practice works closely with the firm’s partner offices in Norway and Denmark to offer a pan-Nordic service, with the team handling merger control filings as well as abuse of dominance investigations, among other matters. With nearly 25 years of experience advising on a wide range of domestic and international competition law issues, including merger control, abuse of dominance, and FDI work, Trine Osen Bergqvist now leads the practice. Former practice head Mats Johnsson left the firm in September 2024.