CMS Wistrand · Sweden

À propos

The firm: CMS Wistrand is a Future Facing firm. With a deep local market understanding combined with a global overview, we have the ability to not only predict the future, but to shape it. CMS Wistrand is a Swedish premier full-service law firm with 51 partners and over 220 employees. Strategically situated in Stockholm and Gothenburg, our two offices enhance our presence and accessibility in Sweden. Wistrand’s history began back in 1915 and has since nurtured numerous lawyers and has had strong growth. Drawing on decades of experience and in-depth expertise, we have not only maintained a robust presence in Sweden but have also established a formidable position across diverse industry sectors. Our clients are active in virtually all sectors, and include leading Swedish and international companies, municipalities and public sector entities. Our lawyers assist with business law advisory services in virtually all legal areas and within all industry sectors, thus empowering us with the expertise and capacity to provide solutions that fit our client’s need and expectations. With a strong understanding of our client’s interest, we are dedicated to delivering tailored legal solutions that meet the unique needs of each client ### Areas of practice Banking and finance: the firm assists with all aspects of banking and finance law, including Swedish and international bonds and notes issues, syndicated and bilateral loans, export, project and acquisition finance and regulatory work. Capital markets: the firm assists on all varieties of capital markets transactions, including securities and financial regulatory matters. Commercial, corporate and M&A: the firm regularly assists leading Swedish and international companies on sophisticated domestic and cross-border transactions and on general corporate matters, including: M&A; shareholder/governance matters; joint ventures; incentive programs; employee stock purchase plans; and commercial agreements. Data protection and integrity: The firm provides advice to various businesses and industries on all issues relating to data protection and integrity. Our clients range from Swedish and international groups to startup companies. Dispute resolution: the firm handles commercial dispute and is strong in contentious matters in M&A and investment-related disputes, IT, IP and telecom disputes, industry and energy sector disputes and credit and insolvency disputes. It is a leading firm in Sweden for representation in professional liability matters and handling international disputes. Employment: the firm has vast experience in advising Swedish and international clients on employment and labour law matters. The practice handles high-level employment work across a range of industry sectors, and is especially well regarded in the construction sector. Environment and energy: the firm represents the manufacturing, quarry, waste and energy sectors. It advises in the energy production sector, advising on energy issues such as the grid, energy taxes, emission rights, purchase and sales agreements, permits, and legal actions. Insolvency and restructuring: Wistrand is one of the few Swedish firms to offer equal capability in traditional insolvency work and debt restructuring for banks and corporates. The practice covers official court appointments as liquidator, administering winding up of companies, high-level advisory work, out-of-court restructurings, and distressed workouts. Insurance: the firm’s stellar reputation in contentious matters is also noted in its insurance-related work. The practice advises local Swedish corporate clients, insurers and international law firms. IT and telecoms: the firm provides legal matters relating to IT and telecommunications with respect to licensing, transfer and acquisition of technology outsourcing, development, consultancy, distribution and cooperation agreements, procurement of systems and data protection. Real estate: the firm has one of the largest and most active teams in real estate, with expertise and capability across all key disciplines of the real estate sector: domestic and cross-border transactions, projects, development, finance, restructuring and disputes. The firm also offers a range of related specialties such as tax, construction, and environmental. Tax: the firm assists both consulting/advisory, as well as litigation and investigations. The consulting work includes tax advice and support on M&A, financings, real estate deals, cross-border transactions, and restructurings, while the tax litigation part includes administrative appeals against tax decisions, tax audits, and representing clients in government tax investigations. ### Languages - Czech - Danish - Spanish - Swedish - English - French - German - Italian - Norwegian - Polish - Portuguese - Serbian ### Staffing Figures - 147 Number of lawyers - 84 at this office

Adresses du bureau

Domaines d’expertise

Avocats de ce bureau

Anders Nilsson

Partner. · Insolvency & Restructuring

Andreas Rönnheden

Partner · Dispute Resolution

Anne-Marie Pouteaux

Partner. · Financial Markets

Charles Arbro

Partner · Corporate / M&A

Christel Rockström

Partner. · Entertainment & Sport

Christian Bergqvist

Partner. · Insolvency & Restructuring

Christian Luthman

Partner · Tax

Eilert Andersson

Partner. · Real Estate

Emil Dalén

Specialist Counsel · Construction

Emilia Ohlin

Emilie Steen

Partner · Energy & Environment

Erik Dreijer

Partner · Tax

Erik Hygrell

Partner. · Corporate / M&A

Erik Ullberg

Partner · Intellectual Property

Fredrik Råsberg

Partner. · Banking & Finance

Fredrik Thor

Partner · Restructuring & Insolvency

Gunnar Blomberg

Partner. · Employment

Hanna Trygg

Public Procurement

Harry Bergman

Partner · Dispute Resolution

Hendrik Kangasmuukko

Banking & Finance

Henrik Aurelius

Corporate / M&A

Henrik Saalman

Partner · M&A

Håkan Lindgren

Partner. · Banking & Finance

Ida Dahlborg

Senior Associate · Banking & Finance

Jakob Bernander

Partner. · Employment

Jan Alexanderson

Partner. · Real Estate

Joacim Öberg

Partner · Corporate / M&A

Johan Gregow

Partner · Dispute Resolution

Johan Linder Säverman

Specialist Counsel · Tax

Johannes Wårdman

Partner · Corporate / Commercial

Jörgen Eklund

Partner. · Insurance

Jörgen Larsson

Partner · Dispute Resolution

Jörgen Wistrand

Partner · Corporate / M&A

Kristofer Selvin

Partner · Banking & Finance

Lars Gahnström

Partner. · Real Estate

Lars Hasp

Partner. · Corporate / M&A

Lars Thunberg

Partner. · Financial Markets

Lennart Ernstson

Partner. · Real Estate

LR

Linda Rydén

Environment & Energy

Louise Rodebjer

Partner · Corporate / M&A

Magnus Forssman

Partner. · Corporate / M&A

Marek Keller

Partner · Dispute Resolution

Maria Kosteska Fägerquist

Partner · Employment

Martin Wedén

Partner. · Financial Markets

Martina Blomberg Roald

Partner · Banking & Finance

Mats Hilmersson

Partner. · Employment

Mattias Boqvist

Partner. · Corporate / M&A

Mårten Hulterström

Partner. · Dispute Resolution

Niklas Alvestrand Körling

Managing Partner · Banking & Finance

NL

Niklas Larsson

Partner · Financial Markets

Nils Alpman

Partner. · Financial Markets

Nina Baecklund

Specialist Counsel · Insolvency & Restructuring

Per Dalemo

Partner. · Corporate / M&A

Per Englund

Partner · Banking & Finance

Peter Brandt

Partner. · Tax

Peter Lexenberg

Partner. · Corporate / M&A

Peter Sandberg

Partner · Real Estate

Rickard Jonason

Partner · Tax

Robert Kullgren

Partner. · Corporate / M&A

Rudolf Laurin

Partner. · Environment & Energy