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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.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘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.’

  • ‘Martin Johansson, with his knowledge within the environmental legal jungle, is an outstanding performer supporting our energy permitting activities.'

  • 'Transactions are always fully supported by Mikaela Wedbäck Pizevska, who ensures all details are right and the overarching key deliveries are met.'
  • 'Jesper Silow's great positive attitude in combination with extensive construction knowledge makes even the more difficult tasks enjoyable.'

Key clients

  • 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

Work highlights

  • 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.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Emma Olnäs Fors
Mannheimer Swartling
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Madeleine Edqvist
Mannheimer Swartling

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Emma Olnäs Fors, Andreas Zettergren, Therese Strömshed

Other key lawyers

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