Setterwalls’ energy practice handles a wide range of transactional, regulatory and contentious matters in the sector. Jonas Frii has extensive experience advising international investors on the acquisition and financing of energy assets, with particular expertise handling domestic and pan-Nordic matters, including those concerning wind, hydro and solar power production. Tove Andersson has considerable wind energy market expertise as well as experience in large-scale permitting applications, while Martin Sandgren specialises in cross-border offshore wind projects, counting major names amongst his client base. The three partners jointly lead the group, which has offices in Malmö, Gothenburg and Stockholm. Senior associate Bruno Neumann plays a key role in the team, regularly advising on the M&A aspects of renewable energy projects.
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Testimonials
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- 'The whole team, but especially Jonas Frii, is outstanding.'
- 'Bruno Neumann is a brilliant lawyer who, because of his deep knowledge of many different areas of law and insights into the industry, is a trusted adviser for energy related matters in Sweden.'
- ‘Jonas Frii is an experienced energy M&A lawyer with a holistic approach and understanding of all aspects of cases.'
- 'Tove Andersson has expert knowledge in the regulatory and environmental aspects of energy projects, grids, etc. She is crucial in transactions.'
- 'Johan Göransson is an experienced energy M&A lawyer with competence spanning not only M&A but also the structuring and fundamentals of energy projects.'
‘They are accessible, focus on solutions, and have prior hands-on experience of the industry.'
‘A long-standing wind power practice.’
‘They have deep understanding of energy projects and transactions, ranging from commercial and structuring issues to environmental and regulatory aspects.'
Key clients
- Arise AB
- Axfood AB
- Axpo
- CEE Group (Brookfield Asset Management)
- Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
- Cloudberry
- DalaVind AB
- Encavis
- Hafslund
- Helios Nordic Energy AB
- Hexicon AB
- HyCap
- Hydro Energy
- Hydro REIN Invest
- Marguerite (The 2020 European Fund for Energy, Climate Change & Infrastructure)
- Mine Storage International
- Nordic Offshore Wind
- Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust
- Prime Capital
- Polargrund Offshore AB
- Prologis
- RES Renewable Norden AB
- Ringhals
- SeaSapphire
- Skyborn Renewables
- Småkraft AS
- Stavro Vind AB
- Soltech Energy
- Smart Energies
Work highlights
- Advised Helios Nordic Energy AB in connection with its divestment of two portfolios of solar farms in various stages of development.
- Assigned to assist Polargrund Offshore, owned by Skyborn Renewables, throughout the permit proceeding for a new offshore wind farm, with up to 120WTGs and a maximum height of 330 metres, located in both Sweden’s territorial sea and economic zone.
- Assigned to assist RES Renewable Norden AB throughout the permit proceedings for a new large-scale hydrogen production plant in Alby.
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Jonas Frii, Tove Andersson, Martin Sandgren