MAQS Advokatbyrå‘s nationwide energy team, spread across offices in Gothenburg, Malmö, Stockholm and Sundsvall, focuses on transactional matters in the renewables space, particularly in relation to wind and solar energy matters. Gothenburg-based practice head Mikael Kowal has considerable experience in acquisitions, divestments and financings in renewable energy assets. Jessica Svantesson, also in Gothenburg, leverages her real estate expertise to advise on land lease agreements concerning solar and wind power development projects, among other issues. Cecilia Rossing has now left the firm.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘A strong team with extensive knowledge in renewables.'

  • 'Jessica Svantesson is always available with a positive attitude. She is matter of fact and quickly comes up with good input on issues.' 

  • ‘Mikael Kowal has solid experience as a hands-on commercially-minded partner who understands the essentials.'

  • ‘Mikael Kowal and Jessica Svantesson offer unique insights and experience in renewable energy/wind energy.’

  • ‘Sara Malmström and Amanda Dyberg are highly recommended for M&A transactions in the field. Mikael Kowal has in-depth knowledge of all types of energy-related questions.’

  • ‘A strong energy team that is solution-oriented, quick in responding and reasonably priced.’

  • ’‘MAQS is well established in the field of renewable energy.'

Key clients

  • FlagshipONE AB
  • Rabbalshede Kraft AB
  • Dala Vind AB
  • Liquid Wind AB
  • EnBW Sverige AB
  • Renewable Sweden AB
  • Vencom Residential AB
  • Locus Energy AB

Work highlights

  • Advising Liquid Wind regarding a Series B financing in the amount of €15.2m.
  • Advising Locus Energy on its acquisition of ten old wind turbines from Windevo.
  • Assisting Rabbalshede Vind AB with drafting and negotiating a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Statkraft.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Mikael Kowal

Other key lawyers

Jessica Svantesson, Sara Malmström, Amanda Dyberg