Nordics - Sweden

Foyen Advokatfirma

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Foyen Advokatfirma’s energy group regularly advises domestic energy companies as well as governmental agencies, offering considerable combined expertise in nuclear, wind, hydroelectric, gas and biogas power production. Stockholm and Gothenburg-based Pia Pehrson has experience in nuclear, hydroelectric, solar, hydrogen, and onshore and offshore wind power, and leads the team alongside Andreas Lindström in Malmö, who has expertise in transactional, compliance, and regulatory matters. Corporate expert Jonas Conradsson regularly advises on matters in the sustainable energy sector. Having joined the group in January and April 2023 respectively, senior associate Tomas Fjordevik adds experience in handling permit applications concerning wind power plants, while Helena Strömbeck leverages her in-house experience at a electricity infrastructure company.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team offers good insights in the energy industry and listens to client needs and delivers accordingly.'

  • ‘Johan Bogren has a long history of working in the energy sector and with his background as in-house counsel he also understands the business side of the legal matters.' 

  • 'Esmeralda Eberhardson is a young and talented lawyer that has a quick grasp of new topics and delivers according to expectations.’
  • ‘They have broad knowledge of the issues and a great commitment to tasks.'

  • ‘The group is easy to get in touch with and quickly helps with any questions. The result is reliable and of good quality.’

Key clients

  • SR Energy
  • RWE
  • Kraftringen
  • Falu Elnät
  • Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne S.A.
  • Vattenfall Vattenkraft AB
  • InnoEnergy
  • E.ON
  • Skånska Energi
  • Skellefteå Kraft
  • Nordion Energi (Swedegas/Weum)
  • Uniper
  • Övik Energi Nät AB
  • Ellevio
  • Fortum
  • Equinor (Statoil)
  • Eolus Vind
  • Ox2
  • Umeå Energi
  • Ystad Energi
  • Landskrona Energi
  • Falu Energi & Vatten AB
  • Billinge Energi
  • Skövde Energi AB
  • Skurups Elverk
  • Borlänge Energi AB
  • Halmstad Energi & Miljö
  • Gasum AB

Work highlights

  • Advising Equinor on its applications for exploration permits and preparation of permit applications for further offshore surveys in the Baltic Sea in connection with the establishment of 3 offshore wind farms.
  • Representing Eolus Vind AB in the process of applying for numerous permits regarding offshore wind power projects in Sweden’s Economic Zone in the Baltic Sea.
  • Advising RWE Renewable on its permit applications under the Environmental Code, the Continental Shelf Act and the Swedish Exclusive Economic Zone Act for offshore wind farms in the waters south of Sweden, especially the project Södra Victoria at Södra Midsjöbanken including 100 wind turbines.

Lawyers

Leading individuals

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Pia Pehrson, Andreas Lindström

Other key lawyers

Helena Strömbeck, Jonas Conradsson, Tomas Fjordevik, Esmeralda Eberhardson, Johan Bogren