Energy

Cirio Advokatbyrå AB

Cirio Advokatbyrå AB’s energy team is a leading adviser to energy producers and electric utilities on large-scale transactions, with demonstrable expertise acting on investments, acquisitions, and divestments across asset types. Practice head Jörgen Möller has deep experience across energy and infrastructure projects and transactions, whether acting for transmission system operators on renewable energy developments, investors on portfolio acquisitions, or project companies on facility divestments. Fredrik Morfeldt, an expert concerning wind and hydropower infrastructure, has specialist knowledge of M&A, project development, and permitting matters. Maria Hanbo focuses on contracting and regulatory matters concerning renewable energy and biogas projects.

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Testimonials

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‘The firm is very promptly able to bring together a broad team and successfully handle parallel workstreams which often span multiple practices. The people have a good understanding of the needs of the sector, and are able to provide educated interpretations and advice based on this.’
‘The team is always available and a great motor for driving the process forward. They stay involved and are easy to reach throughout the process.’
‘Highly competent and service minded. Speaks out and highlights what is important. Questions and give new angles to clients ideas/topics.’
‘Good team work, knowledge and communication.’

Key clients

Equinor ASA
Fortum group
TD Asset Management
OX2 AB
Markbygden Net AB (a subsidiary in the Ellevio group)
J P Morgan
Aneo AS
Freja Offshore AB
Adven group
CapMan Nordic Infra Management
Andion Global with Andion Scandinavia AB
Downing LLP with portfolio companies
Fu-Gen AG
NEH Nordic AB (formerly Svevind AB)
Tibber AB
Ellevio AB
Enercon group (includes Markbygden Net Väst AB)
Neoen SA
Biokraft International AB
Antin Infrastructure Partners
Smart Energies SA
Eiffel Investment Group
Hydro Rein
Alterric Deutschland
ReCap Energy AB (publ)
Holmen Energi AB
Infranode

Work highlights

Represented Biokraft International AB in a SEK900m public takeover offer by 1Vision Biogas AB and various financing matters related to the takeover offer.
Representing ENERCON GmbH and Svevind GmbH in respect of the sale of regulated grid company Markbygden Net to Swedish major utility Ellevio.
Representing Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust PLC in respect of the acquisition of three companies owning and operating five different hydropower plants from two different sellers.