EU and competition

Advokatfirman Cederquist KB

Advokatfirman Cederquist KB’s EU and competition team continues to build on its established merger control expertise with additional competence in cartel investigations as well as abuse of dominance and state aid matters. Practice head Fredrik Lindblom regularly advises industrial and private equity clients on merger control issues; he also handles Swedish and European cartel and abuse of dominance cases. Elsa Arbrandt has a strong track record in investigations concerning cartels, vertical restraint issues, and abuse of dominant position mandates. Senior associate Sanna Frånlund focuses on M&A-related matters, and also has experience in state aid matters as well as investigations.

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Testimonials

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‘The team is extremely easy to work with. They have an interest in getting to know your business and provide legal advice accordingly.'
‘Fredrik Lindblom and Elsa Arbrandt are highly experienced and competent lawyers. Elsa Arbrandt is particularly strong in relation to internal investigations and internal follow-up work from dawn raids.'
'Sanna Frånlund is a highly promising up-and-coming senior associate. She thinks outside the box and can fathom the end-result goal directly from the start. Annika Blomqvist is a seasoned lawyer with attention to detail and a depth of experience. To work with these two lawyers in tandem is to work with a dream-team. Fredrik Lindblom oversees and leads the team, making sure that we always get tailor-made advice when we need it with no fuss.'
‘Fredrik Lindblom is one of Sweden's leading experts in the field of competition law and has particularly distinguished himself through his deep knowledge of M&A and vertical agreements. His expertise in these areas places him among the absolute top practitioners in Sweden.'
‘Fredrik Lindblom has extensive expertise in EU competition law. His strategic insights and deep understanding of the regulatory landscape have been invaluable to us. Fredrik Lindblom consistently delivers tailored solutions that align with our business objectives. His professionalism and dedication to client service are commendable.'
'Sanna Frånlund is not only very knowledgeable and up to date on EU competition law, she also takes a proactive approach, anticipating potential challenges and offering custom strategies to mitigate risks. Her dedication to client service is evident in her responsiveness, attention to detail, and ability to deliver outstanding practical advice, both from a legal and a business point of view.’
‘What sets Cederquist apart is their commitment to providing tailored solutions that align with our business needs. The team has a deep understanding of the complex regulatory landscape and their ability to navigate intricate competition issues with precision and insight.'
‘The Cederquist practice is always available when we need them. What makes them unique as legal advisers is that they have a holistic approach and are capable of considering the entire situation.'

Key clients

Kinnevik AB
Billerud
Cloetta
Orkla
Spendrups
Samhall
Axel Johnson
Apollo Global Management
ZF Group

Work highlights

Advised Spendrups Bryggeri in Sweden’s first brewery investigation, addressing vertical issues in its and competitors’ agreements with HoReCa customers, concluded with a commitments package.
Defending global vehicle technology supplier ZF TRW in the second ever cartel follow-on damages proceeding in Sweden.
Advised Kinnevik AB on the competition-law driven structuring of the sale of its entire shareholding in publicly traded telecoms operator Tele2 to European telecoms group iliad.