Advokatfirman Cederquist KB’s Stockholm-based EU & competition team is increasingly instructed in relation to contentious matters, including cartel investigations and abuse of dominance cases, adding to its established reputation for merger control work. Practice head Fredrik Lindblom often advises industrial and private equity clients on M&A matters, as well as defending clients in domestic and European cartel investigation and abuse of dominance cases. Elsa Arbrandt has notable experience in cartel, vertical restraints, and abuse of dominance mandates, while Sanna Frånlund focuses on M&A and state aid matters.

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Testimonials

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‘Fredrik Lindblom has a wide understanding of Nordic antitrust law and procedures. He is very easy to work with.’
‘Fredrik Lindblom and Sanna Frånlund are both excellent advisors in competition law issues.’
‘Fredrik Lindblom has consistently demonstrated deep and broad knowledge of competition law and his ability to think critically and to offer practical solutions is often instrumental in guiding clients through complex legal challenges. He is a reliable partner in strategising and problem-solving and provides tailored legal advice.'
‘The team at Cederquist brings significant industry experience as well as an attention to commercial challenges when providing advice. They skillfully incorporate a deep knowledge of competition law into actionable advice that is easy to communicate within a business.'
‘An accessible team that is pleasant to work with.'
'One of their standout qualities is their responsiveness. Their dedication to addressing legal needs promptly is invaluable in helping clients make informed decisions and navigate legal complexities effectively.'

Key clients

Kronans Apotek
Mathem
Billerud AB
Cloetta
Orkla
Spendrups
Samhall AB (publ)
Axel Johnson AB
Apollo Global Management
Haypp Group
Budbee Holding AB
Uponor Oyj
Bonava AB (publ)
CDON AB (publ)

Work highlights

Advised the Lithuanian pharmacy company Euroapotheca in relation to the joint venture with the Finnish company Oriola of the third and fourth largest pharmacy chains in Sweden (Kronans Apotek and Apoteksgruppen), with a combined turnover of SEK 12,000 million.
Advising Samhall in relation to the Swedish Competition Authority’s fourth investigation of alleged predatory pricing in the context of the prohibition of public sales activities.
Advising an FMCG manufacturer/supplier in relation to the Swedish Competition Authority’s lengthy investigation into alleged vertical restrictions in the supplier’s commercial terms, negotiating a unique set of commitments with the Authority to conclude the investigation.