Advokatfirman Schjødt’s Swedish EU and competition practice works closely with the firm’s partner offices in Norway and Denmark to offer a pan-Nordic service, with the team handling merger control filings as well as abuse of dominance investigations, among other matters. With nearly 25 years of experience advising on a wide range of domestic and international competition law issues, including merger control, abuse of dominance, and FDI work, Trine Osen Bergqvist now leads the practice. Former practice head Mats Johnsson left the firm in September 2024.
Testimonials
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‘It was a no-brainer decision to work with the Schjødt EU and Competition practice as we knew that they would be immediately up to speed on the complexities and technically challenging nature of our industry and our business. The team has a deep understanding of the global energy industry and was able to quickly understand and advise on complex, technical scenarios and challenges.’
‘A very good firm with a team that works well together and a good network.'
‘A professional team that comes up with innovative solutions throughout transactions.'
‘The team is fully available and looks for solutions!’
Key clients
- Sweetspot
- SLB
- ClearOn
- Link
- Fonus
- SBF
Work highlights
- Advised Schlumberger on its global joint venture with Aker Solutions and Subsea 7, merging the subsea businesses and securing regulatory clearance across multiple jurisdictions.
- Represented Sweetspot AB in an abuse of dominance case against the Swedish Golf Association (SGF) before the Swedish Patent and Market Court, seeking to end exclusionary practices and ensure fair market access.
- Advised Fonus and the Swedish Funeral Association on their challenge against the Church of Sweden’s involvement in the funeral services sector.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Trine Osen Bergqvist