Nordics - Sweden

Advokatfirman Vinge

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Fielding partners across Sweden as well as in Brussels, Advokatfirman Vinge’s EU and competition practice has considerable experience of acting before the European Commission and EU Courts as well as in domestic proceedings. Stockholm-based practice head Marcus Glader’s broad expertise includes high-profile abuse of dominance cases and competition litigation. He is particularly well known for his track record in high-tech industries and for working at the intersection of competition and IP law. Sebastian Örndahl, who was promoted to partner in May 2023, has merger control experience in the telecoms, tech, and pharmaceuticals sectors and has recently advised a number of private equity firms. With experience in merger cases and cartel investigations as well as in horizontal and vertical co-operation and state aid matters, Anna Palmérus leads the Gothenburg team. Pär Remnelid, practice head in Malmö, leverages his experience at the Swedish Competition Authority. Chief economist Jakob Jeanrond, one of four in the team, plays a key role. Former practice head Johan Karlsson moved to Kastell Advokatbyrå AB in June 2023.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Marcus Glader and his support team are very knowledgeable and solution focused.'

  • ‘Marcus Glader is a true competition law rock star. He navigates across cultures and is able to make himself understood and heard in the most complex situations.’

  • ‘The team is experienced and proactively brings forward important aspects to consider during merger filings.'

Key clients

  • EQT
  • SJ
  • Tele2
  • HMD and Opera
  • Procuritas
  • Stockholm Exergi
  • Schibsted
  • Fidelio
  • Fortum
  • Rexel
  • Bilia AB (publ)
  • Södra ek. för.
  • LKAB

Work highlights

  • Represented EQT in connection with several acquisitions and investments worldwide.
  • Representing HMD Global and Opera, respectively, in proceedings before the EU Court of Justice in Luxembourg, regarding the European Commission’s infringement decision against Google Android.
  • Successfully represented SJ, the state-owned incumbent operator of railway passenger transport services in Sweden, before the General Court at the CJEU.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Marcus Glader, Anna Palmérus, Pär Remnelid

Other key lawyers

Sebastian Örndahl