Nordics - Sweden

Setterwalls

More informationMore information

Setterwalls’ EU and competition team handles, inter alia, merger control; abuse of dominance; and anti-competitive behaviour work for domestic clients in a wide range of industries, including shipping, energy, and tech. Practice head Rolf Larsson’s 25 years of experience includes litigating before Swedish and European competition authorities. Angelica Ström is a further key contact, advising public authorities as well as domestic and international companies.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Rolf Larsson is a very experienced and to-the-point competition lawyer who is always a pleasure to work with.’

  • ‘Angelica Ström is a highly skilled lawyer with an outstanding ability to quickly comprehend new legal concepts and adapt to evolving legal landscapes. She easily navigates complex and multi-layered legal scenarios. She also demonstrates a genuine interest in each client’s business model and organisation, which allows her to offer legal advice suitable for the specific challenges they face. Last, but not least, she is a very pleasant person with a friendly disposition.'

  • ‘Angelica Stöm is very service-minded and collaborates well with her fellow team members when necessary.'

  • ‘Setterwalls has a strong and experienced competition law team, combining vast experience with youthful drive.'

  • 'One of the practice's key qualities lies in its exceptional culture of collaboration. The team members complement each other's strengths and expertise, resulting in innovative and pragmatic solutions for clients. This collaborative spirit is truly noteworthy and sets the firm apart from other firms.'

  • ‘A highly competent team that is easy to collaborate with. They are always available to discuss issues and provide good advice.'

  • ‘The team has broad and deep competence and is solution oriented.'

  • ‘Competent, easy to work with, and responsive.'

Key clients

  • Almega Tjänsteförbunden Städföretagen (Almega)
  • Norrmejerier Ekonomisk Förening
  • MKB Fastighets AB
  • Mönsterås Bostäder AB, Mönsterås kommun, Mönsterås Utvecklings AB and Vattenpalatset i Mönsterås AB
  • Nordisk Bergteknik AB (publ)
  • Rejlers Sverige AB
  • Soya Group AB
  • Viking Line Abp
  • Rederi AB Gotland
  • Walleniusrederierna AB

Work highlights

  • Assisted Almega in a high-profile matter before the Swedish Competition Authority, concerning alleged abusive behaviour by Samhall AB, a government-controlled company with a mandate to employ people with disabilities.
  • Represented MKB, the largest housing company in the Malmö region, in connection with a complaint to the Swedish Competition Authority relating to alleged abuse of a dominant position.
  • Represented Norrmejerier, a Swedish dairy cooperative located in the north of Sweden, in a competition law matter before the Swedish Competition Authority, concerning allegations of anti-competitive cooperation with a competing firm on the market for transport of frozen food in the North of Sweden.

Lawyers

Rising stars

Angelica Ström

Angelica Ström

Setterwalls

Angelica advises public authorities as well as Swedish and international companies in matters concerning EU and Competition law, Public Procurement and Anti-Corruption. She assists clients within all aspects of EU and Competition law, Public Procurement and Anti-Corruption with strategic advice, internal investigations and dispute resolution. Her work includes, inter alia, assisting companies with competition law reviews of agreements and collaborations and advising on issues related to abuse of a dominant position and merger control. As part of this, Angelica regularly assist clients in analyzing and notifying mergers to the European Commission and to the Swedish Competition Authority and in relation to dawn raids and investigations carried out by the European Commission and by the Swedish Competition Authority. In addition, she assists public authorities and companies with legal advice in matters concerning state aid and anti-competitive sales activities by public entities. Further, she assists and represent clients through all stages of public procurement processes.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Rolf Larsson

Other key lawyers

Angelica Ström