Brick Advokat AB's real estate group is well versed in advising on property sales and acquisitions, often involving large property portfolios, and is equally strong in handling joint venture deals, commercial leases and restructuring issues. The 'incredibly talented' Louise Bjärgård is an expert in real estate transactional matters, and co-heads the practice with Niclas Lifsten, who is 'outstanding within the leasing area'. Julia Nilsson is a key name in the group for commercial contracts and property development projects. Associate Sofia Kämmerling advises on contract negotiations and commercial lease issues.
Testimonials
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‘Brick is a great, smaller firm. It's personal, yet professional and have excellent professionals working there.’
‘Niclas Lifsten is very skilled, strategic and focus on what's essential for the business and the case at hand.’
‘Brick Advokat AB has a team comprised of extremely capable individuals. We really would not want to work with anyone else.’
‘Louise Bjärgård and Julia Nilsson are both incredibly talented and hard-working, and a pleasure to work with. ’
‘Niclas Lifsten is arguably the best legal advisor within the field of commercial leasing in Sweden. His vast experience from working as in-house counsel gives him a unique understanding of his client's needs.’
‘Niclas Lifsten has leading knowledge regarding tenancy law. Louise Bjärgård and Julia Nilsson are a leading team regarding acquisition of real estate.’
‘All partners and associates at Brick are very skilled and offers excellent engagement and expertise. They are very easy to cooperate with.’
‘Niclas Lifsten is outstanding within the leasing area. Louise Bjärgård is one of, if not the best within real estate transactions. Julia Nilsson is upcoming in real estate transactions. Always extremely thorough.’
Key clients
- ABG Fastena
- Nyfosa AB
- AMF Pensionsförsäkring AB/AMF Tjänstepension AB
- Folksam/KPA
- Midstar Fastigheter AB
- Loussavaara-Kiirunavaara AB (LKAB)
- Invesco
- Corem Property Group AB
- Genesta Property Nordic AB
- Alecta Pensionsförsäkring, ömsesidigt
- Bonnier Fastigheter AB
- Axfast AB
Work highlights
- Advised AMF Tjänstepension on the sale and creation of a joint venture, owning Urban Escape in Stockholm (including Gallerian), with Sjunde AP-Fonden.
- Advised AMF Tjänstepension on setting up a joint venture with ICA Fastigheter Holding AB.
- Advised Folksam/KPA Tjänstepension on the purchase of two properties from DNB Liv Eiendom Sverige AB with a value of SEK 3bn.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Louise Bjärgård, Niclas Lifsten