DLA Piper Sweden‘s growing team is active for prominent international clients on real estate projects across numerous industry sectors, including energy, residential, and logistics mandates. The department advises on sales and acquisitions, leaseback transactions, and disputes, among other matters. Mats Eriksson, an expert in transactions and commercial leases, leads the team; he has key expertise in the energy sector, particularly wind and solar issues. Gustaf Ström advises on a range of transactions, including investments. Emil Alexanderson and Victoria Harold provide key support, acting for both domestic and international clients.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘I appreciate the team's in-depth knowledge in real estate, including lease law. I have worked with DLA in Sweden the past 12 years and been very happy with their contribution.’

  • ‘Mats Eriksson is outstanding when it comes to advising on tenants and lease agreements.’

  • ‘Highly capable and pleasant team to work with. Dedicated and knowledgeable.’

  • ‘Dedicated team with the right capabilities and knowledge, solution-oriented and fast.’

  • ‘Great team in the real estate segment.’

  • ‘Emil Alexanderson stands out and delivers what the client needs. Great knowledge in commercial leases.’

  • 'The team are not only highly knowledgeable in their field, but they are also empathetic and attentive to the client's need, making you feel secure and well-supported. They deliver results of highest quality.'

  • 'I would highly recommend Victoria Harold, who is exceptionally skilled and dedicated. She demonstrates an impressive ability to delve into complex legal matters and find solutions that are both creative and effective.'

Key clients

  • Castlelake
  • Prologis
  • Savills Investment Management
  • Heimstaden
  • Brookfield
  • Sunrise Real Estate
  • Cromwell
  • Carlyle
  • URBZ
  • Nuveen
  • Ares Management
  • Ivanhoé Cambridge
  • Riksbyggen
  • AxFast
  • Nordr
  • Arbetarebostadsfonden
  • Resona
  • Svenska Bostäder
  • Stora Sköndal
  • Första AP-Fonden
  • Tredje AP-Fonden
  • Spendrups
  • BOUW Fonds
  • OX2
  • OOF Group
  • DHL
  • DSV
  • Fastighetsbolaget Emilshus
  • Scandinavian Property Group
  • Panattoni

Work highlights

  • Advised Castlelake L.P. on the establishment of a new joint venture with Samhällsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden AB (publ) (SBB).
  • Advised Riksbyggen in connection with a restructuring and following dissolution of the underlying assets in Unobo AB, a joint venture between Riksbyggen and Samhällsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden AB (SBB).
  • Advised Axfast in connection with the acquisition of the properties Vinkelhaken 10 and Vinkelhaken 18, located in central Stockholm.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Mats Eriksson

Other key lawyers

Gustaf Ström, Jan Råssjö, Emil Alexanderson, Victoria Harold, Lovisa Wennerberg