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Setterwalls’ environmental law practice is one of the most well-rated practises in Sweden. The team combines sound knowledge and extensive experience in all areas of environmental law. Our clients include Swedish and international companies of all sizes as well as the State and municipalities.

Specialist team with wide-ranging environment expertise
We work closely with our clients and, depending on the nature of the case, we put together a team of experts tailoring the legal work according to the requirements of each case.

We assist our clients with reviews relating to water rights to cases involving industries, incineration plants and wind farms. We also guide our clients when investing in infra-structure, construction contracts and land development.

Our specialists deal with water and environmental cases in court and are regularly involved in preventing and eliminating problems with regard to environmental law and risks when it comes to development, acquisitions and other projects.

We participate in legislative work and assist industry associations with comments on proposals and proposals for simplifications of rules.

Advise in all aspects of environmental law, such as:

  • permit applications and notifications
  • regulatory and compliance
  • liability for contaminated areas and serious environmental damages
  • environmental damages
  • environmental risks in transactions and development projects
  • contracts and negotiations
  • economic instruments
  • education in industry forums.



Chambers Review

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Environment - Sweden

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Setterwalls is a well-reputed law firm offering broad experience in environmental law, advising on regulatory, permitting and contamination issues, as well as transactions and industrial matters. It provides services across Sweden with strong teams in Stockholm, Malmö and Gothenburg. The law firm's clients often include companies from the water, mining and renewable energy sectors, and the team has particularly vast experience in offshore wind farms. Setterwalls offers further expertise in innovative environmental projects involving hydrogen or carbon-neutral production methods.

Strengths

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"The service that Setterwalls provides is top class. The lawyers know what we need and are always available."

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"The team has a very strong overall depth and breadth to handle complex projects."

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Notable Practitioners

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Anders Linnerborg
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Anders Linnerborg
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Band 1
Rising to Band 1, Anders Linnerborg demonstrates a broad practice, featuring permit applications, remediation projects and contamination disputes. His clients often come from the renewable energy, mining and heavy industry sectors.
"He is very responsive and the service he provides is very good and helpful."
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Tove Andersson
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Tove Andersson
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Band 1
Tove Andersson advises clients on a breadth of regulatory mandates and permit proceedings. She has experience working on wind power projects, with particular expertise in assisting with offshore and floating wind farm development. She also acts on matters involving hydrogen production and carbon-neutral mine development.
"Tove Andersson is one of the top-notch environmental lawyers in Sweden."
"She has an exceptional awareness of our needs, which she combines with her skill to obtain environmental permits for complex projects."
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Malin Wikström
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Malin Wikström
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Band 3
Malin Wikström joins the rankings following strong market endorsements. She often acts on environmental permit proceedings and provides strategic regulatory advice. She is retained by clients from the public and private sectors.
"Malin Wikström is reliable and always delivers on time and with high quality. She has deep knowledge of environmental law and is excellent at dealing with complex issues."
"She adds a little bit extra to the advice and suggests things that could be useful for us to think about."
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Ranked Lawyers at
Setterwalls

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Anders Linnerborg
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Anders Linnerborg
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Tove Andersson
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Tove Andersson
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Malin Wikström
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Malin Wikström
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Band 3
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Members

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Girion Blomdahl

Malin Wikström