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Setterwalls

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Setterwalls’ real estate group is one of the most prominent groups in Sweden. We have a very experienced team of specialists with cutting-edge knowledge in all areas of the real estate sector. Furthermore, we have long experience in providing legal consultancy services focusing on quality, business acumen and efficiency.

We complete successful real estate transactions in all segments of the area – from acquisition, management and refinement to sales. We work with medium-sized and large assignments where we, for example, tailor shareholder agreements in property development projects, negotiate leases for landlords/tenants, guide clients in environmental legal issues, assist in financing real estate transactions, negotiate shareholder agreements, assist developers when constructing new buildings, handle disputes in the world of construction law, assist in stock exchange listing of real estate companies and more.

Our team is continuously ranked as one of the best in the country. We have long experience in working with both Swedish and cross-border real estate law and continuously assist several of the world's largest real estate funds, but also local actors in real estate law matters.

Below is a selection of our expertise:

  • Real estate transactions
  • Lease & tenancy law
  • Joint ventures & shareholders' agreements
  • Fund & company structures
  • Property development
  • Tenant-cooperative matters
  • Environmental risks in transactions
  • Financing of properties
  • Disputes within the real estate area
  • Infrastructure

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Sweden

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Setterwalls offers a high-quality practice with nationwide offices combining skills in real estate transactions and financings, commercial leases, and construction and environmental law. Setterwalls handles negotiations and proposals for land development, including zoning plans and planning permission applications. The team frequently acts on acquisitions and divestments involving commercial and residential properties. Clients include investors, domestic and international real estate companies and municipalities.
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Work Highlights

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  • Setterwalls advised Soyagruppen, the holding majority owner of Wallenius Wilhelmsen, on its SEK9.8 billion acquisition of forest properties from Stora Enso, via a joint venture with MEAG.

Strengths

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  • The team are highly qualified, fast and sharp.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

  • Timely delivery is the rule with Setterwalls.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

  • Setterwalls evaluate every matter from all relevant angles and always provide prudent advice, giving us strong support for our decision-making.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

  • They are very solution-oriented regardless of the issue.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

  • When we encounter issues during the negotiations, Setterwalls always resolves them in a very professional manner.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Patric Olofsson
    Patric Olofsson

    Patric Olofsson

    Patric Olofsson has significant experience in the real estate field and assists international and Swedish investors with a range of transactions, projects and joint ventures. He offers additional expertise in lease negotiations and contentious real estate matters.

    • Patric Olofsson is the best in the Nordics in his field. He is extremely experienced and skilled.

      Real Estate respondentEurope

    • Patric is a strong negotiator, which helps a lot.

      Real Estate respondentEurope

    • Patric Olofsson has outstanding professionalism and experience in the real estate market. Regardless of the question and the counterparty, he delivers the highest level of knowledge and courtesy.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
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  • Magnus Steninger
    Magnus Steninger

    Magnus Steninger

    Magnus Steninger possesses strong capabilities in real estate matters, particularly in relation to acquisitions and divestments, including for forward funding projects.

    • Magnus is a very good lawyer. He is skilled and provides commercial solutions.

      Real Estate respondentEurope

    • Magnus is fast-moving and very professional.

      Real Estate respondentEurope

    • He is good at understanding the high-value stuff in the agreement and does not focus his time on small details.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
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