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Tove Andersson

Tove Andersson

Europe 2026

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2 Global Practice Guides

About

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Practice Areas

Tove Andersson has worked with advice on environmental and energy law since 2003. The work covers everything from large-scale environmental permit processes in different industries to environmental and energy law in transactions.

Her main area of expertise is environmental permit processes for which she is often engaged as lead counsel within different industry sectors. The energy sector is one her top niches and she works with many of the leading companies within the wind power industry. Also, the rock material industry and the waste industry have been in focus for a long time. In addtion, the food sector has become a growing segment.

Further, Tove regularly assists in water trials, matters regarding various forms of environmental supervision, the handling of excavated masses, grid connections and species protection issues. The rapid development regarding major solar power plants and energy gases, not at the least hydrogen gas, thereto gives rise to regulatory issues.

Different forms of environmental responsibility as well as environmental and energy law in contract negotiations and transactions, often involving international companies, is a central part of her business.

Tove has special knowledge in insolvency related environmental law within the mining industry and regarding liability issues concerning natural disasters.

In May 2023, Tove received the Wind Power Award 2023 from the Swedish Wind Power Association for meritorious efforts in the industry.

Career

Setterwalls, 2017-

Wistrand Advokatbyrå, partner, 2013-2017

Wistrand Advokatbyrå, associate, 2003-2012

Mölndal District Court, Law Clerk, 2005-2007

Lund University, LL.M., 2003,

University of Copenhagen, EU Environmental Legislation and International Environmental and Energy Law, 2002

Professional Memberships

Member of the Swedish Bar Association

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Environment - Sweden

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
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.

Energy & Natural Resources - Sweden

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Tove Andersson is sought after for her expertise in regulatory disputes and permitting issues. Additionally, she advises on energy sector transactions.

Strengths

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  • Tove is a fierce environmental fighter. She constantly balances what's best for the project and for the planet within the relevant legal space.

    EnvironmentChambers European Guide
  • Tove is a very distinguished lawyer who knows the Swedish environmental code inside out. We could not ask for sharper, more stringent and solution-oriented legal advice.

    EnvironmentChambers European Guide
  • Tove is so dedicated to her clients and her work. She has a unique focus on the commercial side but still keeps up a high level of sophistication.

    Energy & Natural ResourcesChambers European Guide
  • Her understanding of permitting processes and authority interaction is second to none. She combines deep technical expertise with strategic clarity, providing advice that is both precise and pragmatic.

    Energy & Natural ResourcesChambers European Guide

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