Real Estate | Europe

Mannheimer Swartling has a highly recommended real estate practice providing an exceptional range of services. The law firm is particularly active on portfolio divestments, establishment of joint ventures and acquisitions. It carries out market-leading work for international and domestic real estate companies, property developers and real estate funds. The law firm offers additional expertise in leasing, greenfield projects and renewable energy. Mannheimer Swartling also works on behalf of institutional investors, multinational corporates and local government bodies.

Roschier maintains a market-leading position as a law firm experienced in the structuring of deals, joint ventures and project management arrangements both in Sweden and further afield. The real estate practice works closely with its banking, debt capital markets and corporate advisory specialists to offer a multifaceted service to institutional investors, real estate funds and property developers. Roschier also handles the sale and purchase of large property portfolios across the Nordic countries.

Wigge & Partners has a leading market position, with expertise that includes transaction structuring, sale and purchase agreement negotiations, financing and joint ventures. The law firm also advises on commercial leases, project developments and the establishment of real estate funds. Wigge & Partners offers further expertise in forward purchase and forward funding transactions. The clientele includes pension funds and real estate companies managing residential, logistics, office and retail properties.

Vinge has extensive knowledge of real estate M&A and transaction financing. It is notably focused on property developments, including logistic buildings. The legal practice handles large-scale transactions as well as commercial leasing. Vinge attracts a variety of clients such as foreign and local investors and has assisted with the setting up of real estate funds. The team is able to draw on the law firm's tax and financing expertise to tackle complex mandates.

CMS Wistrand has a skilled practice with offices in Stockholm and Gothenburg. The law firm regularly represents real estate management companies, property developers and corporates. The team advises on residential and retail property transactions in addition to leasehold agreements, contract disputes, construction matters and portfolio sales.

Linklaters stands out for its advice on complex, cross-border transactions, with strength in divestments and advising on forward funding projects. The law firm also handles the real estate aspects of mergers and acquisitions. The team utilises specialised capabilities and global offices when providing advice to a range of international clients, financial institutions, private equity firms and multinational property companies, as well as Swedish municipalities and municipality-owned companies.

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.

Cederquist has a prominent team with expertise in real estate, lease law and transactions. The law firm advises Swedish and foreign investors on both the sale and buy sides. The legal practice also acts on development projects, portfolio transactions and environmental concerns. The law firm's clients include major international property groups.

Born is active in the sale and acquisition of major property portfolios and development projects, acting on behalf of listed property companies and corporates. The team also handles bond issuances, divestments and joint ventures in the real estate sector.

Real Advokatbyrå is a boutique law firm focused on real estate transactions including sales, acquisitions and joint ventures. It also advises on lease agreements and project developments. Real's clients include private equity funds and property management firms, as well as Swedish and international investors and corporations.

Schjødt demonstrates its strong position within the Nordic legal market via its solid foothold in Sweden's real estate sector. The law firm works with clients on purchases and sales of residential, logistics and commercial properties, acquisitions through public tender offers and real estate-related disputes.

Brick Advokat enters the rankings following impressive market recognition. The law firm is noted for its expertise in lease matters and construction projects. Its real estate department is also praised for its ability to handle large transactions, often acting for pension funds.

Falkenborn is an active boutique law firm specialising in real estate matters, including transactions, joint ventures, leases and construction agreements involving both land and property. The team acts for a range of private companies, public authorities and Swedish institutional investors.

TM & Partners' real estate team maintains its growing reputation in the Swedish legal market. The department assists clients with a range of work, including forward funding transactions, sales and acquisitions of property portfolios, joint ventures and construction matters.