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18/03/2024
Sweden joins CMS
The decision to become a part of CMS, one of the world’s largest law firms, was made to future-proof our position as one of Sweden’s leading law firms and to expand internationally. CMS’s unique structure ensures that CMS Wistrand can continue to be an independent, locally rooted firm for Swedish clients while benefiting from CMS’s global expertise and net­work.‘’Ef­fect­ive and well-structured teams across borders are crucial in today’s legal landscape. It creates value for clients by reducing friction in deliveries and expediting the processes of acquiring legal services’’, says Maria Kosteska Fäger­quist.‘’Sig­ni­fic­ant time and cost savings are achieved for our clients by leveraging unique legal expertise across borders, sectors and practice areas, working in structured teams with common values and focus’’. We now have the opportunity to further drive the innovation necessary to shape the legal services of the fu­ture.‘’Be­ing future-facing means proactively anticipating challenges and driving innovation. Now, we position ourselves to deliver solutions that shape the industry and help our clients confidently navigate the changing landscape’’, says Fredrik Råsberg, Chairman of the Board in Stock­holm.‘’But our commitment doesn’t end with innovation. Successfully steering the ESG agenda with a focus on climate change and social responsibility is of great importance for companies now and in the future, and as a law firm, we have a responsibility to help our clients navigate in the right dir­ec­tion.’’It was announced back in November 2023 that Wistrand would become a part of CMS. For CMS, entering the Swedish market was cru­cial.“De­vel­op­ing a strong Nordic platform is important as our clients expect us to support them in major business hubs around the world,” says Pierre-Sé­bas­tien Thill, CMS Chairman. “We already have CMS Kluge offices in Bergen, Oslo and Stavanger. Now with CMS Wistrand, we can offer clients deep local expertise in Sweden, combined with our global reach.”  
15/03/2024
CMS Real Estate Data Centre Consenting in Sweden
1. Do you have to enter into a form of agreement with the local au­thor­ity/mu­ni­cip­al­ity when applying for consent for a data centre in your jurisdiction? In Swedish jurisdiction there is no universal data...
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14/03/2024
Wistrand ranked in Chambers Europe 2024
Chambers Europe have now published their ranking for 2024 of Europe´s leading law firms and we are truly grateful for the acknowledgements by our clients in respect of their experience of working with...
07/03/2024
Renewable energy in Sweden
1. Brief overview of the renewables sector  Renewable energy sources such as hydropower, wind, solar and biomass are those that are used the most in Sweden. The energy policy in Sweden is to a great...
04/03/2024
Wistrand has assisted EG Sverige AB in its recommended public offer to...
EG announced on 9 February 2024 a recommended public offer to the shareholders of Mestro. On 19 February 2024, EG announced a revised offer with an increased offer consideration. The revised offer values...
21/02/2024
Wistrand advises on launch of new hotel chain by Strawberry and Slättö
Wistrand has advised Strawberry regarding the launch of a new hotel chain together with Slättö. The investment is made in cooperation with Slättö and is a complement to the four hotel chains Strawberry...
16/02/2024
Wistrand ranked in Chambers Global 2024
Chambers and Partners Global has now published its rankings for 2024. Wistrand is, just as previous years, ranked in most of the areas that has been researched. Wistrand is ranked in Dispute Resolution...
02/02/2024
The Swedish government proposes measures aimed at strengthening consumer...
On 14 December 2023, the Swedish government submitted the government bill prop. 2023/24:53, proposing measures aimed at strengthening consumer protection and combating criminal activity in connection...
02/02/2024
Contract for gambling services found void by Swedish court due to gambler’s...
The Swedish Patent and Market Court of Appeal has found an agreement for the provision of gambling services between a gambler and a gambling operator invalid due to the gambler’s gambling problems and...
02/02/2024
The Swedish government proposes increased excise tax on gambling from 18...
In connection with the introduction of a license system for certain gambling services in Sweden in the Gambling Act (2018:1138) on 1 January 2019, the Act on Gambling Tax (2018:1139) was introduced. Pursuant...
26/01/2024
Wistrand assists Infrahubs and Catella in the sale of a logistics property
Wistrand has assisted Infrahubs and Catella in the sale of a logistics property measuring 31,500 sqm to the global asset manager Blackrock. The property, located south of Jönköping, is currently leased...
26/01/2024
CMS Expert Guide to Mastering OECD's Pillar Two in Sweden
1. Has there been a formal indication of the intention to implement Pillar Two/GloBE rules? Yes. 2. What is the implementation status of Pillar Two/GloBE rules? 7 February 2023: issuance of a Partial...
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