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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.”  
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...
19/01/2024
Wistrand assists Strawberry in contract negotiations regarding naming rights...
Wistrand has assisted Strawberry in the contract negotiations with Stockholm Live regarding the naming and certain other rights relating to the Swedish national arena in Solna. Under the agreement Strawberry...
18/01/2024
Wistrand ranked high in Sweden M&A legal advisory league tables
Wistrand has been ranked high in Sweden M&A legal advisory league tables for 2023. Wistrand has been ranked #6 for M&A by deal count in Sweden for the year 2023 according to Mergermarket League...
05/01/2024
Wistrand has together with CMS Kluge advised the Multiconsult group in...
Iterio AB, a Swedish subsidiary of Multiconsult ASA, has aquired Helm Connect AB and Helm Project Management AB. Wistrand has together with CMS Kluge advised Multiconsult in connection with the strategic...
21/12/2023
Wistrand appoints new Counsels
Wistrand Advokatbyrå is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeanette Jönsson and Justus Pettersson as Counsels at the Gothenburg office. They will assume their new roles on January 1, 2024. Both...
13/12/2023
Wistrand advises the founders in connection with Nordic Capital's acquisition...
The current owners of Sesol AB has entered into an agreement with Nordic Capital regarding the transfer of a majority share in Sesol and the company's founders and management have entered into a partnership...
11/12/2023
Wistrand appoints new partners
Wistrand Law Firm is pleased to announce the appointment of Hanna Trygg and Tobias Svadling as new partners at the Gothenburg office, and Victor Palm at the Stockholm office. All three are experienced...
01/12/2023
Empowering COP28 with Comprehensive Legal Support
We know that sustainability is not just a legal issue but we believe that sustainability needs a legal framework to bring about change. We are encouraged that politicians, governments and in­ter­gov­ern­ment­al...