Cirio top ranked in Legal 500 EMEA 2023 guide

The new rankings in this year’s edition of Legal 500 EMEA 2023 guide have been published and we are happy to share the results. Cirio is once again highly ranked in many areas.

Cirio continues to be Top ranked within the following four practice areas: Data privacy and data protection, Energy, Healthcare and Life Sciences and Insolvency (Tier 1).

“Cirio Advokatbyrå AB maintains its leading role on energy matters, advising a combination of major domestic and international clients, especially on matters concerning wind power and grid expansion work. The firm handles project development and financing issues, large-scale transactions and divestments, and also demonstrates considerable expertise in renewable energy mandates; it has been active in EPC contract drafting and negotiations, turbine supply agreements and PPAs. Practice head Jörgen Möller works with a number of public and private corporates on wind power transactions, as well as representing developers, investors and lenders in disputes, while Peter Högström has a strong track record in wind and geothermal matters. Maria Hanbo continues to be a key player within the practice, with considerable knowledge of the regulatory and legal issues surrounding the permitting, procurement and financing of wind farms, biogas plants and district heating networks. Fredrik Morfeldt focuses on renewable energy developments and transactions, particularly wind, solar and hydropower projects.”

Cirio is also highly ranked within these practice areas:

• Banking & Finance (Tier 2), Capital Markets debt (Tier 2) and Capital Markets Equity (Tier 3), Commercial, corporate and M&A (Tier 3), EU and Competition (Tier 3), FinTech (Tier 3), IT and Telecoms (Tier 2), Intellectual Property and Media (Tier 4), Public Procurement (Tier 2), Real estate (Tier 3), and Shipping (Tier 2).

Ranked lawyers

We are also proud to have several ranked and recognized lawyers highlighted this year and who, together with their teams, have contributed to the firm’s achivements and market position in respective areas:

• Hall of Fame: Caroline Olstedt Carlström – Data Privacy and Data Protection, Erik Bergenstråhle – IT and Telecoms and Lars-Henrik Andersson – Insolvency.
• Leading Individuals: Annika Andersson – Equity Capital Markets, Eva-Maj Mühlenbock– Public Procurement, Jesper Johansson – Banking & Finance, Jörgen Möller – Energy, Pierre Pettersson – Insolvency, Per Hedman and Odd Swarting – Healthcare and Life Sciences.
• Next Generations Partners: Hanna Tilus – Intellectual Property and Karl Björlin – Insolvency.
• Rising Star: Maria Hanbo – Energy.

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We are happy to share some examples of testimonials about Cirio received from our clients:

“Caroline Olstedt Carlström has an outstandingly high level of knowledge of the Swedish and EU privacy regulation. She has also a very high level of understanding of the business’ needs within this area.” (Data Protection team)

“A well composed team with approachable partners.” ( Energy Team)

“Per Hedman and his team have significant expertise in life sciences and healthcare law. They are approachable, practical, extremely knowledgeable and give superb practical advice. They are our go to firm for all Swedish life sciences and healthcare work and we have worked together on many matters. The team always delivers work to an exceptional standard even under extremely tight deadlines. Hannah Tilus deserves a special mention – she is fantastic.” (Life Sciences Team)

“Their team is extremely well respected among various stakeholders in the industry and colleagues.” (Insolvency Team)

“Knowledgeable but still very commercial. Able to assist in finding solutions.” (Banking & Finance Team)

“It’s a competent, friendly and very service minded firm.” (Capital Markets Team)

“Full-service law firm with great knowledge within the field of Legal tech.” (IT and Telecoms Team)

“The competition team at Cirio is very skilled, tight and work well together. Something that sets them apart is their tight integration with the other practices such as M&A, Financing and Dispute Resolution. This enables them to identify and handle potential competition issues early on.” (EU and Competition Team)