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Maria Hanbo

Senior Counsel

Most of Maria’s work relates to the energy sector. She focuses on M&A, contracts and infrastructure/energy transactions. She has extensive knowledge of the legal issues involved in permitting, procurement, financing, construction and operation of wind farms. She also has long experience of district heating and electricity distribution, advising clients on transactions, procurement processes and day-to-day issues, such as permit compliance.

Maria regularly advises Swedish and international clients on regulatory issues and acts for companies in commercial disputes in her fields of expertise.

CV

2019 Cirio Law Firm
2017 - 2018 Lindahl law firm, Senior Associate
2007 - 2017 Advokatfirman Oebergs AB
2013 Hg Capital LLP, London, Secondment
2010 - 2011 Centrum för rättvisa (a non profit foundation)
2007 Enforcement Agency, Stockholm
2004 - 2006 Ministry of Justice and Huddinge District Court, Court Clerk

Education

2004 Stockholm University, LL.M.

Membership

2012 Member of the Swedish Bar Association

Languages

Swedish
English

CV

2019 Cirio Law Firm
2017 - 2018 Lindahl law firm, Senior Associate
2007 - 2017 Advokatfirman Oebergs AB
2013 Hg Capital LLP, London, Secondment
2010 - 2011 Centrum för rättvisa (a non profit foundation)
2007 Enforcement Agency, Stockholm
2004 - 2006 Ministry of Justice and Huddinge District Court, Court Clerk

Education

2004 Stockholm University, LL.M.

Membership

2012 Member of the Swedish Bar Association

Languages

Swedish
English

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