People
Ranking and references
“Peter Lilja is really pragmatic.”; “He is solutions-oriented and a strong negotiator.” (Chambers 2024)
“Peter Lilja is always on top of issues.” ; “He has a very strong commitment to his clients and is truly devoted to achieving successful outcomes through a pragmatic way of working.”; “He is strong in terms of negotiation.” (Chambers Global 2023)
“Peter Lilja (Partner) instantly gained our trust by being very professional, pedagogical, and supportive throughout the whole process. It made the acquisition-process smooth and enjoyable having Peter as a trusted adviser by our side.” (Legal 500)
“Clients appreciate Peter Lilja’s dedication, describing him as “highly commercial, and he has a good ability to find solutions to complex matters and provide solid advice.” (Chambers)
Peter is “highly regarded” (IFLR1000)
“He has excellent judgement and this adds value to the work he does” (Chambers)
“Recommended” (Legal 500)
“a very knowledgeable individual who knows the M&A trade very well, as well as the IT branch” (Chambers)
Peter Lilja is held in high regard by the market, who comment on his growing presence and recognition in the field of M&A. Clients describe him as “pragmatic and hands- on” and he has experience of deals in the telecoms industry (Chambers Europe)
One client describes him as ‘extremely service-oriented’and ‘solution-oriented’, adding that he is ‘very available, any time of day” (Chambers)
Peter Lilja
Peter is a member of Cirio’s Mergers & Acquisitions group, and specialises in private M&A, corporate law, carve-outs, joint ventures and financing. Many of his clients operate within the fields of private equity, IT/telecom, retail, and financial services. He also has extensive international and cross-border experience and regularly acts as an arbitrator in transaction litigation on a national and international level.
Examples of assignments
- Advised BW Energy Storage Systems, a part of BWGroup, on a SEK 1 billion investment in Ingrid Capacity and Swedish energy storage projects.
- Represented Office Management’s divestment of its facility management operations.
- Acted for Vita Verita on its sale to the Riverside Company.
- Advised Telia Company’s divestment of its Telia Health Monitoring business.
- Represented Lupus Foder on its sale to VAFO.
- Advised Systemair in the divestment of its air conditioning business to Panasonic.
- Acted on behalf of Office Management on its acquisitions of Xite and Bluecom.
- Advised Systemair on its acquisitions of Tecnair and SagiCofim.
- Advised in divestments of IT Total to Segulah, Britt Sweden to EQT/Iver, Acon to FSN/Nordlo, L&E Maskin to Renta/IK Partners.
- Represented the sellers of PrimeKey in Insight Partners on its acquisition of the business.
- Advised Kindred Group on its acquisition of Relax Gaming.
- Acted for NetEnt on its acquisition of Red Tiger.
- Advised TA Associates’ investments in and divestment of Söderberg & Partners.
- Represented Telia Company on its acquisitions of Fello, Zitius, Ipeer, Fält Com, Humany and Atrox.
- Acted for HNA Tourism Group on its acquisition of Carlson Hotels.
- Advised Levi Ray & Shoup on its acquisition of Cirrato Technologies.
- Represented Trygg Hansa on its acquisition of Sveland Sakförsäkringar.
- Acted on behalf of ICA on its sale of Netto.
- Represented in a number of acquisitions for Altia of extensive wine and spirits portfolios from i.a. Pernod Ricard/Vin & Sprit.
- Advised Telenor on its acquisition of Bredbandsbolaget, Vodafone, Spray and More Mobile Relations.
- Acted on behalf of TV4 on its acquisition of Canal Plus.
- Represented in a large number of acquisitions and divestments for the Catella group.
- Advised in a large number of acquisitions and divestments for the Inter IKEA Investments/Nalka Invest group.
- Acted for DUKA on its divestments of their operations in Sweden, Norway and Poland.
- Advised Autodesk on its acquisition of Illuminate Labs.
CV
| 2019 | Cirio Law Firm, Partner |
| 2001 - 2018 | Lindahl Law Firm, Partner |
| 1997 - 2001 | Johnsson & Johnson Law Firm |
Education
| 1996 | Oxford University, M.Jur. |
| 1994 | Stockholm University, LL.M. |
Membership
| 2000 | Member of the Swedish Bar Association |
Languages
| Swedish |
Ranking and references
“Peter Lilja is really pragmatic.”; “He is solutions-oriented and a strong negotiator.” (Chambers 2024)
“Peter Lilja is always on top of issues.” ; “He has a very strong commitment to his clients and is truly devoted to achieving successful outcomes through a pragmatic way of working.”; “He is strong in terms of negotiation.” (Chambers Global 2023)
“Peter Lilja (Partner) instantly gained our trust by being very professional, pedagogical, and supportive throughout the whole process. It made the acquisition-process smooth and enjoyable having Peter as a trusted adviser by our side.” (Legal 500)
“Clients appreciate Peter Lilja’s dedication, describing him as “highly commercial, and he has a good ability to find solutions to complex matters and provide solid advice.” (Chambers)
Peter is “highly regarded” (IFLR1000)
“He has excellent judgement and this adds value to the work he does” (Chambers)
“Recommended” (Legal 500)
“a very knowledgeable individual who knows the M&A trade very well, as well as the IT branch” (Chambers)
Peter Lilja is held in high regard by the market, who comment on his growing presence and recognition in the field of M&A. Clients describe him as “pragmatic and hands- on” and he has experience of deals in the telecoms industry (Chambers Europe)
One client describes him as ‘extremely service-oriented’and ‘solution-oriented’, adding that he is ‘very available, any time of day” (Chambers)
Examples of assignments
- Advised BW Energy Storage Systems, a part of BWGroup, on a SEK 1 billion investment in Ingrid Capacity and Swedish energy storage projects.
- Represented Office Management’s divestment of its facility management operations.
- Acted for Vita Verita on its sale to the Riverside Company.
- Advised Telia Company’s divestment of its Telia Health Monitoring business.
- Represented Lupus Foder on its sale to VAFO.
- Advised Systemair in the divestment of its air conditioning business to Panasonic.
- Acted on behalf of Office Management on its acquisitions of Xite and Bluecom.
- Advised Systemair on its acquisitions of Tecnair and SagiCofim.
- Advised in divestments of IT Total to Segulah, Britt Sweden to EQT/Iver, Acon to FSN/Nordlo, L&E Maskin to Renta/IK Partners.
- Represented the sellers of PrimeKey in Insight Partners on its acquisition of the business.
- Advised Kindred Group on its acquisition of Relax Gaming.
- Acted for NetEnt on its acquisition of Red Tiger.
- Advised TA Associates’ investments in and divestment of Söderberg & Partners.
- Represented Telia Company on its acquisitions of Fello, Zitius, Ipeer, Fält Com, Humany and Atrox.
- Acted for HNA Tourism Group on its acquisition of Carlson Hotels.
- Advised Levi Ray & Shoup on its acquisition of Cirrato Technologies.
- Represented Trygg Hansa on its acquisition of Sveland Sakförsäkringar.
- Acted on behalf of ICA on its sale of Netto.
- Represented in a number of acquisitions for Altia of extensive wine and spirits portfolios from i.a. Pernod Ricard/Vin & Sprit.
- Advised Telenor on its acquisition of Bredbandsbolaget, Vodafone, Spray and More Mobile Relations.
- Acted on behalf of TV4 on its acquisition of Canal Plus.
- Represented in a large number of acquisitions and divestments for the Catella group.
- Advised in a large number of acquisitions and divestments for the Inter IKEA Investments/Nalka Invest group.
- Acted for DUKA on its divestments of their operations in Sweden, Norway and Poland.
- Advised Autodesk on its acquisition of Illuminate Labs.
CV
| 2019 | Cirio Law Firm, Partner |
| 2001 - 2018 | Lindahl Law Firm, Partner |
| 1997 - 2001 | Johnsson & Johnson Law Firm |
Education
| 1996 | Oxford University, M.Jur. |
| 1994 | Stockholm University, LL.M. |
Membership
| 2000 | Member of the Swedish Bar Association |
Languages
| Swedish |