News Kilpatrick Townsend Ranks High Again in 2019 Chambers Europe & Legal 500

15 April 2019

Kilpatrick Townsend’s Stockholm office ranked high by both Chambers Europe and Legal 500 for 2019, based on extensive surveys conducted by the well-regarded ranking institutions.

Chambers Europe recognized the Stockholm office’s Real Estate Group, led by Partner Fredrik Ahlqvist, as a talented team in its handling of complex transactions for both buyers and sellers and in financing matters. The Real Estate Group brings high expertise in real estate development and joint ventures, while working closely with both the firm’s M&A and Contract Law Teams. It also serves an array of clients, including capital assets managers, real estate developers, holding companies, as well as local and international real estate and private equity funds. Mr. Ahlqvist was also recommended by clients for being “really thorough, extremely available, and very business-oriented.”

Chambers Europe also listed Partner and Procurement Team leader Sylvia Lindén as “up and coming,” and she was recommended by the clients for her high availability and her useful and valuable advice. Sylvia Lindén focuses her procurement practice in the supply sector, which includes energy, transport, and infrastructure.

According to Legal 500’s latest rankings of the Swedish law firms, the Stockholm office ranked high in Real Estate Law, Construction & Consultant Law, Public Procurement & Commercial Agreements, Company Acquisitions, and Transactions. Legal 500 further praised Partners and Construction & Consultant Law co-leaders Mattias Wittgren and Nicklas Björklund for their “strong knowledge of construction law.” Mr. Björklund was especially recommended for his ability to find creative business law solutions, while Mr. Wittgren was listed as one of 2019’s “leading individuals.” Partner Marcus Munk was also recommended for his notable construction expertise.