MAQS Advokatbyrå has ‘a deep understanding of the energy market in Sweden’ and a capacity to assist clients through diverse transactional matters, whether M&A, joint ventures, investments, or capital raises and financings. Energy team head Mikael Kowal brings deep sector expertise to complex and innovative mandates, advising clients on wind power, battery storage, and e-fuel projects. The team is also notable for Jessica Svantesson’s expertise concerning wind power developments, and Ida Hillestad’s ’very grounded knowledge’ of energy projects and transactions.
L’éditorial du Legal 500
Témoignages
Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.
‘The team has a deep understanding of the energy market in Sweden, particularly in the space of project development and valuation. Their expertise is key to mitigate investment risks for domestic or international investors.’
‘The team has been involved in energy for many years and has extensive experience in this area. MAQS covers our needs of legal support in almost all kind of matters related to energy and is very flexible in case of urgent needs.’
‘MAQS has profound experience in the area of renewable energy. They approach our issues with good judgement and expertise. I do not really know what else to ask from a practice.’
‘Deep knowledge about the wind industry and its legal and contractual structure.’
‘MAQS has a will to push limits - being open and straightforward.’
‘Mikael Kowal he has a fantastic understanding of the sector. He has a very solution-oriented approach which enables us to find innovative ways forward.'
‘Jessica Svantesson is professional and reliable. She listens to us and implements our wishes as far as possible.’
‘Ida Hillestad has high availability and very grounded knowledge about the industry.’
Clients clés
- Dala Vind AB
- EnBW Sverige AB
- FlagshipTWO AB
- Liquid Wind AB
- Locus Energy AB
- Lyrestad Vind AB (owned by Ardian and Rabbalshede Kraft)
- Rabbalshede Kraft AB
- Rabbalshede Solar AB
- Renewable Sweden AB
- Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget SCA
Points forts
- Advised SCA on its acquisition of all shares in Fasikan Vind AB, an onshore wind power project with a planned total installed capacity of 105 MW and a total investment expected to amount to SEK1.7bn.
- Assisting TotalEnergies Renewables with its partnership/joint venture with European Energy A/S in respect of developing several large-scale greenfield offshore wind power projects off the Swedish coast.
- Assisted Liquid Wind with its partnership with municipal energy utility Sundsvall Energi AB for the development of Sweden’s second commercial-scale electro-fuel (e-fuel) facility.
Avocats
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Meilleurs collaborateurs
Jeunes avocats collaborateurs ou counsels qui se distinguent régulièrement par leur présence dans des dossiers importants du marché, et qui sont identifiés par le marché comme de jeunes talents à suivre.
Responsable de la pratique
Mikael Kowal
Autres avocats clés
Jessica Svantesson; Ida Hillestad