Profile

Rolf is a partner in Setterwalls’ EU and competition law group.

With an active practice spanning over three decades at both competition authorities and law firms, he has built a strong position in the field.

Rolf represents both Swedish and international clients across a range of industries, including healthcare, banking and finance, telecommunications, industry, retail, as well as public authorities and state-owned enterprises.

His practice covers competition law aspects of corporate acquisitions, cartels and collaborations, matters relating to dominant undertakings, and strategic counsel on state aid. Rolf is a recognised and trusted adviser, regularly engaged by a broad range of clients on complex competition law matters.

Language: English, Swedish

Karriär

2022-

Setterwalls

2005-2022

Gernandt & Danielsson

2002-2005

Swedish Competition Authority

2000-2002

EY Law

1998-2000

Swedish Competition Authority

1996-1998

European Commission - DG Competition

1993-1996

Swedish Competition Authority

1992

University of Lund, law degree

Rekommendationer

  • “Rolf Larsson is a great partner to work with and very much in the know of any situation you put in front of him, as well as having a deep understanding of our business.”

    Chambers Europe

  • “He knows my needs well and is always able to be pragmatic as needed, along with offering practical advice.”

    Chambers Europe

  • “Rolf Larsson possesses extremely good knowledge and business understanding. He is flexible, understanding, highly competent and always available.”

    Chambers Europe

  • “With Rolf Larsson, there is nothing more to ask for.”

    Chambers Europe

  • “Rolf Larsson has very good competence, both tactical and strategic thinking.”

    Legal 500

  • “He has always delivered top-class work and is a pleasure to work with.”

    Chambers Europe

  • “We received good and relevant support from him.”

    Chambers Europe

  • “We are very satisfied with everything he did for us.”

    Chambers Europe

  • “Rolf Larsson provides spot on and practical advice.”

    Legal 500

  • “Very pragmatic.”

    Chambers Europe

  • “He is reliable, a good expert and easy to work with.”

    Chambers Europe

  • “He is extremely experienced and knows the legal facts but also how to act in relation to the authorities.”

    Chambers Europe

  • “Rolf Larsson is a very knowledgeable and experienced lawyer. He gives valuable advice and is very attentive.”

    Chambers Europe

  • “Rolf Larsson is a very experienced and to-the-point competition lawyer who is always a pleasure to work with.”

    Legal 500

Case

Case | 12 Oct 2026

Setterwalls has assisted Monterro in the reinvestment in Lumera

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Case | 07 Sep 2026

Setterwalls advises Rejlers AB (publ) in cross-border merger between the listed companies Rejlers AB (publ) and Multiconsult ASA

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Case | 05 May 2026

Setterwalls has assisted CapMan Infra in connection with the acquisition of HeliAir Sweden

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Case | 30 Apr 2026

Setterwalls has assisted the shareholders in connection with the divestment of Patrix Aktiebolag to Anaqua, Inc.

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Case | 25 Mar 2026

Setterwalls has advised Kooperativa Förbundet in connection with the divestment of MedMera Bank to Morrow Bank

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Case | 04 Jul 2025

Setterwalls advises IAR in connection with the public offer from Qt Group

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Case | 23 May 2025

Setterwalls has assisted Soya Group in the acquisition of forest assets from Stora Enso

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Case | 11 Mar 2025

Sullivan & Cromwell and Setterwalls advise Apax Funds on SEK 6.63 billion recommended offer for Norva24 Group AB (publ)

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Case | 04 Feb 2025

Setterwalls advised WALLENIUS SOL in connection with the acquisition of Mann Lines

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Case | 30 Jan 2025

Setterwalls, together with lawyer Johan Josjö, has assisted Sparbanken Västra Mälardalen and Sparbanken Rekarne in connection with intended consolidation

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Case | 18 Dec 2024

Setterwalls has advised the 7th Swedish State Pension Fund in the additional investment in Urban Escape in central Stockholm for approx. EUR 357 million

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Case | 07 Oct 2024

Setterwalls advised the shareholders in connection with the divestment of Visual Art

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Case | 19 Jul 2024

Setterwalls has assisted Priveq Investment with an investment in Boxflow

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Case | 20 Jun 2024

Setterwalls advises Resurs Holding in connection with a public takeover bid

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Case | 10 Jun 2024

Setterwalls has assisted Doktor.se in connection with the acquisition of Doktor24

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Case | 26 Apr 2024

Setterwalls has assisted KKR in connection with the acquisition of Immedica Pharma

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Case | 12 Feb 2024

Setterwalls has advised PPF Group in connection with Viaplay Group’s SEK 18.6 billion recapitalisation programme

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Case | 06 Feb 2024

Setterwalls advises Nordic Waterproofing in connection with the public takeover bid from Kingspan

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Case | 18 Dec 2023

Setterwalls assists SEB Private Equity and the other shareholders with the divestment of Sesol

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Case | 23 Nov 2023

Setterwalls has advised Stonepeak in connection with the investment in Singapore-based AGP Sustainable Real Assets

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Case | 16 Nov 2023

Setterwalls advisor when the Finnish listed stainless-steel company Outokumpu invests in Swedish EnviGas

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Case | 03 Oct 2023

Setterwalls has assisted Priveq Investment and the other shareholders in connection with the divestment of Metenova

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Case | 07 Sep 2023

Setterwalls has assisted Priveq Investment and the other shareholders with the divestment of Ports Group

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Case | 29 Aug 2023

Setterwalls acted as Swedish legal counsel to BlackRock on its investment in Northvolt AB

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Case | 19 Jul 2023

Setterwalls has assisted Priveq Investment with an investment in FrostPharma

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Case | 21 Jun 2023

Setterwalls has advised AP7 in the acquisition of shares in Urban Escape and Gallerian shopping center with a transaction value of approx. EUR 2.2 billion

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Case | 20 Feb 2023

Setterwalls advises Rejlers in connection with the public takeover bid for Eurocon

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