Setterwalls Top-Ranked in Legal 500 – With a Total of 60 Awards

The Legal 500 2026 results have been released, and Setterwalls once again solidifies its position as one of Sweden’s leading law firms. The firm is awarded top-rankings in 21 practice areas and 39 individually ranked lawyers – further testament to the breadth and depth of the firm’s offering.

Legal 500 was founded in 1987 as the first client guide to law firms of its kind, and is today a research platform that compares and evaluates law firms in over 100 jurisdictions. Through a comprehensive research process drawing on data from more than 300,000 clients, Legal 500 ranks firms and lawyers by practice area, jurisdiction and client satisfaction.

The 2026 results are now in, and Setterwalls continues to deliver legal advice at the highest level. Being recognised as a top-ranked firm across 21 practice areas speaks volumes about the breadth and depth of Setterwalls’ offering, as well as its lawyers’ dedication to clients and business relationships. Setterwalls also achieved strong individual results. A total of 39 individual rankings were awarded for significant contributions within each lawyer’s respective field – whereof some in more that one category.

“Having 39 individual rankings is a clear testament to the outstanding expertise and commitment across our teams. Congratulations and a sincere thank you to all of our colleagues who drive and develop our firm every day – it is you who make this possible. I would also like to extend my warmest thanks to our clients, whose invaluable feedback helps us continuously improve. Together, we create lasting value for Swedish business,” says Executive Partner Henrik Kjellander.

Setterwalls’ top-ranked practice areas in the Legal 500 2026 rankings:

• Banking and finance

• Capital markets; debt

• Capital markets; equity

• Commercial, corporate and M&A

• Construction

• Data privacy and data protection

• Dispute resolution

• Employment

• Energy

• Environment

• EU and competition

• Fintech

• Healthcare and life sciences

• Insolvency

• Insurance

• Intellectual property and media

• IT and telecoms

• Public procurement

• Real estate

• Shipping

• Tax

Individual rankings:

Hall of Fame

• Anders Linnerborg

• Johan Hallén

• Jonas Frii

• Jörgen S. Axelsson

• Patric Olofsson

• Åke Fors

Leading Partners

• Anders Frick

• Carl Lindencrona

• Christian Sjöqvist

• Fredrik Roos

• Hans Dahlberg Kolga

• Helena Nilsson

• Joacim Johannesson

• Johan Strömbäck

• Johannes Ericson

• Malin Wikström

• Martin Levinsohn

• Martin Sandgren

• Mattias Detterfelt

• Mikael Magnusson

• Niclas Hermansson

• Sophia Spala

• Tove Andersson

• Åke Fors

• Åsa Erlandsson

Next Generation Partners

• Andréa Jällbrink

• Erik Gadman

• Magnus Rydberg

• Magnus Steninger

• Niklas Follin

Leading Associates

• Andreas Ödman

• Angelica Ström

• Bruno Neumann

• Emily Svedberg-Possfelt

• Jenny Söberg

• Sonny Ragnerstam

A selection of client testimonials:

‘Setterwalls is unique in its ability to combine high-level legal expertise with a pragmatic, business-focused mindset. The team consistently demonstrates deep knowledge, attention to detail, and an ability to deliver solutions that are both practical and effective. Clients can rely on them not only for precise legal analysis, but also for strategic advice that supports long-term business objectives.‘

‘Setterwalls’ team is very pragmatic, well-read into the subject matter, enthusiastic, on top of things, and easy to work with.‘

‘The team at Setterwalls is exceptional in combining professionalism, speed, and reliability. They consistently deliver high-quality legal work under tight deadlines without compromising on thoroughness. What stands out is how they balance creativity when needed with solid legal rigour.‘

Link to The Legal 500