Leading legal advice for the energy sector of the future

The energy market is undergoing a profound transformation with increasing demands on investment, governance and regulatory compliance.

Foyen supports energy companies, public actors and investors with high-level legal advice across the entire value chain. With deep market insight and long-standing industry experience, we ensure sustainable, efficient and commercially sound outcomes.

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Legal expertise with deep industry insight

At Foyen, you will meet some of Sweden’s most experienced lawyers in the energy sector and other innovation-driven industries. We combine leading legal expertise with deep industry insight and support our clients in everything from corporate acquisitions and commercial agreements to regulatory matters and disputes.

The energy sector

The global energy transition is driving historic investments in green infrastructure, fossil-free technology and energy efficiency. With change comes complex legal needs — and that is where we serve as a partner.

We offer advice across the entire value chain, from production to distribution, trading and sales. Our clients include investors, energy companies, technology developers, public authorities and municipalities. We provide continuous support in matters relating to:

  • Regulatory requirements and permits

  • Commercial agreements

  • Transactions and corporate governance

  • Ongoing business law

Transactions

We handle all types of transactions, including corporate acquisitions, venture capital investments, restructurings and incentive programmes. Through proven methodologies and smart technology, we ensure:

  • Efficient processes

  • High quality and delivery precision

  • Reduced risks and costs

Our team has particular strength in the energy sector, but we also work broadly across other industries, both in Sweden and internationally.

Startups

Sweden is one of the world’s most dynamic startup environments. We help entrepreneurs grow securely throughout the entire company journey, from early-stage financing to expansion.

We assist with:

  • Venture capital investments

  • Ownership matters and shareholder agreements

  • Company law law and commercial contracts

  • Intellectual property law, IT law and GDPR

  • Employment law and confidentiality matters

Our strength lies in understanding both the investor’s perspective and the entrepreneur’s day-to-day realities.

Innovation and new technologies

Digitalisation and technological development open new opportunities but also require the right legal support. We help our clients navigate a regulatory landscape that is evolving rapidly.

We have particular experience in:

  • Digitalisation and IT projects

  • Licenses, sourcing and development agreements

  • Cooperation and joint venture structures

  • E-commerce, data management and GDPR

  • IT-related disputes

Our clients include both startups and established technology companies in areas such as cloud services, smart energy, fintech and connected services.

Company law and commercial contracts

We handle the full spectrum of corporate law matters, from new company formations and restructurings to annual general meetings, corporate governance, joint ventures and special reviews. We also have extensive experience in negotiating and drafting all types of commercial agreements, ranging from licence agreements to supplier and distribution contracts.

Capital markets law

For listed companies — or companies preparing for a listing — we provide high-level advice on compliance, governance and complex capital markets processes. Our support includes:

  • Initial public offerings and capital raisings

  • Insider management and disclosure obligations

  • Corporate governance and securities regulation

  • Public takeovers and structural transactions

  • Incentive programmes and hybrid instruments

With extensive experience, we ensure secure processes, reduced risks and strong regulatory compliance.

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Legal experts at the forefront of the energy transition

Sweden’s electricity system is undergoing a historic transformation in which the law plays a decisive role. Foyen’s experts have deep insight into the regulatory frameworks shaping the electricity market of tomorrow, as well as the strategic capabilities required to drive projects forward and make the right decisions in a rapidly changing legal landscape.

Meet the lawyers on the front line of the energy transition

Business law for profitable and sustainable enterprises

Transactions and transfers

Our experienced lawyers assist with all types of corporate acquisitions, venture capital investments, restructurings, ownership changes and incentive programmes. We have a particular focus on the real estate and energy sectors, but our team has many years of experience handling transactions across a wide range of industries, both in Sweden and internationally.

Corporate law

Corporate law spans all sectors and includes everything from new company formations and group restructurings to share issues, general meetings, corporate governance, joint ventures and various types of cooperation agreements. We assist clients with all aspects of corporate law and also undertake assignments as special examiners in accordance with the Swedish Companies Act.

Capital markets law

Foyen’s experienced lawyers are frequently engaged to help corporate management navigate the complex regulatory framework governing listed companies. We provide support in matters such as initial public offerings, general meetings, board responsibilities, policies to prevent insider trading and manage information leaks, guidance on disclosure, capital raisings and the development of hybrid instruments.