Anders
Forkman
Anders Forkman has a broad experience of working with domestic and international business law issues. This includes, among other things, corporate matters, commercial contractual matters and mergers and acquisitions. Anders' practice is particularly focused on real estate, ranging from planning, development and establishment to real estate transfers, commercial leases and other rights of us. He assists clients in negotiations and cases with municipalities, courts and other authorities.
Among the industries Anders Forkman has advised are real estate, energy companies, hospitality, manufacturing, forestry and the public sector.
Anders Forkman is a frequent speaker at Swedish and international seminars and is a regular author of the Swedish contribution to the ABA Year in Review, International Contract Law.
Education and training
Lund University (Master of Laws 1991)
Career/Experience
- Azelius & Partners (2025 -)
- Advokatfirman Vinge 1993 - 2024 (Vinge Brussels 1995 - 1996)
- Swedish courts, clerk at Malmö District Court (1991-1993)
Member of the Swedish Bar Association since 1996.
Areas of knowledge
Real estate, planning and development
Mergers and acquisitions
Corporate law
Commercial agreements
Mentions and certifications
"Anders Forkman has a notable specialism in real estate. His interventions help us find unique insights to make the right decisions. Anders is highly skilled and very dedicated; we can always trust him to have in-depth expertise, knowledge of the matter, and advice regarding complex matters."
Legal 500 EMEA, 2023
Positions of trust
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Mrs. Berta Kamprad Foundation for the Study and Control of Cancer (2014-present).
Member of the Media Ethics Committee (2023-ongoing).
Member of the Swedish Bar Association's Consumer Disputes Board (2016-2021)
Member of the Board of the Swedish Bar Association (2007-2014).
Honorary Member, AIJA (Association Jeunes Avocats).
American Bar Association, Section of International Law (including as former Vice Chair International Transaction Committee, Franchising and Distribution Committee and Co-chair respective senior advisor Cross-Border Real Estate Practice Committee).
Member of several other public benefit foundations.
Language
Swedish (native)
English (fluent)
- German (limited professional competence)
