Erik Björkeson

Partner
Lawyer
Head of Tax
Erik Björkeson
Location
Stockholm
Language
Swedish, English
Services

Erik Björkeson has comprehensive experience working with national and international tax law. He works extensively with international corporate taxation and VAT and is highly experienced in handling all aspects of cross-border transactions.

Erik also handles matters related to structuring of investments in Sweden and the structure and immaterial right aspects of private equity matters.

Qualifications
Professional background
Partner, Advokatfirma DLA Piper Sweden KB
2016-
Partner, Advokatfirma DLA Nordic KB
2009-2016
Education
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Stockholm University
1992
Membership
Swedish Bar Association since 2003
International Fiscal Association
Transnational Taxation Network, TTN
Experience
Selected experience
Advising a US auto maker on establishing a Swedish joint insurance company together with a French Bank including VAT aspects
Advising a Swedish-based international company on an IP Migration within the group
Advising a listed US company on a major Swedish debt push down structure
Advising a US Bank on the restructuring of its financing of investments into Swedish real estate
Ranking
Chambers Europe

Ranked in Tax, 2026

"Erik Björkeson is very experienced and knowledgeable. He is an excellent speaking partner in the areas of tax risk and compliance."

Ranked in Tax, 2025

"Erik has sound judgement and years of experience to bring to matters, as well as huge knowledge of Swedish tax issues, and provides creative solutions."

Ranked in Tax, 2024

"Erik is an all-round excellent adviser."

Ranked in Tax, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023

Legal 500

Ranked as "Hall of Fame" in Tax, 2026

"The tax team at DLA lead by Erik Björkeson provides advice of the highest quality that is easy to understand and to the point."

"Erik Björkeson is knowledgeable and friendly."

Ranked as "Hall of Fame" in Tax, 2025

"The full team (Erik Björkeson, Adam Tideman and Andreas Lundqvist) has been very helpful in the case we work with them on."

"Erik Björkeson is excellent and is focusing on the client's best interest."

Ranked as "Hall of Fame" in Tax, 2024

"Erik Björkeson and his team excel in regard to service level, availability, people, and collaboration."

ITR World Tax

Ranked as "Highly Regarded" in General Corporate Tax, 2023 and 2025