Erik Brändt Öfverholm
Erik Brändt Öfverholm is the Head of Regulatory and Government Affairs at DLA Piper, specializing in competition law and foreign direct investment (FDI) screening.
With a strong international profile, Erik has extensive experience handling cross-border competition matters, including multi-jurisdictional mergers, cartel investigations, and abuse of dominance cases. He regularly advises clients on complex regulatory issues spanning multiple jurisdictions and has been involved in important competition and FDI matters in Sweden and globally.
Erik is ranked by Chambers and Partners and recognized as a "Leading Individual" by Legal 500.
Before joining DLA Piper, Erik led the competition practice at another international law firm in Stockholm. He also has a background at the Swedish Competition Authority.
Ranked in EU and Competition, Chambers Europe, 2024
“We are more than happy with Erik.”
"Erik always goes the extra mile for us."
Ranked as "Leading Individual" in EU and Competition, Legal 500, 2024
"Erik Brändt Öfverholm is a go-to lawyer for any competition law questions."
"Erik Brändt Övferholm has great knowledge as well as the practical experience that you wish for in a competition law partner."
"Erik Brändt Öfverholm is one of the foremost competition lawyers in the country."
"Erik Brändt Öfverholm is quick, pragmatic and solution-oriented."