Peter Forsberg heads the EU- and competition law practice and specialises in EU and competition law with particular focus on Swedish and international merger control, competition law investigations, disputes and court litigation, compliance work and other aspects of competition law as well as foreign direct investment (FDI) control before competition authorities, sector agencies and courts.


Peter is recognised as a leading practitioner within EU and competition law by international legal directories such as Chambers and Partners, Legal 500 and Lexology Index (Who’s Who Legal).

Practice areas
Experience
  • Gernandt & Danielsson since 2025 (Partner 2025)
  • Partner, Snellman Attorneys, 2011-2025
  • Associate, Advokatfirman Vinge, Stockholm and Brussels, 2002 - 2010
Education
  • LL.M., Stockholm University, 2002
  • Bachelor of Social Science, Stockholm University, 2002
  • The London School of Economics and Political Science, 1999 - 2000
Languages
  • Swedish
  • English
Legal community
  • Member of the Swedish Bar Association since 2008
  • Member of ICC Sweden Competition Committee
  • Swedish chapter in International Comparative Legal Guides 21st edition Merger Control 2025
  • Swedish chapter in Lexology Public Competition Enforcement, 2025
  • Swedish chapter in Lexology Panoramic State Aid 2024
Ranking
  • Ranked in band 3 within EU & Competition by Chambers and Partners
  • Global Elite Thought Leader, Client Choice – Competition, by Lexology
  • Recognised as “Recommended” within EU and  comeptition by Legal 500
  • Recommended within Competition and Foreign Investment Control by Lexology

"Peter Forsberg has excellent understanding of the business context and client's needs, both on a strategic and tactical advice level. There is a high pragmatism of the solutions offered."
Chambers and Partners, 2026

"Peter Forsberg is always happy to jump on a call to provide practical and business-minded advice based on his vast experience."
Chambers and Partners, 2026

"Peter Forsberg is remarkable in the way he works, giving not only clear but also pragmatic advice in his field."
Legal500, 2026

"Peter Forsberg is a very experienced and pragmatic competition lawyer. He stands out for his vast experience, in particular on merger control cases, but he is also well-rounded and has a pragmatic, flexible, and likable approach."
Legal500, 2026

"He is always able to give new angles and input to discussions. You can tell that he has great knowledge and experience and that he is able to quickly understand markets and commercial behaviour.”
Chambers and Partners, 2025

"Peter Forsberg is an outstanding person, not only as a lawyer but also as he is calm and gives confidence in all advice. I have worked with Peter for more than 15 years and he is outstanding."
Legal 500, 2025

Peter Forsberg has excellent understanding of the business context and client's needs, both on a strategic and tactical advice level. There is a high pragmatism of the solutions offered.

Chambers and Partners

News

News 2026-03-19

Gernandt & Danielsson top ranked by Chambers and Partners – Chambers Europe 2026

Chambers and Partners has released the 2026 Europe Guide and Gernandt & Danielsson continues to be ranked for our expertise within Banking & Finance, Capital Markets: Debt, Capital Markets: Equity, Corporate/M&A, Dispute Resolution, Private Equity, Real Estate and Restructuring/Insolvency. We are proud to have 22 individually ranked lawyers,...