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Charles Arbro

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  • Swedish
  • English
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Charles Arbro is a partner and head of CMS Wistrand’s practice group Corporate & Commercial and specialises in M&A, financing, commercial agreements and regulatory crypto but his practice also includes advising on real estate law, general corporate law matters and other regulatory issues. 

With extensive experience in the real estate field, Charles regularly assists clients with regard to construction, commercial tenancy, property development and exploitation. Charles has significant experience in representing corporations and associations in connection with procurement, annual general meetings and liability matters.

Charles brings a wealth of specialised expertise in data centre development, encompassing the entire life cycle from initial negotiation phases to final operational handover. His comprehensive involvement includes securing financing, negotiating commercial agreements, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Charles' proficiency in real estate law positions him as a critical adviser in the strategic planning and execution of data centre projects. For example, he adeptly negotiates co-location contracts, ensuring that all parties' interests are balanced and that facilities meet both technical and commercial requirements. His ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes and facilitate smooth transitions through each development stage ensures that clients achieve their data centre objectives efficiently and effectively.

Charles Arbro joined CMS Wistrand in 2007.

Professional experience

  • Board Member, CMS Wistrand Stockholm
  • Head of Corporate & Commercial, CMS Wistrand Stockholm
  • Partner, CMS Wistrand, 2014- 
  • Senior Associate, Wistrand Advokatbyrå, 2010-2013
  • Associate, Wistrand Advokatbyrå, 2007-2010 
  • Law Clerk, Stockholms District Court, 2005-2007
  • Trainee, Danowsky & Partners Advokatbyrå, 2004 
  • Scholar, Gernandt & Danielsson Advokatbyrå, 2004
  • Seminar teacher, Nacka Gymnasium’s legal program, 2002-2004

Relevant experience

  • Advising major Swedish department stores regarding, amongst others, manufacturing of cosmetic product lines on matters such as product liability and CSR requirements.
  • Advising a Swedish online skincare clinic on various matters relating to its product selection.
  • Regularly advising clients, including one of the leading Nordic retail groups, on retail and logistics matters, including third-party logistics.
  • Advising Sweden’s largest e-bike retailer on various contractual matters, including data privacy.
  • Advising a Swedish supplier of medical devices on various ongoing corporate and commercial matters.
  • Advising an international group active in the design, manufacture and sale of, amongst others, finished watches on contingent matters relating to competing watch retailers.
  • Regularly advising data centre operator on complex customer arrangements, including negotiating with customers with specific regulatory demands.
  • Advising data centre company on negotiations towards major customer in the financial sector with specific and complex regulatory demands.
  • Advising data centre company on real estate related matters, including building permits for expansion of site.

Awards & Rankings

  • Swedish Bar Association, 2010

Education

  • Studies in Economics, Stockholm University, 2005 
  • LL.M., Stockholm University, 2004