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Managing Partner

Lawyer

Niklas Alvestrand Körling

Languages
  • Swedish
  • English

In 2023, Niklas Alvestrand Körling assumed the role of Managing Partner. He currently serves as a board member in the national board responsible for overseeing strategic matters and establishing the overarching framework for the law firm's joint initiatives. Niklas has also previously held a position as a member of the local office board.

Niklas specialises in financing, financial restructurings and insolvency matters. He has extensive experience in both Swedish and cross-border insolvency proceedings and advising on restructuring, insolvency and creditor protection. Niklas regularly acts as counsel as well as is appointed as administrator, trustee and liquidator in restructurings, bankruptcies and liquidations within a variety of industries.

Niklas is ranked in internationally renowned ranking guides such as Chambers and Legal 500. 

Professional experience

  • Managing Partner, CMS Wistrand, 2023-
  • Partner, CMS Wistrand, 2012- 
  • Senior Associate, Setterwalls Advokatbyrå, 2007-2012
  • Associate, Setterwalls Advokatbyrå, 2004-2007
  • Law Clerk, Stockholm District Court, 2003-2004
  • Associate, Landahl Advokatbyrå, 2002-2003

Memberships & Roles

  • Swedish Bar Association, 2007
  • Restructuring and Bankruptcy Trustees’ Organization in Sweden (REKON)
  • TMA Sweden
  • IBA
  • INSOL Europe

Awards & Rankings

  • Individual ranking, Chambers Europe 2025: Restructuring/Insolvency: Trustees/Administrators

''Niklas is a highly skilled administrator who understands the complexity and business value in larger restructurings.''

  • Individual ranking, Chambers Europe 2024: Restructuring/Insolvency: Trustees/Administrators

''He demonstrates commercial awareness and a high level of technical skill. This combines to provide clearly articulated and actionable advice.''

  • Recommended Lawyer, Legal 500 2025: Insolvency

Niklas Alvestrand Körling is good with large matters. 

  • Recommended Lawyer, Legal 500 2024: Insolvency

Niklas Körling Alvestrand is commercial and attentive.

Education

  • LL.M., Stockholm University, 2002