Ystads Advokatbyrå is a long-established law firm in Ystad, Sweden, founded in 1957 and today owned by advocates Matts Johnsson and Alf Lindskog. The firm advises both individuals and businesses across Skåne on matters that range from everyday legal issues to complex disputes, combining practical counsel with seasoned courtroom representation.

The firm operates with a focused team of five, including two senior advocates, which enables close client contact, continuity, and swift decision-making. Based at Hamngatan 10 in the historic Frigga property, the practice blends tradition with modern legal methods across criminal defense, family matters, real estate and construction, commercial contracts, and civil litigation.

Client service is grounded in clear communication, early case assessment, and cost transparency. The team prioritizes careful preparation, negotiation where appropriate, and firm advocacy when litigation is necessary, coordinating efficiently with Swedish courts and public authorities to protect clients' rights and achieve practical outcomes.

About Ystads Advokatbyrå

Founded in 1957

5 people in their team


Practice areas
Criminal Defense
Family
Real Estate
Corporate & Commercial
Lawsuits & Disputes

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Criminal Defense

The firm defends clients in Swedish criminal proceedings from the first police interview through trial and appeal. Counsel helps clients understand their rights, prepares a defense strategy, attends interrogations and detention hearings, challenges the prosecution's evidence, and presents mitigating circumstances to secure acquittals or proportionate outcomes.
Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket
White Collar Crime

Family

The team assists with divorce, property division, child custody, residence, and contact matters, as well as prenuptial and cohabitation agreements. They gather evidence, prepare applications to court, negotiate workable parenting plans, and represent clients at hearings to safeguard both family relationships and financial interests.
Adoption
Child Abuse
Child Custody
Child Support
Child Visitation
Collaborative Law
Divorce & Separation
Domestic Violence
Father's Rights
Marriage
Military Divorce
Same Sex & LGBT
Annulment

Real Estate

Ystads Advokatbyrå advises on purchases and sales of property, leases, easements, boundary and neighbor disputes, and construction contracts. The lawyers draft and review agreements, manage due diligence, handle warranty and defect claims, and represent clients in negotiations and before Swedish courts when real estate or building disputes arise.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Natural Resources
Conveyancing

Corporate & Commercial

For companies and entrepreneurs, the firm focuses on contract and sales law. Services include drafting and reviewing commercial agreements and general terms, managing negotiations with suppliers and customers, advising on contract performance and remedies, and resolving issues that arise in day-to-day commercial operations.
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
Transportation
Venture Capital
Cannabis Law
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Private Equity
Corporate Governance
Sanctions & Export Controls

Lawsuits & Disputes

The firm represents clients in civil litigation and business disputes, providing early risk assessments, evidence planning, and settlement strategies. When litigation is required, counsel prepares pleadings, conducts hearings, and pursues enforcement to protect client interests efficiently and cost-effectively.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency