Magnus Jonson

Magnus Jonson has been involved in dispute resolution, EU and competition law, intellectual property law, including patents, regulatory law, and marketing law for the past 25 years. He has served as the Deputy Director of the Legal Department at the Swedish Competition Authority, worked at leading law firms, acted as a legal advisor on competition law issues at the Ministry of Industry, and served as a judge in various courts.

With his extensive experience in courts, government administration, the Competition Authority, and law firms, Magnus possesses a broad and deep understanding of the legal, commercial, and political aspects of disputes. He assists clients with strategic advice, investigations, and dispute resolution. Often, the issues he addresses pertain to heavily regulated markets, such as the life sciences sector, and industries where intellectual property rights, including patents and copyrights, are crucial. Magnus has considerable experience in litigation across different courts, including the EU Court of Justice, and in representing clients before authorities.

Professional experience

Magnusson Advokatbyrå, 2025 –
Own law practice, 2023 – 2025
Norburg & Scherp Advokatbyrå, Partner 2021-2023
Setterwalls Advokatbyrå, Counsel 2018-2021

The Swedish Competition Authority, Deputy Director, Legal Department 2012-2018
Sandart & Partners Advokatbyrå, Counsel/Partner 2002-2012
Ministry of Industry, Legal Advisor, Competition Law 2001-2002
The Market Court, Judge Referee 1998-2001
The District Court of Stockholm, Acting Judge 1997-1998
Svea Court of Appeal, Associated Judge of Appeal 1994-1997
District Court of Kristinehamn, Law Clerc 1992-1994

Education

Master of Laws (LL.M.), Stockholm University 1991

Bar admissions

Admitted in Sweden (Advokat) 2004-2012, 2018-

Languages

Swedish – native
English – fluent