Linklaters has appointed Swedish M&A head Peter Hogstrom as managing partner of its Stockholm office, the firm announced today (23 July).

Hogstrom, who joined Linklaters in 1989 and became a partner in 1996, currently sits on the management committee of the Stockholm office and will take over the top job on 1 September. Hogstrom, a partner in the magic circle law firm’s highly-rated local corporate team, will continue to advise clients while in the role.