Mannheimer Swartling’s leading banking and finance team, led by Thomas Pettersson, handles all types of transactions for a wide range of clients, including domestic and international banks, private equity firms, industrial clients, and venture capital companies. Daniel Karlsson has considerable experience in acquisition, real estate and fund finance work and corporate loans, among other areas, with a multitude of major arrangers and lenders counted among his clients. Zoran Stambolovski in Malmö assists regular corporate clients in connection with a variety of matters, including bilateral loans and facility agreements, and Daniel Khayyami focuses on loan-based financings, including corporate loans, sustainability-linked credit facilities, fund financings, and venture debt finance work.

Roschier’s banking and finance practice advises a first-class client roster, including major domestic and international banks, insurance companies, securities dealers, multinationals, and private equity houses, in relation to a wide range of matters, specialising in lender-side work. With wide-ranging experience which includes handling asset, real estate and project finance work, Johan Häger heads up the team. Veronica Stiller focuses on debt finance issues, especially leveraged, fund and asset-backed financings, while Harem Mahir has acquisition and corporate finance expertise and also regularly advises financial clients and insurance companies in relation to regulatory and derivatives matters; Mahir recently led on several matters involving sustainability-linked credit facilities. Niklas Eriksson‘s broad experience includes handling complex multicurrency revolving facility agreements, and Carl Brodén is recommended for structured and project finance work. Senior associate Frida Lantoft stands out for advising on complex international matters.

Setterwalls’ full-service banking and finance practice group has a strong grasp of the whole spectrum of banking work, handling matters ranging from bespoke syndicated loan agreements to regulatory issues. The team is well regarded by domestic and international banks for its regulatory expertise and also has notable sustainable financing experience. Stockholm-based practice head Mikael Magnusson advises banks, direct lenders, private equity sponsors and corporate borrowers, particularly in relation to leveraged, fund, real estate, and investment grade finance work. With over 20 years’ experience in acquisition, bond and project financings, Jesper Kuschel leads the team in Gothenburg. Carl Lindencrona is also a key contact, regularly instructed by banks, corporate borrowers, real estate investment clients, and private equity houses.

Advokatfirman Vinge’s leading banking and finance practice, led by Mikael Ståhl in Stockholm and Henrik Ossborn in Malmö and Helsingborg, acts for both lenders and borrowers in relation to a wide variety of domestic and international matters, including acquisition, asset, project and investment fund financings. Ståhl has syndicated loan, asset-backed finance, securitisation, and project finance experience, while Ossborn specialises in asset-backed financing transactions. Louise Brorsson Salomon has advised governmental agencies, multinational corporations, banks, and private Swedish companies, and Albert Wållgren regularly handles derivatives, securitisations and project finance matters.

White & Case Advokat AB’s debt finance team in Stockholm handles a broad range of matters for major clients, with particular strength in asset-based and structured finance transactions. The team regularly advises asset owners, corporations, banks, private equity and hedge funds, and debt and equity syndicates, among others. Group head Oscar Liljeson is a leveraged finance expert who also handles refinancings, private equity fund financings, and investment grade lending matters. Carl Hugo Parment and Magnus Wennerhorn both left the firm in 2024.

Baker McKenzie’s banking and finance practice in Stockholm collaborates with the firm’s offices in other jurisdictions to offer considerable cross-border financing expertise, especially in connection with leveraged and fund financing deals. With extensive experience advising international borrowers and lenders in relation to acquisition financings and restructurings, Mats Rooth heads up the practice. Markus Meuller, previously an attorney in New York, has acted for private equity funds, corporations, investment banks, and commercial banks in connection with a variety of international and domestic financing transactions, including leveraged buyouts, mezzanine facilities, and investment grade financings.

Advokatfirman Cederquist KB’s banking and finance practice has a strong reputation for handling cross-border lender mandates for domestic and international banks, including leveraged, real estate, and investment grade financings. The team also has experience in high-yield bond financings within the private equity space. Per Henriksson focuses on leveraged financings, project finance work, and investment grade bonds, advising lenders as well as private equity sponsors. Berndt Pettersson joined the practice in early 2024 from Advokatfirman Delphi, and in early 2024, Johan Lundberg and Svante Hultqvist departed to establish their own firm.

Cirio Advokatbyrå AB‘s banking and finance offering, led by Dennis Luttropp Hansson, handles a wide range of matters for domestic and international banks and sponsors. Hansson specialises in acquisition and real property finance work as well as debt restructurings, while Jesper Johansson has experience advising major lenders and borrowers in relation to real estate, project and infrastructure financing mandates. Carl Axel Morvay plays a key role in the team, focusing on cross-border renewable energy and infrastructure financing transactions; he recently led a team advising a borrower in relation to the refinancing of a novel green senior-secured revolving credit facility.

DLA Piper Sweden’s banking and finance team in Stockholm handles both lender and borrower-side mandates, both domestically and pan-Nordic, with particular expertise in real estate, asset and project financings as well as an increasing market share in leveraged and sustainable finance matters. Practice head Carl Schwieler focuses on leveraged and structured finance work and is also well regarded for his private equity and real estate sector expertise. Björn Sjöberg advises arrangers, lenders and borrowers, while Mikael Kövamees’s practice covers asset-based lending and receivables finance issues, among others. Marianne Ramel is a key contact, specialising in real estate and project financings, and Joséphine Tessmar handles acquisition finance work, syndicated lending issues and bond-related mandates.

Eversheds Sutherland’s banking and finance practice in Stockholm benefits from its collaboration with the firm’s global network, advising in relation to the full spectrum of domestic and cross-border matters, including acquisition, asset, real estate and export finance. Philip Heilbrunn, specialising in debt, equity and lease financing transactions as well as regulatory matters, leads the team alongside Tord Svensson, who has notable experience in cross-border real estate financings. Senior associate Mattias Dacker has broad experience, including assisting with financial regulatory and fintech-related matters, and plays a key role in the team.

Gernandt & Danielsson Advokatbyrå’s financial services practice handles the full spectrum of banking and finance mandates, with particular strength in syndicated and bilateral debt financings, direct lending, off-balance sheet financings, securitisations, and MTN and EMTN programmes. The team has considerable regulatory expertise as well as experience in the sustainable finance space. Björn Svensson focuses on corporate, leveraged and asset-based borrowing finance work, leading the group alongside Sofie Viktorsson, who has 15 years’ experience in leveraged and investment grade financing, acting on both the borrower and lender side. Mikael Bolling is well regarded for his experience in complex multijurisdictional mandates. Nils Unckel left the firm in June 2023 to join Advokatfirman Vinge.

Hammarskiöld’s banking and finance team has broad expertise acting for credit institutions, banks, investment clients, debt funds, fintech companies, and real estate corporates, among other clients, specialising in direct lending, regulatory, leasing, and asset and project finance matters. Managing partner Mattias Anjou, who has considerable experience assisting both lenders and borrowers in relation to secured and syndicated loans, acquisition financings and bonds, leads the practice; he is also well known for advising credit institutions, investment companies, fund managers, and payment institutions on financial regulations. Direct lending specialist Rasmus Fahlén is especially active in the real estate sector, advising major clients on a range of high-value matters.

Advokatfirman Schjødt’s integrated Nordic finance department handles a wide range of transactions for domestic and international clients, including banks, mezzanine lenders, credit funds, private equity sponsors, and real estate companies. The team specialises in real estate, investment grade, and cross-border leveraged acquisition financings and has recently seen an increase in venture capital and fund financing mandates. Peter Svanqvist, who has considerable experience in cross-border leveraged finance, real estate finance, fund financing and investment grade lending matters, leads the practice alongside leveraged finance and debt restructuring expert Eric Halvarsson.

With historical strength in acting for borrower side clients, Snellman’s banking and finance team now primarily represents borrowers, including Swedish, Nordic and European banks as well as debt funds and private equity houses. The team has a long-standing presence in the real estate finance sector and more recently has ventured into the sustainable finance space. Managing partner Fredrik Olsson leads the team, with real estate finance, corporate lending, and asset finance expertise. Carolina Wahlby focuses on bank lending issues, acquisition financings, and the financing of public offers, while Maria Orrgard is experienced in leveraged finance work, corporate lending, and securitisations.

TM & Partners’ banking and finance practice handles a broad spectrum of domestic and cross-border financing transactions, advising banks and other financial institutions, funds, and major borrowers, among other clients. Cecilia Rudels focuses on lender-side mandates, particularly those in the real estate and infrastructure sectors, as well as handling fund financings, corporate lending, and leveraged finance work. She leads the team alongside Tobhias Brandell, who handles a wide range of issues for Swedish and international businesses, private equity funds, and banks. Financial regulations and fintech expert Eva Sundling is a further key contact.

CMS Wistrand’s banking and finance practice, with a presence in both Stockholm and Gothenburg, has a particularly strong reputation for its shipping, export and real estate finance expertise as well as its financial regulations experience. Stockholm-based Håkan Lindgren leads the practice alongside Kristofer Selvin in Gothenburg. Monica Petersson advises banks and blue-chip corporates on all aspects of debt financing, including syndicated loans and derivatives work, while Ulf Forsman focuses on secured lending as well as export, acquisition, and receivables financings.

Boutique firm Harvest Advokatbyrå’s banking and finance practice has a strong reputation for handling financial regulatory issues, including compliance work, internal audits, application procedures, AML/CTF issues and technology outsourcings. The team advises start-ups, investment banks, fund managers, credit providers, and crypto-asset service providers, among others. Björn Wendleby, specialising in financial legislation, sustainability regulation, and AML work, chairs the team alongside Gustav Sälgström, who has securitisation, fund operation and AML regulation expertise. The team was strengthened by the arrival of both Niklas Sinander and Liselotte Calander in January 2023.

Advokatfirman Lindahl KB handles domestic and cross-border debt financing transactions, including leveraged, acquisition, real estate, and venture debt financings for banks, funds and private equity sponsors, as well as listed and unlisted real estate and industrial companies. With extensive experience advising financial institutions and corporates, Malmö-based Sten Gejrot leads the team alongside Fredrik Gillgren in Stockholm, who has leveraged and real estate financing expertise.

Linklaters’ banking and finance team in Stockholm handles a broad range of matters, including leveraged and real estate financings as well as corporate lending and regulatory mandates. The team counts major banks and leading private equity houses among its clients. Magnus Wennerhorn joined the team from White & Case Advokat AB in August 2024.

Magnusson Sweden’s banking and finance regulatory practice advises a wide range of clients, including banks, investment houses, fund companies, payment services institutions, and insurance brokers, particularly in relation to regulatory matters. Practice head Robert Karlsson, also licensed to practice in New York, previously served as deputy executive director of the Swedish FSA’s consumer protection department. Insurance and financial services specialist Caroline Landerfors also plays a key role in the team.

Wigge & Partners’ banking and finance team handles a wide range of domestic and international matters, including structured, project, acquisition, export and real estate finance work as well as syndicated loans and leasing arrangements. The team has recently acted on several refinancings and regularly advises banks, credit funds, real estate funds, venture capital funds, and securities companies. Lisa Antman’s broad practice covers acquisition and property finance issues and securitisations.