Gernandt & Danielsson Advokatbyrå’s banking and finance group represents both lenders and borrowers in relation to a broad range of matters, including syndicated and bilateral debt financings, multicurrency credit facilities, direct lending work, off-balance sheet financings, and financial regulatory matters. Björn Svensson’s considerable borrower-side experience covers corporate, leveraged, and asset finance work, while Niclas Rockborn advises banking, asset management, insurance, and fintech clients on financial regulatory issues, including litigation proceedings. Mikael Borg specialises in syndicated bank loans with DCM elements, and Sofie Viktorsson is active in leveraged and investment grade finance matters on both the borrower and lender side. The four partners jointly lead the team, and project finance specialist Mikael Bolling is also a key contact.

Mannheimer Swartling’s banking and finance offers an ‘exceptional service‘ to major clients on a broad range of complex matters. Recent highlights for the group include advising Swedish battery manufacturer Nortvolt on the financing of the expansion of its cathode production and cell manufacturing gigafactory. Practice head Thomas Pettersson has over 25 years of experience handling a broad range of finance matters, including those involving the capitalisation of credit institutions, derivatives, and regulatory issues. Andreas Zettergren specialises in renewable energy project finance, while Daniel Karlsson’s broad practice covers acquisition and real estate funds as well as sustainability-linked loans. Daniel Khayyami is noted for his expertise in acquisition and bid finance, corporate loans, and green finance, among other areas. Zoran Stambolovski is also a key contact.

Roschier’s finance and restructuring practice has a strong reputation for handling major mandates on the lender side, with the team regularly instructed by regional banks and multinational financial institutions. Practice head Johan Häger’s broad experience encompasses asset-backed, acquisition, real estate, and project financings. Harem Mahir is noted for his expertise in acquisition and corporate finance matters as well as bond financings; he also advises financial institutions and insurance companies on regulatory and derivatives matters. Veronica Stiller focuses on debt financing issues, particularly leveraged, fund, and asset-backed finance work as well as high-yield bonds and other debt capital markets products. Carl Brodén and Niklas Eriksson are also key contacts.

Setterwalls’ banking and finance practice group advises major clients on a broad range of issues, spanning from syndicated loan agreements to regulatory advice. Mikael Magnusson advises a varied client base that includes domestic and regional banks, debt funds, private equity sponsors, and corporate borrowers, on leveraged, fund, and real estate finance mandates as well as refinancings and restructurings. He leads the team alongside energy lawyer Jonas Frii and Gothenburg-based real estate finance specialist Jesper Kuschel. Carl Lindencrona’s considerable experience encompasses domestic and international acquisition, real estate, and asset finance transactions. Senior associate Elin Jansson plays a key role in the team, advising on financing transactions across the whole debt spectrum.

Advokatfirman Vinge’s full-service banking practice advises both borrowers and lenders on a wide range of matters, with the group widely praised as ‘commercial, dedicated and highly skilled‘. Albert Wållgren, with a client base that includes domestic and international banks, fintech lenders, private equity clients, and major corporations, leads the team alongside asset-backed finance specialist Henrik Ossborn. With considerable experience advising banks, credit market companies, and payment institutions, Emma Stuart-Beck leads on regulatory matters, with Nils Unckel providing key support. Mikael Ståhl’s varied practice covers syndicated loans, asset-backed financings, securitisation transactions, leveraged buyouts, and project financings. Louise Brorsson Salomon has advised the Swedish government, domestic companies, multinationals, and banks, while Fabian Ekeblad is noted for his syndicated loans and leveraged buyouts expertise. At the associate level, Henrik Schön and Helena Göransson are key contacts.

Baker McKenzie’s banking team in Stockholm is well known for handling cross-border financings for both borrowers and lenders, notably Nordic and international private equity firms as well as leading corporates. Practice head Mats Rooth focuses on acquisition financings involving private equity transactions, acting for both borrowers and lenders, while Markus Meuller’s varied experience covers acquisition financings, leveraged buyouts, mezzanine facilities, real estate financings, and restructurings. Associate Gustaf Erlandsson is noted for his experience in leveraged finance and distressed debt transactions.

Advokatfirman Cederquist KB’s banking and finance team is respected by clients as ‘a highly ambitious and competent practice with broad knowledge that can be applied to basically any type of transaction‘. With 25 years of experience handling leveraged, real estate, and project financings for banks, private equity sponsors, and listed companies, Per Henriksson leads the group. Having joined from Advokatfirman Delphi in January 2024, Berndt Pettersson brings considerable experience in acquisition, real estate, and investment grade financings. The team was also bolstered by the arrival of Arthur Klintred from Linklaters in August 2024, who has expertise in leveraged transactions and cross-border investment grade financings. Financial regulatory specialist Tobias Frödin Lilja is also a key contact.

Cirio Advokatbyrå AB’s finance practice is well known for handling cross-border matters for both borrowers and lenders. The team has been especially active recently on refinancings in the real estate, retail, and shipping sectors. Practice head Dennis Luttropp Hansson focuses on acquisition and real estate financings as well as restructurings, while Jesper Johansson’s varied practice covers real estate, project, acquisition, and structured finance mandates, among others. Carl Axel Morvay is noted for his real estate and shipping finance expertise. Managing associate Alexandra Linusson is also a key contact.

DLA Piper Sweden’s banking practice in Stockholm advises on real estate, asset, and project finance mandates on both the borrower and lender side, with special situations real estate a key growth area for the group. Recent highlights for the team include advising alternative investment client Castlelake on its joint venture with Swedish real estate company SBB and the subsequent acquisition financing of properties from other SBB companies. Practice head Carl Schwieler focuses on leveraged and structured finance work, advising private debt funds as well as borrowers in the private equity and real estate spaces. Björn Sjöberg advises arrangers, lenders, and borrowers on leveraged, real estate, asset, and renewable energy finance transactions. Marianne Ramel advises on real estate and project finance matters, and Joséphine Tessmar is also recommended.

Eversheds Sutherland’s banking and finance team in Stockholm regularly advises a client roster that includes banks, non-bank lenders, funds, and corporations, and is noted particularly for its work on cross-border real estate finance mandates as well as acquisition finance matters generally. Philip Heilbrunn, who specialises in debt, equity, and lease financing work, leads the team alongside Tord Svensson, who has considerable real estate finance experience. Mattias Dacker is active on financial regulatory issues, while Jessica Khoo’s varied practice covers project, asset, and real estate finance mandates.

Hammarskiöld’s banking and finance group is noted for its experience in direct lending and financial regulatory matters as well as lease, asset, and project finance work. Managing partner Mattias Anjou has considerable experience advising both lenders and borrowers in relation to secured and syndicated loan transactions, acquisition finance transactions, and bond issuances as well as financial regulatory matters involving credit institutions, investment firms, fund managers, and payment institutions. He leads the team alongside Rasmus Fahlén, who is noted particularly for his real estate finance expertise. At the associate level, financial regulatory lawyer Emma Lindwall and Johan Löfquist, who has both financial regulatory and project finance experience, are key contacts.

Advokatfirman Schjødt’s finance team advises on a broad range of matters, with a particular focus on real estate financing and cross-border leveraged acquisition financing mandates. Venture capital financing and fund financing are also recent growth areas for the group. Insolvency specialist Emma Berglund Uväng, who regularly advises on distressed financings, leads the practice. Eric Halvarsson specialises in domestic and cross-border leveraged finance transactions as well as debt restructurings. Peter Svanqvist’s broad expertise includes leveraged, real estate, and fund finance work as well as investment grade lending. Frida Lantoft recently joined the team as partner from Roschier. At associate level, Anton Lundqvist and Ida Westermark are noted for their contributions.

Snellman’s finance team has a strong track record advising major banks, financial institutions, and corporate clients on a broad range of matters, including leveraged finance, restructuring, and real estate transactions. Practice head Fredrik Olsson has over 20 years of experience advising Swedish and international clients on various financing matters, while Carolina Wahlby is noted particularly for her experience advising on leveraged transactions and workouts. Maria Orrgard is active on the lenders’ market as well as in relation to real estate financings. Financial regulatory specialist Joel Montin is also a key contact.

TM & Partners’ banking and finance team counts major banks, financial institutions, funds, and corporate borrowers among its client base. The group’s broad experience includes acquisition and real estate finance work as well as syndicated loans and financial regulatory matters, with clients praising the group's expertise in real estate and corporate loan transactions. Cecilia Rudels, who mainly acts for lenders in the real estate and infrastructure sectors, leads the practice alongside Tobhias Brandell, who advises Swedish and international companies, private equity funds, and banks on a broad range of domestic and cross-border transactions. Eva Sundling is noted for her financial regulatory expertise, which includes fintech matters. Michael Persson joined the team in August 2024 from a major Nordic bank. Senior associate Josefin Bratt also plays a key role in the team.

White & Case Advokat AB’s debt finance team is well known as ‘a large team capable of handling several complex transactions at once’ and stands out for its leveraged finance expertise. With broad experience covering IPO financings, restructurings, refinancings, and private equity fund financings, Oscar Liljeson focuses his practice on leveraged finance matters. He leads the team alongside debt capital markets specialist Michael Bark-Jones, who handles debt restructuring and acquisition finance mandates, among others. David Tayler’s varied practice spans acquisition finance work, public-to-private transactions, and real estate finance matters. Carl Hugo Parment retired from practice in July 2024, while Magnus Wennerhorn left the firm to join Linklaters in September 2024.

CMS Wistrand’s banking and finance team is well known for handling domestic and cross-border real estate financings for both borrowers and lenders. Stockholm-based Håkan Lindgren, who focuses on real estate and asset finance work, leads the team alongside Kristofer Selvin in Gothenburg, who has experience advising borrowers, foreign banks and financial institutions, and the ISDA, among other clients. Ulf Forsman is noted for his considerable expertise in secured lending, export finance, acquisition finance, and receivables finance, while Hendrik Kangasmuukko specialises in acquisition and project finance mandates. Monica Petersson has retired from practice.

Harvest Advokatbyrå’s finance practice is widely praised as ‘the leading regulatory practice in Sweden’. Gustav Sälgström, who specialises in regulatory issues concerning securities and fund operations as well as AML, leads the team alongside Björn Wendleby, who advises on financial legislation, sustainable finance work, sustainability regulations, and AML issues, among other matters. Liselotte Calander has over 30 years of experience, and Niklas Sinander assists Swedish and international investors as well as regulated entities with a wide range of financial regulatory matters.

Advokatfirman Lindahl KB’s banking and finance practice handles a broad range of debt finance transactions, including leveraged acquisition and real estate financings as well as refinancings and debt workouts. Sten Gejrot in Malmö has more than 30 years of experience in domestic and cross-border transactions. He leads the team alongside Stockholm-based Fredrik Gillgren, whose client base includes corporates, real estate companies, private equity sponsors, and banks. Peter Kullgren and Anna Wahlbom both focus on financial regulatory matters.

Linklaters has strengthened its banking and finance offering in Stockholm with the recruitment of leveraged finance specialist Magnus Wennerhorn as practice head. Wennerhorn joined from White & Case Advokat AB in September 2024 and added considerable experience advising private equity houses, domestic and international banks, and corporate clients on cross-over and investment grade lending as well as fund financings, among other matters.

Magnusson Sweden’s banking team advises banks, investment houses, fund companies, payment services institutions, insurance companies, and insurance brokers on a broad range of issues, with a particular focus on financial regulatory matters. Robert Karlsson has nearly 20 years of experience advising banks, investment firms, and fund companies on a wide range of financial regulatory matters. Caroline Landerfors is also noted for her considerable insurance and financial services expertise.

RE:FI STHLM continues to gain traction as a lender-focused boutique following its establishment in late March 2024. Firm founder and practice head Johan Lundberg’s broad experience includes leveraged, investment grade, real estate, and project finance as well as restructuring work. Having joined the firm from Bird & Bird in May 2024, Mirja Sikander brought considerable experience advising both lenders, including Nordic and international banks and venture capital investors, and borrowers. Svante Hultqvist is noted for his extensive experience in a wide range of complex financings.

Wigge & Partners’ banking and finance team is particularly active in financings and refinancings in the real estate sector. The team is also noted for its work for lenders in relation to renewable energy projects. Practice head Lisa Antman’s considerable experience covers acquisition, property, project, and structured finance issues, with pre-insolvency workouts in the real estate space another area of strength. Anders Morén regularly acts for private equity clients on acquisition financing mandates. Andreas Malmberg and Hampus Eriksson are also key contacts in the team.