Gernandt & Danielsson Advokatbyrå’s large corporate and M&A practice handles a wide range of matters, including high-value domestic and cross-border public and private M&A transactions. The team has considerable combined experience working in key industries, including technology, entertainment, and energy, as well as in emerging sectors such as gaming and e-sports. Carl Westerberg offers expertise in highly technical mergers and joint ventures. Fredrik Palm is regularly instructed by both sellers and buyers, and has recently gained notable experience in the media, gaming and e-sports sectors. Mikael Borg’s client base includes top-tier corporate sellers and buyers. The three partners jointly lead the team in Stockholm. Manfred Löfvenhaft has over three decades of experience in public and private M&A as well as commercial contract negotiations. Corinne Ekman has a strong track record advising payment services, technology and entertainment companies.
Commercial, corporate and M&A in Sweden
Gernandt & Danielsson Advokatbyrå
Praxisleiter:
Carl Westerberg; Fredrik Palm; Mikael Borg
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Corinne Ekman; Manfred Löfvenhaft
Kernmandanten
SIBA Invest Aktiebolag
Segulah and the founders of NVBS
Catena Media Plc
Cint Group AB
Modern Times Group MTG AB
Lundin Energy AB
Betsson AB
Evolution AB
Försäkringsbolaget PRI Pensionsgaranti, ömsesidigt
Neqst
MB Funds
Aspo Oy / Leipurin Plc
BlackFin Capital Partners and Fokus Asset Management
Nordic Capital and Vizrt AB
Eastnine AB
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised former Nordic Capital portfolio company Cint Group for several years, from Nordic Capital’s initial investment through add-on acquisitions and the IPO.
- Advised Evolution in connection with its acquisition of Nolimit City.
- Advised Betsson in connection with its acquisition of betFIRST Group, which operates a sports betting and gaming business in Belgium.
Mannheimer Swartling
Mannheimer Swartling’s M&A team handles a wide variety of matters, ranging from buy-and-build mandates to multijurisdictional carve-outs, with a particularly strong reputation for working on large-scale transactions. The team has notable expertise in renewable energy M&A as well as in emerging sectors, advising several leading Swedish startups in relation to strategic acquisitions. Isabella Ramsay, who specialises in cross-border carve-outs, leads the practice in Stockholm. Patrik Marcelius leads the public M&A team, while Martin Pekkari, especially strong in the rail and infrastructure, manufacturing, and public sectors, oversees the corporate commercial division. Johan Ljungberg and Hans Petersson lead teams in Gothenberg and Malmö, respectively. Adam Green focuses on tech transactions, regularly advising companies in the mid- to late- growth stages, while Jan Holmius is known for advising PE firms on Nordic M&A transactions. Jon Rastad handles infrastructure-related M&A as well as carve-outs and joint ventures.
Praxisleiter:
Isabella Ramsay; Patrik Marcelius; Martin Pekkari; Johan Ljungberg; Hans Petersson
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Adam Green; Emil Boström; Jan Holmius; Jon Rastad; Maria Holme
Referenzen
‘Martin Pekkari is very knowledgeable, quickly wraps his head around complex questions, is pedagogical and always includes a commercial perspective to his legal advice.’
‘Adam Green is Sweden’s leading M&A lawyer, whose overarching and broad knowledge base, combined with a deep understanding and interest in the underlying business areas as well as a winning personality, makes him the perfect senior partner to have on a project.’
‘Maria Holme is a terrific transaction lawyer. She is not shy to provide general and always well-thought-through reflections and advice on areas and items that are not corporate/transaction specific, making her a great partner to team up with for larger projects.’
Kernmandanten
Accent Equity
Altor Equity Partners
City of Stockholm
EQT
Handelsbanken
H2 Green Steel
Intermediate Capital Group
Impilo
Klarna
Kry (LIVI)
Northvolt
Saab
Sandvik
SEB
Securitas
Spotify
Stockholm Public Transport Authority
Stockholm Region Council
Stora Enso
Summa Equity
Swedish Orphan Biovitrum (SOBI)
Söderberg & Partners
Telia
Valedo Partners
Volvo Cars
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Handelsbanken on the carve-out of its private, SME and life insurance operations in Finland and divestment to S-Bank Plc, Oma Savings Bank Plc and Fennia Life Insurance Company Ltd respectively.
- Advised Instabox in a “merger of equals” with last-mile logistics-tech startup competitor Budbee, to form the combined company Instabee with a valuation of USD 1.8 billion.
- Advised Swedish Match on the USD 16 billion public takeover by Philip Morris International.
Roschier
Roschier’s leading M&A practice focuses on large and mid cap cross-border transactions involving major domestic and international companies. Malin Leffler - experienced in handling significant matters for household names in the media and retail sectors, to name a few - heads the private M&A team, within which private equity specialist Jens Bengtsson and Björn Winström play key roles. Markus Olsson’s client base includes major players in the automotive industry. Stockholm office head Pontus Enquist leads the public M&A group, regularly advising governments and government agencies, while Ola Sandersson oversees the corporate compliance department. Christoffer Benninge boasts expertise in both public and private M&A as well as corporate advisory matters, specialising in domestic public-to-private transactions.
Praxisleiter:
Malin Leffler; Pontus Enquist; Ola Sandersson
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Christoffer Benninge; Jens Bengtsson; Björn Winström; Markus Olsson; Leo Lee
Referenzen
‘Leo Lee stands out for his strong business sense and ability to consistently deliver on complex projects. He is a cool-headed and solid negotiator.’
‘A highly competent and attentive team that is very creative in finding solutions to complex situations. ’
Kernmandanten
Atlas Copco
Blackstone
Bonnier
CVC Capital Partners
EQT (including the Buyout, Midmarket, and Infrastructure Funds)
IK Investment Partners
Ingka
Investcorp
Investor
Kinnevik
KKR
Knorr-Bremse
Macquarie
Midroc
Nordstjernan
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Fund
Patricia Industries
Permira
Philip Morris
Sandvik
Scania
TDC
Triton
Wallenberg Foundations
Volkswagen
Highlight-Mandate
- Representing Philip Morris International in its SEK 176.4 billion public offer for all shares in Swedish Match.
- Represented GRO Capital in the auction sale of Tacton.
- Represented Gamma Biosciences, a life science platform formed by the global investment firm KKR, in its USD 215 million sale of Astrea Bioseparations to Swedish listed company Biotage.
Advokatfirman Vinge
Advokatfirman Vinge’s M&A and corporate practice advises blue-chip clients on a wide range of domestic and cross-border matters, from public and private acquisitions to divestments. The team collaborates closely with the firm’s private equity practice to handle private equity-sponsored leveraged buyouts, among other mandates. Practice head Jonas Bergstrom has a strong track record advising major clients on high-value M&A transactions. Firm chairman Johan Winnerblad has extensive experience in the field, particularly in the financial services, TMT and life sciences sectors. Christina Kokko is regularly instructed by clients in the financial services and life sciences sectors, as well as in the retail and media spaces. Jesper Schönbeck leads on public M&A, with Erik Sjöman playing a key role in team.
Praxisleiter:
Jonas Bergström
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Johan Winnerblad; Christina Kokko; Jesper Schönbeck; Erik Sjöman; Karl Klackenberg; Jonas Johansson; Elsie Nassar; Daniel Rosvall; Magnus Hedsund
Referenzen
‘Jonas Johansson is first choice for any transaction. He has a unique ability for providing first-class legal advice in combination with a commercial mindset which truly creates value. His negotiation skills are second to none and he has a deep knowledge and understanding of environmental matters.’
‘Karl Klackenberg is very knowledgeable, professional and hard working – a great new addition to the Vinge partner team. He is up and coming and very strong in his field.’
‘Christina Kokko has in-depth expertise of buy-outs and is very knowledgeable. The same applies for Daniel Rosvall and Jonas Bergström. Magnus Hedsund has a deep understanding of his clients’ needs and has a pragmatic approach.’
Kernmandanten
FAM AB
Tele2 AB
Lifco AB
Lagercrantz AB
Investment AB Latour
EQT
Triton
IK Investment Partners
Bain Capital
Fidelio Capital
Verisure Securitas Direct Group
SEB
Sixth National Pension Fund
Orkla
Lantmännen ek för
AMF Pensionsförsäkring
Procuritas Capital Investors
Sobro AB
Biotage AB
Samhällsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden AB
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented Samhällsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden AB in connection with its sale of stake in its social infrastructure portfolio for public education to Brookfield for SEK 9.2 billion. The transaction also includes earn out payments up to SEK 1.2 billion.
- Represented MGM Resorts International on its takeover bid for LeoVegas AB valued at SEK 6 billion.
- Represented the international private equity firm Cinven in connection with its acquisition of the Säkra group.
Advokatfirman Cederquist KB
Advokatfirman Cederquist KB’s M&A practice in Stockholm handles a variety of matters, ranging from large-scale public-to-private deals to controlled auctions. The team has considerable experience in the infrastructure, auto, healthcare, transport and retail sectors, among others, and a client base that includes companies, sponsors, and investment banks. Practice head Pontus Röckert specialises in private equity and venture capital and has a strong reputation for acting as M&A counsel within the financial services sector. Carl-Johan Deuschl focuses on industrial M&A and infrastructure transactions. Private equity specialist Martin Ulfson’s practice covers acquisitions, divestments, mergers, joint ventures, and take-private transactions.
Praxisleiter:
Pontus Röckert
Referenzen
‘Maja Wettergren is one of the best corporate/M&A lawyers around. She has the stamina and energy to drive a process forward and leaves no stone unturned doing so. She is not afraid to speak her mind in any situation, has great commercial sense and is a good negotiator.’
‘Cederquist’s M&A team offers expertise and invaluable and relevant advice, including relevant insight into local market conditions. Communication with Cederquist is seamless and their approachability makes collaboration effortless.’
‘This is a team of professionals who not only excel in their field but are also exceptionally nice people to work with. Their expertise and amiable approach makes collaboration seamless and highly effective.’
Kernmandanten
Nordic Capital
Budbee Holding AB
Kinnevik AB
Nordax Bank AB / Bank Norwegian ASA
Cytel Inc.
Kesko AB
Addnode Group AB
Bonava AB
Sambla Group AB
Billerud AB
Highlight-Mandate
Linklaters
Linklaters’ corporate and M&A practice in Stockholm leverages the firm’s global network to regularly advise on cross-border transactions. The team is well known for handling large-scale private equity deals as well as multijurisdictional M&A for blue-chip companies. The Nordic-wide group is led by Elisabeth Lundgren, whose client base includes major tech and energy companies. Charlotte Levin advises corporates and financial institutions on both public and private M&A, while Rasmus Kindlund and Nima Naderi both stand out for their experience in the Nordic market.
Praxisleiter:
Elisabet Lundgren
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Charlotte Levin; Nima Naderi; Rasmus Kindlund
Referenzen
‘Rasmus Kindlund is excellent; calm, unflappable and always available.’
‘Charlotte Levin and Elisabeth Lundgren have outstanding knowledge in the M&A field. They are always reliable and are excellent to work with.’
‘An exceptional team – highly responsive, hard-working and creative.’
Kernmandanten
Cevian Capital
Microsoft
Triton
ASSA ABLOY
EQT
PAI Partners
Trelleborg
Ericsson
Epiroc
IK Investment Partners
PostNord Group
Goldman Sachs
CapMan
Kinnevik
Panasonic Group
Euroclear
Netel
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Panasonic Corporation on its acquisition of the commercial AC business from Systemair AB.
- Advised a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm on the USD 1.1bn convertible round in Northvolt AB.
- Advised Brookfield Super-Core Infrastructure Partners on its acquisition of a 49% stake in social infrastructure portfolio for public education from SBB.
Setterwalls
Setterwalls’ corporate and M&A practice group, jointly led by Anders Söderlind in Stockholm, Anders Holmgren in Gothenburg, and Ola Grahn in Malmö, is regularly involved in major domestic, regional, and international transactions. Söderlind specialises in private equity and private M&A, particularly in the technology and finance sectors. Holmgren is best known for advising Swedish and international clients in high-tech sectors, including the gaming space. Veteran commercial lawyer Johan Hallén offers considerable expertise in commercial contracts.
Praxisleiter:
Anders Söderlind; Anders Holmgren; Ola Grahn
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Johan Hallén; Jon Ericson
Referenzen
‘Johan Hallén posesses excellent knowledge in business law and a very pragmatic people-oriented approach to conflict prevention and resolution. He is always quick and responsive.’
‘Jon Ericson shows exceptional skill in navigating complex legal issues, often arriving at innovative solutions. His empathetic approach, combined with his clear communication style, instills trust and confidence.’
‘Johan Hallén is the best lawyer around. He always goes the extra mile and does not hesitate to tell his true opinion. He is responsive, service minded and has brilliant knowledge with regards to making preparations, contracts, negotiations etc., smooth and effective.’
Kernmandanten
Mubadala Investment Company
Hydro Rein
Monterro Technology Investment
Priveq
Komplett Group AS
Catena
Grafotronic AB
Thunderful Group
Owners of Acreto AB
Pamica 2 AB
Asker Healthcare AB
Knowit
Ports Group
Omegapoint
Rouse International Ltd.
Industri-Matematik International AB
Flerie Invest AB
Highlight-Mandate
- Assisted PAI Partners with the acquisition of Interflora AB by PAI portfolio company MyFlower SAS.
- Assisted Mubadala Investment Company (“Mubadala”) with its investment in Klarna.
- Assisted Thunderful Group AB in connection with the acquisition of Jumpship Ltd, who launched its first game, the sci-fi adventure Somerville, on November 15.
Snellman
Snellman’s corporate and M&A practice advises a range of clients, including Swedish and multinational companies, on a host of matters. The team benefits from frequent collaboration with the firm’s partner office in Finland to offer a pan-Nordic service. Claes Kjellberg, who has over twenty years’ experience advising major private equity sponsors, leads the private M&A team. Corporate and public M&A practice head Mattias Friberg has over 25 years of experience acting in the Nordic and international market for industrial companies, financial institutions, and private equity sponsors. Ola Åhman advises on public and private transactions and corporate strategy, as well as regulatory and compliance issues.
Praxisleiter:
Claes Kjellberg; Mattias Friberg
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Ola Åhman; Richard Åkerman; Douglas Essehorn
Referenzen
‘Richard Åkerman is an outstanding commercial lawyer. He is knowledgeable and always finds constructive solutions.’
‘Claes Kjellberg and Douglas Essehorn both offer valuable strategic/tactical insights.’
‘Ola Ahman is exceptional! He is very professional, knows his stuff well, and is very authoritative and helpful. Most importantly, he is endlessly patient.’
Kernmandanten
KLAR Partners Limited
Ahlstrom Capital BV
Oriola Oy
Tokmanni Group Oy
Equip Capital AS
IK Investment Partners Ltd
Sylvamo Corporation
Thoma Bravo, L.P
Transdev Sverige AB
Linxens Holding
Marlin Equity Partners
Riverside Europe Partners AB
SEB Investment Management AB
Vida Aktiebolag (subsidiary of Canfor Corporation)
NeoGames S.A.
Aker BA ASA
Highlight-Mandate
- Acted as counsel to Thoma Bravo-backed Magnet Forensics in the acquisition of Griffeye from Safer Society Group.
- Acted as counsel to Oriola Corporation in the formation of a joint venture with Euroapotheca, combining the Swedish retail pharmacy chains Kronans Apotek and Apoteksgruppen.
- Acted as counsel to Aker BP ASA in the combination of the oil and gas businesses of Aker BP ASA and Lundin Energy AB.
Baker McKenzie
Baker McKenzie’s M&A practice in Stockholm collaborates with lawyers throughout the firm’s global network to advise on a high volume of domestic and cross-border transactions. In recent years, the team has been increasingly active in the pharma, retail, energy, and transport sectors. Carl Svernlöv leads the corporate and M&A team, while Costin Mihailescu heads up the private equity offering.
Praxisleiter:
Carl Svernlöv; Costin Mihailescu
Referenzen
‘Carl Svernlöv is one of Sweden’s most prominent corporate lawyers.’
‘The team is always available and reliable.’
‘An incredibly fast moving and very commercially-minded legal team that cuts through the fuss and delivers actionable advice.’
Kernmandanten
Petronas Chemicals Group Berhad
Husqvarna AB
Transcom Worldwide AB
Colliers International Group Inc
KRAFTON Inc.
Magna International
FSN Capital
Cubera IX L.P.
Lantmännen AB
Olsbergs Hydraulics AB
Ambidextrous Investment Vehicle 3 AB
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Petronas Chemicals Group Berhad on its acquisition of Swedish specialty chemicals company Perstorp Holding AB.
- Advised Colliers on its acquisition of a controlling interest in Pangea Property Partners.
- Advised Krafton on the acquisition of the Swedish gaming studio Neon Giant.
Bird & Bird
Bird & Bird’s corporate and commercial practice group handles a wide range of matters, including M&A and joint ventures, private equity buyouts, venture capital investments, and post-integration work. The team has a strong reputation for advising on cross-border transactions, particularly in the tech, media, telecoms and IP sectors. Mårten Willamo, noted for his close ties to the Finnish market, leads the firm’s Nordic-wide corporate group. Mattias Lindberg leads the commercial group in Stockholm, while Hans Svensson is corporate head in Stockholm. Jan Byström left the firm for Advokatfirman Lindahl KB in May 2023.
Praxisleiter:
Mårten Willamo; Mattias Lindberg; Hans Svensson
Kernmandanten
Arkance
Buy My Car
Getlife
Guesty Group
Hard Rock Cafecafé
Homery Digital, S.L.
Homeserve Asistencia Spain, S.A.
Job&Talent
Libnova
Luceiro Capital
Phone Service Center
Soedesco
Superlumen
Taxdown
Tuinar Plots & Houses, S.L.
Vass Consultoría De Sistemas
We Are Knitters, S.L.
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising search fund Luceiro Capital on the structuring and implementation of the search fund shareholders’ agreement in relation to the acquisition of Spanish company Safetop Innovative Protection, S.L.
- Assisting Kambi Group with the 78,000,000 EUR acquisition of Shape Games, headquartered in Denmark.
- Advising Fertinagro Biotech, in the sale of 50% of the share capital of GlobalFeed to OCP Group, a global phosphate-based plant and animal nutrition products producer.
Cirio Advokatbyrå AB
Cirio Advokatbyrå AB’s M&A practice is well known for handling matters in the energy and infrastructure, life sciences, healthcare, food, tech, and real estate sectors. Especially active in the technology, energy and life sciences spaces, Anders Moberg leads the private M&A team, while Annika Andersson, whose practice covers non-cash acquisitions and spin-offs, among other areas, heads up the public M&A offering. Jessica Grönberg regularly advises clients on domestic and cross-border private M&A transactions. Fredrik Morfeldt was promoted to partner in January 2023.
Praxisleiter:
Anders Moberg; Annika Andersson
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Fredrik Morfeldt; Jessica Grönberg
Referenzen
‘Cirio’s M&A team is incredibly knowledgeable and they are clearly experts in their field.’
‘The team has a calm and pragmatic approach and is able to adapt its style as necessary in order to respond to different levels of knowledge or familiarity with the acquisition process across the internal deal and target teams. They offer a level of support that is over and above what is expected.’
Kernmandanten
Accent Equity
SignUp Software AB (publ)
Rubicon Technology Partners
Vestum AB (publ)
Nalka Invest AB
Systemair AB
Västerport Holding AB
Biokraft International AB (publ)
Owners of Innosoft
Equinor
MYBW Office Management Gruppen Holding AB
BEWI ASA
Antin Infrastructure Partners
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised BEWI ASA on its acquisition of all the shares in Jackon for a total consideration of approximately NOK 3.6 billion.
- Advised SignUp Software AB (publ) in connection with Insight Partners’ public takeover offer to the shareholders of SignUp Software.
- Advised Rubicon Technology Partners in connection with its first platform investment in the Nordics, when it acquired the global category leader in Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) software, Tacton Systems.
CMS Wistrand
CMS Wistrand’s full-service transactional team focuses on mid-market Swedish and cross-border M&A matters, with particular strength in the media, IT, industrials, leisure, healthcare, and auto sectors. Ólafur Steindórsson, who primarily handles small and mid-cap transactions and with a broad client base in the tech and ESG spaces, leads the Stockholm team. Per Dalemo, known for advising both investors and shareholders on Nordic matters, is head of the Gothenburg M&A practice. Robert Kullgren focuses on international matters and heads the firm’s German desk.
Praxisleiter:
Ólafur Steindórsson; Per Dalemo
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Robert Kullgren; Fredrik Råsberg; Vilhelm Nyström; Henrik Aurelius
Referenzen
‘Per Dalemo is an intelligent lawyer, always on top of the matters at hand and available whenever senior power is needed.’
‘Fredrik Råsberg is always calm, knowledgeable and is an excellent lawyer.’
‘Robert Kullgren has impressive strategic skills and is very quick to identify the key value drivers of a case and transaction. He is an extremely shrewd negotiator and always knows which battles to yield in order to win the war (while still keeping the counterparty happy!).’
Kernmandanten
Petter A. Stordalen (Nordic Choice Hotels)
Schibsted Media Group
Stena Group
PwC
Atea
Scienta Scientific
Almi Invest
AIG
Mycronic
CapMan
Strawberry Living
Formica Capital
Proact
B3 Consulting Group
Volution
Industrifonden
Einride
Greencarrier
Roche
Coesia
Shurgard
Vertiseit AB (publ)
Burgsvik Group AB (Rasta Group AB)
Fu-Gen
Mayr-Melnhof Holz
Spring Media
Pangea
HydraSpecma
Sesol
Miracle Mill
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised on the divestment of a majority stake in Pangea Property Partners to Colliers.
- Advised management and minority shareholders in connection with their partial sale of shares in connection with the divestment by GRO Fund I and Kirk Kapital of its majority stake in manufacturing-focused CPQ software provider Tacton to Rubicon Technology Partners.
- Advised Fu-Gen on the acquisition of a 93 MW operational wind farm in Sweden.
Advokatfirman Delphi
Fielding offices across Sweden, Advokatfirman Delphi’s nationwide corporate and M&A practice focuses on mid-market M&A transactions, with particular strength in the TMT, gaming, energy, and healthcare sectors. Michael Juhlin, noted for his experience advising companies, private equity firms and financial institutions on transactional and corporate governance matters, leads the team in Stockholm. Christoffer Mangelus, with recent experience advising on cross-border carve-outs, heads the firm’s transaction group in Gothenburg. Måns Persson in Gothenburg was promoted to partner in January 2023.
Praxisleiter:
Michael Juhlin; Christoffer Mangelus
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Stefan Lindh; Cecilia Lundh; Måns Persson
Referenzen
‘Christoffer Mangelus stands out for his knowledge and for his ability to find creative solutions in complicated deal setups.’
‘Michael Juhlin is a trusted advisor and sparring partner.’
‘The team offers great attention and business-oriented advice.’
Kernmandanten
Verdane Capital
Momentum Group AB (publ)
MVI Advisors AB
Intera Partners Oy
Adelis Equity Partners
Bure Equity AB (publ)
Addtech AB
Veolia Nordic AB
Addlife AB (publ)
NIBE Industrier AB
Polestar Performance AB
Addnode Group AB (publ)
Easypark AB
Bergman & Beving AB
Rantalainen Group Oy
Gaming Innovation Group Inc.
Infineon Technologies AG
Serneke Group AB
Mycorena AB
Buyers Edge Platform
Dentsply Sirona
Formica Capital
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Kerridge Commercial Systems Limited and its main owner Accel-KKR on acquisition of Compilator AB.
- Advised Rantalainen Group Oy and its main owner Norvestor on acquisition of Klara Consulting AB.
- Advised Cogne Acciai Speciali SPA on acquisition of the business area Long Products from Outokumpu Oy.
DLA Piper Sweden
DLA Piper Sweden’s corporate and M&A team handles a high volume of mid-market matters, particularly in the tech, gaming, life sciences, fintech, and infrastructure sectors. Practice head Anders Malmström has considerable experience advising multinationals and private equity firms on M&A transactions in Sweden and the Nordic region, working closely with lawyers throughout the firm’s global network to offer a cross-border service. Mathias Berggren and Mikael Moreira are well known for their work in the tech space.
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Mathias Berggren; Mikael Moreira; Petter Kjöllerström; Petros Vardanian; Jesper Lindbom; Karolin Bergström
Referenzen
‘Petter Kjöllerström and Petros Vardanian deserve special mention.’
‘Mikael Moreira lead his team well by fronting persons of the right seniority in respect of the right tasks. His focus and his experience in multi-party negotiations is valuable.’
‘Jesper Lindbom is absolutely a rising star. He is highly skilled in drafting and managing his younger colleagues in order to push a complex project forward.’
Kernmandanten
Heimstaden Bostad
EQT
Storskogen
Din Bil Sverige
Partyking AB
CBRE Group
Sportway AB
SEB (Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken)
Novax
Swedbank
The Swedish State Pension Funds; Första, Andra, Tredje, Fjärde och Sjunde AP-Fonden
Eterni Gruppen
AddSecure
Allianceplus Holding
Ville Silvasti Oy
Capillar
TSG Group
Scania CV Aktiebolag
Cube Infrastructure
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Heimstaden Bostad AB in connection with a capital investment by the company and its partner Allianz in the joint venture Heimstaden Eagle AB. The investment amounts to a total of SEK 7 billion, where Allianz invests approximately SEK 3.9 billion and Heimstaden approximately SEK 3.1 billion.
- Advised Metro AG in connection with its acquisition (through a group company) of JOHBECO AB from Litorina V Fund and a number of minority shareholders for approx. EUR 100 million.
- Advised the two EQT funds, EQT Ventures and EQT Growth, in connection with the DoorDash acquisition of Wolt Oy in an all-shares deal worth approximately €7 billion, one of the largest ever tech deals in Europe.
Hammarskiöld
Hammarskiöld’s M&A team advises a range of domestic and foreign clients – including companies, private equity sponsors, and venture capital firms – with buy-and-build mandates being a recent area of growth for the team. Erik Löfwall counts several blue-chip PE funds among his client roster, while Jakob Falkman handles large and mid-cap transations for industrial clients as well as PE funds. Erik Fahlgren is well known for advising Swedish and international clients on cross-border M&A and commercial contracts matters. The four partners jointly oversee the team, within which Magnus Bohman plays a key role, focusing on seller-side mid-cap M&A deals.
Praxisleiter:
Jakob Falkman; Erik Fahlgren; Erik Löfwall
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Magnus Bohman; Isabelle Vinterskog
Referenzen
‘Erik Lofwall is a skilled negotiator, strategic thinker and a very good communicator.’
‘Erik Lofwall is an outstanding transactions lawyer and a go-to partner for M&A, VC and private equity transactions. He has a very good position in the Swedish market and is one of the main rainmakers within the firm.’
‘Isabelle Vinterskog is relatively young, but very ahead of the game. Her professionalism and skill is that of a senior associate.’
Kernmandanten
Scania
Altor Funds
Trill Impact
Litorina Funds
Valsoft Corporation Inc
Socomec
Everysport Group AB (publ)
3D Systems Inc.
ARC Group
QNTM Group
AIG Europe Ltd
Universal Music
I-YUNO Media Group
Folksam
Länsförsäkringar
Padel Mates International
Aspia
Carpenter
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Swedish PE sponsor Altor on multiple transactions including (i) the Nordic Tyres Group buy-an-build acquisitions of Däckforum 2000 AB and Däckforum I Stockholm AB (care tyre companies), (ii) multiple Swedish and cross border add-on acquisitions within the Arc Arise Consulting group (strategy within innovation, service design and digital products).
- Advised Swedish impact PE sponsor Trill Impact on multiple transactions including the buy-an-build acquisitions of Infrakraft Sverige AB and Järvägselektrikerna I Mälardalen AB (infrastructure development and maintenance industry).
- Advised truck manufacturer Scania on its equity investments and long term complex R&D/development and supply contracts with (i) Northvolt AB (giga-factory for high voltage batteries), and (ii) H2 Green Steel AB (“green” “CO2-neutral” steel producer).
Advokatfirman Lindahl KB
With offices in six locations spread across Sweden, Advokatfirman Lindahl KB’s nationwide M&A practice offers a comprehensive service covering transactional and strategic matters in a wide range of sectors, including tech, life sciences and energy. The team has a strong reputation for handling mid-cap M&A deals and has seen recent growth in its share of high-end transactions. Moritz Veller in Stockholm specialises in cross-border mandates, while Helsingborg-based Svante Liljedahl offers seller-side expertise. Johan Herrström, managing partner of the firm’s Malmö office, focuses on the IT and medtech sectors. Having joined the firm from Bird & Bird in May 2023, Jan Byström brings more than 25 years of M&A and private equity experience. The department was also bolstered by the arrival of Ahmed Al-Rahma from Roschier in September 2023.
Praxisleiter:
Mikael Smedeby; Thorbjörn Wennerholm; Svante Liljedahl; Henrik Nobel; Robert Asplund; Emanuel Wallin; Johan Herrstrom
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Erika Svensson; Moritz Veller; Jan Bystrom; Ahmed Al-Rahma
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‘Erika Svensson is a very pleasant person to work with. She has the right knowledge, attitude and flexibility to achieve results.’
‘Moritz Veller is one of the best corporate/M&A attorneys for cross-border matters. He offers tailor-made advice and a very sound commercial mind. He also has great client handling skills.’
‘The team has impressive cross-border capabilities owing to its dual-qualified lawyers. They offer business-oriented and pragmatic legal advice as well as impeccable client service.’
Kernmandanten
Ratos AB
Polaris Private Equity
CapMan Buyout
Bonnier Capital
Embracer Group
Recover / EQT
1KOMMA5° GmbH
Dacke Industri
Viking Venture
Hennes & Mauritz (H&M)
Beijer Tech
Turn Energy
Sareq
Cramo AB
eEquity Venture
ABB AB
Cardo Health
Palette Life Sciences
Evolar
Kamic/Amplex/Mindelon
Miss Group
Volati
EAB
Nolato
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised the shareholders of Palette Life Sciences on their sale of Palette Group to US corporation Teleflex, Inc. (deal value: USD 650 million).
- Advised Wistrandsgruppen on its sale of Dollarstore (enterprise value: EUR 345 million) to Finnish discount retail chain Tokmanni.
- Advised Polaris Private Equity on its acquisition of majority share in Micropower Group from its founders and management.
TM & Partners
TM & Partners’ M&A team handles a range of matters for domestic, Nordic and international private equity funds, state-owned companies, and private corporations. Practice head Sten Hedbäck focuses on private M&A, advising industrial companies, PE funds, and entrepreneurs on acquisitions and divestitures. Vaiva Eriksson has recent experience in the IP and renewable energy spaces, to name a few, while Per Granström has clients in a variety of sectors, including tech and logistics.
Praxisleiter:
Sten Hedbäck
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Vaiva Eriksson; Per Granström; Anna Elheim Sylten; Niclas Högström; Johan Wigh; Philip Bihl
Referenzen
‘Vaiva Eriksson is an astute, go-to M&A lawyer you really want to have on your side. She is always very responsive and a very gifted lawyer. Her expertise in advising on demanding cross-border M&A projects is particularly valuable.’
‘Vaiva Eriksson is excellent and is quick to understand the unique traits of each project including the more complex. She has an international approach and will always deliver on time without any unpleasant surprises.’
‘Anna Elheim Sylten is knowledgeable and responsive.’
Kernmandanten
Air Liquide Biogas Solution Europe
Alliance Marine
Aquila Capital
Atlas Copco Gruppens Gemensamma Pensionsstiftelse
Coala-Life Group AB
CombinedX AB
Färna Invest
Hidden Harbor Capital Partner Holdings
Imagimob
Internet Vikings International AB
Jetpak Top Holding AB
Mimir Capital
Nexxiot AG
Norvestor Equity
Obvious Ventures
OpSec Security
Rashiddy Entertainment AB
Responda Group
Priveq Investment
Tradera
Tutus Data AB
Veranex
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised OpSec Security as Swedish counsel in connection with the cross-border acquisition of Zacco, a leading intellectual property (IP) management company. The deal involved six jurisdictions across Europe and Asia.
- Advised Tradera in connection with a capital raise from Ceder Capital.
- Advised Imagimob in connection with the sale of the company to Frankfurt Stock Exchange listed Infineon Technologies.
Eversheds Sutherland
Eversheds Sutherland‘s M&A and commercial teams offer a broad service to a varied client base, ranging from domestic startups to multinational companies, with experience in the IT, telecoms, retail, energy, healthcare and life sciences sectors. Possessing more than 25 years of experience, Ulrika Sparrman leads the corporate and M&A practice, while Michael Hylander is head of the firm’s commercial law department.
Praxisleiter:
Ulrika Sparrman; Michael Hylander
Kernmandanten
Digitalist Group Oyj
Brady Corporation
Tenneco Automotive Operating Company Inc
Veoneer
3M Svenska AB
Wienerberger AG
AcadeMedia
JCE Group
SpectrumLeaf
Industrial and Financial Systems, IFS AB
Kingspan Group Plc
CSAM Group AS
Sdiptech AB (publ)
Zordix AB (publ)
NKT A/S
Korkia Oy
Rockwell Automation Inc
Amex
Linxon Sweden AB
Enaco Sverige AB
W5 Solutions AB (publ)
Coor Service Management Group AB
Johnson Matthey Formox AB
Monterro AB
Aprendere Skolor AB (publ)
Umida Group
Perrigo AB
Gigasense AB
ChargePanel
Swedemount AB
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised the automotive technology company Veoneer and SSW Partners in connection with the sale of Veoneer’s active safety business to Magna.
- Advised Wienerberger AG, through its subsidiary Pipelife Sverige Aktiebolag, in connection with the acquisition of Wideco Sweden AB.
- Advised the Hero Group on the sale of their Semper Gluten Free business in the Nordics to Dr. Schär. The deal includes the Hero Group’s gluten free crisp bread factory in Korsnäs.
Magnusson Sweden
Magnusson Sweden’s corporate and M&A team is particularly active in the financial services, insurance, hospitality, energy, environment, and retail sectors. The practice is led by Anders Bäckman, who is noted for his considerable experience in domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, as well as joint ventures. Jonas Bergquist offers energy sector expertise.
Praxisleiter:
Anders Bäckman
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Jonas Bergquist
Referenzen
‘The M&A team at Magnusson is particularly business-minded. They can advise both on the legal and the commercial side of a transaction – which is very useful and rather uncommon.’
‘The staff at Magnusson are very effective and business minded. They do not lose time on the details in a transaction: they see the big picture, are fast and provide very useful advice.’
Kernmandanten
UNISYS
Söderberg & Partners
Nordiska Galleriet
Raw Fury
DSI Underground
Colt CZ Group SE
Nineyards Equity
B Alm Holding
BORGO
Atle Investment Management
Lakestar
YLLW
Lassila & Tikanoja
Endava plc
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised a global investment firm as regards its significant ownership stake in Swedish Match in connection with Phillip Morris’ $17 billion takeover offer of Swedish Match.
- Advised Endava plc on all Swedish legal aspects of the acquisition of DEK Corporation Pty Ltd, DEK Technologies Sweden AB and DEK Vietnam Company Ltd, including due diligence work and drafting transaction documents.
- Advised Söderberg & Partners on their raising of 2.3 billion SEK through a share issue to the global investment firm KKR.
MAQS Advokatbyrå
With offices in Sundsvall, Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Malmö, MAQS Advokatbyrå’s M&A team has a strong nationwide presence, advising major domestic companies in a range of sectors. Practice head Anton Olsson has key experience in cross-border acquisitions and private equity transactions. Sara Malmström, active in the IT, tech, retail, and media sectors, is the lead partner in Stockholm.
Praxisleiter:
Anton Olsson
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Sara Malmström
Kernmandanten
SKF Group
China-Euro Vehicle Technology AB (CEVT)
BNP Paribas / Alfred Berg
Primotech Group AB
Semcon AB (publ)
Tången Industrikapital AB
Rabbalshede Kraft AB (publ)
Stampen Lokala Medier
Profura AB
ZENSEACT AB
GPX Medical AB
Vätterleden Invest AB
Pandora AS
Oblique Therapeutics AB
Fluicell AB (publ)
IRLAB Therapeutics AB (publ)
OneMed Sverige AB
Sjöson AB
OnDosis AB
Limhamnshus Industri AB
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Brattse Finansrådgivning AB & Axell Holding AB when Confidentor AB was acquired by Säkra.
- Advised Limhamnshus Vessinge AB on the sale of Bredablick to PHM Group.
- Advised Tången Industrikapital AB in the acquisition of the AB Sjuntorp Group.
Morris Law
Morris Law’s corporate and M&A group has a strong reputation for handling mid-cap M&A transactions in the construction, tech, energy, manufacturing, retail and life sciences sectors. Martin Prager in Stockholm leads the practice. Racine Ashjari in Gothenburg advises on acquisitions and sales of listed and non-listed companies. Olof Myhrman, also in Gothenburg, acts for private equity, investor, and industrial clients as well as entrepreneurs.
Praxisleiter:
Martin Prager
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Racine Ashjari; Olof Myhrman; Johanna Juhlin; Therese Andersson; Carl Friberg
Referenzen
‘Olof Myhrman and Martin Prager are always available, commercial minded and very easy to work with. Johanna Juhlin and Therese Andersson also have good experience.’
‘Martin Prager is a sharp and focused lawyer-wizard who really cares about his clients.’
‘Olof Myhrman is a rainmaker who seems to be connected to anyone and everyone both in the Swedish market and beyond. A real facilitator.’
Kernmandanten
Investment AB Spiltan
Estea AB
Provobis Holding AB
AMWOOD AB
Collaboration Art
Ramirent AB
RCL Holding AB
Nötudden Fastigheter AB
UBAB Invest AB
Christian Berner Tech Trade (publ) AB
Data Respons AS
Hjo Installation AB
Kongsberg Automotive ASA
Ecarx Ltd.
Intendia Group AS
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Advokatfirman Schjødt
Advokatfirman Schjødt’s transactions group in Stockholm works closely with the firm’s partner offices in Norway, Denmark, and the UK to advise on a wide range of domestic and cross-border matters. Ylva Enquist in Stockholm leads the group alongside Tord Fondevik in Oslo. Pontus Bergsten has considerable experience advising private equity sponsors and listed companies, particularly in the eSports, media, gaming, construction and healthcare sectors.
Praxisleiter:
Ylva Enquist; Tord Fondevik
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Pontus Bergsten; Joachim Funariu
Referenzen
‘Joachim Funariu is outstanding when it comes to M&A and other corporate matters. He is innovative, bright, commercially minded, and service oriented.’
‘Pontus Bergsten has a very strong commercial understanding and a good tactical approach in negotiations as well as attention to detail.’
‘Joachim Funariu is very service minded, has good people skills, and is pragmatic and flexible.’
Kernmandanten
NREP
NCC Group
Leo Vegas
TIAA
Procuritas
FSN Capital
Brunswick Corporation
Are Group
Ramboll Group
Locus Infra
Robert Bosch Group
Standout Capital
Thoma Bravo
Waterland
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising NCC Group on all of its material M&A transactions for more than 10 years, including on the sale of its entire No Dig business in Sweden and Norway to No Dig Alliance (NDA AB) owned by private equity company Equip Capital.
- Advised Ramboll in relation to its investment in Estate Logs AB.
- Advised XQS in its divestment of substantially all assets and liabilities of its business outside of the US to the Scandinavian Tobacco group.
Wigge & Partners
Wigge & Partners M&A team regularly advises private equity funds and corporate clients on small and mid-cap transactions as well as large cross-border deals. The team is especially active in the energy, infrastructure, media and tech sectors. With over 15 years of experience, Henrik Wenckert leads on M&A, while alternative investments and fund formation specialist Frida Sander heads up the private equity team.
Praxisleiter:
Henrik Wenckert; Frida Sander
Kernmandanten
Third AP Fund
Folksam
FSG Fund 2
Alecta
Skandia
Fåhraeus Startup and Growth
Silvestica Green Forest Fund
Saminvest
Svenska Handelsfastigheter
Kåpan
Impilo
ECODC
KLAR Partners
3E Entertainment AB/ Pophouse
Entertainment Group
Indequity AB
R12
MVI
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Advokatfirman Fylgia KB
Advokatfirman Fylgia KB’s M&A team primarily handles small- and mid-cap transactions, with particular strength in the industrial and tech sectors. Practice head Mattias Larsson maintains a broad client base that includes several IT and SaaS companies.
Praxisleiter:
Mattias Larsson
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Fredrick Winroth
Referenzen
‘Mattias Larsson is an exceptional attorney who maintains an up-to-date and comprehensive understanding of all relevant fields. His impressive negotiation skills, especially during SPA discussions, strike an ideal balance between assertiveness and collaboration, ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes.’
‘Fredrick Winroth is very approachable, easy to work with and helpful in dealing with and resolving issues.’
‘Mattias is always available and extremely competent and effective. He never disappoints in any regards.’
Kernmandanten
Visma AS
Colosseum Smile AB
Mavenoid
Beijer Byggmaterial AB
Bright Sunday
Cabonline
ID06
PCTEL Inc.
International Forest Products (Part of the Kraft Group)
Cloudflight
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Visma on the acquisitions of Flex Applications and TooEasy.
- Advised the founders on the sale of Bright Sunday to Niam.
- Advised the founders on the sale of Quality Sourcing to emagine.
Synch Advokat AB
Synch Advokat AB‘s corporate team is particularly strong handling M&A transactions in the digital and tech spaces and is well regarded in the start-up and scale-up segment. Firm co-founder Andreas Börjesson, with over 20 years of experience, leads the team.
Praxisleiter:
Andreas Börjesson
Kernmandanten
Hygglo AB
Seven Seven Six
Epiluvac AB (the owners of)
Insurely (The Great Collective AB)
Menlo Ventures
DSPanel (the sellers of)
Grängesberg Exploration Holding (Nordic Growth Market listed, Boerse Stuttgart Group)
Graphmatech
M Industrial Invest
Trustscale
Costanoa Ventures
Sweco (NASDAQ Stockholm: SWEC)
Luleå Hamn
Anotherblock (the founders of)
VC J12 Ventures Nordic
Howwe International AB
Slitevind AB
Triboron International AB (NASDAQ First North: TRIBO B)
Tracklib AB
Orbit Alliance
KebNi
Brighter AB
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised the shareholders of Epiluvac AB on the sale of the company to NASDAQ listed Veeco Instruments Inc. for US$ 65m.
- Advised Seven Seven Six in connection with an investment in Teenage Engineering AB. Seven Seven Six is a venture capital firm started by Reddit’s co-founder Alexis Ohanian.
- Advised Menlo Ventures on its US$ 34m investment in Sana Labs, an AI-powered learning platform. Menlo Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley.