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Advokatfirmaet Schjødt

Corporate/M&A

Europe Guide 2026 : Sweden


Advokatfirmaet Schjødt

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We have a market-leading practice on public and private M&A in the Nordics, acting regularly for major domestic and international corporations, private equity sponsors, investors and financial advisors. We advise on all aspects of public and private M&A's, assembling teams adapted to the requirements and complexities of the individual transaction. Our experience spans wide from tailor-made domestic deals to multi-jurisdictional cross-border transactions where we work with some of the most sophisticated players in the global business community.

Our ambition, especially in relation to transactional advice, is to safeguard and realize our clients most important deal parameters and to create additional value for our clients by providing strategic and legal advice enabling our clients to realize and achieve values they might otherwise have missed, either in the form of cost savings or economic or other terms for a transaction that would otherwise not have been achieved. Our team advises on all aspects of public and private M&A transactions, including:

  • Deal structures and taxation
  • Securities legislation
  • Public offer regulations
  • Due diligence
  • Deal documentation
  • Negotiations
  • Competition clearance
  • Completion mechanics

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Sweden

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Schjødt possesses a respected corporate team that regularly handles mid-cap mandates across Sweden and the Nordics. The team assists with private and public M&A transactions, often acting for companies from the gaming, energy and technology sectors. Public takeovers and investment rounds also form part of the law firm's expertise. It has additional experience acting for private equity firms and portfolio companies on acquisitions and reorganisations. Furthermore, Schjødt is well versed in ECM mandates such as IPOs, private placements and share issuances.

Work Highlights

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  • Schjødt assisted Axcel with the acquisition of all shares in Nordic Tyre Group from Altor Equity Partners.

Strengths

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  • The firm is thorough and pragmatic.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • The team at Schjødt is very professional, knowledgeable and has a great customer focus.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • The firm is extremely fast and professional, and most of all understands of the commercial aspects of the deals it is involved in.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • Schjødt's strengths include legal expertise, user friendliness, strong know-how and commercial thinking.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • The team is highly responsive, collaborative, and proactive in managing stakeholder expectations, which makes them a true partner in execution.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Pontus Bergsten
    Band 4Pontus Bergsten

    Pontus Bergsten

    Pontus Bergsten advises asset managers and gaming companies on investment rounds and acquisitions across the Nordic region. He is additionally well suited to handling cross-border mandates.

    • Pontus is an experienced M&A lawyer with good commercial and business understanding.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
    • Pontus Bergsten is responsive and gets results when clients need them most.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • Band 4Ylva Enquist
    Band 4Ylva Enquist

    Ylva Enquist

    Ylva Enquist is recognised for her practice in the ECM space. She often assists with equity transactions such as IPOs and private placements.

    • Ylva stands out through her calm, clear communication and ability to balance legal detail with business relevance.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
    • Her advice is always thoughtful, practical, and aligned with the client's strategic goals.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • Up and ComingAxel Helle
    Up and ComingAxel Helle

    Axel Helle

    Axel Helle has experience advising clients on directed share issues and rights issues.

    • Axel is very pragmatic, creative and service-minded.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

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