Global Guide 2026 : Sweden
Ranked Individuals
Provided by BAHR
BAHR's Banking & Finance and Debt Capital Markets teams are recognised as top-tier advisers in the Scandinavian market, delivering sophisticated, commercially focused advice to all market participants, including borrowers, issuers, arrangers, investment banks, private credit funds, investors, lease providers, agents and trustees. BAHR is renowned for handling some of the jurisdiction's most significant and sophisticated financing transactions.
The practice has particular strength in acquisition finance, asset finance and project finance across all sectors. BAHR advises on traditional bilateral and syndicated bank facilities as well as alternative financing solutions, including direct lending and private credit arrangements. The team has deep expertise in debt capital markets transactions, regularly advising on Nordic corporate bonds, high yield issuances, combined bank and bond financings, hybrid debt and equity structures, and covered bonds.
BAHR is also recognised for its unique expertise in structured finance and securitisation and provides specialist advice on financial regulatory matters.
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With a growing presence in the Swedish banking and finance market, BAHR's lawyers have noteworthy experience in a range of complex, cross-border financings and refinancings. Its practitioners are knowledgeable in acting for high-profile Nordic and global lenders on corporate finance, acquisition finance and project finance deals, including syndicated lending. Members of the team are additionally well versed in DCM mandates.
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Frida Lantoft acts for major Nordic and international lenders, including syndicates, on corporate finance and refinance mandates. She is also sought out for her DCM capabilities, often representing issuers as well as arrangers and bookrunners in the listing of bonds.
Frida is very deal-oriented, flexible and solution-oriented, which is very appreciated. She's very skilled at what she does.
Frida Lantoft is very strong and sharp. She is fast on her feet and extremely structured.
Frida Lantoft is a great adviser. She is always on top of the issues to solve.
Frida stands out for her hands-on approach and deep experience, which is evident in both the strategic guidance she provides and her direct involvement in day-to-day matters.
Frida Lantoft goes above and beyond. She is a highly dedicated partner.
Dual-qualified in England and Wales as well as Sweden, Eric Halvarsson is active in a variety of mandates, including acquisition finance, project finance and refinancing deals.
Eric Halvarsson has extensive knowledge in his field and we have been very pleased to have him on our side when negotiating agreements relating to debt facilities.
Eric Halvarsson is outstanding.
Peter Svanqvist has established himself as an experienced partner capable of supporting clients on a wide array of banking and finance matters. These include complex, cross-border financings and refinancings.
Peter Svanqvist is very service-minded and provides fast, pragmatic and clear advice.
Peter has extensive experience in the leveraged finance space. He's extremely proactive.
Peter is well experienced.
Peter is pleasant to work with, easy to get along with and has a good focus on getting the deal done in a pleasant and orderly manner.
Peter is very skilled and good at what he does. He has a range of experience and a good understanding of the client's position.
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Capital Markets: Debt
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