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BAHR

Private Equity

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Corporate M&A and Equity Capital Markets have been at the core of BAHR's practice since its inception. BAHR stands as a market leader in Scandinavia's capital markets, renowned for expertise in large, complex, and multi-jurisdictional transactions.

 

Handling anything from add-on acquisitions for private equity portfolio companies, to platform acquisitions and up to the very largest cross-border, transformational corporate transactions, BAHR advises clients from across the world on mergers and acquisitions, IPOs, sales and demergers, corporate restructurings, share issues, takeovers and bids, as well as regulatory and compliance matters.

 

We bring together appropriately sized teams with the right skills to guide clients smoothly through all stages of the deal, drawing on expertise from across the pan-Scandinavian firm to deliver a comprehensive service with a commercial and tailored outlook. Our corporate and M&A lawyers are valued by clients for their practically-oriented approach, combining first class legal knowledge with deep understanding of their strategic and commercial goals. Many leading Scandinavian and global clients turn to BAHR for their most complex and international work, knowing that our team has the broad international experience, knowledge and business acumen they require.

 

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What the Team is Known For

BAHR is a recent entrant to the Swedish legal market, offering clients transaction expertise across Scandinavia. The law firm's practitioners are well versed in acquisitions, sales, mergers and investments in the Swedish and international arena, with experience acting for private equity firms. The lawyers have additional knowledge in public M&A mandates and ECM transactions, including IPOs, private placements, rights issuances and accelerated bookbuilding processes.

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Emil Hedberg
    Band 4Emil Hedberg

    Emil Hedberg

    Emil Hedberg's expertise ranges from accelerated bookbuilding and private placements to IPOs and rights issuances. He boasts additional expertise in advising public companies on M&A and refinancing mandates.

    • He has extensive knowledge of his field as well as the strategic mind needed to help navigate all kinds of stressful and complex situations.

      Private Equity respondentEurope
    • Emil Hedberg knows what he is talking about, is quick to reply, has great focus and understands the commercial value in transactions.

      Private Equity respondentEurope
    • Emil is an excellent lawyer with deep knowledge.

      Private Equity respondentEurope
  • Band 4Johanna Wärnberg
    Band 4Johanna Wärnberg

    Johanna Wärnberg

    Johanna Wärnberg has expertise assisting private equity firms with a range of transactions including acquisitions, sales and investments.

    • She is business-oriented and makes things happen.

      Private Equity respondentEurope
    • Johanna is an incredibly talented lawyer, with exceptional communication and collaborations skills, making it extremely easy to work together on M&A transactions.

      Private Equity respondentEurope
    • Johanna is energetic, commercial and driven.

      Private Equity respondentEurope
  • Band 4Tom Wehtje
    Band 4Tom Wehtje

    Tom Wehtje

    Tom Wehtje frequently advises manufacturing and healthcare companies on domestic and international acquisitions, with further expertise in assisting private equity funds with divestments.
    • Tom is extremely experienced, smart, hard-working, calm under pressure, solutions-oriented and a pleasure to work with.

      Private Equity respondentEurope
    • Tom Wehtje finds the right balance between legal and commercial advice.

      Private Equity respondentEurope
    • Tom guides clients through complexity and turn it into easily understandable advice.

      Private Equity respondentEurope
  • Up and ComingAdam Sirsjö
    Up and ComingAdam Sirsjö

    Adam Sirsjö

    Adam Sirsjö acts on ECM mandates including IPOs, rights issues and directed share issues.

    • Adam Sirsjö is quick to reply, very service minded and he understands the commercial value in transactions.

      Private Equity respondentEurope
    • Adam Sirsjö is an ambitious and responsive lawyer who is always available to work through big or small matters, guiding us through both expected and unexpected situations.

      Private Equity respondentEurope
  • Up and ComingJoachim Funariu
    Up and ComingJoachim Funariu

    Joachim Funariu

    Joachim Funariu has experience advising clients on investments, acquisitions and combinations.

    • Joachim Funariu is proactive in his communication and has a very practical approach with a focus on value delivery.

      Private Equity respondentEurope
    • He is knowledgeable, reliable and always delivers.

      Private Equity respondentEurope
  • Up and ComingKarl Klackenberg
    Up and ComingKarl Klackenberg

    Karl Klackenberg

    Karl Klackenberg advises private equity firms on acquisitions, investments and combinations.

    • He is extremely responsive, commercially-minded and situationally aware.

      Private Equity respondentEurope
    • Karl is a genuine pleasure to work with: he is responsive, collaborative and always composed, no matter the pressure.

      Private Equity respondentEurope
    • Karl combines sharp legal intellect with strong commercial instincts and exceptional situational awareness.

      Private Equity respondentEurope

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