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Since its inception, over 30 years ago, the Stockholm office has grown considerably and covers all the practice areas expected of a major law firm including Corporate and M&A, Private Equity and Capital Markets.

  • M&A - Our greatest strength is our experience and expertise in dealing with cross-border Corporate and M&A in the Nordic region. A large portion of our partners and associates have exceptional knowledge of the processes, architecture and documentation of international M&A deals gained from their time working in other jurisdictions. This makes us the first choice law firm for many international corporates from within and outside the Nordic region, as well as financial institutions.
  • Our Private Equity practice mainly acts for Nordic and International PE firms with investments and/or exits but also for portfolio companies in connection with bolt-on acquisitions and/or restructurings.
  • We have one of the largest capital markets teams in Sweden and Joakim Falkner is Baker McKenzie’s Head of Capital Markets for EMEA. Henric Roth manages complex transactions spanning multiple sectors involving e.g. US takeovers of Swedish companies, capital raises in connection with financial restructurings, SPACs and de-SPACs, and successful capital raises of listed and non-listed growth companies that have been stressed for cash in 2023. The firm, with Henric as representative, is frequently engaged by Nasdaq Stockholm to comment on contemplated changes to their Rule Books.

Chambers Review

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Private Equity - Sweden

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

As an internationally present law firm, Baker McKenzie is held in high esteem for its multi-jurisdictional capabilities. The team is especially active in advising companies across various sectors on divestments and acquisitions throughout Sweden and the Nordic region. Investments as well as joint ventures and merger transactions are among the tasks handled by the team. Baker McKenzie's team also assists domestic and foreign private equity funds with transactions in Sweden. Its capital markets expertise ranges from IPOs and share listings to private placements, which further strengthens the law firm's holistic offering.

Work Highlights

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  • Baker McKenzie advised Petronas Chemicals Group on the multi-jurisdictional acquisition of Swedish company Perstorp.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Joakim Falkner
2
Joakim Falkner
2
Band 2

Joakim Falkner is held in high esteem for his expertise in demanding ECM mandates ranging from IPOs and dual listings to share issuances and private placements. Admittance to practice in England and Wales as well as Sweden makes him a good choice for international mandates.

"He is easy to work with and pragmatic. He never loses the legal focus and is always ready to go the extra mile."

"Joakim Falkner is very business-minded, giving a high level of service to carry out the work successfully for all stakeholders."

Carl M Svernlöv
3
Carl M Svernlöv
Head of Corporate/M&A
3
Band 3

Carl Svernlöv often advises clients including IT companies and private equity houses on domestic and regional acquisitions.

"He is extremely knowledgeable."

"Carl Svernlöv is a pleasure to deal with."

Costin Mihailescu
3
Costin Mihailescu
3
Band 3

Costin Mihailescu regularly advises private equity funds on divestments and acquisitions throughout the Nordics, with particular expertise in technology-related mandates.

"Costin Mihailescu has great commercial awareness and is very client-oriented and service-minded."

"Costin is client-centric and makes you feel very valued and prioritised through his work."

Anders Fast
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Anders Fast
4
Band 4

Anders Fast is a trusted adviser for acquisitions and divestments across Sweden and beyond.

"Anders Fast provides extensive experience and knowledge throughout projects and ensures the best outcomes."

Henric Roth
U
Henric Roth
U
Up and Coming

Up-and-coming partner Henric Roth advises on capital markets transactions including IPOs and share issuances.

"Henric Roth is very attentive and works to move the process forward."

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Capital Markets: Equity

Joakim Falkner
2
Joakim Falkner
2
Band 2
Henric Roth
U
Henric Roth
U
Up and Coming
Corporate/M&A

Carl M Svernlöv
3
Carl M Svernlöv
Head of Corporate/M&A
3
Band 3
Anders Fast
4
Anders Fast
4
Band 4
Private Equity

Costin Mihailescu
3
Costin Mihailescu
3
Band 3

Members

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Industries

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Tech, Industrials, Consumer Goods