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Bird & Bird

Corporate/M&A

Europe Guide 2026 : Sweden


Bird & Bird

About

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Our M&A team is spearheaded by a group of leading lawyers who are passionate about their practice. We understand how legal issues can impact the full strategic picture of your business. Our innovative approach to providing transactional support is coupled with deep industry knowledge, allowing us to spot opportunities and help minimise risk. We represent both buyers and seller of businesses, from large multinationals to SMEs, handling deals that are structured as; private acquisitions and disposals, mergers, public takeovers, schemes of arrangement and competitive auctions. 

We continue to act on some the market’s most complex and high value corporate, and M&A matters, offering broad sector-specific knowledge and unrivalled cross-border advice. We had another stellar year, closing numerous M&A deals and continuing to grow our already thriving practice. We also continue to be instructed on some of the biggest mandates in the Nordic market. The Commercial team has a particular focus and extensive expertise in providing commercial advice on complex and strategic agreements and has been involved in the most complex development projects within digital services and digital transformation projects in the Nordics in recent years.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Sweden

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For
Bird & Bird houses a well-known corporate practice capable of handling domestic and cross-border mid-market transactions. The team advises corporates on acquisitions and investments across the Nordic region and beyond, aided by its international network. The lawyers also assist with joint ventures.
Notable practitioners

Hans Svensson is a key contact for clients.

Work Highlights

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  • Bird & Bird advised Dead Astronauts on its seed funding round.

Strengths

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  • The team at Bird & Bird is business-oriented and provides practical solutions.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

Members

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  • Mårten Willamo

  • Hans Svensson

    Head of Department

  • Caroline Grotenfelt

  • Martin Folke

  • Lukas Holmberg

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