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DLA Piper LLP

Corporate/M&A

Global Guide 2026 : Sweden


DLA Piper LLP

Rankings

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Corporate/M&A - Sweden

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
DLA Piper houses a well-rounded corporate and M&A team based in Stockholm. The law firm regularly advises private equity funds on domestic and cross-border acquisitions and divestments as well as fundraising rounds across various industry sectors. The team also assists corporates and shareholders with M&A transactions, including public tender offers. Clients especially benefit from DLA Piper's global network, which allows the effective handling of cross-border mandates.

Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper assisted Carlsberg Group with the divestment of its shares in Baltika Breweries and the restructuring of its shareholding in Carlsberg Azerbaijan and Carlsberg Kazakhstan.

Strengths

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  • The team at DLA is extremely service-minded and professional with a vast and broad knowledge.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • DLA Piper's strengths include its business acumen, attention to detail and communication in negotiations.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • The team frequently draws on experience from other transactions to provide practical, business-oriented advice to help clients determine the best path forward.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • The firm's strengths include its clear and timely communication, flexibility, and strong availability during time-sensitive matters.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Carl-Johan Pousette
    Band 3Carl-Johan Pousette

    Carl-Johan Pousette

    Carl-Johan Pousette often advises prominent bookrunners and coordinators on IPOs and share issuances. His clientele also includes well-known Swedish corporates seeking advice on private placements.
  • Band 4Mathias Berggren
    Band 4Mathias Berggren

    Mathias Berggren

    Mathias Berggren assists investment funds as well as established corporates with acquisitions and fundraising rounds.
    • Mathias Berggren is a very strong negotiator and quick to get into the issues with a pragmatic attitude.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • Band 5Anders Malmström
    Band 5Anders Malmström

    Anders Malmström

    Anders Malmström advises corporates, investors and shareholders on acquisitions across Sweden and beyond.
  • Band 5Petter Kjöllerström
    Band 5Petter Kjöllerström

    Petter Kjöllerström

    Petter Kjöllerström is an experienced lawyer with the ability to handle complex, cross-border acquisitions and share sales.

    • Petter is sharp in his understanding, and has deep legal knowledge and good experience.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

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