Europe Guide 2026 : Sweden
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Gernandt & Danielsson Advokatbyrå KB
Our team has a prominent position in the restructuring market and a leading position in debt capital markets restructurings, having advised on several of the Nordic region’s largest reconstructions. We provide ongoing advice to clients who are at risk of finding themselves in an insolvency situation. Our broad transaction experience makes it possible for us to be solution-oriented and find ways to satisfy more stakeholders than would be the case if the company were to be forced into bankruptcy. We also provide preparatory advice before a corporate reorganisation or bankruptcy procedure, and work closely with reorganisers and bankruptcy trustees.
In addition, we assist contractors that provide services to companies headed toward a reorganisation in managing the risks entailed in the situation. If a bankruptcy proceeding has already been initiated, we assist the creditor against the bankruptcy trustee.
Our services include:
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Gernandt & Danielsson is best known for its work on behalf of bondholders participating either in out-of-court negotiations or formal procedures for the restructuring of capital markets debt. The law firm's work on the debtor side of significant Swedish reorganisations is testament to its broader restructuring capabilities. The team also represents local municipalities in restructuring-related financing transactions.
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Gernandt & Danielsson advised CSC as agent as well as the noteholders' committee for unsubordinated hybrid capital securities in connection with SAS' cost-saving programme.
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They are always available, give clear advice and act on it.
The lawyers are always immediately attentive and available.
Gernandt & Danielsson has a strong insight into how the market operates.
The department stands out for its exceptional accessibility and deep knowledge of the market.
Gernandt & Danielsson is the premier firm for restructuring.
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Mikael Borg advises both distressed companies and bondholder committees on the restructuring of debt and capital structures.
Mikael is commercially very strong. He is number one in the field of restructurings.
He is very business-oriented and has an uncanny ability to find, and in a very expedient manner, solve, the core of the problem at hand. He is an exceptional individual.
Björn Svensson is experienced in the market and regularly advises debtors and creditors on complex financial restructuring mandates. He often acts as an adviser on cross-border company restructurings.
Björn is very calm, collected, enthusiastic and always willing to help.
Björn Svensson is very knowledgeable.
He has exceptional legal knowledge as well as a deep commercial understanding.
He is very attentive, extremely easygoing and always available.
The combination of his availability and reconstructing experience makes him stand out.
Restructuring/Insolvency
Restructuring/Insolvency
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Björn Svensson
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