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Corporate/M&A

Europe Guide 2026 : Sweden

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Provided by Mannheimer Swartling

Clients from all areas of the private and public sectors turn to the firm for counsel of exceptional quality. Clients include distinguished companies and organisations in Sweden and around the world. The firm’s approximately 400 lawyers are specialised in different areas of business law and industries. Meaning that they understand their clients’ commercial challenges, while having the legal expertise to find the optimal solutions.
The firm’s fundamental objective is to always surpass the expectations of its clients. Thus its aim is to recruit, keep and develop the most passionate legal talent. This business model is founded on the team spirit which is deeply rooted in the firm’s corporate culture.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Sweden

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Mannheimer Swartling boasts unparalleled bench strength with which to offer full-service corporate advice. The team is regularly tasked with large and often cross-border M&A transactions, including spin-offs, takeovers, acquisitions and mergers. Prestigious corporates from the telecommunications, technology and banking sectors feature among the law firm's clientele. Mannheimer Swartling enjoys a market-leading position in the private equity world, advising pan-Nordic, European and US funds alike on fund formation and restructuring as well as investments. The law firm's impressive offering is complemented by its expertise in equity capital markets transactions, including share redemption schemes, rights issuances and listings.

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Work Highlights

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Mannheimer Swartling advised CapMan Hotel II on its acquisition of Midstar Fastigheter.

Strengths

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Mannheimer has a very down to earth and solutions-oriented approach, which helps problem-solving tremendously.
Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
The team's ability to navigate complex transactions, anticipate challenges, and deliver pragmatic solutions sets it apart.
Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
Mannheimer Swartling's strengths include its unwavering professionalism, good availability, pragmatic and business-oriented advice, and its collaborative approach.
Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
The team at Mannheimer Swartling is exceptionally quick to respond and consistently delivers a high level of service.
Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
Mannheimer Swartling stands out for its exceptional ability to consistently provide clear and strategic advice.
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Notable Practitioners

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Senior Statespeople
Senior Statespeople
Adam Green
Admitted to the New York Bar, Adam Green is well placed to advise on cross-border mandates. He handles large spin-offs, acquisitions, sales, takeovers and capital funding rounds for well-known domestic corporates.
Adam Green is a fantastic adviser who manoeuvres through complex matters and difficult project situations.
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Senior Statespeople
Senior Statespeople
Eva Hägg
Eva Hägg is an experienced practitioner with substantial expertise in equity capital markets transactions. Her offering includes spin-offs and subsequent listings.
Eva Hägg's advice is not only insightful but also highly practical. She takes the time to understand client's specific needs and tailors her approach accordingly.
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Band 1
Band 1
Christopher Arkbrant
Renowned partner Christopher Arkbrant regularly assists with large fund formations as well as fundraisings.
Christopher is a very skilled in navigating complex structuring solutions and general fundraising topics from a legal and commercial perspective.
Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
Christopher Arkbrant is a super nice guy, very talented and knowledgeable.
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Band 2
Band 2
Jan Holmius
Jan Holmius is held in high esteem for the breadth of his expertise in the Swedish corporate and private equity world. His strengths include the handling of large divestments, acquisitions and public takeovers, where he acts for accounting firms and private equity-owned companies.
Jan is a very good lawyer, who understands his client's requirements and is very responsive.
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Band 1
Band 1
Johan Frost Bergman
Johan Frost Bergman is appreciated for his expertise in large fund formation and restructurings of private equity funds.
Johan is an outstanding lawyer with a great combination of expertise in his field and interpersonal skills.
Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
Johan Frost Bergman is a superstar in the Swedish Funds market, he is very commercial and has pragmatic solutions to complex issues.
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Band 3
Band 3
Patrik Marcelius
Patrik Marcelius is sought after by notable players from various industries for his advice on capital markets transactions including share placements and rights issuances. He also assists with hostile takeovers and public takeover offers.
Patrik Marcelius is a highly skilled adviser who provides pragmatic and meticulous advice.
Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
Patrik Marcelius has the best capital markets knowledge in Sweden.
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Band 3
Band 3
Emil Boström
Emil Boström is a capital markets specialist who regularly assists clients with ECM mandates such as IPOs, listings and divestments.
Emil Boström is very knowledgeable and trusted adviser.
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Band 3
Band 3
Isabella Ramsay
Isabella Ramsay's expertise covers acquisitions, spin-offs and divestments in sectors such as insurance and finance, where she acts for well-known private equity funds as well as corporates.
Isabella provides thoughtful and intelligent advice which focuses on the issues clients care about, and is pragmatic on those issues which are less critical.
Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
She is always on top of her brief, exceptionally firm but also willing to compromise at exactly the right points.
Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
Isabella is incredibly sharp, commercially minded, and creative in finding outside-the-box solutions.
Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
Isabela is very diligent, experienced, and is able to balance legal aspects with commercial ones.
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Band 4
Band 4
Fredrik Andretzky
Fredrik Andretzky represents well-known clients from the banking and finance sector in domestic acquisitions.
Fredrik Andretzky is extraordinary in terms of his technical and negotiation abilities.
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Up and Coming
Up and Coming
Henrik Dock
Up-and-coming partner Henrik Dock is experienced in handling complex, cross-border acquisitions and divestments.
Henrik is always creative in finding solutions and paths forward in challenging situations.
Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
Henrik consistently delivers exceptional client service, always demonstrating attentiveness, responsiveness, and a genuine commitment to understanding client needs.
Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
Henrik is a stable rock to have as an adviser in complex and difficult projects.
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Up and Coming
Up and Coming
Jon Rastad
Jon Rastad is experienced in handling cross-border acquisitions, sales and divestments.
He is very commercial, knows private equity structures and is a good negotiator.
Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
Jon Rastad is always available with solid and pragmatic advice in difficult negotiations.
Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
Jon Rastad delivers exceptional client service with a proactive, hands-on approach.
Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
He is a true deal partner with an ability to balance legal expertise with sharp commercial deal pragmatism.
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