Mannheimer Swartling, Tax | Chambers Europe Profile

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Mannheimer Swartling advises on the full range of legal matters that its clients face. As the largest law firm in the Nordic region, the firm offers both the scope and the scale required to handle the most demanding projects. And operating as a true lockstep firm ensures that its collective experience and expertise is available to every assignment.

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.

Chambers Review

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Tax - Sweden

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Mannheimer Swartling's tax team frequently advises on the structuring of M&A transactions, with experience acting for private equity buyers or for selling shareholders on high-value deals. The firm is a popular choice for asset managers setting up new funds, securing commitments from international investors or carrying out restructuring operations in which offshore funds are moved back to Sweden. It advises on the tax implications of IPOs and renewable energy asset deals. Key lawyers have a notable focus on indirect tax issues, advising on the VAT implications of varied corporate transactions and service agreements. The firm also has proven experience in litigation in which clients seek either to clarify the tax treatment of carried interest or to challenge Swedish Tax Agency corporation tax assessments.

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Strengths

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They are friendly, and the advice is of top quality.

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Mannheimer Swartling has very skilled lawyers who are to the point and understand our business.

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They have strong technical skills and a strategic mindset.

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They are always quick to respond and never miss deadlines.

Tax respondent
Europe

They are friendly, and the advice is of top quality.

Tax respondent
Europe

Mannheimer Swartling has very skilled lawyers who are to the point and understand our business.

Tax respondent
Europe

They have strong technical skills and a strategic mindset.

Tax respondent
Europe

They are always quick to respond and never miss deadlines.

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Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Anders Erasmie

Band 1

Anders Erasmie is highly regarded for his skilful handling of both major litigation and tax structuring matters.

He is very technically strong, with a strategic mindset.

Anders is the brightest star in extremely difficult tax matters. He is highly available and always dives right into the details with any question we have.

He is the best tax lawyer in Sweden

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Joachim Agrell

Band 3

Joachim Agrell is well recognised in the market for his expertise in VAT. He regularly handles the tax aspects of M&A transactions, as well as financing.

He is one of the strongest VAT advisers in the Swedish market.

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Niklas Hagbard

Up and Coming

Niklas Hagbard is experienced in private equity-related transactions and advising on the establishment of funds, as well as on real estate tax and restructuring matters.

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