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Corporate/M&A - Sweden

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
The international law firm White & Case offers a strong corporate department in the Swedish market. The team regularly advises on private and public M&A, with particular expertise in carve-outs, divestments and share acquisitions. Besides advising Swedish corporates, White & Case enjoys a strong reputation for private equity deals, acting for large funds on national and international deals. Furthermore, White & Case has a growing presence in prominent ECM mandates including dual listings and IPOs, share issuances and placements. Its clientele ranges from domestic to international investment banks functioning as bookrunners and global coordinators. With its extensive international network, White & Case is well placed to advise on major global mandates with Swedish aspects as well as across the Nordic region.
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Work Highlights

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  • White & Case represented EQT in its sale of Karo Healthcare to KKR.

Strengths

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  • White & Case is very professional, always available, reliable and pragmatic.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

  • White & Case has a very strong private equity team with deep sector expertise and it is very responsive and client-centric.

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  • White & Case consistently demonstrates outstanding capability in managing highly complex and sophisticated transactions, including multi-jurisdictional private equity deals.

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  • The team at White & Case is always commercially oriented and gives pragmatic advice.

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  • The team has a very strong business sense and understanding of what to focus on.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Johan Thiman
    Johan Thiman

    Johan Thiman

    ECM specialist Johan Thiman is known for advising prominent banks and Swedish corporates on share issuances and large IPOs, as well as private placements.

    • Johan is extremely hands-on and competent.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

    • Johan Thiman is very competent, knowledgeable, client-focused and solves problems.

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  • Johan Steen
    Johan Steen

    Johan Steen

    Johan Steen advises domestic and international investment banks and private equity firms on acquisitions and divestments including carve-outs. He also assists companies with the sale of assets to private equity funds.

    • Johan Steen combines technical excellence with a rare ability to think like his clients.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

    • Johan is extremely responsive and knows the most up-to-date market practice.

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    • He is very commercial and responsive.

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  • Shoan Panahi
    Shoan Panahi

    Shoan Panahi

    Shoan Panahi is appreciated for his expertise in advising private equity funds on divestments. He also assists Swedish corporates with equity investment by capital funds.

    • Shoan Panahi really stands out from a commercial point of view. He is always available, quick to respond, and gives clear, practical advice.

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    • Shoan consistently delivers a very high quality product.

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    • He is very commercial and has a good style in negotiations.

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  • Patrik Erblad
    Patrik Erblad

    Patrik Erblad

    Patrik Erblad assists private equity clients with joint acquisitions and public takeovers.

    • Patrik Erblad has an outstanding ability to solve problems, whilst always keeping focus on end-goal.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

    • Patrik has an impressive ability to make the complex easy.

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    • He has a very commercial mindset and is pragmatic and solution-oriented.

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