Banking & Finance
Global Guide 2024 : Sweden
Band 2
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Chambers Review
White & Case has a well-respected banking and finance team well accustomed to representing private equity sponsors in leveraged and acquisition finance mandates. The team also acts for banks and other lenders, including syndicates. The law firm has an impressive DCM offering, being particularly active on high-yield bond issuances, EMTN programmes and securitisation transactions. Its lawyers in Stockholm work closely with colleagues across the firm's international network to facilitate multi-jurisdictional transactions. The team is also notable for being able to offer English law capabilities to financial institutions clients in Sweden.
Work Highlights
- White & Case advised H&M Hennes & Mauritz on the update of its EUR2 billion medium-term note programme.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"White & Case is extremely pragmatic and very hands-on."
"The firm is very commercial in their approach and how they solve complex questions and situations. They always put their clients first and are very clear in their communication."
"The lawyers in the team are excellent at combining commercial and legal aspects."
"White & Case team is very knowledgeable and they have a good market view."
"With the support of the White & Case international network combined with local knowledge of Swedish law, they can handle very large and complex matters."
"White & Case is extremely pragmatic and very hands-on."
"The firm is very commercial in their approach and how they solve complex questions and situations. They always put their clients first and are very clear in their communication."
"The lawyers in the team are excellent at combining commercial and legal aspects."
"White & Case team is very knowledgeable and they have a good market view."
"With the support of the White & Case international network combined with local knowledge of Swedish law, they can handle very large and complex matters."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Bark-Jones is an accomplished lawyer whose practice has a strong emphasis on DCM mandates. Qualified in England & Wales as well as Sweden, he often acts on transactions involving the two jurisdictions.
"Michael provides outstanding client service and high-quality advice."
Oscar Liljeson often represents corporates and private equity funds in their capacity as borrowers in acquisition finance mandates.
"Oscar Liljeson has a view of the market that is extremely valuable. He knows us very well, can negotiate on our behalf and knows where to go with it."