Corporate/M&A
Europe Guide 2024 : Sweden
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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.
Work Highlights
- White & Case assisted Vauban Infrastructure Partners with its cross-border acquisition of Nordic Renewable Power.
Strengths
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"White & Case's market knowledge combined with excellent legal understanding and the ability to tailor advice to us as the client is invaluable. The team are impressive - personable and easy to work with."
"The team are very proactive and able to find pragmatic solutions to the issues or matters you bring to the table."
"They are always responsive and offer high service levels."
"White & Case's market knowledge combined with excellent legal understanding and the ability to tailor advice to us as the client is invaluable. The team are impressive - personable and easy to work with."
"The team are very proactive and able to find pragmatic solutions to the issues or matters you bring to the table."
"They are always responsive and offer high service levels."
Notable Practitioners
Rikard Stenberg is held in high esteem for his prowess in handling large IPOs and dual listings as well as share issuances, where he advises prominent domestic and international banks as bookrunners and coordinators.
"Rikard Stenber has thorough experience and is always up to speed with best practice."
"He is highly skilled and commercial."
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 Thiman is extremely proactive and we always feel comfortable when we have him by our side."
"He is super commercial."
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's deep experience in complex M&A topics is extremely valuable for us as clients."
"He is incredibly hands-on, extremely responsive and has a laser-focused client mindset. He is very commercial and gets the deal done."
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 is commercial and always quick to respond."
Patrik Erblad is praised for his private equity activity. He assists clients with joint acquisitions and public takeovers.
"Patrik Erblad combines an excellent level of legal advice with excellent service."
"Patrik has excellent legal knowledge combined with a world-class service-minded approach to all his engagements. He is very creative and constructive and a fantastic deal maker."
"He has a unique touch in negotiations and makes the complex things easy."
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