Banking & Finance | Global

Mannheimer Swartling has a market-leading team that is a popular choice for large corporates, private equity funds and banks. The firm has proven strength in a wide range of transactions, with notable expertise in acquisition, project and aviation finance deals. The team is knowledgeable in syndicated and bilateral lending, including bridge loans, and is well versed in handling banking regulatory matters. It also possesses a highly regarded DCM offering, advising on green and high-yield bond issuances, derivatives trading, securitisation transactions and MTN programmes.

Cederquist's impressive banking and finance team frequently advises lenders on high-end traditional financing and refinancing mandates with cross-border elements. The firm benefits from well-established relationships with leading Nordic banks and international financial companies. It handles corporate, acquisition and fund finance transactions, and is particularly active on real estate finance projects. It has further experience in mandates involving the energy and infrastructure sectors and boasts strong DCM capabilities, advising on AT1 bond issuances, securitisation transactions, and more.

Roschier is frequently instructed by individual lenders and syndicates on a diverse range of banking mandates. The team is well-versed in acquisition, corporate and real estate finance transactions, and also assists investment funds and corporate clients with refinancing matters. The firm possesses particularly strong DCM capabilities, handling high-yield bond issuances, in addition to green bonds, securitisation transactions and recapitalisation plans.

Setterwalls has a well-reputed banking and finance department that continues to impress commentators with its proficiency in real estate finance matters. The team stands out for its broader capabilities in acquisition and leveraged finance deals, and the lawyers are also well versed in refinancing mandates and loan restructuring. The department regularly acts for major Nordic banks, including syndicates.

White & Case has a 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 in 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.

Cirio maintains its established presence in Sweden's banking and finance arena. The firm frequently acts for banks on project finance mandates in the energy sector. It also advises lenders and borrowers on real estate finance transactions. The team has additional experience representing companies in acquisition finance and refinancing arrangements.

Lindahl regularly advises borrowers on corporate and acquisition finance matters, often acting for investment firms and listed entities. The department also assists lenders, and is highlighted for its activity in real estate finance deals. The team has additional experience handling debt financing agreements for refinancing and loan restructuring purposes.

With a growing presence in the Swedish banking and finance market, BAHR's lawyers have noteworthy experience in a range of complex, cross-border financings and refinancings. Its practitioners are knowledgeable in acting for high-profile Nordic and global lenders on corporate finance, acquisition finance and project finance deals, including syndicated lending. Members of the team are additionally well versed in DCM mandates.

Baker McKenzie's Stockholm-based practice offers extensive experience acting for lenders and borrowers alike on a variety of cross-border finance transactions. The team has notable capabilities in loan facilities and restructurings, acquisition financings and real estate finance matters.

CMS Wistrand acts for a diverse range of lenders and borrowers, including bank syndicates, corporates and state-owned entities. The team is highly active in real estate finance mandates, and also handles acquisition finance, export finance and refinance matters. It additionally advises on the issuance of bonds.

RE:FI STHLM is a boutique that houses outstanding expertise in banking and finance mandates. The law firm's practitioners have noteworthy experience acting for high-profile domestic and international banks and financial institutions. The group is highly knowledgeable in acquisition, project and real estate finance transactions. The team is also regularly instructed on refinancing matters.

Snellman advises private equity sponsors, banks and corporates on an array of banking and finance issues. The team acts on the financing aspects of acquisitions, LBOs and corporate transactions. It has additional capabilities in real estate finance matters and frequently assists with refinancing mandates.

Wigge's banking and finance department demonstrates particular strength acting on real estate finance mandates and the refinancing of real estate portfolios. Its lawyers are also knowledgeable in project finance and asset finance transactions, and have experience in sustainability-linked facilities. The team acts for both lenders and borrowers.