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Banking & Finance | Global

Sweden

The Banking & Finance rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across Sweden.

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Band 1

  1. Advokatfirman Cederquist KB
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    Advokatfirman Cederquist KB
    Banking & Finance
    2024 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked
    Advokatfirman Cederquist has a standout team which 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 its expertise includes leveraged loans and investment-grade financing.
  2. Mannheimer Swartling
    1
    Mannheimer Swartling
    Banking & Finance
    2024 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked
    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 EMTN programmes.
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Band 2

  1. Advokatfirman Vinge KB
    2
    Advokatfirman Vinge KB
    Banking & Finance
    2024 | Band 2 | 21 Years Ranked
    Vinge has a strong group acting for national and international banks, as well as borrowers, on the refinancing of debt and the negotiation of new credit facilities. The team has a particular focus on acquisition finance transactions, with additional experience in export finance mandates and project finance deals in the energy industry. The law firm has notable DCM experience, including with regard to EMTN programmes, variable funding notes and bond issuances. The firm is frequently highlighted for its ability to handle international mandates.
  2. Roschier
    2
    Roschier
    Banking & Finance
    2024 | Band 2 | 15 Years Ranked
    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.
  3. White & Case Advokat AB
    2
    White & Case Advokat AB
    Banking & Finance
    2024 | Band 2 | 21 Years Ranked
    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.
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Band 3

  1. Gernandt & Danielsson Advokatbyrå KB
    3
    Gernandt & Danielsson Advokatbyrå KB
    Banking & Finance
    2024 | Band 3 | 21 Years Ranked
    Gernandt & Danielsson is known for its excellent regulatory practice, which assists fund managers and banks with various issues relating to Swedish financial services regulation. The law firm possesses a highly regarded DCM offering, frequently advising domestic and international clients on bond and note issuances, including green bonds. The team also advises on domestic and cross-border acquisition finance, corporate loans and refinancing.
  2. Setterwalls
    3
    Setterwalls
    Banking & Finance
    2024 | Band 3 | 16 Years Ranked
    Setterwalls has a well-reputed department that continues to impress commentators with its proficiency in mid-sized transactions. The team stands out for its activity on real estate finance matters and offers broader capabilities in areas such as loan restructuring, acquisition finance and project finance. Its work in the last of these fields typically relates to projects in the energy sector.
  3. TM & Partners
    3
    TM & Partners
    Banking & Finance
    2024 | Band 3 | 11 Years Ranked
    TM & Partners frequently assists banks and real estate investment funds with the financing of portfolio transactions. The team also advises corporate borrowers on acquisition finance and refinancing matters. The firm has additional knowledge regarding the financing of energy projects and has experience in pan-Nordic and cross-border transactions.
  4. Cirio Advokatbyrå AB
    Banking & Finance
    2024 | Band 3
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Band 4

  1. Advokatfirman Schjødt
    4
    Advokatfirman Schjødt
    Banking & Finance
    2024 | Band 4 | 10 Years Ranked
    Schjødt frequently advises private equity funds, as well as their portfolio companies, in their capacity as borrowers on acquisition finance mandates, including add-on acquisitions. The firm also has experience in corporate, project and aviation finance transactions, as well as refinancing matters. The team handles both domestic and cross-border deals.
  2. CMS Wistrand
    4
    CMS Wistrand
    Banking & Finance
    2024 | Band 4 | 17 Years Ranked
    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 also handles the issuance of bonds.
  3. DLA Piper
    4
    DLA Piper
    Banking & Finance
    2024 | Band 4 | 17 Years Ranked
  4. Linklaters Advokatbyrå
    4
    Linklaters Advokatbyrå
    Banking & Finance
    2024 | Band 4 | 21 Years Ranked
    Linklaters' extensive global network makes it well placed to handle significant cross-border mandates on behalf of Nordic and international banks. The firm assists banking syndicates, individual lenders and private equity sponsors with an array of leveraged finance and restructuring mandates. The team also handles real estate, asset, acquisition and general corporate finance matters.
  5. Snellman Advokatbyrå AB
    4
    Snellman Advokatbyrå AB
    Banking & Finance
    2024 | Band 4 | 11 Years Ranked
    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.
  6. Wigge & Partners Advokat KB
    Banking & Finance
    2024 | Band 4