Corporate/M&A | Europe

Vinge offers a premium practice with experience handling large, complex public and private M&A transactions. The team is highly respected for its handling of international mandates, as well as its pan-Nordic and Swedish capabilities. Mergers, acquisitions, divestments and takeovers are regularly handled by the law firm, and its clientele ranges from corporates to shareholders and founders. Vinge also offers outstanding ECM capabilities ranging from IPOs and listing changes to share and rights issuances. Domestic and Nordic private equity houses and their portfolio companies also seek Vinge's assistance with large acquisitions and investments as well as venture capital transactions. Clients especially benefit from the law firm's full-service expertise, leveraging its presence in tax, competition and employment law.

Mannheimer Swartling boasts an unparalleled bench strength with which to offer full-service corporate advice. The team is regularly tasked with large and often cross-border M&A transactions, including spin-offs, takeovers, acquisitions and mergers. Prestigious corporates from the telecommunications, technology and banking sectors count among the law firm's clientele. Mannheimer Swartling enjoys a market-leading position in the private equity world, advising pan-Nordic, European and US funds alike on fund formation and restructuring as well as investments. The law firm's impressive offering is complemented by its expertise in equity capital markets transactions, including share redemption schemes, rights issuances and listings.

Roschier boasts an excellent corporate practice, regularly handling the full spectrum of mandates, including public M&A and joint ventures. Acquisitions, mergers and demergers as well as asset sales are part of the law firm's offering. Roschier is particularly renowned for its leading position in the private equity world, assisting domestic, pan-Nordic and international funds. Clients benefit from the law firm's expertise in areas such as investments, cash tender offers and divestments. Additionally, several team members also have notable experience in ECM deals such as IPOs, rights issues and private placements.

Gernandt & Danielsson houses a high-quality corporate law team with particular experience in large-cap transactions. The law firm regularly acts for prestigious national and international corporates on complex multi-jurisdictional transactions including acquisitions and mandatory public offers. Furthermore, the law firm has grown in presence in the capital markets world, assisting with equity transactions such as IPOs, listings and private placements as well as rights issuances. The team also has noteworthy strength representing Nordic private equity funds and their portfolio companies in investments, acquisitions and divestments.

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.

With its strong presence in the Swedish corporate world, Cederquist is well placed to assist with a variety of transactions. The team assists corporates across various sectors, including TMT and life sciences, with divestments and acquisitions on a national and international level. Public takeover offers, mergers and joint ventures are also regularly handled by the law firm. Furthermore, Cederquist enjoys a strong standing in the private equity mid-market sphere, representing a broad range of Nordic and international private equity houses in corporate transactions. Additionally, the law firm evidences strength in handling ECM transactions ranging from share and rights issuances to IPOs.

As an internationally present law firm, Baker McKenzie is held in high esteem for its multi-jurisdictional capabilities. The team is especially active in advising companies across various sectors on divestments and acquisitions throughout Sweden and the Nordic region. Investments as well as joint ventures and merger transactions are among the tasks handled by the team. Baker McKenzie's team also assists domestic and foreign private equity funds with transactions in Sweden. Its capital markets expertise ranges from IPOs and share listings to private placements, which further strengthens the law firm's holistic offering.

Linklaters is renowned for providing large corporates and private equity funds with a full-service offering in public and private M&A. The team regularly advises on cross-border divestments and acquisitions as well as investments and mergers across various industry sectors throughout Sweden. Furthermore, clients benefit from the team members' expertise in equity capital market transactions, covering IPOs, listings, rights and share issuances. The law firm's strong offering is complemented by its excellent cross-border capabilities, collaborating with its international offices, most notably London and New York.

Setterwalls has a well-known M&A department, regularly handling domestic and cross-border transactions particularly within the technology, energy and pharmaceutical sectors. The team is experienced in public and private M&A, including public takeovers and large mergers in the insurance sector. Furthermore, Setterwalls holds a strong private equity offering, assisting well-known funds with acquisitions and divestments in the Swedish market. Similarly, the law firm is active in ECM mandates, assisting with private placements, share issuances and listings. Setterwalls cooperates closely with international law firms to allow the effective handling of cross-border mandates.

Snellman houses a full-service transactional team with a strong reputation for Nordic-wide M&A deals, with particular strength in Finland. Companies benefit from the law firm's handling of acquisitions, mergers and divestments across various industries as well as public takeovers, including mandatory offers. Furthermore, Snellman is sought after by private equity funds for its expertise in transactions in the media, technology and manufacturing sectors. The team also assists companies and management boards with sales to private equity houses. The law firm has further strength in equity capital market transactions, including IPOs and rights issuances.

Hammarskiöld & Co is sought after for its expertise in corporate transactions. The team regularly represents well-known Swedish and international clients in domestic and cross-border mandates, often acting for private and public companies as well as private equity funds. Besides handling private and public M&A transactions, the law firm is well placed to assist with joint ventures and auction processes as well as investment rounds for financing purposes.

Cirio houses a notable M&A team comprising experienced corporate and transactional practitioners. The law firm is appreciated for handling private and public M&A, acting for well-known companies on domestic and cross-border deals, with a particular focus on the TMT and energy sectors. The team members have further capability in handling equity capital markets mandates.

CMS Wistrand is a law firm with proven expertise in handling public and private M&A transactions. The team maintains a strong presence in both domestic and cross-border mid-market transactions, with a particular focus on transactions in the technology and media sectors. Besides assisting Swedish players, CMS Wistrand is also sought after by international investors.

Delphi houses a well-reputed M&A and private equity team with capabilities across domestic and international mandates. The team is a popular choice by Swedish and multinational listed companies for mid-market M&A transactions. Private equity funds equally seek the law firm's assistance with transactions in Sweden. Delphi is particularly well equipped to handle venture capital mandates, regularly advising on fundraising rounds for startups on the Swedish market.

DLA Piper houses a well-rounded corporate and M&A team based in Stockholm. The law firm regularly advises private equity funds on domestic and cross-border acquisitions and divestments as well as fundraising rounds across various industry sectors. The team also assists corporates and shareholders with M&A transactions, including public tender offers. Clients especially benefit from DLA Piper's global network, which allows the effective handling of cross-border mandates.

Lindahl is sought after for its expertise in domestic and cross-border mid-market corporate transactions. The team advises companies from across various sectors on mergers, acquisitions and divestments. Investment companies and private equity firms equally seek Lindahl's advice on a variety of mandates.

Schjødt possesses a respected corporate team which regularly handles small and mid-cap mandates across Sweden and the Nordics. The team assists with private and public M&A transactions, often acting for companies from the gaming, energy and technology sectors. Public takeovers and investment rounds also form part of the law firm's expertise. Furthermore, the law firm is well versed in ECM mandates such as IPOs, private placements and share issuances.

Bird & Bird houses a well-known corporate practice capable of handling domestic and cross-border mid-market transactions. The team advises corporates on acquisitions and investments across the Nordic region and beyond, aided by its international network. The lawyers also assist with joint ventures.

KANTER is a boutique law firm that regularly acts for Swedish and international private equity houses and their portfolio companies on mid-market corporate transactions and investment rounds. The team is active in public takeovers, divestments and acquisitions across various industries including energy and technology.

TM & Partners offers notable expertise in mid-market M&A and joint venture transactions, acting for both private equity funds and corporate management on acquisitions, investments and financing rounds. The team regularly advises across a broad array of industry sectors ranging from media and technology to healthcare and retail. State-owned companies as well as international investment funds also count among the law firm's clientele. TM & Partners is frequently involved in cross-border transactions within the Nordics and further afield.

Wigge & Partners offers senior partner-led service on small and mid-cap M&A transactions. The team often advises Swedish companies and shareholders on acquisitions and divestments. The law firm also advises on joint ventures and partnership agreements. The team is also capable of assisting clients with fund formation work.