International & Cross-Border Capabilities | Global

Aside from an excellent track record on cross-border M&A and other transactions, the law firm has a very distinguished and world-renowned international arbitration and cross-border litigation practice, and is a standout performer in disputes arising from East-West trade. It often acts on behalf of Western clients against Russian entities in arbitration seated in Sweden and relating to gas and infrastructure projects.

Baker McKenzie is a global firm with a well-established base in Sweden that provides full-service support to Swedish and multinational clientele on a mixture of outbound and inbound work, particularly in the mid-market range. The law firm’s key advantage is its global network of offices, which has positioned it as a preferred choice for many clients looking for a firm to act as a one-stop shop on projects that have a broad geographic remit. The firm's Stockholm office is also a key hub for its work across the Nordic states and is noted for coordinating international work involving other parts of Scandinavia.

Baker McKenzie’s Stockholm office has a solid reputation across transactional issues and international disputes, and is frequently noted as a suitable adviser on cross-border work. The team is regarded as a strong choice for trade and compliance matters, M&A and carve-outs, where it often helps with complex international structures. The Swedish team also follows the firm's broad sector-focused approach, which proves appealing to international companies from the entertainment, pharmaceutical, retail and energy sectors. 

CMS Wistrand offers a range of capabilities, with a strong track record in contributing to international deals. It is particularly picked out for the international capabilities and experience within its banking and finance department, and is regularly seen advising on complex multicurrency facilities and financing arrangements to fund cross-border activity. The team also supplies regulatory advice and support on complex international structured finance and securitisation arrangements.

DLA Piper is a full-service global law firm with a well-reputed pan-Nordic platform which is well positioned to act for clients across the region. The Swedish practice has strong appeal for multinational investors with business interests across the Nordics and for those who are looking for a platform to handle legal issues in the region as one unit. It is particularly popular with global clients from the finance, life sciences, technology and gaming spheres, due to its strong sector experience. Its clientele also includes mid-sized local corporates investing abroad.

The Swedish office regularly cooperates with the law firm’s offices in Finland, Norway and Denmark, in either a lead or local counsel role. The Stockholm-based team is also in close contact with its colleagues from other global jurisdictions, including the UK, Europe and across the globe. Key areas of cross-border work undertaken from Sweden include acquisitions, divestments, financing, regulatory issues and data protection matters, with the team recently leading cross-border M&A for Swedish companies acquiring businesses in Europe.

Hannes Snellman is a Nordic law firm which has a strong cross-border practice within the region, with strong appeal due to its established presence in Sweden and Finland. The law firm's presence across those two jurisdictions means it regularly takes on international work for Nordic banks and private equity funds, with cross-office teams in Stockholm and Helsinki also acting on outbound acquisitions for Swedish and Finnish companies engaging in international M&A and investments.