Tax | Europe

Advokatfirman Vinge receives superb praise for its work on varied contentious and non-contentious tax mandates. The team has standout expertise in tax issues connected to private equity fund formation. It advises investment managers on appeals against Swedish Tax Agency (STA) decisions on carried interest or the taxability of call options. The firm's strong tax litigation capabilities are further demonstrated in sensitive cases in which the STA refuses to allow VAT deductions or seeks to impose significant penalties for transfer pricing. Vinge also assists with the tax structuring of M&A transactions and IPOs, and it advises on the design of tax-efficient management incentive plans.

Mannheimer Swartling's tax team frequently advises on the structuring of M&A transactions, with experience acting either for private equity buyers or for selling shareholders on high-value deals. The firm is a popular choice for asset managers setting up new funds, securing commitments from international investors or carrying out restructuring operations in which offshore funds are moved back to Sweden. It advises on the tax implications of IPOs or renewable energy asset deals. Key lawyers have a notable focus on indirect tax issues, advising on the VAT implications of varied corporate transactions or services agreements. The firm also has proven experience in litigation in which clients seek either to clarify the tax treatment of carried interest or to challenge Swedish Tax Agency corporation tax assessments.

Bird & Bird has proven experience in the tax structuring of corporate transactions. The firm assists selling shareholders and acquiring parties with the tax aspects of cross-border M&A deals. It advises private equity firms and real estate developers on the tax-efficient structuring of new investments. The firm has experience in the creation of incentive schemes for companies with employees based outside Sweden.

CMS Wistrand acts for both private individuals and companies on a range of contentious and non-contentious tax matters. The firm defends taxpayers in cases in which the Swedish Tax Agency is seeking to recover significant additional amounts of corporate or personal income tax. It advises Swedish family-owned businesses on restructurings and on estate planning. The law firm assists with tax issues connected to IPOs and real estate sector transactions. The lawyers also handle voluntary disclosures to the Swedish tax authorities.

Setterwalls handles tax work connected to corporate restructurings, M&A deals and capital markets transactions. The firm advises issuers on tax issues flowing from their listing on Sweden's primary and alternative stock exchanges, including questions relating to the design of share incentive plans. It also assists founders with the tax planning of their exit from startup companies.

Advokatfirmaet Schjødt offers a comprehensive tax team with experience advising on the tax aspects of a range of transactions, including private equity investments, the sale and purchase of single assets, and mergers. The team is also experienced in advising on incentive programmes and handling tax disputes. The firm provides services for a wide array of clients both domestic and transnational in sectors ranging from finance and construction to real estate and technology. Schjødt is able to advise on domestic Swedish matters, as well as those with cross-border aspects.

DLA Piper's Swedish team is best known for its advice on the tax aspects of corporate acquisitions or finance transactions. It assists international funds with the tax planning of Swedish direct lending transactions or equity investments. Other areas of activity include advice on management incentives or the posting of employees.