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Firms To Watch: Banking and finance

Banking and finance in Sweden

BAHR

With the 2026 arrivals of Eric Halvarsson, Anton Lundqvist, Ida WedinFrida Lantoft, and Peter Svanqvist, formerly at Advokatfirman Schjødt, BAHR 's newly established Stockholm office marks the Norwegian heavyweight firm’s entry into the Swedish market.

Gernandt & Danielsson Advokatbyrå

Representing both lenders and borrowers, the team at Gernandt & Danielsson Advokatbyrå remains busy advising on a range of high-value banking and finance matters. The group has extensive experience working on multi-jurisdictional loan-related transactions as well as supporting clients in revolving credit arrangements, capital structures, and navigating regulatory requirements across multiple markets. Niclas Rockborn brings twenty-five years of experience to the team, with expertise in financial market regulation. Working alongside him, Björn Svensson regularly advises clients on multi-layered financing. Other key contacts include Mikael Borg, noted for his work with hybrid instruments, and Sofie Viktorsson, who frequently works on syndicated and bilateral loans. Rockborn, Svensson, Borg, and Viktorsson jointly lead the team.

Praxisleiter:

Mikael Borg; Niclas Rockborn; Björn Svensson; Sofie Viktorsson


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Arijan Kan; Rikard Sundstedt


Referenzen

‘What distinguished Arijan Kan was his exceptionally service-oriented approach – accessible for quick consultations when urgent matters arose. His advice consistently balanced rigorous legal analysis with commercial pragmatism, delivering practical solutions rather than theoretical responses.‘

‘Niclas Rockborn possesses not only the experience but also the ability to explain and guide us as a customer in how to approach the matter. Rikard Sundstedt provided the more hands-on assistance in drafting documentation and providing tactical guidance.’

‘The service I receive is always prompt and the explanations are very understandable even for someone like me who is not an expert.’

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Mannheimer Swartling

Led by Thomas Pettersson, the banking and finance team at Mannheimer Swartling at high-profile restructurings, advising on debt portfolios and project financing in the energy sphere. The group services a blue-chip client base, supporting clients in a range of sectors including defence, banking, and aviation. Alongside this, the team has experience in sustainability-linked, green and social loans. Susanne Fagerman is a key contact within the practice, working on ship financing and green loan financing. Daniel Khayyami offers expertise in venture debt and fund financing, while Daniel Karlsson is noted for his work in real estate finance and corporate loans. Zoran Stambolovski and Andreas Zettergren are notable names.

Praxisleiter:

Thomas D. Pettersson


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Susanne Fagerman; Daniel Khayyami; Daniel Karlsson; Zoran Stambolovski; Andreas Zettergren


Referenzen

‚Daniel Karlsson is very experienced and highly knowledgeable. Great sense of commercial understanding and very solution-oriented. Fantastic to work with.’

‘Susanne Fagerman is a key partner and responsive, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work with.’

‘Highly dedicated team and great team spirit. A pleasure to work with the team.’

Kernmandanten

SAS


Vattenfall


Stegra


Northvolt


Nordea Bank


Svenska Handelsbanken


Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken


Swedbank


DNB Bank


Danske Bank


Summa Equity


Altor


Storskogen Group


EMK Capital


Bonnier


Alfa Laval


Sandvik


SAAB


Preem


Beijer Ref


Stillfront


Swedish Orphan Biovitrum


Svea Solar


Alight Energy


Renewable Power Capital


OX2


Green Coaster Shipping


SBAB Bank


Bluestep Bank


Nordea Finans Sverige AB


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised defence and security company SAAB on a SEK 6 billion credit facility with a group of 11 relationship banks
  • Advising certain lenders on the financing of Stockholm Exergi’s operations and investment decision to build one of the world’s largest facilities for removing carbon dioxide
  • Advising Nordea on the largest battery storage financing in the Nordics to date consisting of a green loan provided to finance a 211 MW operational portfolio of 14 large-scale battery energy storage systems

Roschier

Headed by Niklas Eriksson, the finance and restructuring team at Roschier has extensive experience in handling cross-border banking and financing matters, working with global financing companies and major banks. Veronica Stiller is a key contact within the group, with a specialism in debt financing; she regularly acts for corporate borrowers and private equity investors. Eriksson is noted for his work in asset-backed financings and structured finance. Carl Brodén has recently been promoted to partner.

Praxisleiter:

Niklas Eriksson


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Carl Brodén; Veronica Stiller


Referenzen

‘Veronica Stiller shows exceptional availability and engagement, delivering outstanding quality of services with appropriate commercial balance.‘

‘Niklas Eriksson has a great sense of commercial understanding and is very solution-oriented. Great to work with.‘

‚Carl Brodén is a very skilled lawyer with enormous analytical capacity. A go-to for complex legal issues. Very pleasant to work with. ’

Kernmandanten

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken


Svenska Handelsbanken


Nordea Bank


Swedbank


DNB Bank


SBAB Bank


Danske Bank


KKR


Greykite


Synsam Group


Chromafora


Accent Equity


Polaris


Adapta


Brunswick


Philip Morris International


Crescent Credit Europe LLP


Haldex


Aareal Bank AG


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising CVC Capital Partners in connection with amendments to Etraveli Group’s existing financing arrangements in relation to KKR’s minority partnership investment in the company. Value: EUR 965m.
  • Advising Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ) as lender in connection with a SEK 6bn multicurrency revolving credit facility incorporating a SEK 2bn swingline facility for Saab AB (publ).
  • Advising Synsam Group AB (publ) on its refinancing of senior secured debt with several five-year term loan facilities in three different currencies, along with a multi-currency revolving credit facility with Danske Bank, Nordea and Swedbank. Value: SEK 3.5bn.

Setterwalls

Setterwalls‘ banking and finance practice group remains active, fielding high-value matters from a range of international and national banks, private equity houses, and borrowers in a broad range of industries. The group provides a comprehensive service, with extensive experience in advising on regulatory matters alongside syndicated loan agreements. Mikael Magnusson is noted for his work on real estate financing, Jesper Kuschel works alongside, with experience in complex cross-border work. Tobias Björklund specialises in financial regulatory issues. Jonas Frii is another key contact. These partners lead the team, working from offices in Stockholm, Malmö, and Göteborg.

Praxisleiter:

Mikael Magnusson; Jonas Frii; Jesper Kuschel; Tobias Björklund


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Carl Lindencrona


Referenzen

‘Mikael Magnusson and Carl Lindencrona are available and eager to assist. They have a great sense of commercial understanding and are very solution-oriented. Great to work with.‘

‘Carl Lindencrona is in our view one of the leading lights of Swedish banking law, a very effective lawyer who has always delivered great results for us.‘

‘Mikael Magnusson and Carl Lindencrona are always available and very keen to deliver high-end products. ’

Kernmandanten

AB SKF


Arise AB


Art-Invest Real Estate


Banco Santander SA


Bokio Group AB


Bulten AB


Danske Bank


Helaba


Lansa Fastigheter AB


Nordea


Pamica Group AB


Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB


Svenska Handelsbanken AB


Swedbank AB


Swedish Central Bank


Swiss Life Asset Managers Nordic AS


The Seventh Swedish National Premium Pension Fund


The Fourth Swedish National Premium Pension Fund


Swedish Government


Walleniusrederierna


Selected Waste-To-Life Fund


Ziklo Bank


Highlight-Mandate


  • Representing blue chip company SKF, a world-leading roller bearing manufacturer listed on NASDAQ Stockholm in securing a EUR 430 million financing for R&D of sustainable technologies.
  • Representing Ziklo Bank AB, a market leading car leasing bank, on its entry into of a SEK 3 billion acquisition facility relating to the purchase of a car lease portfolio from Volvo Cars.
  • Advising Selected Waste-To-Life Fund and its subsidiary Regenergy Frövi AB, which specialises in leveraging industrial waste streams to advance sustainable food production, in a debt investment and refinancing of green bonds of EUR 89 million from Goldman Sachs Alternatives.

Vinge Advokatfirman KB

The 'excellent and highly competent' team at Vinge Advokatfirman KB provides a comprehensive banking and finance offering, representing both lenders and borrowers in the domestic and international markets. The group has recently been engaged in real estate and sustainability finance. The team is headed by Albert Wållgren, who is noted for his expertise in project financing in the wind power, infrastructure, and energy sectors. Helena Göransson has recently been promoted to partner and has extensive experience in real estate and fund financings. Henrik Ossborn works alongside, with expertise in large asset-backed financing. Mikael Ståhl is another notable name.

Praxisleiter:

Albert Wållgren


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Helena Göransson; Henrik Ossborn; Mikael Ståhl; Nour Makie


Referenzen

‘Albert Wållgren is a remarkable person who we believe is the best in the business. Strong ownership, independence, have their own views, and are easy to talk to. We appreciate his efforts and the partnership.’

‘Vinge’s team combines outstanding technical expertise with an exceptionally commercial mindset, providing advice that is both pragmatic and strategically insightful. They understand the nuances of complex financing structures, whether on sponsor, corporate, or lender mandates.‘

‚What truly sets Vinge apart is their collaborative, proactive, and forward-thinking approach. They work seamlessly across practice areas and offices, ensuring that every transaction benefits from the full depth of the firm’s capabilities.‘

Kernmandanten

Danske Bank A/S


DNB Bank ASA


Embracer Group AB


EQT AB


Investor AB


John Laing Group


Nordea Bank Abp


Tele2 AB


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Intrum AB on a comprehensive restructuring transaction involving a US Chapter 11 proceeding as well as a confirmatory Swedish court company reorganisation procedure.
  • Represented John Laing Group (“John Laing”), a leading international investor and active manager of core infrastructure assets, in connection with its execution of a corporate Private to Private Partnership (PtPP) with Stegra (formerly known as H2 Green Steel) to provide essential water treatment services to Stegra’s flagship industrial site in Boden, Sweden.

Baker McKenzie

Based in Stockholm, the Baker McKenzie banking team excels at cross-border financing. Advising Nordic and International Private equity firms, the group is noted for its experience in domestic and cross-border financial restructuring matters. Recently, the group has been working on expanding its leveraged finance and distressed debt practice. Mats Rooth leads the team and offers a specialism in acquisition finance for domestic and international borrowers and lenders.  Gustaf Erlandsson and Oumie Winckler are key contacts.

Praxisleiter:

Mats Rooth


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Gustaf Erlandsson; Oumie Winckler;  Nils Hjalmarsson


Referenzen

‘All very professional, constructive, commercial and easy to work with. In particular, Mats Rooth, Gustaf Erlandsson, and Oumie Winckler.’

‘Baker McKenzie stands out as highly competent, transparent, and service-minded. The team is available and genuinely committed—not only to the quality of their legal work but also to our company’s long-term health in these matters.’

‘Gustaf Erlandsson and Nils Hjalmarsson have been extremely helpful as a team, available and aligned with our values around openness and hard work.‘

Kernmandanten

Husqvarna AB


Nalka Invest AB


Nordea


Safe Life AB


Trill Impact


P Capital Partners


SEB


FSN Capital Partners


Carlsberg A/S


Capital Four


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Trill Impact, a leading Nordic private equity firm, and its portfolio company Nordomatic on the financing of Nordomatic’s acquisition of AME Inc., a New Jersey-based company active in the building automation sector
  • Acted for CR Group in connection with CR Group’s credit facilities from Danske Bank to finance CR Group’s acquisition of Fox Crypto, a Dutch cybersecurity company.
  • Acted for Carlsberg on the GBP 4.3 billion bridge financing (to be provided by Danske Bank, SEB and BNP Paribas, among others) for its recommended cash acquisition of international soft drinks business, Britvic PLC.

Advokatfirman Cederquist KB

With extensive experience in real estate and project financing, the team at Advokatfirman Cederquist KB supports clients on the lender and borrower’s side in cross-border financial matters. The group is headed by Per Henriksson, who has recently been engaged in solar asset transactions. Working alongside him is Berndt Pettersson, who is noted for his work in venture debt transactions and restructuring. Arthur Klintred is another key contact, with a focus on leveraging transactions and fund financings. Tobias Frödin Lilja provides regulatory expertise to the team.

Praxisleiter:

Per Henriksson


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Tobias Frödin Lilja; Arthur Klintred; Berndt Pettersson


Referenzen

‘Per Henriksson is a very knowledgeable lawyer with a great sense of commercial understanding. He is also an expert in insolvency-related issues, which is an excellent combination with his general banking and finance skills. ’

‘Highly knowledgeable and responsive. Always on top of the relevant workstreams.’

‘Per Henriksson has a unique position on the Swedish banking and finance market as he has experience from working at a bank and an academic background – it provides him with the tools to stand out in every aspect of a transaction.’

Kernmandanten

Nordea Bank Abp, Sverige filial


Danske Bank A/S, Danmark, Sverige Filial


DNB Bank ASA, Sweden Branch


Swedbank AB


Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB


Svenska Handelsbanken AB


OP Corporate Bank plc


Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank


BNP Paribas


Cheyne Capital Management (UK) LLP


Nordic Capital


Triton


Polaris


Norvestor


Billerud


NCC


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised a syndicate of commercial lenders in connection with the USD 5,000,000,000 financing for Northvolt’s expansion in Skellefteå.
  • Advised BNP Paribas in connection with the EUR 2,400,000,000 refinancing of Geely Sweden Financials AB and Geely Finance (Hong Kong) Limited.
  • Advised Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank in connection with the over SEK 25,000,000,000 financing of SSAB AB (publ)’s transformation, decarbonisation, and modernisation of SSAB’s production site in Luleå, Sweden.

Cirio Advokatbyrå AB

Headed by Dennis Luttropp Hansson, the team at Cirio Advokatbyrå AB has extensive experience in working on cross-border mandates for both borrowers and lenders. The group provides a comprehensive banking and finance offering, including shipping finance, regulatory work, and structured finance. Luttropp Hansson is noted for his work in real estate finance. Jesper Johansson brings expertise in acquisition finance and regulatory matters to the team, while Carl Axel Morvay regularly acts for clients in infrastructure financing. Alexandra Linusson is a key contact.

Praxisleiter:

Dennis Luttropp Hansson


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Jesper Johansson; Carl Axel Morvay; Alexandra Linusson


Referenzen

‘Deep expertise whilst delivering very commercial risk-based advice. Good knowledge of the marketplace and associated practices, which helps a lot.’

‘Dennis Luttrop Hansson is available and very engaged in the projects he is involved in. Great sense of commercial understanding and very solution oriented. Great to work with.‘

‘Extensive industry knowledge combined with high availability and a pragmatic approach for solving questions and issues in relevant matters. Easy to work with and always helpful and approachable.’

Kernmandanten

Biokraft


Swedbank


Rusta


Sagax


Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank


DNB


SEB


The Swedish National Debt Office


HELABA


Aareal Bank


Humlegården Fastigheter


Rabobank


CME Group


Norddeutsche Landesbank


Downing


Adven


Danske Bank


HSBC Innovation Bank


BEWi ASA


TagMaster


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DLA Piper Sweden

Supporting both lenders and borrowers, the team at DLA Piper Sweden advises on real estate, asset finance, and infrastructure mandates. Recent work includes acting for companies on their acquisition of loan portfolios and advising on the SAS’s Chapter 11 process. Carl Schwieler heads the team, noted for his work in private equity, alongside providing support on regulatory and compliance issues. Björn Sjöberg brings expertise in renewable energy financing, both domestically and in cross-border deals. Mikael Kövamees works alongside, with experience in asset-based lending. Josephine Tessmar is highly recommended. Joel Montin has joined the team from Snellman.

Praxisleiter:

Carl Schwieler


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Björn Sjöberg; Mikael Kövamees; Josephine Tessmar; Joel Montin


Referenzen

‘What makes this practice stand out is the combination of deep expertise and a refreshingly modern approach to client service. The team doesn’t just deliver legal and technically sound advice; they do so with clarity, precision, and a true understanding of our industry.’

‘Björn Sjöberg is remarkable for his strategic vision and his ability to cut through complexity with clarity and confidence. His advice is always precise, practical, and tailored, giving us the reassurance that we are in the best possible hands.‘ 

‚Together, Björn Jöberg and Joel Montin represent the very best of the profession: a combination of intellectual excellence, commercial understanding, and human qualities that make them a pleasure to work with. Their reliability, trustworthiness, and innovative thinking place them far ahead of competitors.‘ 

Kernmandanten

Abry Partners


Aonic


Avenue Capital


Castlelake L.P


Cheyne


Cloudberry Production AS


Cube Infrastructure Managers


Deutsche Bank AG


DRIV Capital


Energy Infrastructure Partners


Heimstaden Bostäder AB


HSBC Group


Mizuho Bank


Norddeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale


Nordiska Kreditmarknadsaktiebolaget


Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of SAS


Philip Morris international


PIMCO


Allianz Debt Fund


Prime Capital


Banco Santander


Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB


TriplePoint Capital


Voi Technology AB


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in SAS’s Chapter 11 process across Sweden, Norway, and Denmark.
  • Advised Nordiska Kreditmarknadsaktiebolaget and its subsidiary Rocker AB on their strategic acquisition of EUR 120 million loan portfolios from Svenska Handelsbanken AB and Ecster AB.
  • Advising Cloudberry, a Norwegian renewable energy company, on financing arrangements to support the construction and completion of wind farms and hydropower plants in the Nordics.

Eversheds Sutherland

Based in Stockholm, the team at Eversheds Sutherland provides the full spectrum of banking and finance services to clients in the private equity, banking, and industrial sectors. The group is noted for its work in real estate and trade finance, advising in both domestic and cross-border mandates. Philip Heilbrunn jointly leads the team with Tord Svensson, Heibrunn specialises in lease financing and capitalisations, and Svensson is highly regarded for his work in real estate financing. Working alongside them is Jessica Khoo, with experience in acquisition and asset financing.

Praxisleiter:

Philip Heilbrunn; Tord Svensson


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Jessica Khoo


Referenzen

‘Customers are looking for expertise, trust, and ongoing partnership tailored to their specific needs. That’s exactly what they find at Eversheds.’

‘The transaction we completed together left nothing to be desired, from Jessica Khoo and Philip Heilbrunn. Even issues that went beyond the transaction itself were handled and discussed to my complete satisfaction.’

‘Always straight forward and to the point advice. Easy to work with. ’

Kernmandanten

akf bank


Bank of New York Mellon Corporation


Barclays Bank PLC


BlackRock Investment Management


Catella


DWS Group


HSBC Bank plc


Invesco


JP Morgan


Mitsubishi Capital


Preem AB


Savills IM


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising Perwyn, a European private equity investor specialising in buyout and growth capital investments, in relation to certain refinancing and acquisition financing matters.
  • Advised Savills Investment Management, a leading real estateinvestment managerwith global debt and equity expertise managing€25.5bn on behalf of institutional investors globally, in relation to several acquisition financing and portfolio refinancings.
  • Advised Invesco in relation to the refinancing of a several property portfolios.

Hammarskiöld

Noted for its ability to adeptly handle complex cross-border mandates, the team at Hammarskiöld routinely advises clients on financial regulatory matters, asset and project finance, as well as financial restructuring. Mattias Anjou co-heads the group and has extensive experience in matters including credit institutions, fund managers, and payment institutions. Fellow co-head Rasmus Fahlén brings real estate finance expertise to the team, while Emma Lindwall specialises in anti-money laundering. Johan Löfquist is another key contact.

Praxisleiter:

Mattias Anjou; Rasmus Fahlén


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Johan Löfquist; Emma Lindwall


Kernmandanten

Qred Bank AB


Citibank


The Swedish Pensions Agency


Euroclear Sweden AB


Hypoteket Bolån Sverige AB


Siemens Financial Services AB


Siemens Bank GmbH


Froda AB


Aros Kapital AB


Mastercard


Skandiabanken Aktiebolag


Zimpler AB


Plus 1 AB


Strivo AB


J.P. Morgan SE


Nordic Trustee & Agency AB


Nordic Investment Bank


Citibank


SEK – AB Svensk Exportkredit


Norion Bank AB


Scania AB


KfW


Deka Bank


Société Générale


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised AB Svensk Exportkredit on the restructuring of Viaplay.
  • Advised Nordic Trustee and the ad hoc committee of bondholders on the restructuring of Quant.

Snellman

Advising banks, financial institutions, and corporate clients, the finance and restructuring team at Snellman is regarded for its work in real estate transactions and leveraged financings. Fredrik Olsson is at the helm of the group, with twenty-five years of experience in the sector. Carolina Wahlby is another key member of the team, with expertise on workout facilities, as well as acting on the lender side.

Praxisleiter:

Fredrik Olsson


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Carolina H. Wahlby


Kernmandanten

Castlelake, L.P.


Paradigm Capital Value Fund


NYAB AB


Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken


Bonava AB


Vitec Software Group AB


IK Partners


Dustin


Armada


PCP


Cordet


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised PC Sicav on the financing of its acquisition company Notalp Logistik AB, in connection with the public cash offer for all shares in Jetpak Top Holding AB.
  • Acted as counsel to SEB in the entry into a Swedish law facilities agreement with Alcadon Group AB.
  • Acted as Swedish counsel to KLAR and Nimlas Group AB on the entry into a Swedish law super senior RCF agreement, made in conjunction with the issuance of a Norwegian law-governed €325 million senior secured bond.

CMS Wistrand

The team at CMS Wistrand is highly regarded for its work in real estate and ship financing, supporting clients on domestic and multi-jurisdictional mandates. The firm also offers considerable experience in advising on regulatory matters, providing comprehensive advice to international banks and investment funds. Stockholm-based Håkan Lindgren and Gothenburg-based Kristofer Selvin jointly lead the practice, specialising in asset finance and financial instruments, respectively. Ulf Forsman is another key name, being dual-qualified in England and Sweden.

Praxisleiter:

Håkan Lindgren; Kristofer Selvin


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Ulf Forsman; Per Englund


Referenzen

‘Available, first class service.‘

‘A very good team with high knowledge about the commercial aspects.‘

‘Per Englund is a rising star.‘

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Harvest Advokatbyrå

Advising on a range of banking and finance issues, including regulatory matters, the team at Harvest Advokatbyrå continues to support international and domestic clients. Björn Wendleby is well-regarded for his experience in financial legislation, projects, and sustainable finance. Gustav Sälgström has extensive experience working in the field of securities and fund operations. Niklas Sinander is another key player in the team, and specialises in structured finance, including acquisition finance and real estate finance. Wendleby and Sälgström jointly lead the team.

Praxisleiter:

Gustav Sälgström; Björn Wendleby


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Niklas Sinander


Referenzen

‘Good grasp of operating an outsourced compliance function and program.’

‘Incredibly responsive team with deep knowledge and excellent client service.‘

‘Availability and technical know-how to guide us on best practices.‘

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Advokatfirman Lindahl KB

Providing comprehensive support to clients in the private equity and industrial sectors, the group at Advokatfirman Lindahl KB is noted for its work in refinancing, project finance, and general corporate lending. Sten Gejrot, based in Malmö, jointly leads the team and is regarded for their work in debt financing. Fellow co-head Fredrik Gillgren is based in Stockholm and has extensive experience in financial restructurings. Anna Wahlbom is another key member of the team, working alongside credit institutions.

Praxisleiter:

Sten Gejrot; Fredrik Gillgren


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Anna Wahlbom; Ellen Frisk


Referenzen

‘Fredrik Gillgren has very high availability and engagement.‘

‘We have worked with a small and tight team, meaning that communication between us as client and the team has been efficient.’

‘We very much enjoy working with Ellen Frisk; she has a direct approach and is always on top of things in the busy and complex time nearing closing.’

Kernmandanten

Alder


Arctic Securities


Beijer Alma AB


Byggmax Group AB


Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce


CapMan Buyout XI Fund


eEquity AB


HANZA AB


Host Property AB


K2A Knaust & Andersson Fastigheter AB


LSTH Svenska Handelsfastigheter AB


Maelir AB


Nivika Fastigheter AB


Norion Bank AB


Nykredit Bank A/S


Nykredit Realkredit A/S


Pareto Securities


Patriam Invest AB


Polaris Private Equity V K/S


Resurs Bank AB


Seafire AB


Swedish Logistics Property AB


Volito AB


Ystad kommun


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Nykredit Realkredit A/S on the refinancing of certain credit facilities to a property portfolio to subsidiaries for a listed Swedish property company and replaced with parent facilities agreement.
  • Advised HANZA AB on the secured debt financing arranged by a club of Nordic banks for its acquisition of a Nordic manufacturing company and certain other purposes.
  • Advised K2A Knaust & Andersson Fastigheter AB on the refinancing of its existing debt to a club of Nordic banks and renegotiation of its MTN programme and outstanding bonds.

Linklaters

The banking and finance team at Linklaters continues to strengthen under the leadership of Magnus Wennerhorn, whose expertise ranges from cross-border leveraged finance to regulatory-driven work. The group has been supporting clients in the fintech, healthcare, and industrial sectors, on matters ranging from green financing to real estate. Victor Bengtson is another key name, specialising in lender mandates. Ninab Yousif is highly regarded.

Praxisleiter:

Magnus Wennerhorn


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Victor Bengtson; Ninab Yousif; Jördis Heckt-Harbeck


Referenzen

‘A combination of deep legal knowledge, tuned in with market trends, and very commercial and solution-oriented. Also very well connected.’

‘Magnus Wennerhorn is exceptional in his ability to pair deep legal expertise with a commercial, solution-oriented approach—something rarely found among lawyers.‘ 

‚Jördis Heckt-Harbeck is very knowledgeable, having both broad and a deep knowledge within finance.’

Kernmandanten

Amplex


Bank of America


BNP Paribas


Danske Bank


Goldman Sachs


J.P. Morgan


PAI


Netel


Nordea Bank


Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken


Société Générale S.A


SSAB


Svensk Exportkredit


Triton


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised SSAB on the financing of their €4.5bn green transformation project in northern Sweden.
  • Advised Goldman Sachs in connection with EUR 89m debt investment in Regenergy Frövi, a subsidiary of the Selected Waste-To-Life fund, which specialises in leveraging industrial waste streams to advance sustainable food production

Magnusson

Magnusson‘s banking and finance regulatory team regularly support clients such as banks, fund companies, and insurance brokers. The group is regarded for its ability to adeptly handle regulatory matters including license applications and compliance. Robert Karlsson heads the department, providing comprehensive banking and finance support, with Caroline Landerfors working alongside, who is noted for her work advising clients in the digital and technological sector.

Praxisleiter:

Robert Karlsson


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Caroline Landerfors


Kernmandanten

Lysa AB


Transferuno Oy


Spotlight Stock Market


Söderberg & Partners Insurance Consulting AB


Fondo Solutions AB


Alpcot AB


Bure Equity


Atle Investment Management


Nineyards Equity


Candles Scandinavia


Highlight-Mandate


  • Provided key regulatory advice and strategic advice to the financial services group Lysa Group AB, which contain several regulated entities, in a range of issues, including applications to the Swedish FSA.
  • Advised Atle Investment Management AB on its strategic investment in Amaron, an independent alternative investment fund manager (AIFM) specializing in real estate investments.
  • Provided key regulatory advice and strategic advice to the investment firm Fondo Solutions, including a successful authorisation application to the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority to become authorised as a life insurance distributor in accordance with the local implementation of the insurance distribution directive.

RE:FI STHLM

Continuing to establish themselves in the banking and finance space, the team at RE:FI STHLM is regarded for its capabilities in lender mandates. The group has experience in handling export credit finance, restructuring, and ARR financing. Johan Lundberg heads the group and provides comprehensive banking and finance advice, including on export finance and bonds. Working alongside is Mirja Sikander, noted for her work on cross-border and domestic debt financing matters. Svante Hultqvist is another central player in the team, noted for his expertise in the sector.

Praxisleiter:

Johan Lundberg


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Mirja Sikander; Svante Hultqvist; Joachim Strand; Sebastian Karlsson


Referenzen

‘The team is of outstanding quality in finance and finance-related matters. True specialists in their area of expertise, and take a high-quality but pragmatic approach ’

‘Very agile and responsive, always providing high-quality services and advice. In particular, their senior partners Johan Lundberg and Svante Hultqvist have vast experience.’

‚Joachim Strand is very engaged in the projects he is involved in. Great sense of commercial understanding and very solution-oriented. Great to work with. ’

Kernmandanten

DNB Bank ASA, Sweden Branch


DNB Sweden AB


Swedbank AB


Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB


Danske Bank A/S


Svenska Handelsbanken AB


AB Svensk Exportkredit


Norion Bank AB


A-Train AB


European Investment Bank


Citibank


ING Bank


Nordea Bank AB


Banco Santander


SpareBank 1 SR-Bank ASA


Swedfund International AB


Sweco AB


Monterro


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  • Acting for SEB on a large public to private matter.
  • Acting for Svenska Handelsbanken and Stadshypotek, the lenders, on a MEUR 900 forest deal.
     
  • Acting on the €4.2 billion financing of Stegra, advising the lenders.

Advokatfirman Schjødt

The team at Advokatfirmaet Schjødt AS  is well-placed to handle a range of sustainability-linked financings and acquisition financing for a broad range of international and domestic clients. The group also offers expertise in financial regulation, including credit intermediation and licensing. Sebastian Sundberg heads the group, where he has extensive experience working with investment firms, credit institutions, payment service providers, and consumer credit institutions. Recently, Sundberg has been engaged in a range of regulatory approval mandates. Eric Halvarsson, Peter Svanqvist, and Frida Lantoft left the firm in October 2025.

Praxisleiter:

Sebastian Sundberg


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‘Advokatfirman Schjødt demonstrates skills in navigating regulatory matters and delivering practical solutions. The firm’s ability to deliver high-quality work within agreed budgets has been consistently impressive.’

‘We have worked with Sebastian Sundberg and his team at Advokatfirman Schjødt. Sebastian and his team excel in providing strategic guidance and creative solutions to complex regulatory problems. The entire team is characterised by their responsiveness, clear communication, and ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable business advice. ’

‘Schjødt is always reliable and takes the time to get to know the client’s needs in each transaction.’

Kernmandanten

Advent International


ALM Equity AB


Ares


Apera Asset Management LLP


Citibank


Danske Bank A/S


Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG


DNB Sweden AB


Elmera Group ASA


Eurazeo


Euronext


HSBC Bank Plc


KKR Credit Advisors (EMEA) LLP


Lendo AB


Mutares SE & Co. KGaA


Nordea Bank Abp, filial i Sverige


Norvestor


Pandox Aktiebolag


Pareto Alternative Investments AS


Prime Capital Private Markets S.A


Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB


Svenska Handelsbanken AB


Swedbank AB


Tikehau Investment Management S.A.S


Ture Invest AB


Valedo


Wpef IX Coöperatief W.A


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  • Advised Nordea Bank Abp, filial i Sverige on a SEK 5.5 billion multicurrency revolving loan facility for Indutrade AB.
  • Advised HSBC Bank Plc on €475 million syndicated acquisition financing of Marshall Group AB including squeeze-out procedures across UK, Sweden, and Luxembourg.
  • Advised Svenska Handelsbanken AB on SEK 2.8 billion sustainability-linked term and revolving credit facilities for Pandox incorporating environmental metrics for reduced interest rates.

TM & Partners

Led by Cecilia Rudels and Tobhias Brandell, the banking and finance team at TM & Partners advise on financial regulatory matters and financing projects, working for a range of banks and funds, including clients in real estate and the grocery sphere. Eva Sundling  is another key name in the department, working on sustainability linked financing. Working alongside is newly promoted Josefin Bratt, who has experience working with both lenders and borrowers.

Praxisleiter:

Cecilia Rudels; Tobhias Brandell


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Josefin Bratt; Eva Sundling; Andy Vo; Carolin von Ulreich; Mikaela Nordh


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‘Eva Sundling is very pleasant to work with. We have great confidence in her.’

‘Hard-working, approachable, and committed team. Very responsive and commercially astute. Pragmatic and sensible, able to take a wider commercial view to get the deal done.’

‘Cecilia Rudels is very sharp and responsive; she is very knowledgeablebout local Swedish law issues and good at guiding clients and foreign lawyers through the Swedish law landscape.‘

Kernmandanten

ABN AMRO


Alma Property Partners


Atell


Areim


Atradius


Banco Santander S.A


Blackrock


BNP Paribas


Česká spořitelna


DNB Bank


Danske Bank


Deutsche Bank


Hermes Investment Management Limited


Hines European Property Partners


ICA Gruppen


Kinnerton Capital


Locus Energy AB


Lundin Mining Corporation


NatWest


Neobo Fastigheter


Nivika Fastigheter


Nordea Bank Abp


Nordea Bank Abp, filial i Sverige


NREP AB


Nykredit


Rikshem


Samhällsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden AB


SBAB Bank AB


Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB


Skanska AB


Stockholm Exergi AB


Svenska Handelsbanken AB


Swedbank AB


Swedish Airport Infrastructure AB


Vectura AB


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  • Advising Wallenberg family-owned Vectura AB in connection with financing projects. Value: SEK 5.06 billion.
  • ICA Gruppen on establishing a new SEK 6 billion revolving credit facility with a syndicate of Nordic banks (Danske Bank, DNB, Handelsbanken, SEB, and Swedbank).
  • Acting as Swedish legal counsel to DNB Bank ASA, Swedbank AB NUF, Danske Bank, Norwegian Branch, and Sparebanken Vest in connection with a cross-border refinancing project. Value: NOK 8.05 billion.

White & Case Advokat AB

Oscar Liljeson and Michael Bark-Jones helm the banking and finance group at White & Case Advokat AB, with experience in fund financing, financial restructuring, and leveraged financing. The group is regarded for its strong presence across the Nordics, being able to adeptly handle cross-border mandates. David Tayler works within the team, advising clients on debt finance and corporate lending. Alexander Berlin-Jarhamn is another noted member of the team, noted for his work in project financing.

Praxisleiter:

Oscar Liljeson; Michael Bark-Jones


Weitere Kernanwälte:

David Tayler; Alexander Berlin-Jarhamn; Erik Holm;  Daniel Agnemyr


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‘The team is highly competent, with deep knowledge about us as a client, enabling them to drive projects forward with limited input from us.‘

Oscar Liljeson holds strong competence and is highly appreciated also for his input on commercial aspects. Associates Erik Holm and Daniel Agnemyr are highly skilled and service-minded.’

‘Very strong financing team for large complex cross-border matters.’

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Wigge & Partners

Noted for its work in the real estate sector, the banking and finance team at Wigge & Partners remains active on a range of matters, including asset-based and structured financing. The group is also regarded for its work in green-based financing. Team head Lisa Antman is well-experienced in the real estate debt market, working on pre-insolvency matters. Andreas Malmberg is another key team member, bringing expertise in regulatory compliance to the group. Anders Morén is another key name.

Praxisleiter:

Lisa Antman


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Andreas Malmberg; Anders Morén; Hampus Eriksson; Arvid Hed


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‘Lawyers with excellent, efficient, and pragmatic market practice.’

‘The finance group is client-friendly, solution-seeking, pragmatic, and efficient, with great delivery. Lisa Antman and Hampus Eriksson are good at leading people.’

‘Extremely service-minded and helpful, they know us as client very well and act swiftly on request and any kind of advice we may need. It is a great pleasure to work with them. ’

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