Top 10 Influential Swedish Lawyers Transforming Corporate/M&A Landscape

Sweden is home to a number of exceptional Corporate/Mergers & Acquisition (M&A) lawyers who are playing a vital role in the country’s business world. They are recognised for their profound knowledge, experience, and understanding of the Swedish and international business landscape. With their extensive skills and distinguished standing in their field, they regularly assist corporates, state-owned companies, private equity funds, shareholders and investors with complex M&A transactions, investments, acquisitions, divestments, and other corporate issues. Here’s a closer look at some of the acknowledged and appreciated Corporate/M&A lawyers shaping the industry in Sweden.

Jonas Bergström

Advokatfirman Vinge KB is proud to have Jonas Bergström as a part of its experienced team. Bergström is a distinguished name in the Corporate/M&A rankings due to his impressive market recognition. He is particularly active for domestic and international private equity funds and their portfolio companies in acquisitions. Apart from this, Swedish corporates also seek his support with divestments.

Robert Kullgren

Robert Kullgren brings his expertise in Corporate/M&A to Wistrand Advokatbyrå. He offers valuable advice to investors and shareholders on M&A transactions, especially in the renewable energy and technology sectors.

Sten Hedbäck

At TM & Partners, Sten Hedbäck provides insightful assistance with domestic and cross-border M&A transactions. He has a broad range of varied clients including state-owned companies, corporates and private equity funds.

Tom Wehtje

Mannheimer Swartling‘s Tom Wehtje frequently advises telecommunications and healthcare companies on domestic and international acquisitions. He is also well-versed in assisting private equity funds with divestments.

Peder Hammarskiöld

Peder Hammarskiöld is greatly valued for his long-standing expertise in the Swedish M&A market. He can be found at Advokatfirman Hammarskiöld & Co AB assisting Swedish corporates with acquisitions and investment rounds.

Carl Westerberg

Carl Westerberg, a standout member of Gernandt & Danielsson Advokatbyrå KB team, enjoys a strong standing in the corporate and private equity world. He advises corporates, portfolio companies and private equity houses on investments and acquisitions. He also excels in capital market transactions including IPOs, listings and private placements.

Manfred Löfvenhaft

As the managing partner for Gernandt & Danielsson Advokatbyrå KB, Manfred Löfvenhaft’s expertise in corporate and transaction mandates is highly appreciated by clients. His experience is particularly notable in public M&A deals as well as ECM transactions such as IPOs.

Jan Holmius

Jan Holmius, who is positioned at Mannheimer Swartling, is held in high regard for his remarkable expertise in the Swedish corporate and private equity world. His strength lies in handling large divestments, acquisitions and public takeovers, and he works with accounting firms and private equity-owned companies.

Elisabet Lundgren

Elisabet Lundgren of Linklaters Advokatbyrå has notable expertise in domestic and international M&A transactions, including acquisitions and cooperation agreements. She acts for well-known investment banks and corporates.

Malin Leffler

Malin Leffler, who practices at Roschier, is widely recognized as one of Sweden’s leading practitioners with an immaculate standing in the corporate and private equity world. Acquisitions, investments and mergers as well as joint ventures and divestments are key strengths of Malin Leffler.