Mannheimer Swartling > Stockholm, Sweden > Firm Profile
Mannheimer Swartling Offices
NORRLANDSGATAN 21
111 87 STOCKHOLM
Sweden
Mannheimer Swartling > The Legal 500 Rankings
Sweden > Banking and finance Tier 1
Mannheimer Swartling’s leading banking and finance team, led by Thomas Pettersson, handles all types of transactions for a wide range of clients, including domestic and international banks, private equity firms, industrial clients, and venture capital companies. Daniel Karlsson has considerable experience in acquisition, real estate and fund finance work and corporate loans, among other areas, with a multitude of major arrangers and lenders counted among his clients. Zoran Stambolovski in Malmö assists regular corporate clients in connection with a variety of matters, including bilateral loans and facility agreements, and Daniel Khayyami focuses on loan-based financings, including corporate loans, sustainability-linked credit facilities, fund financings, and venture debt finance work.Practice head(s):
Thomas Pettersson
Other key lawyers:
André Andersson; Daniel Karlsson; Daniel Khayyami; Zoran Stambolovski
Testimonials
‘A very proactive and highly skilled banking and finance team.’
‘Daniel Khayyami is a phenomenal lawyer. He is technically skilled and commercially oriented.’
‘André Andersson is a true star in the Nordics and a person who has seen and done it all. He has great skills, in-depth knowledge and is brilliant to have on side.’
‘Daniel Karlsson is very experienced and easy to work with. Daniel Khayyami is also very technically skilled.’
‘Daniel Khayyami, Daniel Karlsson and Thomas Pettersson are partners with particularly strong legal and personal skills.’
‘The firm has a very strong team with highly talented and helpful individuals.’
‘Mannheimer Swartling is a very reputable and technically-skilled law firm, with high integrity and quality of work.’
Key clients
SAS
Svenska Handelsbanken
Nordea
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken
Swedbank
DNB Bank
Danske Bank
Altor
Summa Equity
Vattenfall
Northvolt
Alfa Laval
Sandvik
Preem
SAAB
Storskogen Group
Beijer Ref
Trelleborg
Work highlights
- Advising a bank syndicate of Nordic and international banks in a €700m sustainability-linked revolving credit facility with Tele2.
- Advising Beijer Ref on a SEK14bn bridge facility agreement with Svenska Handelsbanken and Nordea to finance its acquisition of Heritage Distribution.
- Advising Bluestep Bank on its acquisition of Norwegian specialist mortgage bank Bank2 for NOK1bn.
Sweden > Capital markets
Mannheimer Swartling’s experienced and comprehensive Stockholm-based capital markets practice handles a wide range of matters, including IPOs, rights issuances, high-yield and investment-grade bonds, private placements, sustainability-linked bonds, regulatory capital issuances, and securitisation work. The department is split into dedicated debt and equity teams, led by Patrik Marcelius and Thomas Pettersson respectively. Daniel Karlsson specialises in high-yield and investment-grade bonds, domestic and international funding programmes, and sustainable capital markets products. Emil Boström regularly advises leading private equity houses on ECM matters, while Gustav Glimblad has experience representing arrangers, issuers, and other stakeholders on a broad spectrum of issues. Nina Svensson departed the firm in February 2023.Practice head(s):
Patrik Marcelius; Thomas Pettersson
Other key lawyers:
Daniel Karlsson; Emil Boström; Gustav Glimblad; Aleksander Ivarsson; Alice Castler
Testimonials
‘They are well connected, involved in all relevant forums and always at the front end of developments in the capital markets space.’
‘Patrik Marcelius is very accessible and able to give constructive advice in very diverse and practical matters. He is definitely a “go-to” person for all things capital markets related.’
‘Emil Boström stands out as an exceptional partner at the firm and a leader in the Swedish market.’
‘Aleksander Ivarsson gives clients exceptional comfort by making correct, well argued and balanced decisions.’
‘The team is accessible, has very good knowledge, a pragmatic approach, and a very good understanding of issues.’
‘This is a competent team that offers an excellent service and presents viable solutions.’
‘The practice is efficient in terms of the mix of competences and seniority from both a financial and competence perspective.’
‘A very accessible, competent and pro-active team.’
Key clients
Alfa Laval Treasury International
Bluestep Bank
Castellum
Danske Bank
DNB Bank
Ericsson
EQT
Handelsbanken
Hoist Finance
Klarna
Landshypotek Bank
Nordea Bank
Northvolt
Preem
SAAB
Sandvik
SAS
SBAB Bank
SEB
Securitas
SKF
Sdiptech
Swedavia
Swedish Orphan Biovitrum (SOBI)
Vattenfall
Volkswagen Finans Sverige
Work highlights
- Advised Beijer Ref on a SEK14bn rights issue to fund its acquisition of Heritage Distribution, a US-based leader in HVACR.
- Advised Sdiptech on the inaugural issuance of senior secured sustainability-linked bonds of SEK600m.
- Advised Verlinvest on a further investment into Oatly, as part of a $425m financial commitment including $300m senior convertible PIK notes.
Sweden > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1
Mannheimer Swartling’s M&A team handles a wide variety of matters, ranging from buy-and-build mandates to multijurisdictional carve-outs, with a particularly strong reputation for working on large-scale transactions. The team has notable expertise in renewable energy M&A as well as in emerging sectors, advising several leading Swedish startups in relation to strategic acquisitions. Isabella Ramsay, who specialises in cross-border carve-outs, leads the practice in Stockholm. Patrik Marcelius leads the public M&A team, while Martin Pekkari, especially strong in the rail and infrastructure, manufacturing, and public sectors, oversees the corporate commercial division. Johan Ljungberg and Hans Petersson lead teams in Gothenberg and Malmö, respectively. Adam Green focuses on tech transactions, regularly advising companies in the mid- to late- growth stages, while Jan Holmius is known for advising PE firms on Nordic M&A transactions. Jon Rastad handles infrastructure-related M&A as well as carve-outs and joint ventures.Practice head(s):
Isabella Ramsay; Patrik Marcelius; Martin Pekkari; Johan Ljungberg; Hans Petersson
Other key lawyers:
Adam Green; Emil Boström; Jan Holmius; Jon Rastad; Maria Holme
Testimonials
‘Martin Pekkari is very knowledgeable, quickly wraps his head around complex questions, is pedagogical and always includes a commercial perspective to his legal advice.’
‘Adam Green is Sweden’s leading M&A lawyer, whose overarching and broad knowledge base, combined with a deep understanding and interest in the underlying business areas as well as a winning personality, makes him the perfect senior partner to have on a project.’
‘Maria Holme is a terrific transaction lawyer. She is not shy to provide general and always well-thought-through reflections and advice on areas and items that are not corporate/transaction specific, making her a great partner to team up with for larger projects.’
‘Henrik Dock is a terrific transaction lawyer with excellent interpersonal skills, through which he quickly establishes trust (both within the client sphere and with the opposite side), which is extremely valuable for any client working on and navigating a larger project.’
‘Emil Boström and Patrik Marcelius both stand out as exceptional leading partners at the firm and in the Swedish market generally.’
‘Jon Rastad is a top-notch lawyer with excellent private equity industry insight who stands out for his calm leadership and strong technical skills. His client-friendly, commercial and practical approach makes him excellent to work with.’
‘Johan Ljungberg delivers excellent quality and very quickly understands a client’s needs, concerns and limitations. He is highly solution-oriented as well as enjoyable to work with and provides highly valuable industry insights.’
‘Isabella Ramsay’s team is the best for large transactions. They are all highly skilled and very service minded. They bring good judgement and energy to projects.’
Key clients
Accent Equity
Altor Equity Partners
City of Stockholm
EQT
Handelsbanken
H2 Green Steel
Intermediate Capital Group
Impilo
Klarna
Kry (LIVI)
Northvolt
Saab
Sandvik
SEB
Securitas
Spotify
Stockholm Public Transport Authority
Stockholm Region Council
Stora Enso
Summa Equity
Swedish Orphan Biovitrum (SOBI)
Söderberg & Partners
Telia
Valedo Partners
Volvo Cars
Work highlights
- Advised Handelsbanken on the carve-out of its private, SME and life insurance operations in Finland and divestment to S-Bank Plc, Oma Savings Bank Plc and Fennia Life Insurance Company Ltd respectively.
- Advised Instabox in a “merger of equals” with last-mile logistics-tech startup competitor Budbee, to form the combined company Instabee with a valuation of USD 1.8 billion.
- Advised Swedish Match on the USD 16 billion public takeover by Philip Morris International.
Sweden > Construction Tier 1
Mannheimer Swartling is recognised as a leading name in construction, with an excellent track record in advising high-profile clients on technically complex and high stakes projects in the infrastructure, energy, and industrial sectors, among other areas. The group is at the cutting edge of sustainability and technological developments, and is additionally known for its expertise in contentious matters and arbitration. Infrastructure and construction specialist Sara Johnsson jointly heads the practice with Jesper Silow, who is well versed in advising on energy, manufacturing, and infrastructure work. Johan Granehult is very highly regarded for public procurement matters, with expertise in handling large domestic and international projects. Other key names include disputes specialist Anders Ingvarson, and Kristoffer Löf, who is sought after for arbitration mandates.Practice head(s):
Sara Johnsson, Jesper Silow
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Highly competent and dedicated team. Extensive experience from the relevant industries. Pragmatic and very commercially minded. Great teamwork and very high level of knowledge and output even from junior associates. Has the ability to adequately staff even very complex projects on short notice.’
‘Anders Ingvarson is simply outstanding. Extremely attentive, available, knowledgable, pragmatic and friendly.’
Key clients
Trafikverket
The Stockholm County Council
Region Västra Götaland
ABB
Borås Energi & Miljö AB
HeidelbergMaterials
RES Renewable Norden AB
Northvolt AB
H2 Green Steel AB
Meta, Inc.
The Municipality of Gothenburg
Work highlights
- Advising the Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket) on the EUR 3.7 billion Bypass Stockholm Project, the largest ongoing construction project in Sweden.
- Advising the Stockholm County Council on the EUR 3.2 billion expansion of the Stockholm Subway, the second-largest ongoing construction project in Sweden.
- Assisted H2 Green Steel AB with the EUR 5.0 billion fossil-free steel mill in Sweden.
Sweden > Data privacy and data protection Tier 1
Mannheimer Swartling’s leading data privacy practice advises on the full spectrum of data protection and privacy matters, with a strong reputation for handling investigations by the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection as well as offering insights into emerging areas of law such as the use of AI and facial recognition technology. Erica Wiking Häger leads the team and has notable experience in both compliance and contentious matters with particular expertise in the retail, financial services, tech and auto sectors. Gothenburg-based Niklas Sjöblom has recently focused on data privacy and cybersecurity issues concerning IT procurement projects and outsourcings, while Anders Bergsten advises on data privacy and protection issues in the context of IT projects, chiefly in the banking, online betting, and manufacturing industries.Practice head(s):
Erica Wiking Häger
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘They are highly engaged to provide the best support possible.’
‘Erica Wiking Häger is a very dedicated and competent lawyer which is reflected in every contact she has with clients and in the work she does and in the legal advice she provides.’
‘A diverse, competent, knowledgeable team which clients feel that they can rely on.’
‘The individuals of the team have great availability, have a business-oriented approach which is easily translated and useable for stakeholders.’
‘They can work independently as well as follow instructions.’
‘Mannheimer Swartling has the ability to set up a team with the competences relevant for the task, which “act as one” when in contact with clients.’
Key clients
Klarna Bank
Spotify
Northvolt
SAS (Scandinavian Airlines)
Bonnier Group
Loomis
Castellum
Novamedia
ATG
Capio S:t Görans Hospital
Region Västra Götaland
Kindred
Kia Sweden
Work highlights
- Advising Klarna Bank on its appeal of an administrative fine imposed on Klarna by the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection for alleged deficiencies in Klarna’s privacy notice.
- Advising Capio S:t Görans Hospital, an emergency hospital, on the appeal of an administrative fine imposed on Capio S:t Görans by the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection for alleged infringements of the GDPR.
- Advising a major Swedish industrial manufacturing company in connection with a large scale ransomware data breach which affected the client’s entire production and administration environment.
Sweden > Dispute resolution Tier 1
Mannheimer Swartling’s leading dispute resolution team counts state-owned enterprises, domestic and international financial institutions, and blue-chip companies among its long-standing client base. The practice regularly acts as lead counsel in high-profile international arbitrations and has a strong track record handling multijurisdictional cases with an East-West element. Anders Ingvarson, who specialises in infrastructure and construction disputes, leads the practice alongside Kristoffer Löf, who also has considerable infrastructure and construction expertise as well as notable experience in energy disputes. Arbitration and civil litigation specialist Robin Oldenstam heads up the firm’s international arbitration practice.Practice head(s):
Kristoffer Löf; Anders Ingvarson
Other key lawyers:
Robin Oldenstam; Konstantin Ryabinin; Fredrik Ringquist; Marcus Irajinia Berglie
Testimonials
‘A top quality team that leaves clients with the feeling that everything is under control.’
‘Anders Ingvarson is simply outstanding. He is friendly, available, pragmatic, sensible, committed, and extremely knowledgeable on both the subject matter of cases and adjacent practical and legal matters.’
‘A big team with the necessary resources to deliver excellent results in urgent and complex cases. ’
‘Fredrik Ringquist and Konstantin Ryabinin are experts in their area of expertise and play an active role in the dispute process from the beginning. Their advice is candid, professional and prompt.’
‘Marcus Irajinia Berglie is an excellent lawyer and litigator. He is very pleasant to work with and has deep knowledge of various areas of law. He is rational, efficient and smart. He is also responsive and very trustworthy.’
‘The team consists of knowledgeable lawyers in the arbitration space that work well together and complement each other.’
‘This firm has top litigators. They are very responsive, always on top of things and to the point.’
‘Mannheimer Swartling’s dispute resolution team is second to none in Sweden. They are highly experienced and very professional in their approach. Their attention to detail is outstanding, and they always manage to deliver advice that is clear and to the point.’
Work highlights
- Successfully represented the Finnish state-owned energy company GasumOy in a multimillion-euro arbitration against a Gazprom entity concerning a long-term supply contract for the delivery of natural gas by pipeline, leading to the termination of the contract.
- Successfully represented listed entity Humana in a bet-the-company dispute over its operating permit.
- Defending global telecoms company Ericsson against multibillion-SEK securities claims based on alleged failure to disclose insider information in respect of a 2019 internal investigation into suspected regulatory compliance violations and criminal conduct within Ericsson’s Iraqi business operations.
Sweden > Employment Tier 1
Mannheimer Swartling’s employment and pensions practice regularly advises major domestic and international companies on a variety of contentious and non-contentious matters. The department has real strength in handling the employment aspects of M&A deals, benefiting from collaboration with lawyers in the firm’s tax, compliance, and M&A teams. With more than 25 years of experience, Stockholm and Gothenburg-based Henric Diefke leads the team. Senior adviser Anders Nordström is an expert litigator, while Tobias Normann’s broad practice covers redundancy disputes, dismissals, workplace investigations, pension issues, and the misappropriation of trade secrets. Charlotte Demegård focuses on union consultations, management contracts, and remuneration and incentives issues.Practice head(s):
Henric Diefke
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The employment team at Mannheimer Swartling provides clear, pragmatic and well-structured guidance. The team focuses on real risks and can adopt a business-minded approach in line with their clients’ best interests.’
‘Henrik Diefke is best in class for commercial, succinct advice.’
‘Henric Diefke and Tobias Normann stand out for combining profound and deep legal knowledge with business acumen, speed and transparency.’
‘Tobias Normann is one of the best lawyers in this field. He is structured, provides fast and pragmatic advice, and is always up to date on the latest changes in legislation and case law. He takes a lot of time to understand his clients’ businesses in order to provide the best possible advice.’
‘Henric Diefke, Tobias Normann and Anders Nordström are all brilliant employment lawyers.’
‘The availability of Tobias Normann is unequalled. He is an exceptional employment lawyer that always delivers an outstanding work product and provides to-the-point legal advice which is useful and easy to understand.’
‘Mannheimer offers a very diverse team with equally competent lawyers across the board. Everyone is up to speed on the relevant matters and know their subject of employment law very well. The clear, to-the-point legal advice provided is unmatched by other firms.’
‘The team has a strong client focus with a view to finding practical solutions rather than lengthy theoretical discussions. They offer very speedy and useful advice.’
Key clients
Volvo Cars
ABB
Sandvik
Telia
Electrolux, Electrolux Professional
SAS AB
Klarna
Lear Corporation
Meta Platforms, Inc.
Bolt Services AB
Work highlights
- Advised Instabox, a Swedish-founded last-mile logistics/tech start-up, on a rare “merger of equals” with competitor Budbee, to form the combined company Instabee with a valuation of $1.8bn.
- Acting for Columbus Global Danmark A/S in multiple larger disputes concerning unlawful competition and misappropriation of trade secrets by former shareholders and employees.
- Representing Bolt in a dispute against the Swedish Work Environment Authority. The dispute involves legal assessments and strategic decisions regarding legal classification of platform workers.
Sweden > Energy Tier 1
Mannheimer Swartling’s energy group is made up of experienced professionals from several of the firm’s practices focusing on M&A, finance, regulatory, and contentious matters, among other issues, in the energy space. The firm continues to play a key role in major renewable energy production projects as well as in the sustainable energy transition generally, with recent highlights including handling an asset financed solar power project, adding to the host of wind farms developed in the country. M&A expert Emma Olnäs Fors in Gothenburg co-chairs the group; she is regularly involved in energy related matters, including wind farm acquisitions and divestments. Stockholm-based banking and finance specialist Andreas Zettergren also jointly leads the group, focusing on renewable energy project financings. Therese Strömshed in Malmö, who has expertise in energy infrastructure, offshore wind, and electricity market matters, also heads up the group.Practice head(s):
Emma Olnäs Fors; Andreas Zettergren; Therese Strömshed
Key clients
RES Renewable Norden AB
Green Investment Group (Corio)
Glennmont Partners
InfraVia Capitals
OX2 AB
Alight AB
FuGen Energi AB
Hydri AB
Vattenfall
Fred. Olsen Renewables (FORAS)
Svea Solar
Northwolt
Eolus
Polhem Infra
The Renewables Infrastructure Group Limited
H2 Green Steel
Encavis AG
Nordic Sugar AB
Skyborn Renewables
Energinet A/S
Work highlights
- Advised Alight, a leading solar developer and independent power producer, in relation to Sweden’s first solar asset financed with a dedicated non-recourse debt facility.
- Advised RES and Scandinavian Capacity Reserve AB (SCR) on the divestment to Axpo Group of a 20MW/20MWh battery storage project located in Landskrona, Sweden, developed by RES and SCR.
- Advised Green Investment Group, forming part of Macquarie Asset Management, on the divestment of a 170MW Nordic onshore wind park portfolio to Vauban Infrastructure Partners.
Sweden > Environment Tier 1
With notable experience in a wide range of traditional and modern industries, from steel and chemicals to hydrogen projects and solar parks, Mannheimer Swartling’s experienced environmental practice continues to play a leading role in the climate and energy transition in Sweden and across the EU. With expertise in permit issues in relation to heavy industry and mining, Anna Bryngelsson in Malmö leads the team. Therese Strömshed, also in Malmö, specialises in energy infrastructure, offshore wind, and electricity market matters, while Stockholm-based Joel Mårtensson focuses on permit applications as well as environmental disputes; he also has considerable experience handling land and water contamination cases.Practice head(s):
Anna Bryngelsson
Other key lawyers:
Therese Strömshed; Joel Mårtensson; Madeleine Edqvist
Testimonials
‘The team is full of strategic thinkers who are up to date on practices in the environmental law field.’
‘Mannheimer Swartling has the largest environmental legal team in Sweden that is always able to respond to requests within agreed timeframes and without compromising quality.’
‘Joel Mårtensson walks the line between going above and beyond while also ensuring that the cost base of the future business will not be burdened by additional costs that do not contribute to improved environmental outcomes.’
‘Madeleine Edqvist is very skillful, helpful and makes time for you.’
‘A strong and knowledgeable team.’
‘They are dedicated, service minded and up to date with the legislation in the energy sector.’
‘They really find every small and important detail in each case and bring a calm presence in the courtroom.’
Key clients
OX2 AB
Stockholm Exergi
Heidelberg Materials Group
Perstorp Oxo AB
Skyborn Renewables
Copperstone Resources AB
Talga AB
Metsä Group
Boliden Mineral AB
Energinet A/S
Ovako
Svensk Kärnbränslehantering
Work highlights
- Acted for OX2 AB in all permit proceedings regarding its large scale offshore wind portfolio development located on the Swedish Exclusive Economic Zone.
- Successfully represented Perstorp Oxo in the permitting process for a first-of-a-kind CCU project at Perstorp’s factory in Stenungsund, Sweden, aiming at producing fossil free methanol.
- Successfully represented Talga in the permitting processes for a natural graphite mine in Kiruna and a natural graphite battery anode plant in Luleå.
Sweden > EU and competition Tier 1
Mannheimer Swartling’s leading EU and competition team regularly works on high-profile cases for major clients from a variety of sectors, including mining, manufacturing, trading and energy. Stockholm-based practice head Johan Carle has considerable experience working with domestic and European competition authorities. His broad practice covers merger control, cartel, abuse of dominance, state aid and public procurement cases. Fredrik Sjövall is a litigation specialist, while Stefan Perván Lindeborg moves between Sweden and Brussels to advise clients on merger control issues. Brussels-based Andreas Johansson handles merger control mandates, trade defence investigations, and EU litigation. Specialist counsel Jens Agö plays a key role in the Malmö office.Practice head(s):
Johan Carle
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Stefan Perván Lindeborg is a very valuable legal advisor, not only for his in-depth competition law knowledge, but also for his ability to share valuable insights and give hands-on recommendations.’
‘A very strong team with in-depth expert knowledge.’
‘The strength of the team is that it is able to offer the specific skills needed for complex cases.’
‘The competition law team at Mannheimer Swartling always provide great and timely legal advice in a collaborative manner.’
Key clients
Volvo Cars
Northvolt
Klarna
Telia
Nasdaq
Swedish Match
Volkswagen
LKAB
E.ON
Lantmännen
Work highlights
- Advised gas wholesaler Gasum in high-profile arbitration proceedings against Gazprom, involving competition law grounds.
- Represented Nasdaq Nordic in relation to a SCA investigation concerning alleged price-based exclusionary practices. In August 2022, the SCA concluded its investigation with no further measures imposed on Nasdaq.
- Acted as lead counsel to Swedish Match, a global market leader in smoke-free tobacco products, in relation to Philip Morris’ USD 16 billion public acquisition bid.
Sweden > Fintech Tier 1
Mannheimer Swartling is highly active in the fintech space, drawing on the firm’s strength in all related practice areas to offer expertise covering regulatory and intellectual property issues as well as transactions and disputes, among other areas. The team is at the forefront of developments in Sweden, with recent work including advising on distributed ledger technology and its place in the regulatory landscape; the group also has a strong track record in advising leading Swedish start-ups. IT and tech law specialist Anders Bergsten has considerable experience handling large-scale IT projects in the banking sector, while Carl Johan Zimdahl chairs the firm’s financial regulation practice; he recently assisted three major fintech clients with applications to become electronic money institutes. Banking and finance practice head Thomas Pettersson has extensive regulatory expertise, and Carolina Flagge (Sandell) is the key name at senior associate level.Practice head(s):
Anders Bergsten; Carl Johan Zimdahl; Thomas Pettersson
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team distinguishes itself in the Swedish market with its depth of experience, client-centric approach, and skilled, hard-working team that consistently delivers results that make a meaningful business impact. They invariably provide exceptional, high-quality, and solution-oriented legal advice, consistently exceeding client expectations.’
‘Carl Johan Zimdahl has an extremely analytical mind and a great knowledge of financial regulations. He is able to tackle the most complex regulations in the financial market.’
‘Carolina Sandell is an extremely easy person to work with that is highly involved in the fintech scene in Sweden. She sees the possibilities in new technology and is amazing to work with.’
‘Carl Johan Zimdahl is one of the market leaders on regulatory matters and provides exceptional, high-quality, and solution-oriented legal advice on complex regulatory matters. He is extremely responsive and puts in the time and effort you expect from a top-tier law firm.’
‘Carolina Flagge is an outstanding lawyer. She is pro-active, super reactive, gives high-quality legal advice, has fantastic knowledge of business and the market, and is very attentive (she listens closely). Her advice is practical and shows a great commercial approach to finding solutions. She provides some of the best advice in terms of overall quality one will ever get.’
‘Mannheimer stands out for its knowledge and expertise, but also for its service level. The lawyers are always accessible and take the time to answer questions.’
‘This is a skilled firm that understands complex markets and regulations, such as the role of tokenised depositions and regulated liabilities in the financial ecosystem.’
‘Mannheimer has deep knowledge and is able to answer advanced questions regarding how distributed ledger technology fits within the financial market and what effect new and upcoming regulations will have.’
Key clients
Klarna Bank
Juni Technology
Nasdaq
Centiglobe / Centiglobe Technology
Loomis
Work highlights
- Advised Juni Technology AB in relation to its application for an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) licence from the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority.
- Acted as sole legal counsel for Klarna Bank AB in its successful appeal of the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority’s decision on applicable Pillar 2 Guidance.
- Acted for Nasdaq OMX in its appeal of a sanction decision issued by the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority (SFSA) relating to alleged violations of the European Market Infrastructure Regulation, (EU) No 648/2012 (EMIR).
Sweden > Healthcare and life sciences Tier 1
Mannheimer Swartling houses a ‘highly skilled‘ practice, which acts for a diverse client base of medical device manufacturers, domestic and global pharma companies, and innovation focused healthcare providers. The ‘superb‘ Camilla Appelgren leads the team, and is well known for advising on a range of regulatory matters, including cases against national agencies concerning pricing and reimbursement, market access, and clinical trials. ‘Very wise adviser‘ Peter Nilsson has notable knowledge surrounding trial subject data issues and research projects, having assisted numerous healthcare and pharma clients. Emmie Montgomery is particularly adept at advising clients on the processing of patient data, in addition to advertisement-related issues.Practice head(s):
Camilla Appelgren
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Camilla Appelgren possesses a deep understanding of her field, demonstrating quick thinking and offering well-balanced advice. We value her professionalism and personal touch.’
‘Top tier team with an extensive knowledge within the life science area.’
‘Mannheimer Swartling always puts together a tight team, ensuring the right expertise for the topic at hand. They have deep experience within Pharma/Life Sciences with broad competences. It has always been easy to work with Mannheimer on challenging and complex issues – and the team has offered expert advice in a timely fashion.’
‘Peter Nilsson is probably the best lawyer I have across the region. He is an expert, extremely competent, and always ready to go the extra mile to help the clients. He is passionate.’
‘Highly skilled professionals, who demonstrate good understanding of complex issues, including scientific evidence. Very strong collaboration with business stakeholders.’
‘Camilla Appelgren is a superb lawyer, with a wealth of experience, and is a real pleasure to deal with.’
‘Peter Nilsson, will surely be the next partner in line if this is what his heart desires. Very read up on new therapies, understands how modern drugs work, commercial challenges – very wise adviser!’
‘Biggest life sciences practice in Sweden. In-depth knowledge of the sector. Very client-oriented. High quality advice. Also very good for litigation in that sector.’
Key clients
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Celgene
Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB
AbbVie AB
Inceptua S.A.
Lipum AB
Capio AB
Capio S:t Görans Sjukhus AB
Camurus AB
Janssen-Cilag
Amgen
Humana Assistans AB
Work highlights
- Represented Humana Assistans AB in major administrative court proceedings to challenge and set aside a decision by the Swedish Health and Social Care Inspectorate to revoke Humana’s operating permit.
- Assisting BMS and Celgene (a BMS group company) with regulatory, commercial, pricing and reimbursement, and compliance matters.
- Advised Impilo on its acquisition of Decon Wheel AB and VaccinDirekt.
Sweden > Insolvency Tier 1
Mannheimer Swartling’s multidisciplinary restructuring and insolvency practice, led by Daniel Karlsson in Stockholm alongside Gothenburg-based Christoffer Monell, has considerable combined experience handling a wide range of matters, including out-of-court restructurings and workouts, preventative planning issues, distressed acquisitions and cross-border reorganisations. Karlsson has experience advising lenders, borrowers, arrangers, issuers and other stakeholders in domestic and cross-border restructurings, while Monell specialises in representing creditors and owners in relation to formal bankruptcy proceedings. Andreas Zettergren has over 15 years’ experience in the field.Practice head(s):
Daniel Karlsson; Christoffer Monell
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘This team is very competent, offering top-quality, tailored and commercial advice, typically delivered extremely quickly.’
‘Andreas Zettergren is a steady hand.’
‘Andreas Zettergren and Christoffer Monell are both very impressive lawyers combining industry experience in the energy sector with the an understanding of Swedish insolvency laws, including the new restructuring law.’
‘Christoffer Monell is very rational and communicative.’
Key clients
Trafikverket (Swedish Transport Administration)
Apikal Fastighetspartner AB and Apikal Fastighetspartner II AB
SAS AB / Scandinavian Airlines System Denmark-Norway-Sweden
Work highlights
- Advised SAS in connection with its Chapter 11 and restructuring cases.
- Advised Trafikverket (Swedish Transport Administration) in connection with the restructuring of one its larger contractors.
- Advised a real estate finance company on the bankruptcy proceedings of one its debtors (including proof of claim proceedings).
Sweden > Insurance Tier 1
Mannheimer Swartling’s leading insurance practice offers a comprehensive service, with particular strength in insurance litigation and regulatory issues as well as unit-linked, pension and non-life insurance issues. The team regularly represents insurance companies, reinsurers, intermediaries and other market professionals, with an especially strong reputation for acting in disputes on the side of companies against insurers. Litigation and arbitration specialist Azadeh Razani chairs the group, and senior adviser Hans Hammarbäck has over 30 years’ experience in the field, with notable expertise in contentious insurance and reinsurance mandates and M&A-related insurance disputes. Christian Pfeiff focuses on multijurisdictional contentious and regulatory insurance matters; the latter is also an area of expertise for Erik Schultz.Practice head(s):
Azadeh Razani
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team is fantastic. They are so easy to work with and yet so professional with a huge depth of expertise and experience. They are able to handle very large and complex cases.‘
‘Hans Hammarbäck and Erik Schultz are simply the best.’
‘The team works seamlessly with other teams covering other areas of expertise, so the firm truly works as a one-stop-shop.’
‘The team is very strong with a perfect combination of humility coupled with great expertise. The collaboration they offer is the best possible and they bring exceptionally good results for clients.’
Sweden > IT and telecoms Tier 1
Mannheimer Swartling is a leading name in the Swedish market for outsourcing and procurement projects, and often acts for major public sector clients. Cross-border IT, tech and media matters are prominent in the team’s workload. Practice head Niklas Sjöblom fields extensive expertise in AI and big data work, while Martin Pekkari focuses on procurement and outsourcing projects. Anders Bergsten is well versed in handling data protection and security issues, and Erica Wiking Häger is a key name for privacy matters.Practice head(s):
Niklas Sjöblom
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Great team with good knowledge and capabilities.’
‘Very flexible and with a business-oriented approach.’
Key clients
Epic Games
Klarna Bank
Northvolt
Spotify
Stora Enso
Telia Company
The Swedish State
Region Stockholm
Kindred Group PLC
Västra Götalandsregionen (Region of Western Sweden)
Volvo Cars Corporation
Work highlights
- Advising the Region of Western Sweden on a highly strategic procurement of a core healthcare system provided within the region.
- Representing the City of Stockholm in negotiations with Meliometrics Ltd for procuring a license for an AI tool.
- Acted for Göteborg Energi AB in the public procurement of its second generation outsourcing of a wide range of IT services.
Sweden > Real estate Tier 1
Mannheimer Swartling acts for a diverse client base of domestic and international real estate companies, property developers, data centre operators, and real estate funds across the full spectrum of property matters. Wind power is a key area of strength for the group, and the team handle development matters across the Nordics and beyond. Klas Wennström is a highly regarded practitioner, and specialises in transactional work involving major real estate companies and real estate portfolios. Wennström co-heads the practice with Jesper Prytz, who regularly advises on commercial contracts, project developments, and property formation matters. Magnus Josefsson's 'contributions to the real estate team are exemplary'. Tomas Johansson handles commercial leases and the sale and acquisition of properties.Practice head(s):
Jesper Prytz; Klas Wennström
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Mannheimer Swartling is the best all round service firm in Sweden. The lawyers are very competent, but also very important for us as a client is that they are easy and pleasant to work with. ’
‘Magnus Josefsson is very competent and efficient in providing legal advice and always delivers good value for the money. Magnus is very dedicated and easy to work with. Magnus understands us as a client and also gives very pragmatic advice.’
‘Mannheimer Swartling’s real estate team possesses an in-depth understanding of the real estate sector. Their attorneys are well-versed in the nuances of property transactions, zoning laws, and development regulations. This deep industry knowledge is a fundamental strength that sets them apart.’
‘What potential clients would appreciate most is the team’s unwavering commitment to putting clients first. They take the time to fully understand clients’ needs, objectives, and challenges. This personalised approach ensures tailored legal solutions that are both effective and efficient.’
‘The team’s transactional expertise is exceptional. They excel in structuring complex real estate deals, negotiating agreements, and navigating intricate regulatory frameworks. Clients can trust that their transactions are in capable hands.’
‘Mannheimer Swartling’s real estate team is unique due to its industry expertise, client-centric approach, collaborative culture, innovative use of technology, commitment to diversity, transparent billing practices, and a solid reputation for excellence. These qualities make them a top choice for clients seeking legal services in the real estate sector, and they consistently outshine their competitors in delivering value and results.’
‘Magnus Josefsson’s contributions have been instrumental in making this practice truly exceptional. His commitment to client advocacy is evident in his meticulous attention to detail and unwavering dedication to achieving favourable outcomes. He goes above and beyond to ensure that client interests are protected and that their objectives are met.’
‘Magnus Josefsson’s leadership and contributions to the real estate team are exemplary. His strategic thinking, client advocacy, deal-making expertise, mentoring, and client relationships all combine to make him a standout partner in the firm. Clients can be confident that they are receiving top-notch legal services under his guidance. ’
Key clients
CapMan Nordic Real Estate III Fund
DNB Scandinavian Property Fund
Castellum AB
InfraVia Capitals
Encavis AG
Glennmont Partners
Northern Horizon
Nrep
Lkab
Slättö
Work highlights
- Advised real estate investor Nrep on acquiring a 51% stake in Klӧvern, a leading Swedish residential developer.
- Advised Castellum on the sale of the properties Marievik 27 and Marievik 30 in Stockholm to AMF Fastigheter for SEK 962 million.
- Advised the Malmström family in the sale of the property “Klippan 10” (Hotel Diplomat) to Anders Bodin Fastigheter.
Sweden > Shipping Tier 1
Mannheimer Swartling’s shipping, transport and logistics team advises domestic and international companies, including major shipping companies, on shipbuilding and vessel conversion contracts as well as joint ventures and pool arrangements within the shipping sector, among other matters. The team is increasingly involved in energy transition work, recently assisting with the negotiation of a shipbuilding contract concerning hybrid methanol-powered cargo vessels. Stefan Brocker, a regular chairman in shipping arbitration proceedings, leads the team alongside Johan Ljungberg, who primarily advises investors and corporations on transactions and joint ventures in the shipping and transport sectors. Ljungberg is particularly experienced in transactions involving state-owned assets, such as port terminals. With broad transactional shipping industry expertise, Hanne Aarsheim plays a key role in the team.Practice head(s):
Stefan Brocker; Johan Ljungberg
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The “go-to firm” in Sweden with a strong shipping practice in Gothenburg.’
‘Stefan Brocker is a constant high performer who benefits from a strong position in the industry. He is technically and commercially skilled and very pleasant to deal with.’
‘Johan Ljungberg puts resources in place at the right time and his professionalism is outstanding. He is dedicated and brings success.’
‘Stefan Brocker is on top with extremely good communication skills. He is very pleasant to work with.’
‘Stefan Brocker is excellent. He is very competent, knows the shipping business and has a practical and commercial approach, providing valuable advice. In addition he is nice to work with and gets along very well with suppliers.’
‘Hanne Aarsheim has good knowledge of shipbuilding contracts. She is a good person to have next to you when negotiating shipbuilding contracts.’
‘A very focused and skilled team that is solution oriented.’
Key clients
The Stena AB group
Volvo Car Corporation
Heidelberg Cement Northern Europe AB
Shell International Trading and Shipping, London
Baltic Cable AB
LKAB
Wallenius Wilhelmsen
Swedish Orient Line
Gard A/S
Bolloré Logistics
The A.P Moller – Maersk group
Finnlines
Preem AB
Tallink/Silja Line
Donsö Shipping
Bertling Group
Salinity Group
Trafikverket
Concordia Maritime Ab
MSEA Capital Management Limited
Aspo Plc
ESL Shipping Oy
AtoB@C Shipping AB
Eastern Light AB
DSV Miljø Group A/S
Work highlights
- Advised GDL Transport Holding AB, part of Danish DSV Miljø Group A/S, in relation to the divestment of its majority owned subsidiary GDL Sjöcontainer AB to Danish Daniaco Holding ApS.
- Advised AtoB@C Shipping, a subsidiary of ESL Shipping, in connection with the sale of its agency business NSG Norra Skeppningsgruppen to GAC Group.
- Assisted Stena RoRo AB/Stena Ropax Cyprus Limited with negotiating the shipbuilding contracts for two new hybrid cargo vessels operating on methanol. The vessels will be constructed at CMI’s Weihai Shipyard in China.
Sweden > Tax Tier 1
Mannheimer Swartling’s corporate taxation team handles a wide variety of complex contentious and non-contentious matters in Sweden and internationally, with the practice particularly strong for transactional tax work. Practice head Niklas Hagbard has notable experience advising domestic and overseas clients on tax matters concerning share and asset transfers, real estate transfers, fund structures, and insurance issues. Anders Erasmie’s broad experience covers share and asset transfers, spin-offs, restructurings, IPOs, refinancings, and incentive schemes. Joachim Agrell specialises in indirect tax issues, advising medium-sized and major companies on VAT matters, international trade mandates, VAT recoveries, and VAT exemptions.Practice head(s):
Niklas Hagbard
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘In the Swedish market, Mannheimer’s tax team is recognised as one of the strongest amongst the law firms. Their core knowledge is around M&A tax and tax litigation. The service level is extremely high and advice is to-the-point.’
‘Niklas Hagbard is very knowledgeable on tax law matters. He is highly available, very commercial and a problem solver.’
‘Anders Erasmie is exceptional. He has supported on complex transactions where other firms involved have not been able to deliver practical advice. He is very knowledgeable and combines this with a practical business sense.’
‘Joachim Agrell is one of the most experienced indirect tax advisers in the Swedish market. He has deep knowledge around VAT related M&A issues, FS-industry and VAT litigation. He is also well-connected both locally in Sweden and internationally.’
‘Anders Erasmie is a great partner that gives to-the-point advice on complex matters and dares to give real advice, which is rare in the tax advisory business.’
‘Anders Erasmie stands out as the most experienced tax lawyer with the best track record in Stockholm.’
‘Joachim Agrell is probably the best VAT lawyer and adviser in Sweden. He has extensive experience in the indirect tax area, both from a legal view and from a business perspective. He always delivers his advice in a timely manner, and the advice is always tailor-made for the specific situation.’
‘A team where knowledge, accuracy and client focus are key.’
Sweden > Intellectual property and media Tier 2
Mannheimer Swartling has core strength in advising on non-contentious IP matters, and is adept at handling IP transactional work. The group also assists with litigation and arbitration, and is well versed in representing clients in patent, trade mark, and copyright matters. Practice head Oscar Björkman Possne is 'a very experienced and service-minded litigator within IP'. Niklas Sjöblom acts on non-contentious technology matters; Martin Hallström made partner in January 2023.Practice head(s):
Oscar Björkman Possne
Other key lawyers:
Niklas Sjöblom; Martin Hallström; Emil Brengesjö
Testimonials
‘Very strong in patent litigation matters, and highly recommended. Would recommend to other clients and contacts.’
‘Oscar Björkman Possne – achieves results, clear and strategic advice, understands the interlocking parts of international patent litigation. Emil Bregensjo – also recommended.’
‘Excellent trial attorney team, with great case management skills and well-structured briefs.’
‘Oscar Björkman Possne and his team, in particular Emil Brengesjö, are the absolute “go-to” for pharmaceutical patent litigation in Sweden. ’
‘Great team with good knowledge and capabilities and with great cooperation skills. ’
‘The IP practice at Mannheimer Swartling is highly specialized and works seamless across all the firm’s offices. They have great capabilities within both contentious and non-contentious IP matters and are well-equipped to handle everything from high profile IP litigation to complex M&A transactions involving IP.’
‘I would rank the practice as one of the leading IP practices on the Swedish market. It has a solid reputation and partners are always available and provide to the point, commercially oriented advice. ’
‘Oscar Björkman Possne is a very experienced and service-minded litigator within IP. He is knowledgeable, has a strategic approach and understands the underlying technical and commercial issues. ’
Key clients
Bayer
AB Electrolux
Höganäs
Västra Götalandsregionen (Region of Western Sweden)
Volvo Cars Corporation
Swedish Biofuels
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Göteborg Energi AB
Winefinder
Sweden > Public procurement Tier 2
Mannheimer Swartling’s public procurement team regularly advises contracting authorities and entities as well as private companies on a range of matters, including major infrastructure projects, PPP issues, and IT and public transport outsourcing contracts. Johan Carle leads the team, while Sven Vaxenbäck handles procurement cases in the utilities, defence and security sectors, among others. Johanna Jonsson represents contracting authorities and suppliers in connection with contentious and non-contentious issues, including reviews of award decisions and the validity of public contracts.Practice head(s):
Johan Carle
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘A solution-oriented team that always goes one step further.’
‘Johanna Jonsson has a professional way of managing all sorts of questions and inquiries. She is meticulous, competent and always makes sure that she delivers an excellent service.’
‘Johanna Jonsson is outstanding when it comes to availability and acting as a speaking partner in complex cases. She is sharp as a knife and humbly navigates clients through the complex jungle of public procurement rules. She delivers advice of the highest quality and shows commendable dedication in trying to meet clients needs.’
‘The firm collaborates between offices well, saving time and ensuring that clients are given the best support possible.’
‘Mannheimer Swartling always provides the best of the best, in terms of expertise, availability, and the speed and quality of delivery.’
Key clients
Region of Stockholm
Region of Västra Götaland
The Swedish Transport Administration
Saab Group
Tunstall Group
Municipality of Gothenburg
Municipality of Sollentuna
Municipality of Härnösand
HeidelbergCement Group
Göteborg Energi AB
Mannheimer Swartling > Firm Profile
The firm: Mannheimer Swartling’s roots date to 1877. The modern firm was founded through a merger between Mannheimer & Zetterlöf and Carl Swartling Advokatbyrå on 1 July 1990. The merger led to the creation of a firm with approximately 90 lawyers. Time has shown that merging was the correct decision, and the firm has thrived ever since. Today Mannheimer Swartling is the leading business law firm in the Nordic region. Its clients include companies and organisations in Sweden and around the world. With approximately 400 lawyers specialised in different areas of business law and industries, the firm seeks always to understand clients’ legal and, equally importantly, commercial challenges, and applies its collective expertise to find optimal solutions. A large percentage of its assignments have an international or cross-border element, and some of the work is only tangentially related to Sweden. Reflecting the decreasing importance and increasing permeability of national borders in terms of clients’ business interests, Mannheimer Swartling has developed a broad international network and very close co-operation with other leading law firms around the world. It invests heavily in developing efficient and effective working relationships with these firms, and regularly works with them in integrated multi-jurisdictional teams. The firm has offices in Sweden and four offices abroad (Moscow, Singapore, Brussels and New York).
Areas of practice: Mannheimer Swartling advises on the full range of legal matters that its clients face. As the largest law firm in the Nordic region, it offers both the scope and the scale required to handle the most demanding projects. Operating as a true lockstep firm ensures that its collective experience and expertise is available to every assignment. Clients from all areas of the private and public sectors turn to the firm for counsel of exceptional quality. Its industry groups are composed of lawyers who have specific, practical experience of the legal and commercial issues facing various industry sectors. The firm continuously invests in developing sector knowledge to ensure it evolves with changing industry conditions.
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