Roschier > Stockholm, Sweden > Firm Profile
Roschier Offices
BRUNKEBERGSTORG 2
PO BOX 7358
103 90 STOCKHOLM
Sweden
Roschier > The Legal 500 Rankings
Sweden > Banking and finance Tier 1
Roschier’s banking and finance practice advises a first-class client roster, including major domestic and international banks, insurance companies, securities dealers, multinationals, and private equity houses, in relation to a wide range of matters, specialising in lender-side work. With wide-ranging experience which includes handling asset, real estate and project finance work, Johan Häger heads up the team. Veronica Stiller focuses on debt finance issues, especially leveraged, fund and asset-backed financings, while Harem Mahir has acquisition and corporate finance expertise and also regularly advises financial clients and insurance companies in relation to regulatory and derivatives matters; Mahir recently led on several matters involving sustainability-linked credit facilities. Niklas Eriksson‘s broad experience includes handling complex multicurrency revolving facility agreements, and Carl Brodén is recommended for structured and project finance work. Senior associate Frida Lantoft stands out for advising on complex international matters.Practice head(s):
Johan Häger
Other key lawyers:
Anton Eriksson; Frida Lantoft; Harem Mahir; Niklas Eriksson; Veronica Stiller; Carl Brodén
Testimonials
‘An engaged and broad team with some hungry up and coming partners.’
‘Veronica Stiller is a joy to work with on transactions. She is always on top of the details, is solution-oriented and shows a great understanding of what is important to the client.’
‘The best in the game. Niklas Eriksson deserves a special mention, Johan Häger is the most influential figure in the Nordic debt market together. Anton Eriksson and Frida Lantoft are super stars.’
‘Frida Lantoft is a rising star in banking and finance law. She has a high understanding of complex financial transactions and always gives proactive and commercial advice.’
‘Niklas Eriksson is a standout partner with excellent skills and great energy. He focuses on the important points and never leaves the client’s side in negotiations. Frida Lantoft is an excellent senior associate.’
‘Harem Mahir and Niklas Eriksson are accessible and good to work with.’
‘Creative and good speaking partners. Solution oriented and adapt to changes.’
‘They have a wide range of expertise i.e. can handle anything from regulatory to special projects and work out projects/restructurings.’
Key clients
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken
Svenska Handelsbanken
Nordea Bank
Swedbank
DNB Bank
SBAB Bank
Danske Bank
Pareto Securities
Accent Equity
ABG Sundal Collier
Carnegie Investment Bank
Arctic Securities
Polaris
Adapta
Brunswick
EQT
Philip Morris International
Stockholm Stad
Crescent Credit Europe LLP
Haldex
Aareal Bank AG
Work highlights
- Acted as lead legal adviser to Phillip Morris International and its subsidiaries in respect of the bridge facility and subsequent term loan facility arranged by Bank of America Merill Lynch and Citibank for the purpose of the financing of Philip Morris Holland Holdings B.V.’s recommended public cash offer for all shares in Swedish Match AB.
- Acted as legal counsel to Swedbank in connection with an amendment and restatement of a SEK8.2bn facility agreement for Bankomat AB with Danske Bank A/S, Handelsbanken Capital Markets, Svenska Handelsbanken AB, Nordea Bank Abp, filial i Sverige, Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB and Swedbank AB as arrangers.
- Advised DBT Capital AB as lead counsel in relation to the amendment and restatement of its EU/UK Securitisation Regulation compliant securitisation warehouse facility with (among others) Natwest Markets N.V. as senior noteholder and Arvo Investment Holdings S.à.r.l. as mezzanine noteholder, which allows lending of up to SEK3.1bn to Swedish SMEs over a 24-month revolving period.
Sweden > Capital markets
Roschier’s Stockholm-based capital markets practice handles a broad range of debt and equity transactions, including IPOs, private placements, high-yield and investment-grade bonds, and securitisations. The integrated team works closely with colleagues in the firm’s other departments as well as with law firms across Europe and the US to offer clients advice in relation to complex cross-border matters. DCM group head Johan Häger has considerable experience advising domestic and international banks, private equity investors, and large corporates, with expertise in the high-yield bond market. ECM practice head Pontus Enquist regularly represents sponsors, issuers, and underwriters in relation to IPOs and rights issuances. Ola Sandersson has recently led on re-domiciliation and IPO mandates, and Christoffer Benninge excels in ECM and public M&A work.Practice head(s):
Johan Häger; Pontus Enquist
Other key lawyers:
Ola Sandersson; Christoffer Benninge; Tilda Rosengren
Testimonials
‘What truly sets Roschier apart is their deep understanding of the capital markets landscape. They possess unrivaled market insight and stay up to date with regulatory changes and industry trends, ensuring clients receive advice that’s not only legally sound but also commercially astute.’
‘Pontus Enquist is one of the best. He provides excellent operational guidance in difficult matters.’
‘One of the standout qualities of Christoffer Benninge is his innovative problem-solving approach. He consistently finds creative solutions to complex legal challenges, demonstrating a deep understanding of the intricacies of the capital markets. His ability to think outside the box and adapt to evolving market conditions sets him apart. He also places a strong emphasis on client satisfaction.’
‘Tilda Rosengren’s high availability and organised approach in complex cases is impressive.’
‘Christoffer Benninge’s in-depth knowledge of capital markets is unmatched. He stays ahead of industry trends and regulatory changes, providing clients with not only legal expertise but also valuable market insights.’
‘The team works quickly and diligently, always ensuring high-quality work.’
‘An experienced team with vast knowledge.’
‘Roschier’s capital markets team distinguishes itself through its expertise, client-centric approach and international capabilities.’
Key clients
ABG Sundal Collier
Arctic Securities
Carnegie Investment Bank
Cibus Nordic Real Estate
Danske Bank
DNB Bank
JOOL Corporate Finance
Nordea Bank
Nordic Fixed Income
One Equity Partners
Pareto Securities AB
SEB
Swedbank
Svenska Handelsbanken
Aareon AG
Atlas Investissement
Attendo
Blackstone
Carnegie Investment Bank
Castellum
Cibus Nordic Real Estate
CVC
Danske Bank
General Atlantic
Handelsbanken
Hemnet
Herkules/Linas Matkasse
Ingka Investments
Investor AB
Morgan Stanley, J.P. Morgan, Credit Suisse
Nordea
Nordic Waterproofing
Nordika
Pareto Securities AB
Savvy Gaming Group
SEB
Sedana Medical
Stena Adactum
Swedbank
The Danish State
Volkswagen AG
Work highlights
- Advising Castellum in relation to its underwritten rights issue.
- Advising TA Associates in relation to Elos Medtech’s SEK4.3bn rights issue.
- Advised Pareto Securities in relation to the bond issue which was made to facilitate the acquisition by CVC of shares in SGL International A/S from AEA.
Sweden > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1
Roschier’s leading M&A practice focuses on large and mid cap cross-border transactions involving major domestic and international companies. Malin Leffler - experienced in handling significant matters for household names in the media and retail sectors, to name a few - heads the private M&A team, within which private equity specialist Jens Bengtsson and Björn Winström play key roles. Markus Olsson’s client base includes major players in the automotive industry. Stockholm office head Pontus Enquist leads the public M&A group, regularly advising governments and government agencies, while Ola Sandersson oversees the corporate compliance department. Christoffer Benninge boasts expertise in both public and private M&A as well as corporate advisory matters, specialising in domestic public-to-private transactions.Practice head(s):
Malin Leffler; Pontus Enquist; Ola Sandersson
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Leo Lee stands out for his strong business sense and ability to consistently deliver on complex projects. He is a cool-headed and solid negotiator.’
‘A highly competent and attentive team that is very creative in finding solutions to complex situations. ’
Key clients
Atlas Copco
Blackstone
Bonnier
CVC Capital Partners
EQT (including the Buyout, Midmarket, and Infrastructure Funds)
IK Investment Partners
Ingka
Investcorp
Investor
Kinnevik
KKR
Knorr-Bremse
Macquarie
Midroc
Nordstjernan
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Fund
Patricia Industries
Permira
Philip Morris
Sandvik
Scania
TDC
Triton
Wallenberg Foundations
Volkswagen
Work highlights
- Representing Philip Morris International in its SEK 176.4 billion public offer for all shares in Swedish Match.
- Represented GRO Capital in the auction sale of Tacton.
- Represented Gamma Biosciences, a life science platform formed by the global investment firm KKR, in its USD 215 million sale of Astrea Bioseparations to Swedish listed company Biotage.
Sweden > Energy Tier 1
Roschier’s energy practice has a strong reputation for advising on a wide range of transactions in the space, including those concerning renewables projects, electricity grids and district heating networks, as well as acting in major international energy arbitration proceedings. The multidisciplinary team has also recently gained experience in the emerging bio-energy capture and storage market and hydropower asset power purchase agreements. Björn Winström, who has considerable experience handling M&A matters for major clients operating in the energy sector, leads the department. Disputes specialist Johan Sidklev boasts notable expertise in energy-related contentious matters, including natural gas, oil and electricity investment arbitration proceedings brought by private investors and governments under the Energy Charter Treaty.Practice head(s):
Björn Winström
Other key lawyers:
Johan Sidkley; Emelie Zellner
Testimonials
‘Björn Wikström and Emelie Zellner show great understanding of new financial and legal models relating to the current resurgence of nuclear new builds. They are highly skilled with both broad and specific expertise in the area of nuclear construction, operations and transactions. The team is a one-stop-shop within the nuclear space.’
‘A technically outstanding and very commercial team.’
Key clients
APG Asset Management
Augusta & Co (Augusta Investment Management)
BE Bio Energy Group AB
BillerudKorsnäs
Cargill
First National Petroleum Corporation
Fortum
Igneo Infrastructure Partners
Infranode
Kinnevik
Outokumpu
Renewable Power Capital
Solör AB
Statkraft
Stockholm Exergi
Volkswagen
Work highlights
- Advised Fortum on the acquisition of the Swedish electricity solutions provider Telge Energi.
- Advising Renewable Power Capital on its continued development of a 528MW onshore wind project portfolio in Sweden.
- Advised Cargill on its investment in and 15-year offtake agreement with Nordic Iron Ore AB regarding purchase of high-grade iron ore concentrate, estimated to have a value of SEK35bn.
Sweden > Real estate Tier 1
At Roschier, the team has an excellent track record in advising investors, real estate funds, developers, and corporations on a wide range of high-value real estate matters, often acting in cross-border mandates spanning the Nordics and beyond. The group's expertise includes handling real estate work for clients in the logistics, retail, and residential sectors. Marcus Hedén, who has established strength in handling real estate finance and private M&A, co-heads the practice with Lisa Hybbinette, an expert in cross-border transactions, joint ventures, and prestige development projects. At senior associate level, Malou Scherlin acts on major real estate investment matters; Natalie Pedersen often represents real estate funds and private equity clients in work; and Chrissa Karambotis, who counts real estate acquisitions as a key strength.Practice head(s):
Marcus Hedén; Lisa Hybbinette
Other key lawyers:
Malou Scherlin; Natalie Pedersen; Chrissa Karambotis; Carl Svensson
Testimonials
‘Always available, very knowledgable, very business oriented – always have the commercial focus as well as the legal.’
‘Marcus Hedén is one of the best real estate lawyers in Sweden. Lisa Hybbinette is very skilled in real estate law.’
‘Very skilled individuals with high expertise with pleasant approach. I would like to mention Malou Scherlin, Lisa Hybinette and Marcus Hedén in particular.’
‘Good resources of skilful people. Great service with proactive mindset.’
‘Engaged people, great availability during process. Skilful and effective processes.’
‘Marcus Hedén is truly outstanding and skilled – knows the market and has a very business oriented mind.’
‘The team understands very well our company, business and the environment we are active in. They are solutions oriented and very good at finding possible ways to handle both challenges and difficulties. They have skills in the real estate area that are at the highest level compared to other firms.’
‘We are very satisfied working with Marcus Hedén. He is both very competent in the real estate legal area and has also very good knowledge in accounting and tax matters, which are a big advantage in handle deals concerning buying and selling companies. Marcus is also very easy to work with. His skills are at the very best you can find at the market.’
Key clients
ABG Fastena
Alecta Fastigheter
Alma Property Partners
Arctic Securities
AXA IM
Bonava Sverige
Bonnier Fastigheter
Carnegie
Castellum AB
Genesta Property Nordic
Granitor (previously Midroc)
John Mattson Fastighetsföretagen AB
JOOL Capital
Mengus
Mileway
Niam
Nordic Real Estate Partners (NREP)
Pareto Securities
Patriam
Patricia Industries
Vectura AB
PATRIZIA
Pictet Alternative Advisors
Samhällsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden AB (SBB)
Savills Investment Management
Stark Group A/S
Steen & Ström Sverige
Sveafastigheter
The Blackstone Group International Partners LLP
Tritax EuroBox plc
Work highlights
- Advising Blackstone on the acquisition of a Swedish SEK 5.35 billion property portfolio from Corem.
- Advising Niam on the acquisition of two commercial properties, Port 73 and Nian, in Haninge and Gävle in Sweden.
- Advising KKR and Mirastar in connection with a last-mile logistics property in Stockholm.
Sweden > Data privacy and data protection Tier 2
Roschier’s data protection team collaborates with the firm’s TMT, intellectual property, and life sciences groups to offer a comprehensive service to clients in the tech, media, banking and private equity sectors, among others, covering auditing issues, compliance work, third country data transfers, and data breaches. Practice head Björn Johansson Heigis has considerable experience advising Nordic data-intensive companies on GDPR compliance alongside expertise in privacy issues concerning new technologies. Senior associate John Park is also a key contact, specialising in cross-border data protection mandates.Practice head(s):
Björn Johansson Heigis
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team has a wide range in terms of competence with coverage in all Nordic countries.’
‘Roschier’s representatives are always professional.’
Key clients
Bookbeat
Ontario Teachers
Hemnet Group
Nordstjernan
Sweden > Dispute resolution Tier 2
Roschier’s dispute resolution practice continues to act for high-profile individual and corporate clients in connection with a wide range of disputes, including in relation to attempts to leave the Russian market following the onset of the Ukraine war. Johan Sidklev leads the Stockholm-based team, and Shirin Saif handles commercial arbitration and litigation matters, specialising in disputes involving Russia and the CIS countries, including investment treaty arbitrations; she also has particular experience in cases in the telecoms and automotive sectors. Carl Persson focuses on disputes arising out of M&A transactions as well as director and auditor liability and white-collar crime claims.Practice head(s):
Johan Sidklev
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘While being a big and highly regarded law firm, Roschier at the same time has a personal and individual attitude towards the client as well as dedication and very hands-on approach.’
‘Carl Persson stands out for his intelligence and strategic mindset.’
‘Johan Sidklev is very knowledgeable and experienced, with strong attention to detail as well as a strategic eye.’
‘The team is diverse and professional.’
‘The individuals are very competent in dispute resolution. They have a very good sense of what is relevant and are there for clients when needed.’
‘Roschier’s dispute resolution team is probably one of the market leaders in Sweden. They have the brightest lawyers and best strategists.’
Key clients
First National Petroleum Corporation
Fortum
Gothenburg City
Nokia
Philip Morris
Solör Bioenergi Holding
Work highlights
- Representing Google in a court dispute with Nordic price comparison provider PriceRunner over alleged anti-competitive behaviour concerning price comparison services.
- Representing Fortum Oyj in a dispute with Vestas A/S in relation to deliveries of wind turbines.
Sweden > Employment Tier 2
Roschier’s employment team in Stockholm regularly handles the employment aspects of transactional matters as well as investigations involving alleged discrimination, harassment, misconduct and non-compete covenant violations, among other issues. Practice head Jenny Welander Wadström has over 20 years’ experience in a wide range of contentious and non-contentious matters, including M&A and restructuring-related work and collective and individual termination disputes. Senior associate Peder Boström advises on trade union and collective bargaining negotiations, reorganisations, and terminations, while Elin Osbeck, also a senior associate, specialises in discrimination and harassment matters.Practice head(s):
Jenny Welander Wadström
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘This team is fantastic – very knowledgeable and very responsive.’
‘Jenny Welander Wadström is amazing. She is always available and always helpful.’
‘Peder Boström is analytical and informative.’
‘Elin Osbeck knows the legal framework very well but comes with practical solutions and is able to give advice “on the fly”.’
‘The team takes a practical and commercial point of view and balances it well in relation to legal matters.’
Key clients
Ahlsell
Apcoa
ASSA ABLOY AB
Blackstone
Bonnier
Brunswick Real Estate
Castellum
Clear Channel
Food Folk (McDonalds)
Gate Gourmet
IK Partners
Lassila & Tikanoja
Nordea
Nordstjernan
Paypal
Philip Morris
RISE Research Institutes of Sweden
Scania Sverige
Solör Bioenergi
Synsam
VikingCloud
Work highlights
- Advising ASSA ABLOY on an ongoing basis on various employment matters. Recent matters include senior executive matters, assisting in negotiations with the ASSA ABLOY’s unions and legal considerations in relation to termination matters.
- Assisted Solör Bioenergi Fjärrvärme AB with the transfer of employees from the recent acquisition of Lantmännen Agrovärme by Solör Bioenergi Fjärrvärme AB and in negotiations relating to a collective bargaining agreement.
- Assisted Bonnier with due diligence in relation to its recommended public offer to the shareholders of Readly International AB to tender all shares in Readly to Bonnier News.
Sweden > EU and competition Tier 2
Roschier’s EU and competition practice is experienced in a wide range of matters, including EU phase I and II mergers, abuse of dominance cases, and cartel investigations. Practice head Kristian Hugmark has experience in a wide range of sectors, including media, retail, food and beverages, insurance, pharma and telecoms, among others. Emma Johansson’s practice covers merger and FDI control work as well as antitrust investigations and litigation. Jacob Giesecke and Giada Maglione also stand out for their respective contributions.Practice head(s):
Kristian Hugmark
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Kristian Hugmark is extremely responsive, reachable, humble and capable.’
‘Kristian is quick to respond, clearly ambitious to deliver and also very quick to understand questions. He can be relied on for quality on-time delivery and for providing a good and balanced dialogue with high integrity and competence.’
‘This team is efficient, professional and knowledgeable.’
‘We particularly appreciated Emma Johansson’s clear communication on likelihoods, risks and expectations.’
Key clients
Adsecure
Ahlsell
AkzoNobel
Altor
Anders Hedin Invest AB
Arcus
Blackstone
Bonnier, including Bonnier News/ Mariebergs Tidnings AB, SF, Bonnier Growth, Bonnier Books (including BookBeat, Bonnierförlagen, and Adlibris) and other Bonnier owned companies
Brunswick Real Estate
Castellum
Coca-Cola European Partners
CVC Capital Partners
EQT
ETG (E-Traveli Group)
Finnair
Fortum
Hector Rail
Hemnet
IK Investment Partners
Ingka Group
Investcorp
Investor/Patricia
KKR
Mercedes-Benz Återförsäljarförening
Metso Oyj
Middelground
Nokia
Nordea
Outokumpu
PayPal/Tradera
PMI (Philip Morris International)
Rights & Brands
Samsung
Scania
Solör
Stark Group (including subsidiary Beijer Byggmaterial)
Stena Group
Stora Enso
Sumitomo
Telia Group
Triton
Trygg-Hansa/RSA Group
TV4/C More
Unilever
Work highlights
- Representing the seller (funds managed by CVC Capital Partners) and the target (Etraveli Group) in the USD 1.65 billion sale to Booking Holdings Inc.
- Advised Bonnier News on its public offer to the shareholders of Readly.
- Advised Philip Morris International on its public offer to the shareholders of tobacco company Swedish Match AB and the subsequent divestiture of Swedish Match’s logistics arm, SMD Logistics to R12 to comply with PMI’s commitments vis-à-vis the European Commission.
Sweden > Insolvency Tier 2
Roschier’s finance and restructuring team handles a wide range of restructuring and insolvency-related matters, specialising in out-of-court restructurings and distressed debt trading. The team has a strong reputation for handling debt restructurings across all debt tranches as well as for advising bond-financed companies in relation to bond restructurings. Practice head Johan Häger leverages his expertise in LBO financings and high-yield bonds to advise on cross-border restructurings and reorganisations. Senior adviser Carl Brodén boasts extensive restructuring and insolvency experience.Practice head(s):
Johan Häger
Other key lawyers:
Carl Brodén; Harem Mahir
Testimonials
‘The team has a creative approach and offers smart solutions in out-of-court restructurings.’
‘Carl Brodén and Harem Mahir are smart and creative. Roschier has a good senior team when it comes to restructurings.’
‘Johan Häger is one of the most professional insolvency lawyers around.’
‘They have highly qualified people in all departments.’
Key clients
Cyrus Capital Partners Europe LLP
Davidson Kempner European Partners
Danske Bank
Houlihan Lokey
Intertrust
JOOL Markets AS
Nordic Trustee & Agency AB
SATO
Ziton AS
Work highlights
- Advising the trustee for the bondholders and an ad hoc bondholder committee regarding the bankruptcy of Lauritz.com, a Danish auction company with shares listed in Sweden and which has issued bonds under Swedish law.
- Advised an ad hoc bondholder committee and the trustee regarding the financial restructuring of bonds issued by Swedish Electromagnet Invest AB.
- Advised Ziton A/S, active in the offshore windfarm service industry, regarding its financial restructuring, involving amendments of the terms for its different bond financings and a change of majority ownership.
Sweden > Intellectual property and media Tier 2
Under the leadership of patent litigation expert Erik Ficks, Roschier‘s team advises on all aspects of patents, copyright, and trade mark law, in addition to trade secrets, designs, and unfair marketing issues. The group is highly regarded for its strength in acting for clients in the pharmaceutical, technology and media sectors. Björn Johansson Heigis is an expert in data protection and digitalisation matters. Counsel Susanne Mellqvist brings over 25 years of experience in IP, with a solid track record in managing international trade mark and design portfolios.Practice head(s):
Erik Ficks
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Good knowledge of the area, good understanding on how to provide bang for the buck in the area of trademark prosecution.’
‘Susanne Mellqvist is very experienced in the area, I have worked with many different experts in the field of trademark prosecution and Susanne is right up there in the top tier. Quick to answer, always to the point with a focus on what truly matters, and eager to understand the business needs of us as a client.’
‘Personal and direct approach to the core of the question at hand.’
‘Roschier has a very strong IP-team that they put into practice in connection with litigation, as well as M&A. They are not reliant on one or two people, but have an entire group that can handle complex cases in a responsive way.’
‘Erik Ficks – sharp and skilful litigator. Björn Johansson Heigis – business-minded M&A expert.’
‘Ability to be very agile, “think on their feet” and adjust quickly to meet client expectations and evolving deal scenarios.’
‘Erik Ficks provides extremely competent and valuable counselling – outstanding value for the money.’
‘I have mainly worked with Björn Johansson Heigis. I truly appreciate and admire his deep knowledge of the legal area and understanding of our business and structure, as well as his ability to quickly grasp complex structures and questions.”
Key clients
Bonnierförlagen (Bonnier Books)
Bonnier News
BookBeat
Moomin Characters
Neurim Pharmaceuticals
Nokia
Philip Morris International
Rototilt
Stunlock Studios
The Astrid Lindgren Company
Work highlights
- Acted for Neurim Pharmaceuticals in patent litigation.
- Represented Rototilt in patent litigation against a competitor.
- Advised Nokia in patent litigation against OPPO.
Sweden > Fintech Tier 3
Roschier’s fintech team has notable experience advising major international companies on a range of transactional, regulatory, and contentious matters. With extensive experience in the fintech space, finance and restructuring specialist Niklas Eriksson leads the team, while Björn Johansson Heigis, who is head of the firm’s digital and TMT group, has experience in e-commerce and payment services issues.Practice head(s):
Niklas Eriksson
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Paypal
Nordstjernan
Klarna
Work highlights
- Acting as legal counsel to Swedbank as arranger in connection with an amendment and restatement of a SEK8.2bn facility agreement for Bankomat AB.
- Advising DBT Capital AB as lead counsel in relation to the amendment and restatement of its EU/UK Securitisation Regulation compliant warehouse facility, which allows lending of up to SEK3.1bn to Swedish SMEs over a 24-month revolving period.
- Advising Francisco Partners on the acquisition of Macrobond by Nordic Capital.
Sweden > Healthcare and life sciences Tier 3
Noted by clients for its ‘precision and skills‘, the team at Roschier is known for handling a variety of matters for its varied client base of innovation focused digital healthcare and pharma companies. Erik Ficks heads up the practice, and has broad experience in advising on transactional matters, including share acquisitions, in addition to acting in patent infringement actions in the pharma space. Björn Johansson Heigis leads the firm’s data protection and digitalisation practice, and is well versed in handling GDPR-related issues concerning medical devices, and research and development matters.Practice head(s):
Erik Ficks
Other key lawyers:
Björn Johansson Heigis; Elias Olsson
Testimonials
‘The precision and skills from the team have helped us countless times and in particular Erik Ficks, with his skills, and ability to execute according to our agreed strategy, have been key to our strategy.’
Key clients
Neurim Pharmaceuticals
Philip Morris International
Work highlights
- Representing Philip Morris International in its SEK176.4bn public offer for all shares in Swedish Match.
- Represented Neurim Pharmaceuticals in patent litigation against a producer of generics.
Sweden > IT and telecoms Tier 3
Roschier's digitalisation, TMT, and outsourcing practice has longstanding experience in handling IT projects across the Nordics, and acts for an impressive client base of major telecoms entities. Practice head Björn Johansson Heigis is very well versed in advising on e-commerce, digital marketing, and data privacy matters, to name a few areas of strength. IP expert Erik Ficks is active in the telecoms arena.Practice head(s):
Björn Johansson Heigis
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Roschier has a diverse team, covering the key legal competences we need. I think what really stands out is the team’s rock-solid competence. The quality of their advice is second to none. ’
‘I have mostly collaborated with Björn Johansson Heigis and Erik Ficks. Their experience and expertise, in combination with their curiosity and openness to the knowledge and experience we have internally as an organisation buying their services, leads to a very rewarding collaboration.’
‘On the one hand they never falter to provide solid advice, but at the same time are modest enough to listen and – if needed – adjust their reasoning and/or re-evaluate their advice if they feel it is justified. Also, they are not afraid of providing “tough conclusions” that might be unpopular; simply put, you can trust them with your most important legal matters. ’
Key clients
Aditro Group
Nordstjernan
Bonnier News
BookBeat
Nokia
The Astrid Lindgren Company
Mockingbird Software Publishing
Sweden > Public procurement Tier 4
Roschier’s public procurement practice focuses on bidder-side matters, spanning both contentious and non-contentious issues, mainly in the life sciences, IT and infrastructure sectors. Practice head Erik Ficks handles transactional and disputes work, specialising in IT, telecoms and life sciences and healthcare mandates. Associate Filippa Michelsson also plays a key role in the team.Practice head(s):
Erik Ficks
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Erik Ficks is fast to respond, knowledgeable and keeps all deadlines.’
‘This team is easy to work with. In technical cases they absorb information well and quickly understand the key points. The way they handle cases and communicate with clients creates a feeling of trust and cooperation.’
‘Filippa Michelsson is fast to respond, available, accessible, knowledgeable and always sticks to agreed deadlines.‘
Roschier > Firm Profile
The firm: Roschier is one of the leading law firms in the Nordic region with offices in Helsinki and Stockholm. It is well-known for its excellent track record of advising on demanding international business law assignments and large-scale transactions. The firm’s focus is on long-term client relationship management and offering business-oriented solutions to clients. Roschier works actively on increasing the co-operation with its clients within all the firm’s practice areas in order to maximize the quality of its work.
Main Areas of Practice
Roschier is a full-service law firm offering a comprehensive range of legal services.
Brand Protection
High-end services in trademark, design, domain name and copyright prosecution and portfolio management, IP valuation and IP strategy work.
Corporate Advisory
Main focus on corporate governance, risk management and board liability for public companies as well as advice in public company transactions.
Corporate Compliance & Investigations
Advising corporations, sovereigns and governmental bodies on compliance and regulatory matters in the Nordic region and internationally by providing preventive counselling, remedial advice and techniques to protect commercial stakeholder value and the moral and civic integrity of clients’ officers and staff.
Data Protection
Advising clients in various sectors on matters relating to data protection and privacy and cyber security.
Digitalisation & TMT
All aspects of operational, regulatory, contentious and transactional technology, media and telecommunications related legal services, with both regional and global capability.
Dispute Resolution
Main focus on international arbitration and complex commercial court disputes, including IPR litigation and white-collar crime as well as legal risk management, regulatory and compliance.
Emerging Companies
Multidisciplinary practice with services ranging from strategic counsel on the development, capture, and commercialization of the company’s technology, products, or services, to the planning of incentive structures, and raising of funding from venture capital, growth equity, venture debt or private equity investors.
Employment
Services cover all legal aspects of human resources, including representation in union negotiations as well as dispute resolution.
Energy & Infrastructure
Expert advisory services for individual clients or a consortium of partners in the public and private sectors involved in significant energy or infrastructure projects, industrial production sites, datacenters, complex real estate developments or operation and maintenance projects.
Equity Capital Markets
Wide range of regulatory and transactional work, including equity capital markets issuance, IPOs, share buybacks, capital structure optimisation, fund structuring, derivatives and other equity-related instruments.
EU & Competition
Full range of competition law services, including merger control, cartel and dominance proceedings, compliance, state aid, procurement and private enforcement.
FDI & Protective Security
Guiding our clients through the entire national process relating to the Finnish foreign direct investment (FDI) regime and the Swedish Protective Security Act. This includes the EU screening process with the European Commission as well as the rules specific to real estate transactions.
Finance & Restructuring
Wide range of complex finance- and restructuring-related matters, including for example, leveraged and structured finance transactions, bonds and other debt capital markets work as well as strategic advice to banks and management of borrowers.
General Commercial
Main focus on commercial business agreements e.g. purchase and supply contracts, distribution agreements, agency agreements and maintenance contracts.
Intellectual Property
Services cover the full range of intellectual property from copyright and trade secrets to patent advice including litigation.
Marketing & Consumer
Advice in all areas of marketing and consumer law, including litigation, with a strong focus on regulated industries such as the pharmaceutical, alcohol, foodstuff, daily consumer goods, tobacco and betting industries on EU and national level.
Outsourcing
Full range of technology and business process outsourcing — expertise extending to IT, infra, HR, payroll and other outsourcing projects in business areas, including telecoms, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, banking and pulp and paper.
Private Equity
Tailor-made services for structuring and executing private equity transactions, also offering in-depth expertise in structured financing and lending.
Private Funds
Expert advice regarding the establishment and operation of alternative private investment funds, separate investment mandates and other complex investment structures.
Private M&A
Services cover all aspects of a transaction from its initiation to completion with extensive experience in a wide range of different industries.
Public M&A
Services in relation to high-end advice and transactional work in public takeovers, reorganisations and mergers and demergers of public companies.
Public Procurement
Assisting clients on all aspects of public procurement; supporting clients in the public procurement process but also advising on related areas such as ICT, competition, intellectual property and various regulatory issues.
Real Estate & Environment
Services cover real estate acquisitions, property development, fund formation, tax and structuring, finance and environmental regulatory, processes and liability.
Tax & Structuring
Main focus on tax structuring, public company restructurings and tender offers.
Clients
Clients include leading domestic and international corporations, financial service and insurance institutions, investors, growth and other private companies with international operations, as well as governmental authorities.
International Work
Roschier has an established network of leading law firms across Europe, the US and other jurisdictions and works closely with these firms to provide its clients seamless cross-border service. The firm has extensive experience in applying joint working procedures and in acting as lead counsel in complex multi-jurisdictional assignments.
Roschier’s recent highlights include, among others,
- Acting for Philip Morris International in its SEK 176.4 billion public offer for tobacco company Swedish Match
- Advising Volkswagen in Northvolt’s USD 1.1 billion financing round
- Acting for Basalt Infrastructure Partners, through Ride BidCo, in its SEK 9.3 billion public offer for Nobina
- Acting for CVC Funds and Nordic Capital, through their jointly owned company Teniralc BidCo, in its SEK 8.6 billion public offer for Cary Group
- Acting for Gamma Biosciences, a life science platform formed by the global investment firm KKR, in its USD 215 million sale of Astrea Bioseparations to Swedish listed company Biotage
- Acting for Daniel Wellington in connection with the formation of a strategic partnership with American-based watch manufacturing company Timex
- Advising the founders of American Song Contest Inc. in setting up The American Song Contest, an American tv-show based on the Eurovision Song Contest format, broadcasted by the NBC.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Brand protection | Erik Ficks | erik.ficks@roschier.com | +46 8 553 190 40 |
Corporate Advisory | Ola Sandersson | ola.sandersson@roschier.com | +46 8 553 190 57 |
Corporate Investigations & Compliance | Jenny Welander Wadström | jenny.wadstrom@roschier.com | +46 8 553 191 37 |
Data Protection | Björn Johansson Heigis | bjorn.heigis@roschier.com | +46 8 553 191 58 |
Digitalization & TMT | Björn Johansson Heigis | bjorn.heigis@roschier.com | +46 8 553 191 58 |
Dispute Resolution | Johan Sidklev | johan.sidklev@roschier.com | +46 8 553 190 70 |
Emerging Companies | Björn Johansson Heigis | bjorn.heigis@roschier.com | +46 8 553 191 58 |
Employment | Jenny Welander Wadström | jenny.wadstrom@roschier.com | +46 8 553 191 37 |
Energy & Infrastructure | Björn Winström | bjorn.winstrom@roschier.com | +46 8 553 190 87 |
Equity Capital Markets | Pontus Enquist | pontus.enquist@roschier.com | +46 8 553 190 59 |
EU & Competition | Kristian Hugmark | kristian.hugmark@roschier.com | +46 8 553 191 07 |
FDI & Protective Security | Kristian Hugmark | kristian.hugmark@roschier.com | +46 8 553 191 07 |
Finance & Restructuring | Johan Häger | johan.hager@roschier.com | +46 8 553 191 46 |
General Commercial | Björn Winström | bjorn.winstrom@roschier.com | +46 8 553 190 87 |
Intellectual Property | Erik Ficks | erik.ficks@roschier.com | +46 8 553 190 40 |
Marketing & Consumer | Erik Ficks | erik.ficks@roschier.com | +46 8 553 190 40 |
Outsourcing | Björn Johansson Heigis | bjorn.heigis@roschier.com | +46 8 553 191 58 |
Private Equity | Jens Bengtsson | jens.bengtsson@roschier.com | +46 8 553 190 14 |
Private Funds | Pontus Enquist | pontus.enquist@roschier.com | +46 8 553 190 59 |
Private M&A | Malin Leffler | malin.leffler@roschier.com | +46 8 553 190 58 |
Public M&A | Pontus Enquist | pontus.enquist@roschier.com | +46 8 553 190 59 |
Public Procurement | Erik Ficks | erik.ficks@roschier.com | +46 8 553 190 40 |
Real Estate & Environment | Marcus Hedén | marcus.heden@roschier.com | +46 8 553 190 66 |
Tax & Structuring | Mika Ohtonen | mika.ohtonen@roschier.com | +358 20 506 6607 |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Mr Jens Bengtsson | Partner Jens Bengtsson heads Roschier’s internationally recognized Private Equity practice. He is… | View Profile | |
Mr Christoffer Benninge | Partner Christoffer Benninge is specialized in public and private M&A, capital markets… | View Profile | |
Mr Peder Boström | Senior Associate Peder Boström joined Roschier 2021 and is specialized in employment… | View Profile | |
Mr Carl Brodén | Carl Brodén, Senior Advisor, Finance & Restructuring has broad experience in a… | View Profile | |
Mr Pontus Enquist | Pontus Enquist is Head of the Stockholm office. Pontus also heads the… | View Profile | |
Mr Erik Ficks | Partner Erik Ficks is Head of Roschier’s Intellectual Property, Brand Protection, Marketing… | View Profile | |
Mr Johan Häger | Partner Johan Häger is Head of the firm’s Finance & Restructuring practice.… | View Profile | |
Mr Dan Hanqvist | Dan Hanqvist is a Counsel, Finance & Regulatory, specialized in finance &… | View Profile | |
Mr Marcus Hedén | Partner Marcus Hedén is Head of Roschier’s Real Estate & Environment practice… | View Profile | |
Mr Kristian Hugmark | Partner Kristian Hugmark is Head of Roschier’s EU & Competition practice in… | View Profile | |
Mrs Lisa Hybbinette | Partner Lisa Hybbinette is Head of Roschier’s cross-border Real Estate practice. She… | View Profile | |
Mr Björn Johansson Heigis | Partner Björn Johansson Heigis is Head of Roschier’s Digitalization & TMT and… | View Profile | |
Ms Frida Lantoft | Frida Lantoft is a Senior Associate working with Roschier’s Finance & Restructuring… | View Profile | |
Ms Malin Leffler | Partner Malin Leffler heads Roschier’s Private M&A practice in Sweden. She is… | View Profile | |
Mr Harem Mahir | Partner Harem Mahir is focusing on finance & restructuring. Harem’s experience covers… | View Profile | |
Ms Susanne Mellqvist | Susanne Mellqvist is a Counsel specializing in brand protection. She has worked… | View Profile | |
Mr Markus Olsson | Partner Markus Olsson is specializing in private M&A, private equity and energy… | View Profile | |
Mrs Elin Osbeck | Elin Osbeck Rehbinder is a Senior Associate working with Roschier’s Employment and… | View Profile | |
Mr John Park | Senior Associate John Park is specializing in IT, intellectual property, commercial contracts… | View Profile | |
Mr Carl Persson | Carl Persson is a Partner whose practice encompasses domestic and international commercial… | View Profile | |
Ms Shirin Saif | Partner Shirin Saif is a member of the Dispute Resolution practice. She… | View Profile | |
Mr Ola Sandersson | Partner Ola Sandersson is Head of the firm’s Corporate Advisory practice in… | View Profile | |
Mr Johan Sidklev | Partner Johan Sidklev heads Roschier’s Dispute Resolution practice and is the co-Head of… | View Profile | |
Ms Veronica Stiller | Partner Veronica Stiller is a member of the Finance & Restructuring team.… | View Profile | |
Ms Jenny Welander Wadström | Partner Jenny Welander Wadström is Head of the firm’s Employment practice. She… | View Profile | |
Mr Björn Winström | Partner Björn Winström is Head of Roschier’s Energy & Infrastructure practice in… | View Profile |
Staff Figures
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We have a special focus on diversity and inclusion and work actively to abolish any kind of discrimination. Diversity and inclusion are an essential part of the Roschier Way guidelines and are identified as a business imperative for the firm. We work closely with our personnel to enhance and increase awareness relating to these questions. We follow our diversity plan in order to mitigate the risk of any kind of discrimination. Trainings on diversity and inclusion and human rights are offered to all personnel throughout their Roschier career path.
By engaging our people in everyday actions, and ensuring that everyone has the same opportunities, we strive to develop both our firm and the industry. The actions taken are continuously assessed, analyzed and evaluated within the framework of our annual diversity plan. We have zero tolerance for any kind of sexual or other harassment as well as reprisals, and our Roschier Way guidelines, available on the intranet, include clear instructions on how to take action.