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Jörgen S. Axelsson

Jörgen S. Axelsson

Setterwalls, Sweden

Work Department

Equity Capital Markets, Corporate law, Mergers & Acquisitions, M&A

Position

Partner

Jörgen is leading the way as head of Setterwalls' Equity Capital Markets division, focusing his practice primarily on transactions in capital markets and mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

Over the course of his distinguished career Jörgen has consistently provided commercially pivotal legal advice on complex legal matters within his field of expertise, specialising in initial public offerings (IPOs), incentive programs, convertible issuances, bond transactions, public takeover bids, and private M&A transactions.

With over two decades of active legal practice showcasing in-depth understanding of these complex legal landscapes and by continuously having a pivotal role in numerous complex cases Jörgen has solidified his reputation as a trusted advisor and go-to legal expert, being particularly sought after by major corporations, banks, and financial institutions, spanning across both Sweden and internationally.

Career

2013-, Setterwalls 2001-2013, Linklaters, Partner 2001, Lagerlöf & Leman Advokatbyrå, Partner 1997-2001, Lagerlöf & Leman Advokatbyrå 1994-1997, Advokatfirman Wistrand 1993-1994, Lagerlöf & Leman Advokatbyrå 1991-1992, District Court of Stockholm, law clerk

Languages

Swedish, English

Memberships

Swedish Bar Association

Education

1992-1993, Amsterdam School of International Relations 1991, Uppsala University, LL.M.

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