With extensive experience in real estate and project financing, the team at Advokatfirman Cederquist KB supports clients on the lender and borrower’s side in cross-border financial matters. The group is headed by Per Henriksson, who has recently been engaged in solar asset transactions. Working alongside him is Berndt Pettersson, who is noted for his work in venture debt transactions and restructuring. Arthur Klintred is another key contact, with a focus on leveraging transactions and fund financings. Tobias Frödin Lilja provides regulatory expertise to the team.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Per Henriksson is a very knowledgeable lawyer with a great sense of commercial understanding. He is also an expert in insolvency-related issues, which is an excellent combination with his general banking and finance skills. ’
- ‘Highly knowledgeable and responsive. Always on top of the relevant workstreams.’
- ‘Per Henriksson has a unique position on the Swedish banking and finance market as he has experience from working at a bank and an academic background - it provides him with the tools to stand out in every aspect of a transaction.’
- ‘Cederquist’s banking and finance team combines long-standing market experience with consistently high-quality advice, giving clients confidence in complex matters. They are known for their professionalism, deep expertise, and ability to deliver reliable results with efficiency and precision.’
- ‘Per Henriksson stands out for his unparalleled legal knowledge and ability to handle the most complex matters with precision and insight. '
- 'Berndt Pettersson is exceptionally easy-going and approachable, making collaboration smooth and enjoyable while delivering consistently high-quality advice.’
Key clients
- Nordea Bank Abp, Sverige filial
- Danske Bank A/S, Danmark, Sverige Filial
- DNB Bank ASA, Sweden Branch
- Swedbank AB
- Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB
- Svenska Handelsbanken AB
- OP Corporate Bank plc
- Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank
- BNP Paribas
- Cheyne Capital Management (UK) LLP
- Nordic Capital
- Triton
Work highlights
Advised a syndicate of commercial lenders in connection with the USD 5,000,000,000 financing for Northvolt’s expansion in Skellefteå.
Advised BNP Paribas in connection with the EUR 2,400,000,000 refinancing of Geely Sweden Financials AB and Geely Finance (Hong Kong) Limited.
Advised Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank in connection with the over SEK 25,000,000,000 financing of SSAB AB (publ)’s transformation, decarbonisation, and modernisation of SSAB’s production site in Luleå, Sweden.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Per Henriksson
Other key lawyers
Tobias Frödin Lilja; Arthur Klintred; Berndt Pettersson