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.
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‘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.’
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Partner Johan Häger is Head of the firm's Finance & Restructuring practice. He is specialized in international finance transactions, including syndicated loans, leveraged finance, high yield and investment grade bonds as well as asset backed financings and structured finance. In addition to banking and debt capital markets, Johan has extensive experience in matters related to financial restructuring and pre-insolvency workouts acting for lenders as well as borrowers.
Rising stars
Frida Lantoft is a Senior Associate working with Roschier’s Finance & Restructuring practice. Frida’s experience covers various international acquisitions, asset-backed financing transactions, leveraged finance and high yield bonds, representing international banks and financial institutions as well as private equity investors, real estate funds and large corporates. Her previous experience includes working with project finance in a visiting lawyer role at an investment bank and with debt capital market and leverage finance at Danske Bank.
Leading individuals
Partner Harem Mahir is focusing on finance & restructuring. Harem's experience covers various large-scale international acquisition and asset-backed financing transactions, representing international banks and financial institutions as well as private equity investors and large corporate. In addition, Harem regularly advises various financial institutions and insurance companies in regulatory and derivates matters.
Next Generation Partners
Carl Brodén, Senior Advisor, Finance & Restructuring has broad experience in a wide range of finance-related matters, with a particular focus on restructuring and insolvency, as well as structured finance. In addition to a Swedish LL.M. degree, he has a post-graduate degree from the University of Oxford (M.Jur.) and an Executive MBA from the Stockholm School of Economics. Prior to joining Roschier, Carl held the position as Head of Trustee Services at CorpNordic. He has also more than ten years' experience as a financing lawyer at another major Swedish law firm.
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Johan Häger