Nordics - Sweden

Setterwalls

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Setterwalls’ full-service banking and finance practice group has a strong grasp of the whole spectrum of banking work, handling matters ranging from bespoke syndicated loan agreements to regulatory issues. The team is well regarded by domestic and international banks for its regulatory expertise and also has notable sustainable financing experience. Stockholm-based practice head Mikael Magnusson advises banks, direct lenders, private equity sponsors and corporate borrowers, particularly in relation to leveraged, fund, real estate, and investment grade finance work. With over 20 years’ experience in acquisition, bond and project financings, Jesper Kuschel leads the team in Gothenburg. Carl Lindencrona is also a key contact, regularly instructed by banks, corporate borrowers, real estate investment clients, and private equity houses.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team at Setterwalls not only provides top-tier advice but also superb service and project management.'

  • ‘Mikael Magnusson and Carl Lindencrona are the two standout individuals.'

  • ‘Mikael Magnusson is one of the stars of his generation. He provides business-oriented advice and finds pragmatic solutions, but also has an eye to the details in the documentation. Carl Lindencrona also provides business-oriented advice and is technically very skilled.’

  • ‘Carl Lindencrona offers quick and flawless advice/drafting.'

  • ‘Mikael Magnusson and his team provide excellent assistance, great know-how and great attention to detail.'

  • ‘A great down to earth team that's easy to work with and always delivers on time.'

  • ‘They give you very high partner attention in all transactions.'

Key clients

  • Swedish Central Bank
  • The Seventh Swedish National Premium Pension Fund (AP7)
  • The Fourth Swedish National Premium Pension Fund (AP4)
  • Swedish Government
  • Walleniusrederierna
  • Arise AB
  • Swiss Life Asset Managers Nordic AS
  • Danske Bank
  • Banco Santander SA
  • Bulten AB
  • Swedbank AB
  • Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB
  • Svenska Handelsbanken AB
  • Nordea
  • Helaba
  • AB SKF
  • Bokio Group AB
  • Lansa Fastigheter AB

Lawyers

Leading individuals

Carl Lindencrona

Carl Lindencrona

Setterwalls

Partner Carl is an industry veteran with a wealth of expertise, particularly within various types of debt financing transactions. Carl typically assists major banks and other significant financial institutions, as well as borrowers,  issuers and investors, in connection with domestic and cross-border acquisitions, leveraged finance transactions, investment grade lending, real estate financing, project financing, asset financing, bonds, and other debt instruments. He is also highly skilled when handling clients’ complex workouts and restructurings, and often liaises with the Insolvency, Restructuring & Bankruptcy Group to provide holistic and integrated advice to prominent clients. Carl is highly ranked in multiple leading legal directory publications; such is the high calibre of his practice. His individual rankings are a testament to his widely recognised position amongst both peers and clients alike as a leader in the field.

Mikael Magnusson

Mikael Magnusson

Setterwalls

Partner Mikael is the Head of the Banking and Finance Practice Group. He primarily advises a wide range of significant clients, such as major banks and financial institutions, direct lenders/debt funds and private equity sponsors and corporate borrowers, on a wide range of domestic and cross-border debt financing matters. His practice typically has a particular focus on leveraged and acquisition finance, fund finance and capital call bridge financing, real estate finance, syndicated loans, project finance, refinancing and investment grade. Mikael also handles ESG/sustainability linked finance matters, including green loans. His key work also includes advising in relation to high yield bond offerings, super senior revolving credits, as well as securitisations and asset-backed financings. Mikael notably has extensive experience in corporate restructuring matters and work-outs acting for lenders, agents, syndicated lending groups, borrowers and private equity sponsors.  

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Mikael Magnusson, Jesper Kuschel

Other key lawyers

Carl Lindencrona