Advokatfirman Vinge’s capital markets team is highly regarded for its expertise in both debt and equity work, which covers sustainability-linked bonds and health impact bonds as well as rights/directed share issuances and secondary market offerings. Jesper Schönbeck, who has considerable experience handling landmark IPOs, directed share issuances, and listings, heads up the capital markets and public M&A team in Stockholm. Erik Sjöman has a strong track record in takeovers and equity offerings. With securitisation, MTN, and UMTN programme expertise, Mikael Ståhl leads the Stockholm DCM practice. Firm CEO and managing partner Louise Brorsson Salomon is noted for her varied DCM practice, and Albert Wållgren is also a key contact.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘A team with impressive abilities with an extensive market knowledge and hands-on approach, which adds a layer of confidence in the decision-making process. Certain individuals within the team stand out. Arvid Weimers, in particular, is a sharp legal mind with an impressive ability to break down complex matters into actionable steps.'
‘David Andersson is a standout individual who not only adds additional unique experience and competence, but also does it in a trustworthy and humble way. He is extremely appreciated by our firm as a go-to individual in the most complex public market matters and we would not look elsewhere for advice across these dimensions.'
‘Sofie Bjärtun and Joel Magnusson are top class in availability. Being able to have them as an immediate support gives tremendous value to a fast-moving business where specialist legal aid is needed.'
- ‘Sofie Bjärtun, Joel Magnusson and Lorin Arabi are knowledgeable, available and provide strong support. Henrik Ossborn is highly experienced and commercial.'
‘A very professional, friendly and competent team that easy to work with. I rate Arvid Weimers as one of the top three lawyers when it comes to high yield corporate bond issues.'
‘One of very few firms with relevant experience in Nordic DCM documentation.'
‘They have a deep understanding of the field and an ability to provide tailored solutions that are both innovative and practical. The team consistently demonstrates a high level of expertise in navigating complex legal matters, in both local as well as international settings.'
‘A high-calibre, seasoned team with a strong work ethic.'
Key clients
- Swedbank AB (publ)
- EQT AB
- Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ)
- Scandic Hotels Group AB (publ)
- Intrum AB (publ)
- Essity AB (publ)
- Citigroup Global Markets Limited
- Tele2 AB (publ)
- Sehlhall Fastigheter AB
- Region Uppsala
- Samhällsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden AB (publ)
- Vimian Group AB (publ)
- VEF AB (publ)
- Altor Fund III
- Axel Johnson AB
- Calliditas Therapeutics AB (publ)
- Carnegie Investment Bank AB (publ)
- Oncopeptides AB (publ)
- Mentimeter AB (publ)
- Hansa Biopharma AB (publ)
- Aneo Renewables Holding AS
- Re:newCell AB
- BHG Group AB (publ)
- Cantargia AB
- Cinclus Pharma AB (publ)
- Impact Investment Exchange Pte Ltd (Singapore)
- Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, Nordea, Morgan Stanley and DNB Markets
- Borgo AB (publ)
- Svenska Handelsbanken AB (publ)
- EQT IX
- Vicore Pharma Holding AB
- Annehem Fastigheter AB (publ)
Work highlights
- Advised Vimian Group AB (publ) in connection with a partly guaranteed rights issue which will provide Vimian with issue proceeds of SEK 1,633 billion before deduction of transaction costs.
- Serving as the sole Swedish counsel to Samhällsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden AB (publ) in connection with its liability management transactions, advising on two successful open market tender offers for its outstanding hybrid and senior unsecured bonds, totalling approximately €950m, using unmodified Dutch auctions.
- Advising Zengun Group in connection with its issuance of SEK400m senior secured sustainability-linked bonds, its parallel tender offer and its entry into a SEK75m super senior RCF.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Albert Wållgren, Henrik Ossborn, Jesper Schönbeck, Erik Sjöman, Anders Strid, Mikael Ståhl