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Setterwalls’ capital markets group has a strong reputation for its issuer-side ECM expertise, which covers dual listings, share and rights issuances, and IPOs. Jörgen S. Axelsson has more than 25 years of experience handling domestic and international IPOs, public takeovers, and convertible bond issues. Marcus Nivinger advises on IPOs, rights issuances, public takeovers, and private placements on the main and growth markets; he is also noted for chairing shareholders’ meetings. Ola Grahn in Malmö is especially active on ECM transactions in the life sciences sector. Axel Helle, promoted to partner in January 2024, plays a leading role in team, advising on recapitalisations and directed share issues, among other matters.

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  • ‘The team stands out for its exceptional availability and responsiveness in all areas. We consistently receive quick, professional answers, always on time and with a positive attitude. Their collaborative approach ensures we receive comprehensive support, no matter the complexity. Overall, they are reliable, approachable, and always focused on delivering the best results.’
  • ‘Marcus Nivinger is easy to work with and always picks up the phone. He is knowledgeable and up to date with market practice and also has great associates.'
  • ‘We work with Axel Helle and Jörgen S Axelsson. I appreciate that they always deliver with high quality and are time efficient and easy to get in touch with.'
  • ‘Marcus Nivinger stands out with his senior expertise, delivering real business value through practical, business-focused advice. His strategic insight and hands-on experience make a significant difference.’

  • ‘As a customer to Setterwalls, we have a fairly broad need of legal services that is sometime very time critical. With this in mind my view is that we always get the competence needed, and in a timely manner.'

  • ‘Their stable performance stands out.'

  • ‘The firm is very responsive and it is clear that the lawyers within the firm are cooperating in a very effective way. As legal matters seldom only concern only one field of law, this makes life much easier for you as a client.'

  • ‘A professional, flexible, and committed team.'

Key clients

  • Alligator Bioscience AB
  • Arise AB
  • Atrium Ljungberg AB
  • Betsson AB
  • Better Collective A/S
  • Boozt AB
  • Danske Bank A/S
  • Dedicare AB
  • EQL Pharma AB
  • Ework Group AB
  • Fastighets AB Balder
  • Flerie AB
  • GomSpace Group AB
  • I.A.R Systems Group AB
  • K-Fast Holding AB
  • Knowit AB
  • Nordic Waterproofing Holding AB
  • Nordisk Bergteknik AB
  • OssDsign AB
  • Pareto Securities AB
  • Rejlers AB
  • Resurs Holding AB
  • Sivers Semiconductors AB
  • Swedish Logistic Property AB
  • Truecaller AB
  • Wästbygg Gruppen AB

Work highlights

  • Advised PPF Group on the negotiation and execution of Viaplay Group’s SEK18.6bn recapitalisation programme, including a SEK4bn equity capital injection and an amendment and extension of existing bank and bond commitments totalling SEK14.6bn.
  • Advised Fastighets AB Balder in connection with a directed share issue of approximately SEK1.2bn to AMF and Swedbank Robur.
  • Advised Better Collective on its dual listing on Nasdaq Copenhagen, having been listed on Nasdaq Stockholm since 2018.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jörgen S. Axelsson, Marcus Nivinger, Ola Grahn

Other key lawyers

Axel Helle