Capital markets

Gernandt & Danielsson Advokatbyrå

Gernandt & Danielsson Advokatbyrå’s capital markets team has a strong track record handling both debt and equity transactions, including IPOs, ABBs, and private placements on the ECM side, and green and corporate bond issuances on the debt side. Recent highlights for the group include advising discount retailer Rusta AB in connection with its IPO on Nasdaq Stockholm. Carl Westerberg has considerable experience in IPOs and ABBs, while Fredrik Palm has recently advised on recapitalisations and convertible bond issuances. The two partners leads the practice alongside DCM expert Mikael Borg, noted particularly for his experience in high yield bonds. Björn Svensson is well versed in MTN programmes and AT1/T2 capital issues. Manfred Löfvenhaft and Caroline Jägenstedt Wikman are key lawyers on the ECM side, and Mikael Bolling and Sofie Viktorsson also contribute to the practice.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

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‘They have a sterling capital markets team (both equity and debt). Several partners are strongly recommended, i.e. Fredrik Palm, Caroline Jägenstedt Wikman, Carl Westerberg, Mikael Borg. They are hands on and experienced with a lot of business acumen.'
‘Mikael Bolling is very knowledgeable and skilled. Mikael Borg is a very good negotiator and makes the deal happen. Caroline Jägenstedt Wikman is very competent and professional in many situations involving bond investments, such as restructurings.'
‘Gabriel Zsiga is highly knowledgeable, loyal, and dedicated. He consistently provides well-thought-out advice and is always willing to go the extra mile for his clients. Gabriel’s commitment and attention to detail make him a reliable and trusted adviser.'
'Carl Westerberg is very commercially minded and brings a strong understanding of the business side of legal matters. His knowledge and practical approach help deliver clear, effective solutions. Carl is approachable and focused on getting the best results for his clients.’
‘Mikael Borg, Carl Westerberg and Fredrik Palm have exceptional capacity to manage large projects with a sound business judgement. Oscar Anderson is a rising star with a unique business understanding but still with great attention to critical details. Corinne Ekman is an exceptionally dedicated and efficient project manager.'
‘G&D is one of the leading law firms in Sweden when it comes to corporate bond transactions.'
‘A team with broad and long experience from a great variety of both equity and debt transactions. They work in small teams with senior attention, assuring unique senior availability and service levels. They have proven capacity to handle the most complex and demanding matters.'
‘Gernandt & Danielsson is the firm you go to with the most complex matters. All lawyers are very skilled and proactive and you know that you will always get high-quality advice. They always work with senior attention.'

Key clients

ICA Gruppen AB (publ)
Swedbank AB (publ)
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ) (SEB)
AstraZeneca
Carnegie Investment Bank
Goldman Sachs
Morgan Stanley
Geely
Nordstjernan AB
Cint Group AB (publ)
Sinch AB (publ)
OX2 AB (publ)
Fastpartner AB (publ)
Betsson AB (publ)
Storskogen Group AB (publ)
Rusta AB (publ)
Viaplay Group
Modern Times Group MTG AB (publ) (MTG)
Heimstaden AB (publ)
Volati AB (publ)
Allient
Axtentia
Creditas
Fingerprint Cards AB
Fortaco
ICA Gruppen AB (publ)
KRUK
Logent
NP3 Fastigheter AB
Orexo
Sörmlands Sparbank
Sparbanken Västra Mälardalen
Sparbanken Skaraborg AB (publ)
Swedbank
Transcom
Vestum

Work highlights

Advised Viaplay Group on its recapitalisation.
Advised Geely on its sale of shares in Volvo Car AB (publ) by way of an accelerated bookbuilding process. The proceeds from the sale amounted to SEK3.7bn.
Advised Rusta AB (publ) in connection with the IPO and listing of the company’s shares on Nasdaq Stockholm.