Roschier’s leading M&A practice focuses on large and mid cap cross-border transactions involving major domestic and international companies. Malin Leffler - experienced in handling significant matters for household names in the media and retail sectors, to name a few - heads the private M&A team, within which private equity specialist Jens Bengtsson and Björn Winström play key roles. Markus Olsson’s client base includes major players in the automotive industry. Stockholm office head Pontus Enquist leads the public M&A group, regularly advising governments and government agencies, while Ola Sandersson oversees the corporate compliance department. Christoffer Benninge boasts expertise in both public and private M&A as well as corporate advisory matters, specialising in domestic public-to-private transactions.

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  • ‘Leo Lee stands out for his strong business sense and ability to consistently deliver on complex projects. He is a cool-headed and solid negotiator.’

  • ‘A highly competent and attentive team that is very creative in finding solutions to complex situations. ’

Key clients

  • Atlas Copco
  • Blackstone
  • Bonnier
  • CVC Capital Partners
  • EQT (including the Buyout, Midmarket, and Infrastructure Funds)
  • IK Investment Partners
  • Ingka
  • Investcorp
  • Investor
  • Kinnevik
  • KKR
  • Knorr-Bremse
  • Macquarie
  • Midroc
  • Nordstjernan
  • Ontario Teachers' Pension Fund
  • Patricia Industries
  • Permira
  • Philip Morris
  • Sandvik
  • Scania
  • TDC
  • Triton
  • Wallenberg Foundations
  • Volkswagen

Work highlights

  • Representing Philip Morris International in its SEK 176.4 billion public offer for all shares in Swedish Match.
  • Represented GRO Capital in the auction sale of Tacton.
  • Represented Gamma Biosciences, a life science platform formed by the global investment firm KKR, in its USD 215 million sale of Astrea Bioseparations to Swedish listed company Biotage.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Malin Leffler, Pontus Enquist, Ola Sandersson

Other key lawyers

Christoffer Benninge, Jens Bengtsson, Björn Winström, Markus Olsson, Leo Lee