Jonas Johansson
Advokatfirman VingeAdvokatfirman Vinge’s M&A and corporate practice advises blue-chip clients on a wide range of domestic and cross-border matters, from public and private acquisitions to divestments. The team collaborates closely with the firm’s private equity practice to handle private equity-sponsored leveraged buyouts, among other mandates. Practice head Jonas Bergstrom has a strong track record advising major clients on high-value M&A transactions. Firm chairman Johan Winnerblad has extensive experience in the field, particularly in the financial services, TMT and life sciences sectors. Christina Kokko is regularly instructed by clients in the financial services and life sciences sectors, as well as in the retail and media spaces. Jesper Schönbeck leads on public M&A, with Erik Sjöman playing a key role in team.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Jonas Johansson is first choice for any transaction. He has a unique ability for providing first-class legal advice in combination with a commercial mindset which truly creates value. His negotiation skills are second to none and he has a deep knowledge and understanding of environmental matters.'
- ‘Karl Klackenberg is very knowledgeable, professional and hard working - a great new addition to the Vinge partner team. He is up and coming and very strong in his field.'
- ‘Christina Kokko has in-depth expertise of buy-outs and is very knowledgeable. The same applies for Daniel Rosvall and Jonas Bergström. Magnus Hedsund has a deep understanding of his clients' needs and has a pragmatic approach.'
- 'Elsie Nassar shows a solution-driven approach, a proactive attitude and is extremely hard-working. In addition, she is a people person and is very enjoyable to work with.’
‘The team is always available and provides exceptional quality. The best in Sweden.'
‘Vinge is second to none with regards to M&A and is the go-to-partner for any matters involving legal advice. Vinge has the broadest knowledge and deepest expertise with unique competences within e.g. environment, criminal law.'
‘The M&A team is great - knowledgeable, commercial and strong - especially in the PE area. ’
‘The premier M&A firm in Sweden with strong capabilities in all practice areas including cross-border transactions.’
Key clients
- FAM AB
- Tele2 AB
- Lifco AB
- Lagercrantz AB
- Investment AB Latour
- EQT
- Triton
- IK Investment Partners
- Bain Capital
- Fidelio Capital
- Verisure Securitas Direct Group
- SEB
- Sixth National Pension Fund
- Orkla
- Lantmännen ek för
- AMF Pensionsförsäkring
- Procuritas Capital Investors
- Sobro AB
- Biotage AB
- Samhällsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden AB
Work highlights
- Represented Samhällsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden AB in connection with its sale of stake in its social infrastructure portfolio for public education to Brookfield for SEK 9.2 billion. The transaction also includes earn out payments up to SEK 1.2 billion.
- Represented MGM Resorts International on its takeover bid for LeoVegas AB valued at SEK 6 billion.
- Represented the international private equity firm Cinven in connection with its acquisition of the Säkra group.
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Jonas Bergström