Gernandt & Danielsson Advokatbyrå’s large corporate and M&A practice handles a wide range of matters, including high-value domestic and cross-border public and private M&A transactions. The team has considerable combined experience working in key industries, including technology, entertainment, and energy, as well as in emerging sectors such as gaming and e-sports. Carl Westerberg offers expertise in highly technical mergers and joint ventures. Fredrik Palm is regularly instructed by both sellers and buyers, and has recently gained notable experience in the media, gaming and e-sports sectors. Mikael Borg’s client base includes top-tier corporate sellers and buyers. The three partners jointly lead the team in Stockholm. Manfred Löfvenhaft has over three decades of experience in public and private M&A as well as commercial contract negotiations. Corinne Ekman has a strong track record advising payment services, technology and entertainment companies.

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Key clients

  • SIBA Invest Aktiebolag
  • Segulah and the founders of NVBS
  • Catena Media Plc
  • Cint Group AB
  • Modern Times Group MTG AB
  • Lundin Energy AB
  • Betsson AB
  • Evolution AB
  • Försäkringsbolaget PRI Pensionsgaranti, ömsesidigt
  • Neqst
  • MB Funds
  • Aspo Oy / Leipurin Plc
  • BlackFin Capital Partners and Fokus Asset Management
  • Nordic Capital and Vizrt AB
  • Eastnine AB

Work highlights

  • Advised former Nordic Capital portfolio company Cint Group for several years, from Nordic Capital’s initial investment through add-on acquisitions and the IPO.
  • Advised Evolution in connection with its acquisition of Nolimit City.
  • Advised Betsson in connection with its acquisition of betFIRST Group, which operates a sports betting and gaming business in Belgium.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Carl Westerberg, Fredrik Palm, Mikael Borg

Other key lawyers

Corinne Ekman, Manfred Löfvenhaft