Baker McKenzie’s employment practice in Stockholm advises domestic and international clients on a range of matters, with a particularly strong reputation for handling the employment issues arising out of M&A deals. Senior associate Margarita Kozlov, whose broad practice includes employment benefits and restructuring work, leads the team alongside Ida Cederborg, who has experience in business transfers, recruitments and terminations. Experienced M&A lawyer Sten Bauer continues to play a key role in the team.
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Testimonials
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‘The team has great cross-border capabilities and a strong international network.'
‘Sten Bauer has a calm and analytical mind that helps the team a lot.'
‘Margarita Kozlov has outstanding knowledge and experience which she turns into easy-to-understand advice in complex (and some times emotional) situations. She does not leave you in doubt as to what is to be done and is to be trusted with business-critical decisions.'
‘Sten Bauer is very pragmatic and experienced. Margarita Kozlov is also good.'
‘Sten Bauer and Ida Cederborg are very skilled lawyers with in-depth knowledge of employment law. They are true experts.'
‘Sten Bauer is an outstanding professional with a very practical and business-oriented approach.’
‘The individuals are efficient, knowledgeable and timely in their work, particularly when dealing with terminations of employment.'
‘A diligent, diverse and friendly team that is extremely competent.'
Key clients
- Jones Lang LaSalle
- Dun & Bradstreet
- FSN Capital / Håndverksgruppen
- Nalka Invest
- FSN Capital GP V Limited
- Accent Equity Partners
- Colt
- GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) / Haleon plc
- Mirovia AB
- Magna International
- Sika AG
Work highlights
- Acted as legal adviser to Håndverksgruppen in connection with a number of acquisitions of Swedish surface treatment companies.
- Advised Mirovia AB on the acquisitions of Rebendo AB, IT-Huset, Cloudgruppen, Repona and Top Fuel.
- Acted as legal adviser to Biovica International AB on its preferential rights issue.
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Margarita Kozlov
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The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Margarita Kozlov, Ida Cederborg