Johan Häger
Hall of fameRoschierRoschier stands out for its experience in high-value out-of-court restructurings; in particular the firm leverages its expertise in high-yield bonds to advise bond-financed companies on restructuring matters. Practice head Johan Häger has considerable experience handling loan and bond restructurings as well as cross-border reorganisations, regularly acting for domestic and international banks, private equity clients, and corporate borrowers. Carl Brodén’s finance practice regularly sees him advise on bankruptcies, reorganisations, and restructurings; alongside Niklas Eriksson, he recently led the firm’s representation of the largest shareholder in Viaplay in connection with the restructuring of the Swedish video streaming service. Markus Kern Fahlander and Axel Thörn-Kock are further key contacts to note.
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Testimonials
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- ‘It is probably the law firm that handles the most restructurings in the Swedish market. Hence, they are up to date with market practice and possible solutions. They are definitely problem solvers but with a solid legal knowledge. They complement each other very well as senior team members possess different strengths.'
- ‘Johan Häger and Carl Brodén both have unique knowledge and experience not only in bond restructurings but also in providing advice on the lender side. Johan Häger is very pragmatic, available and efficient. Carl Brodén has in addition a unique grasp of formal insolvency proceedings and technical aspects related thereto. The team is very pragmatic, available and easy going.'
- 'Niklas Eriksson, Veronica Stiller and Harem Mahir also deserve to be mentioned as highly skilled within their field.'
- ‘Johan Häger stands out for his working capacity, problem solving, commercial approach, and market knowledge. Carl Brodén has outstanding legal skills and intelligence.'
‘They have exceptional knowledge in the restructuring and insolvency area. Roschier is in my view one of the market leading specialists in terms of banking and financing and out-of-court restructurings and has a unique grasp of formal insolvency proceedings. In addition, the team is in my view market leading as adviser on the Nordic bond market which add substantial value in insolvency matters.'
‘Roschier has a unique position in the Swedish corporate bond market.’
‘A highly capable, attentive and responsive team, which carries real weight in the market.’
‘A team with a strong standing in the market and several knowledgeable practitioners. The team's standing in the high yield/LBO markets also makes them uniquely positioned to handle LME and out-of-court restructurings.'
Key clients
- SEB
- Danske Bank
- Davidson Kempner European Partners
- Houlihan Lokey
- Intertrust
- JOOL Markets AS
- Nordic Trustee & Agency AB
- SATO
- Ziton AS
- Swedbank
Work highlights
- Represented the Steering Committee of the RCF-lenders in relation to the restructuring of Intrum where the main counterparties have been two different collectives of bondholders and the company/equity.
- Advising a consortium of banks and institutions in relation to the distressed restructuring of Bonava.
- Represented Groupe Canal +, the largest shareholder of Viaplay Group AB (publ), in relation to its recapitalisation.
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Johan Häger