Advokatfirman Vinge advises clients on tax issues relating to a broad range of transactions, including M&A, restructurings, and IPOs, in addition to handling tax disputes at all levels. Mattias Schömer leads the team, and has significant private equity sector expertise, with a strong record in M&A and corporate reorganisations. Victor Ericsson specialises in corporate tax, and acts for both domestic and international clients. Other core team members include Maria Schultzberg, whose practice covers direct and indirect tax; Ulrika Bengtsson, who is a key name for tax litigation; and Emelie Svanberg.

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Testimonials

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  • 'The main thing that we appreciate about the Vinge team is their ability to be practical. They have a practical view as to how advice should be implemented and are not just providing a cold academic view. They have also used their own connections inside the Swedish market.'
  • 'We work predominately with Victor Ericsson and Emelie Svanberg. We have found them to be responsive, thoughtful and clear in their advice. We have found their working practices to be clear, with them taking a clear lead on the type of advice that might be helpful.'
  • 'Very professional, business oriented team.'
  • 'High service and very experienced and knowledgeable. Mattias Schömer and Morgan Ödman really stand out.'

Key clients

  • TeledyneFLIR
  • Hearst Corporation
  • Altor
  • Triton Partners

Work highlights

  • Assisted with tax structuring, tax due diligence, and contract negotiation for Hearst Corporation in its acquisition of Avinode Group.
  • Assisted with tax structuring in connection with Altor’s acquisition of a significant minority stake in Marshall Group AB.
  • Acted for Triton Partners in tax litigation before the Administrative Court regarding the taxation of carried interest for investment advisers.

Lawyers

Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Mattias Schömer
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Emelie Svanberg
Advokatfirman Vinge
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Victor Ericsson
Advokatfirman Vinge

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Mattias Schömer

Other key lawyers

Maria Schultzberg, Ulrika Bengtsson, Victor Ericsson, Emelie Svanberg, Morgan Ödman