The Legal 500

Bo Söderberg leads Mannheimer Swartling’s corporate and commercial group which has focused on reorganisations, with Biörn Riese assisting state agencies to reorganise into a company structure. Clients appreciate the ‘quick, practical, down-to-earth advice’. Martin Pekkari advised Stockholm’s public transport authority, Storstockholms Lokaltrafik. The group is advising on the New Karolinska Solna University Hospital development. ‘Helpful, knowledgeable’ Erica Wiking Hager provides ‘value-added advice’.

Advokatfirman Vinge has four Swedish offices supported by a strong international presence, and is developing closer links with China. Björn Mullaart’s team in Malmö advises global Swedish brands Tetra Pak and IKEA and train operator DSB. Lars Gildéus advises Danisco and Nordzucker. Prestigious clients include Svenska Aller and Thule.

At Baker & McKenzie Advokatbyra, Anders Fast’s ‘outstanding and friendly’ team, which ‘provides superior advice that is always ahead of the curve’, advised SAS on outsourcing its Finnish ground handling operations to ISS. The ‘clear, sensible’ Carl Svernlöv ‘has most answers in his head’ Robert Fröman and Mattias Hedwall advised confectionary manufacturer Cloetta on the royal wedding chocolate series.

At Advokatfirman Cederquist, the ‘quick, responsive’ Petter Wirell’s clients include business information provider Bisnode, Samsung Electronics Nordic and electrical retailer Elkjøp.

DLA Nordic’s team, led by Stefan Kamlin, ‘offers good value for money’ advising defence, energy, franchising and life sciences clients, who recommend it as ‘highly committed with deep and relevant business understanding’. Björn Sjöberg and Mathias Berggren represented oil and gas company PA Resources in a SEK1.76bn rights issue. Bengt Kärde offers insurance expertise, while Peter Ihrfelt represents clients in the renewable energy sector.

Advokatfirman Delphi’s impressive client list includes Addtech, Microsoft, Xerox and Bonnier Gaming. Practice head Per Berglöf and the ‘dynamic, committed’ David Aversten advised new client Sherwin-Williams Sweden Holdings in its acquisition of Becker Acroma. Clients commend the ‘highly qualified, extremely service minded’ Olof Myhrman in Gothenburg.

Gernandt & Danielsson Advokatbyrå offers ‘high standards of competence and execution’. Clients include global corporates Pernod Ricard and PepsiCo, and Swedish enterprises Alfa Laval and Statkraft, Europe’s largest renewable energy company. Mats Hugoson is recommended.

Hammarskiöld & Co AB represents blue-chip companies, private equity houses and financial institutions. Governmental clients include the Swedish Alcohol Retail Monopoly; corporate clients include GM and Inter IKEA.

Linklaters LLP provides ‘the utmost professionalism and expertise’ to a prestigious client list including the Swedish Government, BAE Systems and Barclays.

Roschier recruited Mattias Friberg from Advokatfirman Vinge.

The ‘swift, professional’ Ola Åhman and his team advise high-profile clients including Saab Automobile, Rörvik Timber and Novo. The ‘impressive, experienced and well-respected’ senior partner Axel Calissendorff is singled out for praise.

Johan Hallén’s team at Setterwalls provides ‘best value in every respect’ to multinationals in pharmaceuticals, IT, telecoms, airlines, retail and private equity. It acted as local counsel to Beijing Automotive Industry Corporation in its purchase of technology and intellectual property rights from Saab Automobile. Marc Tullgren ‘is great at M&A, commercial agreements and solving disputes’.

White & Case Advokat AB handles domestic and cross-border transactions for high-profile clients including Alfa Laval, Coca-Cola and Danone. Its ‘responsive, knowledgeable, efficient lawyers’ provide ‘a consistent service.’

At ‘top-level firm’ Bird & Bird Advokat KB, Dick Poppelman leads the corporate group, while Jim Runsten heads the commercial practice. Clients reflect the firm’s sector expertise and include Lexmark, Tata Communications, BrainHeart Capital, pharmaceutical manufacturer APL and new client Northland Resources. Staffan Seger joined from Moll Wendén Advokatbyrå AB. Clients recommend Andreas Börjesson, Christian Luthman and Michael Frie.

Hannes Snellman Advokatbyrå AB hired ‘proactive and commercial partner’ Roger Johnson and Ingvar Zander from Linklaters LLP. Zander and Joakim Lavér are advising SL on upgrading Stockholm’s tramway.

With approximately 85 corporate lawyers, Lindahl combines national coverage with broad sector expertise. Lateral hire Peter Högström from Linklaters LLP strengthened its market position.

Clients commend MAQS Law Firm’s ‘high-quality service and commercial understanding’. Supported by its international offices, the 20-partner group specialises in cross-border work. Michael Hylander assisted Synsam and Alipes in establishing the Nordic region’s leading optician chain. Key clients include Nets, Rabbalshede Kraft and Bure Equity. Anders Åberg joined from Advokatfirman Vinge.

Wistrand’s clients include Choice Hotels, Schibsted and Atea Sverige. Practice heads Robert Kullgren and Lars Hasp provide ‘prompt business and legal advice’. Christian Bergqvist leads a specialist fraud and forensics department. Magnus Forssman in Stockholm and Mattias Boqvist in Gothenburg were promoted to partner.

Ashurst’s ‘service-minded, creative and flexible’ team was boosted by Martin Börresen and Pontus Bergsten from Linklaters LLP. Börresen advised Kinnevik New Ventures. Jon Ericson represented MTG Internet Retailing and Cision.

At Gärde Wesslau Advokatbyrå, Sten Gisselberg handles trade consortia agreements, and Petter Holm advises on food and feed law. Hans-Göran Frick and Staffan Lindblad’s clients include ITAB Shop Concept and XANO Industri.

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton’s corporate team is commended for its ‘business acumen and industry knowledge’. Clients include Newsec Asset Management and energy giant Fortum. Sören Druve wins praise for his ‘timely and to the point responses’, representing AT&T and Kraft Foods.

At Eversheds Södermark Advokatbyrå AB, Magnus Andrén’s team represents US multinationals Tyco and Boeing, and Swedish clients including Transmode Systems. Ulf Jonsson and Bertil Brinck are leading names.

Mats Jansson and Anders Hedman at G Grönberg Advokatbyrå AB specialise in corporate law.

At Advokatfirman Glimstedt, Jonas Ågren in Jönköping advised Kapsch on a major toll road project. Leif Ljungholm in Malmö was elected chairman of the board at HQ’s high-profile extraordinary general meeting. Michael Lettius in Helsingborg advises McNeil as sole producer of Nicorette products.

Hamilton Advokatbyrå’s team, commended for its ‘expertise and excellent services’, has been strengthened by Johan Danelius from Advokatfirman Nilsson & Co. Maria Rosén assisted food company Scan with establishing a national distribution centre. Christoffer Hamilton advised Kunskapsskolan Education on its establishment in the UK and the US. Thomas Myrdal advised Octapharma and Jan Gregorsson advised Opcon.

Hellström Law has an increasingly active commercial practice. Clients recommend ‘sharp, meticulous’ Jonas Wetterfors

Magnusson Advokatbyrå’s new clients including SEB, Bavaria Group, Sony Ericsson and Söderberg & Partners. Practice head Anders Bäckman and senior partner Per Magnusson advised International Automotive Components Group on GM’s reorganisation and sale of Saab Automobiles. Per Hendar and managing partner Fredrika Hörlin in Gothenburg are recommended.

Thomas Moll and Stefan Wendén at Moll Wendén Advokatbyrå AB’s blue-chip clients include Findus, Home Depot and Astra Zeneca. Martin Jönsson assisted Atlantic Container Line with a reorganisation.

Foyen Advokatfirma KB includes Hamilton Advokatbyrå’s former Gothenburg office. John Tengström and Peter Herlitz from KLA – Karlerö Liljeblad Advokatbyrå boosted the team, which advised Skellefteå Kraft, Panaxia Security and nuclear technology giant Areva.

Advokatfirman Fylgia KB’s Åsa Thorell Hejdenberg advises Swedish and international corporates.

At Hökerberg & Söderqvist Advokatbyrå KB, Klas Hökerberg and Lars Söderqvist provide capital markets and insolvency-related advice.

Carl Lindstrand and Teodor Leffler at corporate finance boutique Lindstrand Leffler Advokatbyrå ‘always deliver on time and at the agreed price’. They also assisted Norlandia Hotels & Resorts, Norwegian bank SpareBank 1 SMN and Swedish retailer Svedbergs.

Advokatfirman Nordia’s Niklas Hemberg, Per Lindell and Lotta Spandel handle complex commercial matters.

The ‘highly competent’ Susanna Norelid at Advokatfirman Norelidholm assisted Swedish Farmacevtföretagen with its joint venture with Alliance Boots UK. Other clients include El-Giganten and Svenska Retursystem. Christer Holm advised Vi-butikerna and BMW Group.

Advokatfirman Nova’s lawyers advise on commercial and insolvency law, working closely with its tax group on issues including board member liability.

Anders Ericsson at von lode advokat AB, commended for his ‘top-level negotiation skill’, is representing a payments solutions provider and advising on a divestiture in the IT/telecoms sector.

At Advokatfirman Westermark Anjou AB, Mattias Anjou and Dennis Westermark advise corporate clients.