The Legal 500

Within Banking and finance, Roschier is a second tier firm,

Roschier acts for lenders and borrowers, including Nordea Bank, Danske Bank, Altor Fund, 3i and Axcel. The ‘dedicated’ Johan Häger ‘finds solutions, not problems’, and recently advised Svenska Handelsbanken on a SEK4.2bn credit facility. Peers and clients recommend ‘thorough’ practice head Fredrik Rydin. Finance and regulatory counsel Dan Hanqvist joined from Advokatfirman Vinge.

Within Capital markets, Roschier is a second tier firm,

At Roschier, the recently promoted Mattias Friberg advised Novo Growth Equity on a SEK259m rights issue; Ola Åhman handled a £1bn special dividend for Old Mutual; and ‘good negotiator’ Johan Häger represented SBAB Bank regarding a €3bn notes issue.

Within Corporate and commercial, Roschier is a second tier firm,

At Roschier, practice head Ola Åhman assisted Old Mutual with the SEK22.5bn sale of two Swedish entities; Mattias Friberg advised Volkswagen on a €5.3bn mandatory offer; and Mårten Willamo acted for Saab Automobile on its sale to Spyker Motors. New clients include Securitas and Virtuvian Partners.

Within Dispute resolution, Roschier is a third tier firm,

Roschier handles high-end disputes and arbitrations, including IP matters and multi-jurisdictional cases. Commercial litigator and practice head Claes Lundblad is representing HQ in court proceedings against former board members of the defunct HQ Bank. Lars Johansson returned to the firm from Nord & Co Advokatbyrå.

Within EU and competition, Roschier is a third tier firm,

Roschier strengthened its transaction-led practice by re-hiring Lars Johansson from Nord & Co Advokatbyrå. Johansson advised Swedish Investor AB on the competition aspects of a joint venture merger with Finland’s Fiskars Group.

Within Employment, tier 4

Roschier’s Magnus Wallander is advising a UK-owned Swedish company on post-merger redundancies, and a Canadian-owned Swedish company on a plant closure. Senior associate Jenny Welander Wadström handles pensions and social security matters.

Within IT and telecoms, tier 4

Helskinki-based Mikko Manner oversees a four-associate team at Roschier. In 2012 it advised Nokia on the acquisition of the operations of Swedish mobile imaging firm Scalado. Technology clients include Sulake and Excitor.

Within Insolvency, Roschier is a second tier firm,

The ‘commercial’ Fredrik Rydin at Roschier specialises in debt restructurings and workouts. The 30-lawyer team acts for numerous banks, and also advised multinational Arctic Paper on restructuring and refinancing matters; and Digital Vision on a capital injection.

Within Intellectual property and media, tier 4

Lars Johansson returned to Roschier from Nord & Co Advokatbyrå in 2012, and is acting for Jack Daniels in a trade mark infringement. Senior associate Erik Ficks is assisting with a high-profile case brought by the Swedish Consumer Ombudsman against the owner of online game Habbo Hotel.

Within Mergers and acquisitions, Roschier is a first tier firm,

Roschier consolidated its ‘excellent’, ‘solid’ and ‘value-for-money’ practice following its 2011 raid on Advokatfirman Vinge. ‘Service-minded and pragmatic’ public M&A head Ola Åhman and Mattias Friberg advised Volkswagen on a €5.3bn mandatory offer. Private M&A head Malin Leffler acted for Bonnier on several deals, including the acquisition of PocketShop.

Within Real estate, Roschier is a third tier firm,

The ‘high-class’ team at Roschier advised Schroder Property on a SEK185m office purchase and separate retail acquisition. Practice head and ‘skilled negotiator’ Marcus Hedén and senior associate Mikael Stabo represented Niam Nordic Fund IV on several transactions. David Sundin moved to an in-house role.