The Legal 500

Within Banking and finance, Advokatfirman Vinge is a first tier firm,

Advokatfirman Vinge’s high-profile clients include SEB, Svenska Handelsbanken, Nordea Bank and Swedbank. It assisted Barclays Capital and Merrill Lynch International with a €675m senior multicurrency term and revolving facilities agreement for the acquisition of Kerling. Stefan de Hevesy assisted Westdeutsche Immobilien Bank with a SEK325m credit facility agreement. Henrik Ossborn in Malmö ‘is second to none for securitisation and asset finance’. Hans Wibom departed for the Wallenberg Foundations.

Within Capital markets, Advokatfirman Vinge is a first tier firm,

Advokatfirman Vinge is ‘a great ally in any transaction’. Göran Nyström advised JPMorgan, Nordea and SEB Enskilda on SAS’s SEK5bn rights issue and SEK1.6bn convertible bonds issue. Erik Sjöman in Malmö, who ‘combines legal expertise and commercial focus’, assisted Elanders with its SEK215m rights issue and Qlik Technologies with its listing on NASDAQ Global Market. Clients recommend Stefan de Hevesy for his securitisation expertise. Rikard Stenberg is ‘responsive and knowledgeable’.

Within Corporate and commercial, Advokatfirman Vinge is a first tier firm,

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.

Within Dispute resolution, Advokatfirman Vinge is a second tier firm,

Clients recommend Advokatfirman Vinge as ‘strong, professional in arbitration and international law’. Practice head James Hope and the ‘impressive, experienced’ Johan Gernandt represented a state-owned Chinese company against a US engineering company in a $80m SCC arbitration. Christer Söderlund handled three ICSID annulment proceedings, notably representing Sempra Energy International against the Argentine Republic. The ‘helpful, professional’ Jonas Eklund and ‘sound, thorough’ Krister Azelius, who represents home owners in a $36m class action against NCC, are recommended. Mikael Broomé wins plaudits for his insolvency expertise.

Within EU and competition, Advokatfirman Vinge is a first tier firm,

Carl Wetter at Advokatfirman Vinge is advising the Swedish State on the Swedish pharmaceutical monopoly deregulation. The ‘excellent, knowledgeable’ antitrust expert Johan Karlsson advised Tele 2 regarding the Swedish Competition Authority’s claim against TeliaSonera before the Stockholm District Court and the Court of Justice of the European Union for abuse of dominance in the DSL market. Malmö-based Björn Mullaart handles public procurement matters for railway operator DSB SOV. Kristian Hugmark joined from Howrey LLP in Brussels and Marcus Glader was promoted to partner.

Within Employment, Advokatfirman Vinge is a first tier firm,

Advokatfirman Vinge’s ‘prompt, professional, and proactive’ team provides ‘really good service’. Fredrik Dahl advised Urban Outfitters on complicated legal issues and union negotiations. Björn Lindskog represented SAS in two important discrimination cases. Malmö-based Ingela Malmborg assists Tetra Pak with employee contracts and negotiations. Olle Lindén in Gothenburg advises GPBM Nordic and Imerys Mineral.

Within Energy, Advokatfirman Vinge is a first tier firm,

Advokatfirman Vinge provides ‘quick, correct advice and value for money’. Ingela Malmborg and Mathias Lindquist in Malmö are representing Cementa in the Supreme Court. Johan Göthberg advised Industrikraft on its €10bn joint venture with Vattenfall to build a new nuclear power plant. Lars Gildéus represented Evonik Norcarb on energy tax liability for natural gas usage.

Within Environment, Advokatfirman Vinge is a second tier firm,

Advokatfirman Vinge’s Thomas Sjöberg in Stockholm and Ingela Malmborg in Gothenburg lead the team, assisting with transactions, disputes and regulatory and supervisory matters. The ‘pleasant, knowledgeable’ Maria Paijkull assists with environmental permits and permissions. The ‘sharp, efficient and easy-going’ Johan Cederblad is recommended. Clients include Cementa, Saft and Varta Batteri.

Within IT and telecoms, Advokatfirman Vinge is a second tier firm,

At Advokatfirman Vinge, Carl Johan af Petersens advised Apoteket Omstrukturering on IT separation issues connected with the deregulation of the Swedish pharmacy market. Björn Gustavsson handled IT procurement matters. Henrik Borna in Malmö advised longstanding client Qlik Technologies on its $750m IPO and listing on NASDAQ. Susann Vahlenbreder Hecht leads the Gothenburg team.

Within Insolvency, Advokatfirman Vinge is a second tier firm,

Bo Adrianzon’s team at Advokatfirman Vinge advised the Swedish National Debt Office on state guarantees for EIB loans to Volvo and Saab, and advised suppliers to Saab regarding its reconstruction. The Malmö team advised Thule on its restructuring.

Within Insurance, Advokatfirman Vinge is a first tier firm,

At Advokatfirman Vinge, practice head Peter Morawetz was appointed liquidator of Aspis Liv and KP Fondförsäkring and advised on the Moderna Försäkringar restructuring. Together with Per Brandt, he advised Storebrand on its acquisition of SPP Life Per Johan Eckerberg is recommended.

Within Intellectual property and media, Advokatfirman Vinge is a second tier firm,

Advokatfirman Vinge’s practice is led by the ‘skilled and experienced’ Per Eric Alvsing in Stockholm and Susann Vahlenbreder Hecht in Gothenburg. Malmö-based trade mark expert Mikael Eriksson is also recommended. Key mandates included advising The Swedish National Debt Office and The Swedish Government on GM’s sale of Saab Automobile to Spyker. Prestigious clients include Intel and Canal Digital.

Within Mergers and acquisitions, Advokatfirman Vinge is a first tier firm,

Advokatfirman Vinge’s lawyers are recommended for their ‘responsiveness and availability’. Carl Gustaf De Geer and his team are advising Apoteket Holding on the divestment of state-owned pharmacies. Johan Winnerblad represented the owners of Millennium Media Group in its divestment to Turner Broadcasting System Europe. Malin Leffler advised HgCapital on its acquisition of nursing homes group Frosunda LSS. Jan Byström assisted CapMan with its divestment of 67% of the shares of Inflight Service Europe, to Triton. Managing partner Michael Wigge and Johan Cederlund are recommended.

Within Real estate, Advokatfirman Vinge is a second tier firm,

Advokatfirman Vinge’s 25-lawyer team handles single-asset and large portfolio transactions. Stefan de Hevesy advised Hemfosa Fastigheter on the acquisition of a SEK2.3bn property portfolio from Landic. ‘Strongly recommended’ practice head Patrick Forslund acted for KLP Eiendom on the acquisition of the SAS headquarters building.

Within Shipping, Advokatfirman Vinge is a second tier firm,

Advokatfirman Vinge’s Gothenburg-based team advises on the purchase, sale, financing, and registration of vessels and matters involving towage and salvage. It has particular strength in arbitration. Clients include P&I Clubs, insurers, banks, shipowners, oil companies and offshore businesses. Jonas Rosengren, who handles disputes and cargo claims, Per-Olov Sköld and Fredrik Vinge are leading names.

Within Tax, Advokatfirman Vinge is a second tier firm,

Mattias Schömer’s tax practice at Advokatfirman Vinge recruited new partner Odile Fallenius and three associates from Linklaters LLP. The group is commended for its ‘impressive knowledge and international network’ and has particular strength in transactions, incentive schemes and reorganisations. Lennart Larsson is recommended.