The Legal 500

Within Banking and finance, tier 4

White & Case Advokat AB acted on acquisition financing aspects of various deals, including group head Magnus Wennerhorn advising Nordea Bank on EQT’s acquisition of AcadeMedia, and Wennerhorn and Oscar Liljeson advising Altor on buying Ålö. Bengt Åke Johnsson specialises in asset finance. Carl Hugo Parment joined from DnB NOR Bank, although Fredrik Gillgren moved to Hamilton Advokatbyrå.

Within Capital markets, tier 4

Hamilton Advokatbyrå recruited practice head Martin Prager from Setterwalls and Fredrik Gillgren from White & Case Advokat AB. Prager, Jan Gregorsson and Pontus Stenbeck assisted Opcon in negotiations with GEM Investment Advisors to secure a SEK250m equity line of credit and parallel negotiations for a series of redeemable zero coupon convertible bonds worth up to $40m over 36 months. Mattias Detterfelt represented Yorkville in negotiations regarding a SEK75m standby equity distribution agreement. Johan Danelius was promoted to partner.

Within Construction, tier 4

Hamilton Advokatbyrå’s Björn Samuelson represents clients such as Strängbetong.

Within Corporate and commercial, tier 4

Hamilton Advokatbyrå’s ‘reliable, competent’ team represents key clients such as Koneo, Heron City and AllTele. The practice was strengthened by the addition of Fredrik Gillgren from White & Case Advokat AB and Martin Prager from Setterwalls. Maria Rosén, is ‘alert, skilful and dedicated’. Christoffer Hamilton, Thomas Myrdal and Jan Gregorsson are also recommended. Johan Danelius was elected partner.

Within Dispute resolution, tier 4

Ola Hansson heads Hamilton Advokatbyrå’s eight-lawyer team, and is defending Kraftkommission in a class action. Olof Nilsson is acting in the HQ Bank case, and Johannes Ericson and Johan Danelius recently represented Carmeuse in the Supreme Court.

Within EU and competition, Hamilton Advokatbyrå is a third tier firm,

Hamilton Advokatbyrå’s growing practice won new clients Tele2 and ThyssenKrupp Xervon. ‘Focused, creative and clear’ practice head Fredrik Linder assisted TDC Denmark and TDC Sweden with a SEK800m public procurement procedure by Posten Nordic and successfully represented RKV against SKL Kommentus.

Within Employment, Hamilton Advokatbyrå is a third tier firm,

Hamilton Advokatbyrå’s practice head Erik Danhard handles Labour Court cases, and Tom Johansson represents international professional services firms. The ‘knowledgeable, service-minded’ Fredrika Skoog recently advised Heron International on employment law issues, including trade union consultations, concerning the divestment of Heron City in Stockholm.

Within IT and telecoms, Hamilton Advokatbyrå is a third tier firm,

Hamilton Advokatbyrå’s Ola Hansson is acting for the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority, and the ‘committed, knowledgeable’ Thomas Nygren advised AllTele on various acquisitions including that of Ventelo Sverige, and Cinnober Financial Technology is a significant client. Gabriel Lidman is also recommended.

Within Insolvency, Hamilton Advokatbyrå is a first tier firm,

Hamilton Advokatbyrå has a strong team including Lars Eric Gustafsson, who was appointed receiver of Onoff Sverige; Per Månsson and Hans Renman, who assisted real estate group Allokton with a complex restructuring; and Dag di Meo and Michael Levin, who are also recommended. The team recruited Fredrik Gillgren from White & Case Advokat AB and Ylva Holst from DLA Nordic.

Within Insurance, Hamilton Advokatbyrå is a first tier firm,

Hamilton Advokatbyrå’s ‘approachable’ Peter Kullgren gives ‘high-quality advice’, and represented Livförsäkringsaktiebolaget during its merger with SalusAnsvar Grupplivförsäkringsaktiebolag. Jan Gregorsson represents Euler Hermes, and Johannes Ericson acts for major insurance companies in complex disputes.

Within Intellectual property and media, tier 4

Well-respected IP litigator Gabriel Lidman at Hamilton Advokatbyrå represents major publishers and collecting societies.

Within Mergers and acquisitions, tier 5

Hamilton Advokatbyrå’s Thomas Nygren and Mattias Detterfelt represented Koneo during its divestment to Konica Minolta. Per Månsson recently advised Heron International. Martin Prager joined from Setterwalls.

Within Real estate, tier 4

Hamilton Advokatbyrå’s practice head Per Månsson advised Heron International on the sale of Heron Kungens Kurva shopping centre. Michael Levin and Maria Rosén, who ‘does a great job’, advised AtSea Properties on the SEK92m sale of a portfolio company. Lars Eric Gustafsson advised Ulfsunda Slott on a SEK132m residential development sale.