Hammarskiƶld > Stockholm, Sweden > Firm Profile
Hammarskiƶld Offices
SKEPPSBRON 42
PO BOX 2278
103 17 STOCKHOLM
Sweden
Hammarskiƶld > The Legal 500 Rankings
Sweden > Banking and finance Tier 2
The banking and finance team at Hammarskiƶld is led by Mattias Anjou and includes the very experienced Per Gustaf Ekbom and Rasmus FahlƩn. The group is particularly strong in bank and direct lending, regulatory matters, leasing work, asset and project finance mandates, restructurings and capital markets work, acting for financial institutions, debt funds, corporates, issuers and real estate companies. Anjou is a key name for regulatory matters and the team is experienced in both domestic and cross-border deals, often working in tandem with large international law firms.Practice head(s):
Mattias Anjou
Other key lawyers:
Per Gustav Ekbom; Rasmus FahlƩn
Testimonials
āThe team is veryĀ competent within financialĀ law and has all the competencies needed for bonds, loans but also more difficultĀ subjects within that area.ā
āTop of the line and well in front of other larger Swedish firms. Can recommendĀ them!ā
āGreat coverage. Always available. You never get the feeling that you disturb them. If they do not answerĀ the phone you know that they will call you back. Great guys!ā
āVery good to be able to pick up the phone and have a brief discussion/brainstorm without having to do it as an actual matter.ā
āThey are often able to deliver good advice in an easy format and always have a good relationship with the customer.ā
āSometimes 30 minutes of talking different aspects through with Per Gustav Ekbom is enough to get on the right track. He is very knowledgeable and pragmatic in his approach to giving advice and solve problems. He is very easy to get along with and always want the best for his clients.ā
āMatthias Anjou is very knowledgeableĀ in the FSAās (Finansinspektionens) way of working. Good to have his input in what approach to take.ā
Key clients
Citibank
Mastercard Europe
The Swedish Pensions Agency
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken (SEB)
BNP Paribas
Svensk Exportkredit ā SEK (Swedish Export Credit Corporation)
KfW-IPEX Bank
DEKA Bank
Fabege
Hypoteket BolƄn Sverige AB
Scandinavian Credit Fund
Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co
Stenvalvet
Societe GĆ©nerale
Rockton Aviation Holding
Nystart Finans
Lunar Bank A/S
Froda AB
Svenskt Industriflyg
Siemens Financial Services
Beacon Rail
Strukturinvest Fondkommission AB
Tagehus Holding
Zensum AB
Vacse AB
Nordic Factoring Fund
Hypoteket Fondfƶrvaltning Sverige AB
Sunna Group
Kvalitena AB
Work highlights
- Advised listed company Vestum on its establishment of a secured and guaranteed SEK600m revolving credit facility, tailored to the SEK1.5bn unsecured bonds that Vestum issued previously.
- Advised the lenders SEK, DekaBank and KfW IPEX on a ā¬300m 372 MW wind farm project financing.
- Advised Hypoteket BolĆ„n in relation to the set up and structuring of Hypoteketās third securitisation vehicle in the amount of SEK15bn.
Sweden > Capital markets
Hammarskiƶldās capital markets team is jointly led by Carl-Johan Pousette, Rasmus FahlĆ©n and Sandra Broneus, who recently joined from TM & Partners. The department advises clients on matters pertaining to both primary and secondary markets, market regulation, and stock exchange issuances, and Pousette brings a wealth of experience in IPOs, public takeovers, exchange offers and capital raisings to the team.Practice head(s):
Carl-Johan Pousette; Sandra Broneus; Rasmus FahlƩn
Key clients
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB
Scania CV AB
Carnegie Investment Bank AB
SamhƤllsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden AB
Atvexa AB
Danske Bank A/S, Danmark, Sverige Filial
Devyser Diagnostics AB
Intertrust
Nordic Trustee
Vacse AB
Fabege AB
Scandinavian Credit Fund
Linc AB
Stenvalvet AB
Crown Energy AB
Pegujo
W5 Solutions AB
LL Lucky Games AB
High Coast Distillery AB
Work highlights
- Advised Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB and Carnegie Investment Bank AB in connection with the IPO of Haypp Group AB on Nasdaq First North Growth Market.
- Advised Danske Bank A/S, Danmark, Sverige Filial and Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB in connection with the IPO of Nivika Fastigheter AB on Nasdaq Stockholm.
- Acted as legal adviser to Vestum AB in connection with its issuance of a SEK1.5bn senior unsecured bond within a framework of SEK3bn.
Sweden > Energy Tier 2
Hammarskiƶldās ācreative and easy to work withā team has expanded its M&A and regulatory work in the energy sector, and Jakob Falkman has been particularly active, with a focus on transactional work relating to renewable projects. The firm can handle complex cross-border matters including litigation and IPO assignments, most recently advised a consortium of German banks undertaking a substantial wind farm project. Erik Fahlgren focuses on complex M&A transactions, while Johan Lƶfquist has been active in the electricity and gas sectors. The recent arrival of financing specialist Rasmus FahlĆ©n from Advokatfirman Westermark Anjou AB has further bolstered the team.Practice head(s):
Jakob Falkman
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
āThey have a high level of experience. They are flexible and extremely eager to find the smartest way forward. They are creative and easy to work with.ā
āThe individuals that stand out are Rasmus FahlĆ©n, Johan Lƶfquist and Jakob Falkman.ā
Key clients
Sunna Group AB
DekaBank
KfW IPEX-Bank
SEK (Svensk Exportkredit)
Scandinavian Credit Fund
SK ecoplant
Fu-Gen AG
Lietuvos Energija
DG ENER
Spark Legal Network
Folksam Mutual Insurance
Statoil
Fuchs Petrolub SE
Scania
BNP Paribas, Morgan Stanley and SEB
Ahlstrom-Munksjƶ
PGNiG
Work highlights
- Advised Scania on its strategic equity investments, industrial collaborations and long-term supply agreements for lithium-ion batteries, with Swedish āgreen energyā mega start-up Northvolt.
- Advised a consortium of German banks and Svensk Exportkredit on all legal aspects of the ā¬300m financing of one of Europeās largest on shore wind farms.
- Advised renewable energy investor Fu-Gen AG on its ā¬320m capital raising from Israeli insurers and pension funds.
Sweden > EU and competition Tier 2
Hammarskiƶld is well regarded in the market for its knowledge of antitrust issues, cartel investigations, state aid matters, merger control work and litigation. Claes Langenius leads the team with over 25 yearsā experience acting for Swedish and international companies before the European Commission and the Swedish Competition Authority. Malin Albert is a key name for EU law and public procurement work and has particular experience of the life sciences sector, and Sofia Falkner, who was recently promoted to associate partner, is a key name for cartel investigations and dominance issues.Practice head(s):
Claes Langenius
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
āSofia Falkner is very competent and engaged.ā
āExcellent knowledge of competition law combined with practical business-minded advice.ā
Key clients
LƤnsfƶrsƤkringar
Scania
Svenska Spel
Trusted Connectivity Alliance
Universal Music
Utopia Music AG
LBC BorƄs AB
Work highlights
- Representing Scania in all stages of the so called Trucks case, from the on-site inspections by the Commission to appeal of the General Court judgment to the European Court of Justice.
- Assisted Utopia Music AG in setting up a multijurisdictional antitrust/competition compliance program for its business.
- Regularly conducting multi-jurisdictional merger filing assessments for a large Swedish private equity fund.
Sweden > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3
HammarskiƶldĀ acts for foreign and domestic clients on cross-border M&A, often assisting large international law firms as local counsel on deals. The team is led by Peder Hammarskiƶld, Jakob Falkman, Erik Fahlgren and Erik Lƶfwall, with Hammarskiƶld bringing significant experience to the team in public and private takeovers, M&A, and capital markets matters. Sandra Broneus joined from TM & Partners and regularly handles public M&A.Practice head(s):
Peder Hammarskiƶld; Jakob Falkman; Erik Fahlgren; Erik Lƶfwall
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
āErik Lƶfwall has a very strong team.ā
āI was impressed by the way they had aligned with the client on their M&A strategy and growth incentive structure.ā
āErik Lƶfwall was competent and fairly pragmatic and very efficient in the process.ā
Key clients
Scania
Altor Funds
ARC Group
Trill Impact
Litorina
Euroapotheca UAB/Vilnius Prekyba
Avia Solutions Group
Carneo / Carnegie Fonder
QNTM Group
Sumitomo Group
AIG Europe Ltd
Universal Music
I-YUNO Media Group
Mastercard
Q-Park/Aimo Park
Folksam
LƤnsfƶrsƤkringar
Alpha Private Equity
Atvexa
Agria DjurfƶrsƤkring
ContainertjƤnst
Flutter Entertainment plc
CMA CGM
Carpenter Co.
Brightmill Holding
Zimpler
Work highlights
- Acted as lead counsel for Scania on the multi-million USD equity investments, and multi-billion USD industrial collaborations and long term supply agreements with highly publicised and complex Swedish green mega start-ups Northvolt (lithium Ion batteries) and H2GS (steel production plant).
- Acted as lead counsel on several highly publicised transactions for major Swedish PE house Altor related to very transaction-active digital powerhouse ARC Group, tech fund QNTM Group as well as the global media house IYUNO Group.
- Acted as lead counsel in several M&A transactions as part of Trill Impactās platform investments within education tech and infrastructure.
Sweden > Dispute resolution Tier 3
The dispute resolution team at Hammarskiƶld is led by Sandra Kaznova and Andreas Johard and handles high-value and cross-border disputes, often acting as local counsel for large international law firms. Its practitioners are regularly asked to sit as arbitrators in large commercial disputes and Kaznova is experienced in the life sciences and insurance industries and professional liability cases, while Johard has handled a number of construction disputes and represented clients in the Supreme Court.Practice head(s):
Sandra Kaznova; Andreas Johard
Other key lawyers:
Mattias Anjou; Per Sundin
Testimonials
āThe team was not only very knowledgeable, but had great skills when it came to evaluating the next step of the process, and giving us as clients the information and perspective needed to make goods decisions.ā
āSandra Kaznova led the process perfectly with her expertise, putting in just the right amount of hours while making sure our cost was kept at a great level for the case.ā
āFor us, it was a big case, so it was great to always get good assessments from Sandra Kaznova regarding the power balance in the case. This really led the process in the right direction through out the case.ā
āAndreas Johard is a brilliant lawyer and an enjoyable person to work with.ā
āThe team is driven to finding commercial solutions to complex disputes.ā
āMattias Anjou is tenacious and solutions driven.ā
āPer Sundin ā experienced and highly knowledgeable.ā
Key clients
Folksam
Siemens
Svenska Spel
Pensionsmyndigheten (the Swedish Pension Agency)
LƤnsfƶrsƤkringar
Scania
PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers)
SNA Europe
Storstaden Bostad
Sweden > Employment Tier 3
Hammarskiƶld acts for a number of large domestic and international clients on a range of non-contentious employment matters and disputes. Often undertaking cross-border work, the practice is strong in TUPE issues, whistleblowing claims, company establishments and reorganisations. Erik Lƶfwall heads up the practice and has particular experience of transactional work, incentive schemes, trade union negotiations and pensions.Practice head(s):
Erik Lƶfwall
Testimonials
āHands-on commercial and swift advice.ā
Key clients
Carneo
Litorina (with portfolio companies)
Pearson Group PLC
Hitta.se (Hittapunktse)
BDO
Cityjet
Zmarta Group
Akamai Technologies
ARC Group
Telness Group
Lunar Way
Zimpler AB
Le Creuset
Althea Group
Trill Impact
Deutsche Leasing
Citibank Europe PLC
Oriflame Cosmetics
Konica Minolta
Froda
Work highlights
- Assisting ARC Group with a broad range of employment related matters in connection with eight M&A transactions.
- Assisting Citibank Europeās Swedish branch with a variety of employment law related matters.
- Assisting the Oriflame Cosmetics, a major producer and brand within cosmetics, with various different employment matters.
Sweden > Fintech Tier 3
Hammarskiƶldās fintech offering is led by Mattias Anjou and advises a range of companies, from start-ups to large established players, on regulatory matters, licensing work, corporate takeovers and financing issues, among other areas. Anjou has considerable experience in banking and finance matters and counts banks and payment institutions on his client roster.Practice head(s):
Mattias Anjou
Testimonials
āA small team where the partner is engaged and provides valuable advice across the project. This is hugely valuable as a client, and stands out from other law firm providers. Great insight and knowledge in the financial regulatory field, with in-depth understanding of the SFSA.ā
Key clients
Hypoteket BolƄn Sverige AB
Froda AB
Zensum AB
Zimpler AB
Nstart AB
Sweden > Healthcare and life sciences Tier 3
With significant expertise in intellectual property matters, Hammarskiƶld is noted for its strength in advising international companies, including traditional pharmaceuticals and bio- and medical technology companies, on local law, as well as drafting and negotiating agreements. Group head Malin von HeidekenĀ is praised by clients and stands out for her expertise in regulatory advice. Sofia Falkner, who was promoted to associate partner in 2022, is reputed for handling commercial disputes and advising on national and international antitrust and competition mandates, including cartel investigations and distribution arrangements.Practice head(s):
Malin von Heideken
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
āCompetent and available.ā
āMalin von Heideken is extremely reactive and looks for pragmatic solutions and what suits the client best. She is willing to engage with a proactive approach and has good knowledge of the market.ā
āMalin von Heideken is a highly valued co-worker for our team. Always available, helpful and professional. Very business oriented advice. Advice is to the point and is very attentive. We highly value working with her.ā
Key clients
Devyser
Orifarm
Asker Group
Norgine
Psomri
MediTuner
AnaCardio
Althea Group
Thermo Fisher Scientific
EpiEndo Pharmaceuticals
Oncopeptides
Kry
Work highlights
- Advised Devyser on a complex business deal that included licensing elements; also advised in connection with its IPO on Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market.
- Acted for Orifarm in two administrative court cases against the Swedish Medical Products Agency.
- Advised EpiEndo in connection with its clinical activities, including legal aspects in relation to clinical studies and clinical study agreements as well as clinical research organisation agreements.
Sweden > Insurance Tier 3
Hammarskiƶld is sought out by national and international insurance companies and is reputed for its āhigh level of expertiseā, especially in non-contentious insurance and re-insurance matters. Praised by clients for its ability to āadapt to their needsā, the group is also noted for its expertise in mutulisation and demutalisition issues, portfolio transfers and W&I insurance mandates. Department co-head Peder Hammarskiƶld is well-versed in transactions, corporate matters and liquidations, while fellow co-head Sandra Kaznova is recognised for her experience in insurance litigation, especially coverage-related matters.Practice head(s):
Sandra Kaznova; Peder Hammarskiƶld
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
āHigh level of expertise and ability to adapt to our needs.ā
āThey have the client in focus and we feel really comfortable that they have our interest in mind. Hence they have not only their profit in mind but ready to adapt to our needs.ā
Key clients
Folksam
LƤnsfƶrsƤkringar
Trygg Hansa
The Swedish Pensions Agency
Hannover Re
AIG Europe Limited
Liberty Global Transaction Solutions
Sƶderberg & Partners
Hammarskiƶld > Firm Profile
Firm Details
Managing Partner:Ā Mattias Anjou
Number of partners worldwide:Ā 15
Number of other lawyers worldwide:Ā 21
Languages:Ā Swedish, English, French, German, Punjabi, Urdu
Firm Overview:
Hammarskiƶld is a leading Swedish Business law firm, established in 1998 with a substantial international practice. The firm regularly represents clients in connection with large international transactions, including banking and finance, M&A and debt and equity capital markets transactions. The firm also specialises in competition law, financial regulatory, arbitration and litigation proceedings and media and telecoms law. Hammarskiƶld is known for handling high profile and complex matters including investigations and compliance matters and is a trusted legal advisor known for quality, competence and industry knowledge. As an independent firm, Hammarskiƶld regularly works in international assignments together with top-ranked foreign and international law firms.
International Work:
Hammarskiƶld is providing domestic and cross-border legal advice, frequently liasing with top-tier law firms in England, United States, the Nordics and Germany (among several other countries). The firm provides seamless representation to clients throughout the world. Being an independent firm, the firm can work with the foreign counsel of the clientās choice or choose the best lawyer or law firm suitable for the particular assignment. A very large part of the firmās total assignments origins from international work or foreign clients. The firm acts as legal advisor on behalf of Swedish and foreign corporations, entities, organisations, funds, banks and acts as counsel to foreign law firms in all areas of practice in Sweden. Although the core of the firmās practice focuses on Swedish law, the firm also has substantial expertise in advising on or handling the international implications of business law issues.
Practice Areas:
BANKING & FINANCE
COMPLIANCE & INVESTIGATIONS
CAPITAL MARKETS
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
EU & COMPETITION LAW
ENERGY & PUBLIC UTILITIES
EMPLOYMENT LAW
GENERAL CORPORATE PRACTICE
HEALTHCARE & LIFE SCIENCES
INSURANCE & REINSURANCE
IT, TECHNOLOGY & DATA PRIVACY
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
MARKETING LAW
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
PUBLIC PROCUREMENT
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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M&A | Peder Hammarskiƶld | ||
M&A | Magnus Bohman | ||
M&A | Lars Ulrichs | ||
M&A | Erik Fahlgren | ||
M&A | Carl-Johan Pousette | ||
M&A | Erik Lƶfwall | ||
Banking and finance | Peder Hammarskiƶld | ||
Banking and finance | Per Sundin | ||
Banking and finance | Erik Fahlgren | ||
Banking and finance | Rasmus Fahlen | ||
Banking and finance | Mattias Anjou | ||
Dispute resolution/litigation and arbitration | Andreas Johard | ||
Dispute resolution/litigation and arbitration | Peder Hammarskiƶld | ||
Dispute resolution/litigation and arbitration | Per Sundin | ||
Dispute resolution/litigation and arbitration | Lars Ulrichs | ||
Dispute resolution/litigation and arbitration | Sandra Kaznova | ||
Intellectual property and technology, media and telecoms | Claes Langenius | ||
EU and competition | Sofia Falkner | ||
EU and competition | Claes Langenius | ||
EU and competition | Malin Albert | ||
Compliance and investigation | Peder Hammarskiƶld | ||
Compliance and investigation | Claes Langenius | ||
Compliance and investigation | Lars Ulrichs | ||
Compliance and investigation | Jakob Falkman | ||
Compliance and investigation | Mattias Anjou | ||
Compliance and investigation | Erik Fahlgren | ||
Compliance and investigation | Sandra Kaznova | ||
Compliance and investigation | Erik Lƶfwall | ||
Compliance and investigation | Carl-Johan Pousette | ||
Employment | Sandra Kaznova | ||
Employment | Erik Lƶfwall | ||
Insurance and reinsurance | Peder Hammarskiƶld | ||
Insurance and reinsurance | Per Sundin | ||
Insurance and reinsurance | Lars Ulrichs | ||
Insurance and reinsurance | Jakob Falkman | ||
Insurance and reinsurance | Mattias Anjou | ||
Insurance and reinsurance | Erik Fahlgren | ||
Insurance and reinsurance | Erik Lƶfwall | ||
Capital markets | Carl-Johan Pousette | ||
Capital markets | Peder Hammarskiƶld | ||
Capital markets | Erik Fahlgren | ||
Capital markets | Mattias Anjou | ||
Healthcare & Life Sciences | Malin Albert | ||
Capital markets | Erik Lƶfwall |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Mr Mattias Anjou | Mattias Anjou is Managing Partner and the head of HammarskiƶldĀ“s Banking &… | View Profile | |
Mr Magnus Bohman | General Corporate Practice Mergers and Acquisitions | View Profile | |
Mr Erik Fahlgren | Main areas of work are mergers and acquisition, capital markets, banking and… | View Profile | |
Mr Jakob Falkman | Mr Falkman specialises in mergers and acquisitions, energy and public utilities law… | View Profile | |
Mrs Sofia Falkner | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Peder Hammarskiƶld | Peder Hammarskiƶld specialises in Mergers and Acquisitions, Capital Markets, Dispute Resolution and… | View Profile | |
Mrs Sandra Kaznova | Main areas of work are arbitration and litigation, corporate and commercial law,… | View Profile | |
Mr Claes Langenius | Specialising in competition law matters (cartel and abuse of dominance cases and… | View Profile | |
Mr Erik Lƶfwall | Main areas of work are Mergers and Acuisition, Capital Markets, Employment Law… | View Profile | |
Mr Carl-Johan Pousette | Carl-Johan Pousette is Chair of Hammarskiƶld’s Capital Markets practice area. | View Profile | |
Mr Per Sundin | Mr Sundin specialises in litigation and arbitration and is active in both… | View Profile | |
Mr Lars Ulrichs | Specialises in M&A and dispute resolution. He advises Swedish and international companies… | View Profile | |
Ms Malin von Heideken | Partner | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 30Languages
English French GermanOther
Managing partner : Mattias AnjouDiversity/Community
The work environment at Hammarskiƶld & Co is shaped by the fundamental view that all people have equal value. Hammarskiƶld & Co hires lawyers and administrative staff with the best qualifications, with no regard to gender, ethnic origin, age, religion, functional disability or sexual orientation. We strive to match our clients in terms of diversity in order to make sure that we are perceived as a diverse employer by our clients. Diversity is important in order for Hammarskiƶld & Co to be considered as an attractive workplace where people feel welcome, comfortable and are able to develop. Finally and perhaps most importantly, a diverse group of people will create better results for our clients.
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