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DLA Nordic

KUNGSGATAN 9, PO BOX 7315, 103 90 STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN

Tel:: Work +46 8 701 78 00
Fax:: Fax +46 8 701 78 99

Web:: www.dlanordic.com
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What we say about the firm's legal practice in Sweden

Banking and finance

Within Banking and finance, DLA Piper LLP is a third tier firm,

DLA Nordic’s team provides ‘thoughtful and intelligent advice’. Carl Schwieler and Adam Söderqvist advised RBS on the refinancing of GAME Group, and Armada Mezzanine Capital and its managed funds on the mezzanine financing of Litorina Capital’s acquisition of ECO Boråstapeter. Björn Sjöberg advises on leveraged, structured asset and real estate finance transactions, and Lina Williamsson focuses on regulatory work. Group head Mikael Kövamees has particular strength in asset finance, and Bengt Kärde advises banks on loan financing.

Capital markets

Within Capital markets, tier 4

DLA Nordic’s ‘highly competent’ group head Gunnar Johansson and Emma Norburg advised Avega Group on its NASDAQ OMX listing. Björn Sjöberg and Mathias Berggren represented PA Resources in its SEK1.8m rights issue and SEK850m bond issue.

Construction

Within Construction, tier 4

Henrik Wollsén’s team at DLA Nordic advises on contracts, consultancy and disputes. The practice was reinforced by recruiting Per Ossmer from Liman & Partners, Advokaterna and Henrik Nobel from Advokatfirman Nova.

Corporate and commercial

Within Corporate and commercial, DLA Piper LLP is a second tier firm,

DLA Nordic provides ‘good advice and value for money’. Stefan Kamlin heads the team, which advises clients from the defence, energy and life sciences industries on matters including franchising. Björn Sjöberg and Mathias Berggren recently advised PA Resources, and Fredrik Gustafsson advised the Swedish Building Workers Union.

Dispute resolution

Within Dispute resolution, tier 4

Claes Rainer’s ‘dedicated, intelligent, attentive’ team at DLA Nordic is representing Gazprom in a dispute with Naftogaz. Stefan Kamlin is representing Skandia minority shareholders in a dispute with Old Mutual. The team recruited Filippa Wassberg from the ICC International Court of Arbitration. Sören Thorlin and Anders Höglund left to establish JCA Skarp Advokatbyrå AB.

Employment

Within Employment, DLA Piper LLP is a first tier firm,

DLA Nordic handles contentious and non-contentious labour issues. Practice head Mats Borgström represents clients in international and domestic labour disputes, and is recommended for his ‘flexibility, responsiveness and good advice’. Sven Erfors’ clients include the Swedish Building Workers’ Union. Johan Sundberg represents life sciences multinationals, and Emil Ödling advised Motorola Mobility on employment aspects of its acquisition of Dreampark.

Energy

Within Energy, DLA Piper LLP is a first tier firm,

At DLA Nordic, practice head Gunnar Johansson is always ‘experienced and always available’. He recently advised Åsele Vindkraft on its SEK250m investment in two wind farms. Johansson and Gustaf Reuterskiöld are advising Öresundskraft on a heating power plant. Peter Ihrfelt, who advises o2 Vind, and wind power investment specialist Anders Malmström are also recommended.

IT and telecoms

Within IT and telecoms, DLA Piper LLP is a third tier firm,

Jan Bryme leads DLA Nordic’s ‘competent, service-oriented and responsive’ team, which has been advising Indian technology companies in Sweden, and produced standard software licence and IT agreements for Assa Abloy. Caroline Olstedt Carlström specialises in privacy, social media and cloud computing, and Mathias Berggren advises media clients including MTG Modern Studios. Christopher Büller joined from the Swedish Patent and Registration Office.

Insolvency

Within Insolvency, DLA Piper LLP is a first tier firm,

DLA Nordic’s ‘hardworking, commercial’ group acted in bankruptcies, notably those of Stjärn Kompaniet and Viking Airlines. It represents creditors dealing with companies in financial distress, as a result of the reconstruction of Saab Automobile. Jonas Premfors, who ‘administers bankruptcies in a solid, prompt way’, is representing the bankruptcy estate of Boliden Apirsa against Boliden in Sweden’s largest claim under the EC Insolvency Regulation. Kent Hägglund heads the team.

Insurance

Within Insurance, DLA Piper LLP is a first tier firm,

DLA Nordic’s group head Bengt Kärde, who is ‘experienced and has a good network’, advised Folksam on its joint venture with Swedbank. Arthur Csatho assisted Chartis and Länsförsäkringar with recourse issues. Anders Höglund left to establish JCA Skarp Advokatbyrå AB.

Intellectual property and media

Within Intellectual property and media, tier 4

DLA Nordic fields a ‘dedicated, experienced and attentive’ team. Jan Bryme represents the Association of Swedish Professional Photographers, and Mathias Berggren acts for Egmont Tidskrifter and MTG Modern Studios. The team recruited Christopher Büller from the Swedish Patent and Registration Office as well as former film producer Jakob Vedefors. Frank Advokatbyrå AB’s Johan Sahlstrand, Mattias Erdös and Anna Byström advise Boxer TV-Access, TV4, Jagex and EMI Music. Recent mandates include representing V2 Tobacco in trade mark disputes.

Legal market overview

Within Legal market overview,

Among the global firms in the market, Baker & McKenzie Advokatbyra, Bird & Bird and DLA Nordic handle a combination of local and international mandates, whereas Linklaters LLP focuses on the larger cross-border mandates; having downsized considerably in recent years it has consolidated its position and begun to hire again. MAQS Law Firm continued to expand its pan-Nordic presence. Ashurst is increasingly visible on Swedish and cross-border mandates.

Mergers and acquisitions

Within Mergers and acquisitions, tier 4

Stefan Kamlin’s team at DLA Nordic is recommended for ‘good industry knowledge and valuable advice’, particularly on mid-market transactions. Björn Sjöberg assisted Vision Capital Partners with the acquisition of Nordax Group, and Anders Malmström and Mathias Berggren advised Mobyson on its acquisition of Stjärna Fyrkant.

Real estate

Within Real estate, tier 4

Henrik Wollsén’s ‘helpful, knowledgeable’ group at DLA Nordic handles a diverse range of instructions and includes a specialised financing team. Anders Malmström and Gustaf Ström advised TMW Pramerica on the SEK340m acquisition of Råå Köpcenter mall. Other clients include Riksbyggen and Cordea Saviles.

Tax

Within Tax, tier 4

DLA Nordic’s ‘prompt, knowledgeable’ seven-lawyer team works on cross-border assignments and also provides standalone tax advice, notably to ATEA. Fredrik Gustafsson and Magnus Hagevi are recommended, along with practice head Erik Björkeson. Linda Wallin joined from the Tax Agency.

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