The Legal 500 > Europe, Middle East & Africa > Sweden > Commercial, corporate and M&A

‘A superb team. Very client friendly, great judgement and a problem-solving approach to M&A issues.‘

‘Very service minded, professional, pragmatic and business oriented.‘

‘A super knowledgeable team which is always willing to go the extra mile for the client. They have demonstrated excellent project management skills.‘

‘Fredrik Palm is a highly experienced and energetic lawyer with a can-do approach and superb problem solving skills.‘

‘Fredrik Palm is one of the most accessible partners I’ve even worked with. His friendly but assertive nature allows him to be very efficient in negotiations, never losing sight of the end goal.‘

‘Oscar Anderson has very good online gambling industry knowledge. He is very detailed and thorough in his work and is great with figures.‘

‘The firm has a wide range of competence, always making sure that the most competent person is engaged.‘

‘The team is extremely competent and knowledgeable. You never have to fear that they are missing anything – they know what they are doing and have the ability to put things into perspective. They are also very responsive and agile.‘

‘A top-quality firm that combines great partners with solid project management and execution from its associates. They are always on top of the latest market developments.‘

‘Has the ability to grasp the whole picture very quickly, understanding where the need for legal advice lies. They are problem solvers, bringing good and relevant ideas into projects.‘

‘Marcus Johansson is very responsive and helpful in getting things done.‘

‘Fredrik Lundegårdh very thorough and experienced. He puts things into perspective and gives advice that helps you.‘

‘Emil Boström and Patrik Marcelius are great! Extremely knowledgeable and solutions oriented.‘

‘The whole team was very committed and met extremely challenging deadlines.‘

‘Highly experienced, commercial, engaged in the details and truly advice oriented with impeccable execution capabilities. Best team in Stockholm.‘

‘Markus Olsson is an outstanding lawyer. Always structured and focussed on the key topics, even under very high pressure. Pleasant to work with and a good economic understanding- the perfect legal companion in complex transactions.‘

‘Axel Bonning definitely walks the extra-mile- excellent performance for a senior associate.‘

‘Provides speedy responses and availability at all times, with in-depth knowledge and long-term thinking.‘

‘Availability, short response times, professionalism, understanding of the business, legal skills and high quality is what stands out for Vinge. I am extremely satisfied with the attention and expertise that I received from the firm.‘

‘Vinge’s M&A team delivers a product unmatched by any Swedish law firm. They will take full responsibility for the entire process, allowing the client to sleep well knowing that no ball will be dropped.‘

‘The premier M&A team in Sweden with the strongest track record. Exceptional service and knowledge across the spectrum of services provided.‘

‘Johan Larsson is two steps ahead in terms of assessing the issues and impact they will have, not just in the present but the future as well.‘

‘Jesper Schönbeck always prioritises my matters and he always has short response times. He provides good advice and accurate legal services. I am very satisfied with his performance.‘

‘Christina Kokko is my go-to individual for Swedish M&A. She combines unrivalled business acumen with in-depth knowledge of legal and drafting details.‘

‘Jonas Bergström is very knowledgeable within M&A and has a strong track record of participating in leading deals. He is very hardworking and gives exceptional service.‘

‘A very competent team with the desire to make things easy for the customer. Provides a comprehensive and convincing perspective on market practices and focuses on the right matters, enabling additional value. A very proactive and customer-oriented approach.‘

‘Maja Wettergren is exceptionally great with private M&A projects. She has a very hands-on approach ensuring that her team will deliver very high-quality and pragmatic solutions to the situation. The service orientation and availability has been constantly on an impeccable level. She is always ready to take ownership and walk the extra mile for the customer.‘

‘Maja Wettergren always delivers good commercial advice in a range of different matters.‘

‘We found this firm to be outstanding in most areas, especially being available all the time and very quick in adapting to new circumstances around our transaction.‘

‘Very commercial and at the same time extremely knowledgeable.‘

‘An all-round and seasoned team of professionals. Top of the market in Sweden and deep bench of people. Easy to work with for larger and smaller deals.‘

‘A very strong team that was very dependable and did a great job advising us on an M&A transaction in Sweden.‘

‘Claes Kjellberg is a great guy with a strong sense of driving projects forward!’

‘Claes Kjellberg is action oriented, fast and informal.’

‘Mikael Klang is very dedicated and knowledgeable about all aspects of M&A. He is very professional, client oriented and always available. He understands our business and provides valuable legal advice at a top level.‘

‘Mikael Klang is one of the best M&A lawyers I have ever worked with. Very service minded and a problem solver.‘

‘Mikael Klang is an exceptional corporate M&A lawyer. Stand-out qualities include his collaborative approach to working with other advisors, his strong commercial sense and his dedication and work ethic.‘

‘Mikael Klang was absolutely outstanding in terms of responsiveness, quality of advice and personal involvement.‘

‘They are very commercially focussed with strength in setting a pragmatic agenda and understanding the needs of my business as a client.‘

‘Anders Holmgren has an extraordinary competence as negotiator in tense situations. He is good at explaining the whole situation from start to finish.‘

‘They have a unique capability in balancing business and legal advice, which is of extreme importance for a start-up company such as ours.‘

‘A combination of professional excellence, personal engagement and a tight relationship.’

‘Johan Hallén is very competent, has high social skills and delivers quick answers.‘

‘White & Case offers a first-class service.‘

‘The firm provides a pragmatic and solutions-oriented approach.‘

‘The firm is a true international player which stands out in the Swedish market.‘

‘Johan Steen is an absolute superstar. He is an incredibly commercial guy who is strategic and knows what it takes to get a deal done in a competitive environment.‘

‘Henrik Wireklint is pragmatic and creative‘

‘Marcus Halling is highly responsive & supportive, ensuring the client has a good understanding of key issues.‘

‘Jonas Lagerroos is hands on and pragmatic.‘

‘A full-service firm with the right expertise for thorny issues. I practice in private equity and in Jon Ericson they have someone who is used to providing advice in a way which is understandable and actionable by private equity firms. He is able to draw on partners in all the key areas, including a couple of excellent litigation partners who are adept at giving actual advice and views rather than just reciting the law; Ola Hansson in particular is very good at this.‘

‘A very versatile, pragmatic approach which guarantees excellent results in all fields of corporate law.‘

‘A very keen and competent team which always goes the extra mile to deliver solid advice.‘

‘Pontus Bergsten has great commercial understanding and is a hard negotiator. He will fight for you to the bitter end.‘

‘Great responsiveness, a pro-active method of work and pragmatic, solution-oriented problem solving make Thomas Myrdal and his team my go-to lawyers for all corporate issues in Sweden.‘

‘Fredrik Hag is very knowledgeable and competent.‘

‘Charles Andersson is very smooth and reliable.‘

‘Joachim Funariu is a rising star who always has punched above his weight. Fantastic project management skills.‘

‘Erica Hegerin is very efficient and competent.‘

‘I have worked with the Baker McKenzie team for many years and they are really good – efficient and focussed.‘

‘Carl Svernlöv is by far one of the best commercial lawyers in Sweden and the go-to transaction lawyer in Stockholm.‘

‘Anna Orlander is a rising star in the Swedish market. She is extremely responsive and focussed on the client’s needs with very good commercial insight.‘

‘The team is very responsive and available, to the point and solutions oriented.‘

‘Caroline Grotenfelt and her team are down to earth and always give attention to detail. We trust her genuinely.‘

‘Jan Byström is an excellent negotiator and project leader, who is solutions driven with good business acumen.‘

‘A very commercial team focussed on finding solutions to issues, rather than just lifting issues. Very strong understanding of the energy market, particularly renewables.‘

‘Jörgen Möller is one of the most engaged partners I have worked with. Commercial, helpful and also a nice guy, which makes working together much easier.‘

‘Delphi provided a tight and senior project team for our projects, lead by Christoffer Mangelus. The team has been very dedicated and easy to reach, with a high service level and swift replies which made our projects easier.‘

‘Provides client proximity and engagement.‘

‘Christoffer Mangelus is a hardworking, solutions-orientated and very service minded with our best interests in mind.‘

‘They make you feel like a valued customer.‘

‘The team has good understanding of our business, and what we deem important in a transaction. The team is also perceived by sellers and their advisors as being competent, focussed on finding solutions and nice to do business with.‘

‘Mats Jansson is very professional and always available.‘

‘Mathias Berggren has an excellent feel for what is commercially relevant and adjusts his advice accordingly. He also works well with the other parties’ advisors and creates a good negotiating atmosphere. He is also very available and easy to work with.‘

‘The team is very responsive and has a direct and clear approach.‘

‘Outstanding lawyers who are very skilled and have a pragmatic approach. Always easy to work with.‘

‘Has a combination of top-notch legal skills, attention to detail, good business sense and individuals that are nice and fun to work with.‘

‘We have mainly worked with Per Dalemo, Henrik Saalman and Tomas Hecht, who all have good and solid knowledge in their respective fields of expertise.‘

‘Per Dalemo and Fredrik Råsberg stand out for being very professional, skilled and commercially astute.‘

‘Has a good understanding of business needs and what a client wants to achieve. This enables a pragmatical discussion on when to be firm on legal details and when to make compromises in order to reach a goal. In addition, nice individuals that are really fun to work with.‘

‘The firm is perceived as friendly, easy to cooperate with and highly professional, with the ability to act local, yet having a wider perspective.‘

‘In all cases, AG Advokat have put up a team or individuals with excellent knowledge of not only the existing law prerequisites but the consequences of choosing one or several alternatives. Besides that, the service levels are extremely high with very fast response times.‘

‘AG Advokat’s team is truly and passionately devoted to making its clients’ business blossom. The individuals in the team stand tall when needed and have in our experience proved on may occasions to outshine their larger competitors.‘

‘A commercial, in-depth understanding of clients’ business environment, with extremely skilled specialists who are easy to work with.‘

‘Christian Hybbinette is a cutting-edge expert on contracts and a great commercial partner with an ability to deliver top-quality results.‘

‘Highly skilled individuals with a great understanding of our business environment, especially partner Christian Hybbinette and associate Fredrik Sandström.‘

‘Has a true interest in and capability to see and address clients’ business needs.‘

‘The firm’s ability to deliver both high-quality transactional services and ongoing business and corporate support is refreshing.‘

‘The team’s ability, skills and attitude made it possible for us to interact with one partner and one team for advice on a raft of issues without the usual back and forth.‘

‘Ulrika Sparrman delivers a no-nonsense, efficient and focused approach on the right issues.‘

‘Jonas Bratt has an efficient, hands-on, practical approach with the ability to function independently.‘

‘Jens André is a very skilled legal counsel who is professional, level, engaged, responsive and easy to work with.‘

‘Gabriel Albemark provides excellent commercial balance and attention to detail.‘

‘Lindahl has a unique ability to combine industrial experience with law, particularly for technology-related transactions.‘

‘Great negotiating skills and problem-solving ability.‘

‘A practical no-nonsense approach with excellent availability.‘

‘A unique combination of knowledge of M&A, general agreements and corporate governance issues for listed companies, regarding both international and domestic issues.‘

‘Gabriel Svedberg is seen as the most capable lawyer for technology-related M&A in Sweden. He uses his experience – including many years of industrial experience from in-house – to give commercial and strategic advice on a level seldom seen by other lawyers.‘

‘Gabriel Svedberg and Johan Herrström are very experienced negotiators, problem solvers and team leaders.‘

‘Michael Edquist has deep knowledge of M&A, general agreements and corporate governance. Very cooperative and available for answers.‘

‘Erika Svensson has unique competence with corporate governance issues.‘

‘They are very accessible, easy to work with, hardworking and they deliver high-standard legal advice efficiently and on time. The team was set with the deal in mind and the various questions were handled by team members having the appropriate skills and expertise.‘

‘We were given a high level of attention by Niklas Eskilsson, Jessica Svantesson and Christina Rydell Ahlström. They each handled the matters and various questions within their field of expertise very professionally and I highly appreciated the team spirit both in relation to our team and internally between them. It was an important part of making the deal come through.‘

‘The senior lawyers are always available and provide a high service level throughout a project.‘

‘The firm excels in understanding and meeting its clients’ needs by offering bespoke, elegant solutions and providing full, around-the-clock partner dedication.‘

‘The firm is accessible, customer focussed and very supportive.‘

‘Norelid is impressively responsive no matter who in the team you contact. The firm is very customer focussed and no issue or question is too small.‘

‘Norelid is always available, and all communications are fast and trouble free.‘

‘A very responsive team that is pragmatic and delivers value for money.‘

‘We’ve used the firm for the last three years and we truly value the team and the work they deliver. The firm takes care of all our legal work and they are flexible, always on time with broad competence to deliver the highest standard of work. They are transparent and provide excellent value.‘

‘They are always available, even with short notice, giving prompt answers.‘

‘Levi Bergstedt and Susanna Norelid always respond swiftly, keeping me updated on progress. They are very good at simplifying complicated legal matters in a way so that I can make sound business decisions.‘

‘Fredrik Seemann is one of the few in Stockholm who can handle both our domestic and international clients while delivering the same high quality regardless of the client.‘

‘Susanna Norelid has a world of experience and is a very good strategic thinker while Fredrik Seemann is a young and upcoming lawyer very devoted to his clients and their needs.‘

‘They are very professional, easy going and very service minded.‘