Adv Ola Grahn > Setterwalls > Malmo, Sweden > Lawyer Profile

Setterwalls‘ corporate and M&A practice group stands out for its experience in the private equity space, with major international and regional private equity firms regularly instructing the team in a broad range of matters. Stockholm-based tech and finance sector specialist Anders Söderlind regularly advises buyers and sellers of Swedish companies as well as domestic and foreign strategic and financial investors. Anders Holmgren in Gothenburg has considerable experience advising Swedish and international clients on acquisitions, sales, and restructurings of unlisted companies, with an especially strong reputation in high-tech industries, including gaming. The pair lead the practice alongside Ola Grahn in Malmö. Commercial specialist Johan Hallén is also a key contact with a strong track-record in international matters. Mattias Detterfelt is trusted by domestic and international corporations, banks, and private equity firms.

Setterwalls’ capital markets group has a strong reputation for its issuer-side ECM expertise, which covers dual listings, share and rights issuances, and IPOs. Jörgen S. Axelsson has more than 25 years of experience handling domestic and international IPOs, public takeovers, and convertible bond issues. Marcus Nivinger advises on IPOs, rights issuances, public takeovers, and private placements on the main and growth markets; he is also noted for chairing shareholders’ meetings. Ola Grahn in Malmö is especially active on ECM transactions in the life sciences sector. Axel Helle, promoted to partner in January 2024, plays a leading role in team, advising on recapitalisations and directed share issues, among other matters.