Setterwalls

Equity Capital Markets, Corporate law, Mergers & Acquisitions, M&A

Partner

Jörgen S. Axelsson is leading the way as head of Setterwalls' Equity Capital Markets division, focusing his practice primarily on transactions in capital markets and mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

Over the course of his distinguished career Jörgen has consistently provided commercially pivotal legal advice on complex legal matters within his field of expertise, specialising in initial public offerings (IPOs), incentive programs, convertible issuances, bond transactions, public takeover bids, and private M&A transactions.

With over two decades of active legal practice showcasing in-depth understanding of these complex legal landscapes and by continuously having a pivotal role in numerous complex cases Jörgen has solidified his reputation as a trusted advisor and go-to legal expert, being particularly sought after by major corporations, banks, and financial institutions, spanning across both Sweden and internationally.

2013-, Setterwalls

2001-2013, Linklaters, Partner

2001, Lagerlöf & Leman Advokatbyrå, Partner

1997-2001, Lagerlöf & Leman Advokatbyrå

1994-1997, Advokatfirman Wistrand

1993-1994, Lagerlöf & Leman Advokatbyrå

1991-1992, District Court of Stockholm, law clerk

Swedish, English

Swedish Bar Association

1992-1993, Amsterdam School of International Relations

1991, Uppsala University, LL.M.