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Jakobsbergsgatan 24
P.O. Box 7833
103 98 Stockholm
Sweden
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Sweden > Capital markets

Linklaters’ capital markets team in Stockholm focuses on high-value international mandates on both the debt and equity side; recent highlights for the group include advising Morgan Stanley and Carnegie in connection with the recapitalisation of Viaplay Group by way of a secured rights issuance and private placement. Charlotte Levin has considerable experience in the ECM space representing corporates, private equity funds, shareholders, and underwriting banks. Nima Naderi is noted for his experience advising underwriters on cross-border IPOs and rights issuances, while Sophia Astberg-Pettauer has broad ECM experience on both the issuer and underwriter sides.

Practice head(s):

Charlotte Levin

Other key lawyers:

Nima Naderi; Sophia Astberg-Pettauer

Testimonials

‘The team has very good insight of the relevant market, legal practice and developments. They collaborate well and take the lead, making me as a client feel comfortable.’

‘Nima Naderi is very professional, knowledgeable and to the point. He is a very experienced lawyer with good problem solving skills and an efficient project manager.’

‘Charlotte Levin is really pragmatic and not afraid to take a commercial view on legal matters.’

‘Charlotte Levin is very knowledgeable and experienced. She is easy to reach and gives practical and clear advice that can be put into practice.’

‘A highly experienced team with deep knowledge of both international and domestic matters and procedures. They are responsible and efficient project leaders.’

‘A team that is knowledgeable and accessible with relevant practical experience.’

‘The team is very accessible and very knowledgeable in their field of work.’

Key clients

Morgan Stanley

Carnegie

DNB Markets

Akelius Residential

Triton

UBS

Deutsche Bank

Nordea Bank

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken

J.P. Morgan

Bank of America Merrill Lynch

Danske Bank

ABG Sundal Collier

PAI Partners

IK Investment Partners

Goldman Sachs

Work highlights

  • Advised Carnegie and Morgan Stanley in connection with the fully secured rights issue of approximately €80m and the private placement of approximately €300m by Viaplay Group.
  • Assisted Bank of America and Danske Bank in connection to the SEK6bn rights issue in Swedish biopharma issuer Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB, Sobi, carried out in connection with Sobi’s acquisition of US listed company CTI BioPharma Corp.
  • Advised on a financing by the Assemblin Caverion Group (a portfolio company of Triton) which included €1.3bn High Yield Notes and €495m (equivalent) RCF/guarantee/pensions facilities.

Sweden > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2

Linklaters’ M&A team has particular expertise assisting international private equity firms and advising on complex, multijurisdictional transactions therein. Practice head Elisabet Lundgren has over 25 years of experience handling a wide range of cross-border M&A transactions. Charlotte Levin focuses on public-to-private transactions. Both Lundgren and Levin are considered 'experts in this area of law' by clients. Rasmus Kindlund has considerable private equity and private M&A experience; Kindlund is noted as an ‘exceptional partner with experience and judgement which belies his years’ by clients.

Practice head(s):

Elisabet Lundgren

Other key lawyers:

Charlotte Levin; Rasmus Kindlund

Testimonials

‘I have had the pleasure of working with Rasmus Kindlund who is not only dependable but also highly skilled. His ability to provide legal advice quickly and accurately has been invaluable to our team.’

‘Elisabet Lundgren is pragmatic and nice to deal with.’

‘Elisabet Lundgren and Charlotte Levin are experts in this area of law and directly take the lead and move the process forward swiftly and accurately with a good outcome. They are very sharp and results driven with integrity, empathy and a focus on deliverables. Their invaluable guidance is hands on and straight to the point.’

‘Rasmus Kindlund is an exceptional partner with experience and judgement which belies his years. We have worked with him and his team on two highly complex M&A transactions (one a marquee deal for our firm), where he provided consistently high-quality advice.’

‘The team stands out for its ability to stay ahead of the curve. Their deep understanding of market practices and agile methodology make them a reliable partner for any legal needs.’

‘The team has great knowledge of the market and legal environment. They are up-to-date, have very good accessibility, and are mindful of the wishes of the client.’

‘An excellent team for multi-jurisdictional projects that takes overall responsibility and provides a solid product out of one office.’

‘A very good team that is responsive and good at keeping the client in the loop.’

Key clients

Uniper

Macquarie Capital

Thomson Reuters

Just Climate

E.ON

Epiroc

Microsoft

ASSA ABLOY

Trelleborg

Bravida

TPG

Netel

Husqvarna

Akelius Residential Property

PostNord Group

Cerberus

Hy24

Nasdaq

Triton

Goldman Sachs Asset Management

EQT

PAI Partners

IK Investment Partners

Nordic Capital

GIC

Altor

Hg Capital

Lindéngruppen

Panasonic

Work highlights

  • Acted as lead adviser to TPG on its investment into Syre, a Swedish joint venture controlled by Sweden-based fashion retailer H&M Group and Vargas Holding.
  • Acted as lead counsel to the co-lead investors Altor, GIC, Hy24 and Just Climate on the c.€1.5bn private placement in H2 Green Steel.
  • Acted as lead adviser to Hg’s portfolio company team.blue NV on its acquisition of Loopia Group.

Sweden > Banking and finance Tier 3

Linklaters has strengthened its banking and finance offering in Stockholm with the recruitment of leveraged finance specialist Magnus Wennerhorn as practice head. Wennerhorn joined from White & Case Advokat AB in September 2024 and added considerable experience advising private equity houses, domestic and international banks, and corporate clients on cross-over and investment grade lending as well as fund financings, among other matters.

Practice head(s):

Magnus Wennerhorn

Testimonials

‘The lawyers are very competent and service minded. That’s the key to success. Also, Linklaters has a global presence, which is also a competitive edge.’

Key clients

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ)

Triton

Nordea Bank Abp

Svenska Handelsbanken AB (publ)

Swedbank AB (publ)

Danske Bank A/S

DNB Bank ASA

State Bank of India

Euroclear Holdings SA

Alektum Group AB

Assemblin AB

Unident AB

Banco Santander S.A.

Brookfield Global Infrastructure Advisor Limited

Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank

J.P. Morgan Securities plc

BNP Paribas SA

J.P. Morgan Ltd

Work highlights

  • Advised on a financing by the Assemblin Caverion Group (a portfolio company of Triton) which included €1.3bn High Yield Notes and €495m (equivalent) RCF/guarantee/pensions facilities.
  • Assisted Brookfield Super Core Infrastructure Partners with the financing in connection with the acquisition of an additional 1.16% stake in EduCo, a company co-owned by Brookfield and SBB.
  • Advised Swedbank AB (publ) as agent, and the other lenders, in connection with a committed and an uncommitted revolving credit facilities agreement for Altor and its first ESG fund, Altor Climate Fund.

Linklaters > Firm Profile

Linklaters LLP is a leading global law firm, supporting clients in achieving their strategies wherever they do business. The firm uses its expertise and resources to help clients pursue opportunities and manage risk across emerging and developed markets around the world.

The Stockholm office offers unparalleled expertise in M&A, private equity, and banking & finance. Their deep understanding of Swedish law, coupled with the firm’s capacity to deploy integrated, cross-practice teams from their global network, positions Linklaters uniquely in the Swedish market. They have a proven track record of assisting on some of the most high-profile, multi-jurisdictional transactions that require seamless coordination and cutting-edge legal strategies.

Their corporate M&A practice is distinguished by its comprehensive service offering, catering to both large corporates and institutional investors. They are recognised for expertly navigating the complexities of public and private M&A, providing strategic advice on cross-border divestments, acquisitions, investments, and mergers across various industry sectors in Sweden. Clients benefit from their in-depth knowledge and experience in Swedish equity capital market deals, including IPOs, listings, rights issues, and share issuances.

Linklaters’ Stockholm team is recognised for their proficiency in managing large-scale transactions and providing tailored legal solutions for private equity sponsors, in particular for transactions relating to the green transition. They specialise in intricate buyouts, divestments, and investment strategies, combining local market expertise with Linklaters global capabilities.

Serving Nordic and international banks, the banking & finance practice expertly navigates significant cross-border mandates, providing comprehensive support to banking syndicates, individual lenders, and private equity sponsors. They have extensive experience of managing diversified finance matters, including leveraged financings, corporate lending and restructurings.

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Rasmus Kindlund photo Rasmus Kindlund Rasmus is a corporate partner and regularly advises private equity houses and… View Profile
Charlotte Levin photo Charlotte Levin Charlotte is a corporate partner with particular experience of advising corporates and… View Profile
Elisabet Lundgren photo Elisabet Lundgren As a corporate partner Elisabet advises corporates, financial institutions and private equity… View Profile
Nima Naderi photo Nima Naderi Nima is a managing associate and has experience within mergers and acquisitions,… View Profile
Magnus Wennerhorn photo Magnus Wennerhorn Magnus is a banking partner and has led on numerous top tier… View Profile