White & Case Advokat AB > Stockholm, Sweden > Firm Profile
White & Case Advokat AB Offices

Biblioteksgatan 12
Box 5573
SE-114 85 Stockholm
Sweden
White & Case Advokat AB > The Legal 500 Rankings
Sweden > Capital markets
White & Case Advokat AB‘s capital markets team remains a firm of choice for international investment banks. ECM practice head Johan Thiman, whose varied practice sees him advise issuers, financial sponsors, and underwriters, is noted particularly for his work on major cross-border IPOs. Michael Bark-Jones, who has considerable experience advising arrangers, sponsors, and issuers on high-yield and investment-grade bond offerings on both the Nordic and international markets, leads on DCM matters. Former joint ECM practice head Rikard Stenberg left the firm in January 2025.Practice head(s):
Johan Thiman; Michael Bark-Jones
Other key lawyers:
Carl Runesson; Daniel Agnemyr
Testimonials
‘The team is very experienced and has great knowledge of both domestic and international matters and procedures.’
‘Michael Bark-Jones provides exceptional advice, offers outstanding availability and makes sure his team guides you through the most difficult times (believe me, we were going through really rough times). Noteworthy individuals are also Carl Runesson and Daniel Agnemyr, who are very skilled and intelligent associates.’
‘Johan Thiman is one of the new stars on the market.’
‘A team with strong knowledge about our sector and processes.’
‘The team is very helpful and has a good understanding of our sector.’
‘During my professional career I have procured legal services in 20+ jurisdictions and from probably 40+ law firms from various practice areas. This team is by far the most efficient, intelligent and pro-active team that I have interacted with. As a customer, I can tell that matters are being handled in a very professional way. They are simply exceptional.’
Sweden > Banking and finance Tier 2
White & Case Advokat AB’s debt finance team is well known as ‘a large team capable of handling several complex transactions at once’ and stands out for its leveraged finance expertise. With broad experience covering IPO financings, restructurings, refinancings, and private equity fund financings, Oscar Liljeson focuses his practice on leveraged finance matters. He leads the team alongside debt capital markets specialist Michael Bark-Jones, who handles debt restructuring and acquisition finance mandates, among others. David Tayler’s varied practice spans acquisition finance work, public-to-private transactions, and real estate finance matters. Carl Hugo Parment retired from practice in July 2024, while Magnus Wennerhorn left the firm to join Linklaters in September 2024.Practice head(s):
Oscar Liljeson; Michael Bark-Jones
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘A customer-centric team that stands out for its cross-country collaboration.’
‘Oscar Liljeson stands out among the partner group for his excellent legal skills and efficiency.’
‘Oscar Liljeson and his team always deliver on time and secure stellar products. They demonstrate professional handling of transactions, with good acumen in regards to when to push terms vs. when not.’
‘Great people!’
‘A large team capable of handling several complex transactions at once.’
‘A team with strong knowledge and experience in different debt financing structures, rendering strong advice beyond general legal dynamics.’
Key clients
Accent Equity Partners
Adelis Equity Partners
Aktiebolaget Svensk Exportkredit
Altor
Allurity BidCo
Ares Management Limited
BlackRock Capital
BNP Paribas
Celero Capital
Credit Agricole
Danske Bank
Deutsche Bank
DNB Bank
EQT
Fingrid
GIC
H&M
H2 Green Steel
Hy24
Impilo Partners
J.P. Morgan
JustClimate
Karo Healthcare
Klarna Bank/Klarna Holding
Neste
Nordea Bank
Nordic Capital
Norvestor
Pareto Securities
Société Générale
Sixth Street Partners
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken (SEB)
Stora Enso
Swedbank
Triton
Trill Impact
Work highlights
- Advising Pareto Securities AB and Pareto Securities AS as joint bookrunners and Dooba Finance AB (publ) as issuer on the issuance of SEK600m senior unsecured guaranteed sustainability-linked floating rate bonds due 2027 under a bond framework of up to SEK800m governed by Swedish law.
- Advising Nordic Capital and its portfolio company iLOQ Oy on its issuance of new €55m senior secured floating rate notes due 2029, under a framework of €120m through its holding company Capnor Weasel Bidco Oyj, and the establishment of a €30m super senior revolving credit facility and the related intercreditor arrangements.
- Advised Sixth Street on the financing for Thoma Bravo’s acquisition of Swedish Software as a Service (SaaS) company Hypergene.
Sweden > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2
White & Case Advokat AB‘s commercial practice in Stockholm is jointly led by private equity specialist Shoan Panahi and Darragh Byrne who splits his time between Stockholm and Frankfurt, alongside tech expert Patrik Erblad who also works from the firm’s London office. The team regularly advises sponsors and other financial investors on acquisitions, sales, co-investments, and minority and growth capital investments. Key sectors for the group are health tech, fintech and payment services. Johan Steen has experience advising on domestic and cross-border M&A. Henrik Wireklint and Sebastian Wallin are also key contacts. Private equity expert and former co-lead alongside Steen Jan Jensen has relocated from Stockholm to Dubai.Practice head(s):
Shoan Panahi; Patrik Erblad; Darragh Byrne
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Shoan Panahi is the lead partner assisting us and he does a very good job, we are very happy. The junior team members always do a very good job as well.’
‘Sebastian Wallin provides unwavering support – he is always ready to lend a helping hand that weighs legal and commercial considerations in order to provide us with actionable advice. Key to his approach is an understanding of what the key issues are.’
‘Darragh Byrne is one of the all time greats. He is practical, responsive, and solutions focused.’
‘Patrik Erblad performs outstandingly. He is invaluable to have on your team, with deep legal knowledge combined with an excellent business mind. With him as your partner you are guaranteed the best possible terms and legal documents in place, and you get the deal done!’
‘Always able to deliver a highly skilled team that is available to answer our specific queries across many topic areas – and provide a service-minded approach.’
‘A team of wicked smart lawyers who are insanely practical and solutions-oriented, very responsive.’
‘An excellent team in both Stockholm & London with strong knowledge in the TMT sector! They have deep legal knowledge of international M&A transactions including all adjacent matters as well as very strong business acumen and the ability to to give pragmatic advice. Simply the best team to work with in M&A in the Nordics!’
‘A proactive, pragmatic and knowledgeable team.’
Sweden > Dispute resolution Tier 2
Sweden > Insolvency Tier 2
Sweden > Construction Tier 3
Sweden > Insurance Tier 3
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Michael Bark-Jones | Partner | View Profile |
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Patrik Erblad | Partner | View Profile |
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Filippa Exelin | Associate | View Profile |
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Jan Jensen | Partner | View Profile |
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Oscar Liljeson | Partner | View Profile |
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Rasmus Lüning | Associate | View Profile |
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Shoan Panahi | Partner | View Profile |
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Anders Reldén | Partner | View Profile |
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Johan Steen | Partner | View Profile |
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Johan Thiman | Partner | View Profile |
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Henrik Wireklint | Partner | View Profile |
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United States: Enforcement of Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters
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United States: Public Procurement
Published: February 2025
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Australia: Private Equity
Published: January 2025
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France: Restructuring & Insolvency
Published: July 2024
Authors: Saam GolshaniAlexis A. HojabrAlicia Bali
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United Kingdom: International Trade
Published: December 2024
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United Arab Emirates: Securitisation
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Saudi Arabia: Securitisation
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United States: International Trade
Published: December 2024
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Mexico: Banking & Finance
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United States: Data Protection & Cybersecurity
Published: April 2025
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United Kingdom: Data Protection & Cybersecurity
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Germany: Data Protection & Cybersecurity
Published: April 2025
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South Africa: Data Protection & Cybersecurity
Published: April 2025
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Mexico: Renewable Energy
Published: June 2025
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United States: Private Equity
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