Magnusson is praised by clients for its ‘deep sector expertise, client-focused approach, and ability to deliver tailored solutions’ within the banking and finance sector. Caspar Rose heads the team, with experience in entity establishment and regulatory matters, whilst Sam Jalaei offers experience in the cross-section of corporate finance and banking, advising on cross-border transactions.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘The team stands out for their deep understanding of the issue at hand, offering insightful and well-informed solutions. They consistently deliver with a fast turnaround, ensuring timely results without compromising quality. Additionally, their great communication inspires confidence throughout the process and ensures expectations are aligned.’
- Sam Jalaei, with whom I had the pleasure of working, showed a deep understanding of the issue at hand, offering insightful and well-informed solutions. His great communication skills and eagerness to assist inspired confidence throughout the process and ensured expectations were aligned.’
- ‘This practice stands out for its deep sector expertise, client-focused approach, and ability to deliver tailored solutions that address complex, high-stakes challenges. Clients value the team’s strong track record, multidisciplinary capabilities, and commitment to accessibility and clear communication, which enable swift, effective decision-making.’
- ‘Individuals at this firm consistently demonstrate a blend of technical excellence and commercial awareness, ensuring that their advice is not only legally or technically sound but also practical and aligned with clients’ broader objectives. Stand-out partners are known for their proactive leadership, ability to navigate complex matters with clarity.’
- ‘Members of the team were personal, professional, and quick to understand the needs of our company. They were flexible with the timeline and contract iterations required to meet our goal over the period of negotiations with business partners. Communication and guidance was timely and easy to understand.’
- ‘Our team needed specific guidance for international guidelines that we could not find in our other business circles. Once Sam Jalaei from Magnusson Denmark once engaged, we received expert guidance delivered quickly in easy to understand language. ’
Key clients
- Metro Bank UK
- Viabill A/S
- BlackWood Venture Fund
- Market Pay SAS
- Venture City Madrid Accelerator SL
- Bondora Group AS
- GF Money Consumer Finance Denmark ApS
- Rippling LLC
- Freedom Finance Europe Ltd
- GGW Group GmbH
- ZEEKR EU B.V.
- BJ Holding Glostrup ApS
Work highlights
Advising Metro Bank UK as lender regarding its GBP 38m loan agreement with Proark Group as borrower.
Advising in relation to Viabill entering into agreements whereby the company is selling overdue debts to Riverty and Alektum, respectively, with a deal value of GBP 38m.
Provided legal support to pan-European venture capital fund BlackWood Ventures on several investments.
Practice head
Caspar Rose; Sam Jalaei
