The team at Advokatfirmaet Schjødt AS is well-placed to handle a range of sustainability-linked financings and acquisition financing for a broad range of international and domestic clients. The group also offers expertise in financial regulation, including credit intermediation and licensing. Sebastian Sundberg heads the group, where he has extensive experience working with investment firms, credit institutions, payment service providers, and consumer credit institutions. Recently, Sundberg has been engaged in a range of regulatory approval mandates. Eric Halvarsson, Peter Svanqvist, and Frida Lantoft left the firm in October 2025.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Smart and problem-solving oriented people. They know what we want and are creative.’
- ‘Schjødt’s banking and finance team is known for its strong Nordic and UK presence, offering a seamless service that is extremely convenient for cross-border transactions. They stand out for their commercial mindset, responsiveness, and practical approach, making them a trusted partner for complex matters.’
- ‘Schjødt is always reliable and takes the time to get to know the client's needs in each transaction.’
- ‘We have worked with Sebastian Sundberg and his team at Advokatfirman Schjødt. Sebastian and his team excel in providing strategic guidance and creative solutions to complex regulatory problems. The entire team is characterised by their responsiveness, clear communication, and ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable business advice. ’
- ‘Advokatfirman Schjødt demonstrates skills in navigating regulatory matters and delivering practical solutions. The firm's ability to deliver high-quality work within agreed budgets has been consistently impressive.’
- ‘Really strong team in the Nordics. ’
Key clients
- Advent International
- ALM Equity AB
- Ares
- Apera Asset Management LLP
- Citibank
- Danske Bank A/S
- Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG
- DNB Sweden AB
- Elmera Group ASA
- Eurazeo
- Euronext
- HSBC Bank Plc
Work highlights
Advised Nordea Bank Abp, filial i Sverige on a SEK 5.5 billion multicurrency revolving loan facility for Indutrade AB.
Advised HSBC Bank Plc on €475 million syndicated acquisition financing of Marshall Group AB including squeeze-out procedures across UK, Sweden, and Luxembourg.
Advised Svenska Handelsbanken AB on SEK 2.8 billion sustainability-linked term and revolving credit facilities for Pandox incorporating environmental metrics for reduced interest rates.
Practice head
Sebastian Sundberg