The capital markets team at Gernandt & Danielsson Advokatbyrå remains active, adeptly handling debt and equity matters for a wide range of sponsors, investors and issuers across jurisdictions. On the ECM side, the group has recently worked on novel transactions, advising on debt-for-equity swaps, pre-IPO convertibles and cross-border IPOs. Carl Westerberg is highly regarded for his extensive experience in handling complex IPOs; likewise, Fredrik Palm stands out in the ECM space for his securities regulation advice. Another notable member of the team is Manfred Löfvenhaft, who has over thirty years of experience advising on IPOs. Within the DCM space, the group has been working on dual financing structures and sustainability-linked instruments. Mikael Borg leads the team alongside Westerberg and Palm, bringing a specialism in structuring debt transactions as well as hybrid instruments. Sofie Viktorsson is another key contact on the DCM side, with expertise in senior secured structures. Rounding out the team is Simon Wetterholm, who is well-versed in MTN programmes and hybrid instruments. Mikael Bolling is also a key member of the team.

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‘Very hard working. Good knowledge in certain sectors.’
‘G&D is our go-to Swedish firm for transactional matters requiring Swedish counsel. They are excellent client advisers and ensure that there is always active partner involvement, particularly on more complex matters.’
‘Oscar Anderson is a superb adviser to have on transactional matters. He's extremely sharp on the issues and delivers all-around quality service to his clients.’
‘Gustav Skogö-Nyvang is service-minded and with great insights into Swedish Capital Markets. I highly value his services.’
‘The team provides exceptional quality in all relevant legal fields, and they are always available.’

Key clients

ICA Gruppen AB (publ)
Fastpartner AB (publ)
Nordea Bank Abp, Danske Bank, Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ), Swedbank AB (publ), Arctic Securities AS
Verve Group SE
ABG Sundal Collier AB and Arctic Securities AS
Allient Inc. / Allied Motion Technologies Inc / Allied Motion Stockholm AB
Pareto Securities AS, LifeFit Group and AcquiCo
TP Aerospace Holding I A/S
Nordea Bank Abp, Pareto Securities AS and DNB Markets, a part of DNB Bank ASA, Sweden Branch
Storskogen Group AB (publ)
Bellman Group AB (publ)
ABG Sundal Collier AB, Pareto Securities AS and Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ)

Work highlights

Advised ICA Gruppen Aktiebolags (publ) in connection with its SEK20bn MTN programme under which notes may be issued in EUR, SEK and NOK including green notes and sustainability linked notes.

Advised Fastpartner AB (publ) in connection with its SEK10bn MTN programme under which notes may be issued in EUR, SEK and NOK including green notes.

Advised Africa Oil Corp. in connection with the agreement with BTG Pactual Oil & Gas S.a.r.l. to consolidate the remaining 50% interest in Prime Oil & Gas Coöperatief U.A.