Advising a broad range of clients, the private M&A team at Advokatfirman Cederquist KB is well-regarded for its multi-jurisdictional capabilities. The group frequently advises on mid and large-cap mandates within the energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing sectors. Johan Lidström heads the practice and handles a comprehensive range of private equity and M&A transactions. Carl-Johan Deuschl is a key contact within the group, well-regarded for his work on industrial M&A mandates. Likewise, Maja Wettergren is a central player, advising private equity sponsors on corporate transactions. Recently promoted to partners, Isabel Cantos and Viktor Eriksson also play a key role in the team.
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- ‘This practice stands out through its combination of expertise, engagement, and genuine client focus. Even in a complex process with multiple stakeholders and parallel tracks, the team ensured everything was fully aligned, creating clarity and confidence throughout.’
- ‘What sets our collaboration apart is the strong ownership and commitment shown by the process owners, Viktor Eriksson and Tobias Frödin Lilja. They have combined clear communication, a strategic perspective, and genuine accountability in a way that has created both structure and development. This has enabled the process to reach results far beyond what competitors typically deliver.’
- ‘Deep knowledge about the industry and sector and ability to give advice that really matters.’
- ‘Service-minded, available and pragmatic in their advice.’
- ‘Cederquist is a very professional law firm and provides excellent advice in a timely manner.’
- ‘Maja Wettergren is super professional and a very good lawyer.’
Key clients
- Nordic Capital
- Norvestor Equity
- Polaris Private Equity
- Orkla ASA
- Instalco AB
- Creades AB
- Trill Impact
- Allurity
- Billerud AB
- Max Matthiessen
- NOBA Bank Group
- Norion Bank
Work highlights
Advised Nordic Capital in connection with Nordic Capital Fund IX's sale of Max Matthiessen to Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP) and Nordic Capital Fund XI’s reinvestment alongside OTPP in connection with the closing of the transaction.
Advised Neko Health AB and the founders in connection with the $260 million Series B investment round, which was lead by Lightspeed Venture Partners with participation from General Catalyst, O.G. Venture Partners, Rosello, Lakestar, and Atomico.
Advised a consortium of Swedish long-term investors led by Bure Equity and Creades in relation to their entry into an agreement to acquire 48.2 per cent of the shares in Silex Microsystems from the current Chinese shareholder Sai Microelectronics.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Johan Lidström
Other key lawyers
Carl-Johan Deuschl; Maja Wettergren; Isabel Cantos; Viktor Eriksson; Tobias Frödin Lilja; Maja Wettergren