Highly regarded for its comprehensive commercial, corporate and M&A offering, the teams at Mannheimer Swartling continue to advise on high-profile and complex multi-jurisdictional transactions. The firm advises clients across sectors, including aviation, technology and green energy, with a specialism in the Swedish wind power sector. Recent standouts for the group include advising startups on strategic acquisitions as well as carve-outs. Heading the group’s M&A practice in Stockholm, Isabella Ramsay has extensive experience in acquisitions, divestments, and restructurings. In Malmö, Hans Petersson heads M&A whilst Johan Ljungberg leads the Gothernburg practice. Patrik Marcelius leads the public M&A and ECM group, noted for his work in hostile public takeovers. Martin Pekkari leads the corporate and commercial team, offering expertise in joint ventures and infrastructure projects, with a specialisation in rail and the public sector. Infrastructure specialist Jon Rastad, and private equity specialist Jan Holmius remain key members of the team. Adam Green is a key contact.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Mannheimer Swartling stands out as an extraordinary practice, without doubt the leading firm in the Nordics. The team combines absolute technical excellence with deep commercial understanding, which means their advice is always not only legally watertight but also pragmatic and tailored to the client’s business reality.'
- ‘The team is very experienced with the ability to take on complex and time-sensitive transactions and a true partner with a great positive can-do attitude with creativity to find solutions.’
- ‘Isabella Ramsay is an outstanding advisor with a sharp commercial sense and a clear understanding of client priorities. She is accessible, decisive, and provides balanced, practical advice that helps move transactions forward. The wider team is engaged, attentive, and maintains a consistently high standard of work throughout the process.’
- ‘The M&A team combine deep transactional experience with a highly pragmatic and deal-driven mindset. They are quick to identify key commercial points, focus their advice where it adds real value, and maintain a calm, solutions-oriented approach even under pressure.’
- ‘We’ve relied on them in some very tricky situations with multiple stakeholders, and they’ve managed these dynamics with skill, diplomacy, and calm under pressure. Unlike other firms, they don’t just provide legal advice; they make sure we feel supported and heard throughout the process. Their accessibility and ability to handle complex, sensitive matters with ease are a real differentiator.’
- ‘Jon Rastad has been a key adviser for us on several major transactions over the past year. He is highly responsive, very knowledgeable, and brings a deep understanding of the private equity sector. We value not only his clear and pragmatic advice, but also his collaborative and client-focused way of working.’
Key clients
- Accent Equity Altor Equity Partners Aurelius CapMan City of Stockholm Electrolux EQT Handelsbanken Intermediate Capital Group Impilo KKR Klarna Kry Northvolt OX2 Saab Sandvik SAS SEB Securitas Spotify Stegra Stockholm Public Transport Authority Stockholm Region Council Stora Enso Summa Equity Swedish Orphan Biovitrum Söderberg & Partners Telia Valedo Partners Volvo Cars
Work highlights
Advised EQT on the acquisition of Europa Biosite, a leading European provider of laboratory services and biorepository solutions to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology.
Advised KKR on the acquisition of a significant minority stake in Etraveli Group, a global technology company facilitating over EUR 15 billion of flight sales annually, from CVC Capital Partners, as well as a strategic partnership with CVC.
Advised Telia Company on the SEK 6.55 billion divestment of its TV and Media business (TV4) to Schibsted, representing a strategic exit from the media sector for the Nordic telecommunications giant.
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Practice head
Patrik Marcelius; Isabella Ramsay; Johan Ljungberg; Hans Petersson; Martin Pekkari
Other key lawyers
Adam Green; Jon Rastad