Roschier’s commercial, corporate, and M&A offering remains active, advising on large-cap market deals- including working on takeovers, joint acquisitions, and investment mandates. The group acts on behalf of blue-chip companies in the media, energy, and financial sectors. Five sub-practices make up the offering. Malin Leffler heads the private M&A offering, where she specialises in cross-border M&A transactions, whereas Pontus Enquist heads the public M&A and PE group, regularly engaging in investment structuring. Jens Bengtsson heads the private equity group, where he has extensive experience in PTOs, and Fredrik Mandelholm manages the private funds group, specialising in joint ventures. Ola Sandersson leads the corporate advisory practice, advising Nasdaq-listed companies on governance and other corporate matters.
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Testimonials
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- A very competent group that is obviously deeply experienced in complex M&A topics.
- Leo Lee stands out as a practitioner with a deep understanding of our business combined with an ability to solve complex legal situations.
- Trusted advisor no matter where in the world we do business. Incredibly commercial, attentive, and available. Very strong negotiators, do not lose sight of the bigger picture.
- ‘The team moved incredibly fast, efficiently, and are the most knowledgeable team in that area that I've ever worked with.’
- ‘Markus Olsson has not only won my fullest trust, but also the trust of the company's board, who are known to trust no one. He's confident, polite, incredibly knowledgeable, and understands our issues, even when it's messy.'
- ‘Roschier stands out in the Swedish market as a powerhouse of professionalism, strategic insight, and client focus. The team has a unique ability to combine deep technical legal knowledge with a highly commercial approach, making them invaluable for complex cross-border transactions and strategic matters.'
- ‘Malin Lefler and Axel Bonning are both outstanding examples of Roschier’s talent. Malin Lefler brings exceptional precision and clarity to even the most complex matters; she combines a pragmatic mindset with a highly personal client service style that makes her stand out. Axel Bonning, meanwhile, has consistently demonstrated creativity in problem-solving and an ability to bridge legal nuance with real-world business needs.'
- ‘Outstanding subject-matter expertise paired with strong commercial judgment.'
- ‘Malin Leffler delivers first-rate expertise with real commercial insight. Give clear, confident advice without unnecessary process, and consistently find pragmatic, cost-effective solutions—always going the extra mile.'
- ‘Solid experience in M&A in general, as well as a good general understanding of PE-structures. As always when working with Roschier, a key defining feature is the team's availability and agile ways of working, which contribute to a quick process. Apart from legal advice, the team also had a good business acumen, which facilitated the structuring of the process.’
Key clients
- Alma Property Partners
- Atlas Copco
- Bonnier
- Castellum
- CVC
- Deutsche Bahn
- DNB
- EQT
- Fidelio Capital
- Fortum
- Freya Investissement
- GRO Capital
- Ingka
- Investor
- Kinnevik
- KKR
- Klarna
- Midroc
- MEAG Munich Ergo Asset Management GmbH
- Niam
Work highlights
Advised Moroncha Holdings Co Ltd and Preem on the sale of the Preem group to VARO Energy.
Advised EQT Fund X on the public cash offer to the shareholders of Fortnox AB (publ).
Advised CVC Funds on the investment in the Odevo Group.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Malin Leffler; Pontus Enquist; Jens Bengtsson; Ola Sandersson; Fredrik Mandelholm
Other key lawyers
Markus Olsson; Emelie Zellmer; Axel Bonning