Advising on public and private transactions, hostile public takeovers, and strategic acquisitions, the commercial, corporate, and M&A group at Vinge Advokatfirman KB is regularly sought out by blue-chip, TV, media, and Nasdaq-listed companies. The group adeptly handles multi-jurisdictional mandates, alongside having offices in Stockholm, Malmö, and Gothenburg. Jonas Bergström heads the team, acting on carve-outs, joint ventures, and private M&A transactions. Christina Kokko heads Vinge’s private equity department, focusing on financial, retail, life sciences, and media clientele. Jonas Johansson is another key contact, regarded for his work on strategic acquisitions. Likewise, Johan Winnerblad is a notable name for TMT clients.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The group has a strong ability to deliver a holistic legal experience as a full service provider - has both relevant experts in all niches relevant for us and a strong network of international partners that can provide legal services in other countries where relevant.’
- ‘Wibeke Sörling has fantastic commitment and ability to work closely with our team in delivering advice that is not just "legally to the point" but highly commercial, strategic, and adapted to our culture and values.’
- ‘Our experience with the team is exceptional. In our view, they combine availability with sharp legal knowledge and unique, business-minded support. We appreciate their tone of voice, their approachability, their professionalism, and their genuine interest in—and knowledge of—us as a client and, last but not least, the industry we are active in. It is always a great pleasure to receive support from the Vinge team.’
- ‘Jonas Johansson - I can think of no lawyer who is more to the point than Jonas Johansson. He is clearly our trusted advisor in everything related to transactions and general commercial matters. He has the rare combination of being an extremely business-minded individual and a razor-sharp lawyer, genuinely interested in us as a client and, importantly, the challenges and possibilities we face.'
- ‘On top of solid experience, insight into market practice and current trends, what sticks out is the ability to seamlessly work with internal resources, a proactive approach to solving challenges, and solid listening skills.’
- ‘Christina Kokko is rock-solid and has a very good ability to drive change and with strong commercial acumen and the ability to smoothly resolve conflicts and manage her team.'
Key clients
- Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc
- Schibsted Media
- Scania
- Aspo plc
- Bergman & Beving
- Calliditas Therapeutics
- Investor AB
- Boliden
- Biotage
- VARO Energy Marketing AG
- Symrise
- Karl Hedin AB
Work highlights
Advised VARO Energy Marketing AG on its acquisition of Corral Petroleum Holdings AB, the company which own all shares in the Preem Group.
Avised Fidelio Capital and the other shareholders of Odevo Group in connection with the divestment of a minority shareholding to funds controlled by CVC Capital Partners. The transaction was one of the largest PE transactions on the European market during 2024.
Acted as global lead legal adviser to Scania in connection with its distressed cross-border carve-out acquisition of Northvolt’s Industrial Systems business.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Jonas Bergström
Johan Winnerblad
Jonas Johansson
Practice head
Jonas Bergström
Other key lawyers
Christina Kokko; Jonas Johansson; Johan Winnerblad; Wibeke Sorling