The M&A group at MAQS Advokatbyrå is frequently engaged in private equity fund and reinvestment mandates, noted for its ability to ‘safeguard’ clients’ interests, including managing liability considerations. Anton Olsson heads the practice group, regularly advising industrial companies and investment firms. Carl Fhager is a key name, noted for his work in joint ventures and corporate restructurings. Likewise, Fredrik Mörner advises blue-chip international investors and portfolio companies.
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- ‘They show a great interest in us and professionally structure the processes. We feel safe to put our business in their hands.’
- ‘The team combines outstanding legal expertise with exceptional commercial understanding, which makes their advice both technically precise and highly practical. They stand out for being proactive, solution-oriented, and extremely responsive, ensuring smooth execution even in the most complex transactions.'
- ‘MAQS is a firm with a strong presence in the local market, both geographically, across various areas of expertise, and in terms of the number of employees. A strong focus on creating client value has contributed to the firm’s high growth in its prioritised markets.’
- ‘The individuals I have worked with all enjoy a high level of trust, built on a client-focused approach. They are also highly committed to supporting the work of non-legal advisors involved in the assignment, to ensure overall performance and client satisfaction.’
- 'Fredrik Mörner has a good understanding of our needs and is available when needed.’
- ‘The team is outstanding, highly professional, with great legal skills and flexibility.’
Key clients
- SKF Group
- BNP Paribas
- Alfred Berg
- Primotech Group AB
- Semcon AB
- Tången Industrikapital AB
- Rabbalshede Kraft AB
- Stampen Lokala Medier
- Profura AB
- GPX Medical AB
- Vätterleden Invest AB
- Pandora AS
Work highlights
Advised Sai Microelectronics Inc on the sale of a majority stake of approximately 55 per cent of Silex Microsystems AB to a Swedish consortium led by Bure Equity AB and Creades AB.
Advised majority shareholder Neudi Kapital AB and the management team in the sale of all shares in Wint Group AB and its subsidiaries, Wint AB, and Wint Accounting AB, from 123 shareholders to Norwegian private equity firm Norvestor.
Advised New Wave Group AB (publ) with its acquisition of 100% of the shares in Cotton Classics Handels GmbH, an Austrian textile wholesaler, for an enterprise value of €47.6 million, on a cash and debt-free basis.
Practice head
Anton Olsson
Other key lawyers
Fredrik Mörner; Carl Fhager; Per Lagerkvist; Anders Lindström