Advising clients in the financial, private equity, and manufacturing sectors, the M&A team at Hammarskiöld adeptly handles multi-jurisdictional as well as domestic mandates. Erik Fahlgren has experience in restructuring work, and Erik Löfwall routinely advises clients on venture capital investments and regulatory issues. Magnus Bohman is another key name, specialising in mid-size M&A work on the seller side. Ola Åhman joined the practice in December 2024 from Snellman.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Great solicitors with a focus on key areas to keep efficiency throughout the process.’
- ‘I have mainly worked with Erik Fahlgren, and he is a pragmatic, no-nonsense, and to-the-point adviser that is easy to work with (and against).’
- ‘Great firm with several excellent lawyers, with deep technical skill combined with a commercial mindset. ’
- ‘The team is impressive, because they combine in-depth knowledge and extensive experience in the M&A and PE field with a very strong commercial network and a very nice and professional way of working. It is a pleasure to cooperate with them, because they really build long-standing relationships and have an eye for the human aspect.’
- 'Erik Löfwall stands out, because he builds, like no other, really longstanding relationships. His ever-expanding client base goes way back and cross-connects through his network.'
- ‘The corporate and M&A team combines deep technical expertise with a highly pragmatic and solution-oriented approach. What sets them apart from other firms is their ability to balance sophisticated legal structuring with commercial reality, ensuring that advice is not only legally sound but also implementable in fast-moving business contexts.’
- ‘Sanna Isaksson has stood out for a sharp negotiation skills, strategic mindset, and practical judgment. Sanna provides hands-on advice and is always ready to explore creative solutions to bridge deal gaps. We particularly value their availability, ability to explain complex issues in plain language, and strong commercial awareness, which has been invaluable in negotiations. Their collaborative style instills confidence not only within our management team but also in interactions with counterparties and external advisors.’
- ‘I strongly recommend Erik Fahlgren at Hammarskiöld for his outstanding support in commercial, corporate, and M&A matters. Erik stands out through his exceptional combination of deep legal expertise, sharp commercial understanding, and pragmatic approach.'
Key clients
- Altor Equity Partners
- Scania
- Trill Impact Private Equity
- Jobtip Group AB and its shareholders
- FirstVet AB
- Assemblin Caverion Group
- Round2 Capital
- Litorina V Investment AB
- Northclean Group AB
- Implema AB
- Trill Impact
- ILT Inläsningstjänst AB
- Eidra Group
- Veho Group AB
- Knightec Group AB
- AddLife AB
- Valsoft Corporation Inc
- Google Inc
- Groupe Beneteau
- Froda AB
Work highlights
Advised the Nordic Private Equity sponsor Altor in two exit procedures, i.e. (i) the sale of Nordic Tyre Group to Axcel and (ii) the sale of Retta Group to Adelis Equity.
Advised Scania on all matters relating investment in Swedish battery mage start-up as well as relating to Chapter 11 DIP financing to Northvolt and subsequent bankruptcy complex rescue, refinancing, and collateral enforcement processes (distressed M&A).
Advised the Canadian investment fund Valsoft Corporation in two separate and strategically important SaaS transactions, i.e. (i) the acquisition of Qmatic from Altor and (ii) the acquisition of Tiltid Tidssystem.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Erik Fahlgren; Erik Löfwall
Other key lawyers
Magnus Bohman; Ola Åhman; Sanna Isaksson