CMS Wistrand’s practice is active in the domestic and cross-border mid-market M&A space wherein it advises Nordic and multinational companies as well as private equity and venture capital investors operating in the media, IT, industrials, healthcare, and auto sectors, amongst others. Stockholm-based Ólafur Steindórsson leads the team alongside Per Dalemo in Gothenburg who specialises in advising investors and shareholders on pan-Nordic matters. Robert Kullgren heads the firm’s German desk. Vilhelm Nyström and Henrik Aurelius are noted for their contributions.
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‘Gothenburg-based Per Dalemo stands out. He is very well-connected in the market and is involved in many big ticket M&A mandates. Per is an excellent M&A practitioner with vast experience and a good eye for the details too. He is also very easy to work with and we will definitely continue to do so.’
‘Robert Kullgren and Henrik Aurelius are just excellent. I have experience working with several lawyers over the years but Robert and Henrik stand out.’
‘Vilhelm Nyström is one of the absolute best lawyers I have ever worked with and I have worked with many. He really walks the extra mile in order to proceed in the process and to close the deal. He really knows what is needed to get a deal closed. He is very available and always has good suggestions on upcoming solutions.'
‘Per Dalemo, Erik Frykenholt and Anton Bengtsson were excellent to work with. They made themselves available at all times, offered practical legal advice and displayed a strong understanding of their respective practice areas. It was particularly helpful for our group that they could also provides services for us in English.’
‘Robert Kullgren is the shrewdest deal maker I have worked with. Rather than the usual way of thinking of the negotiation as a game of poker or chess, he acts as if playing Go: calmly and seemingly congenially putting the marks methodically to ensure that you secure the part of the board you set out to gain.'
‘Wistrand consistently delivers with speed and efficiency, always keeping the end result in focus.'
'Their business acumen and negotiation skills are outstanding, ensuring every deal is approached strategically. They maintain a sharp eye for detail, and their commitment to excellence sets them apart.'
'They are a pleasure to work with, combining professionalism with a personable approach. Highly recommend for anyone seeking a results-driven legal partner!’
Key clients
- Stena Group
- Schibsted
- Strawberry Group
- EG
- Vertiseit AB
- Roche
- Pangea
- Eterna Invest
- Almi Invest
- AIG
Work highlights
- Advised EG on its recommended public offer to the shareholders of Mestro.
- Advised Vossloh on its acquisitions of Scandinavian Track Group as well as Sateba Group.
- Advised Auctus Capital-backed Builtech on its acquisition of Brion Group.
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Practice head
Ólafur Steindórsson; Per Dalemo
Other key lawyers
Robert Kullgren; Vilhelm Nyström; Henrik Aurelius; Erik Frykenholt; Anton Bengtsson