CMS Wistrand‘s corporate and M&A practice group is frequently engaged by private equity investors and multinational companies, advising on a range of mergers, joint ventures, and reinvestments within the mid-market space. Robert Kullgren is a key name within the team, working for listed corporates and international investors. Peter Lexenberg, based in Stockholm, co-heads the team alongside Per Dalemo, based in Gothernburg. Other key contacts include Magnus Forssman and Jeanette Jönsson.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- ‘Very commercially minded team. More than just a law firm.’
- ‘Per Dalemo is a true deal-maker who understands the mechanics and components of transactions.'
- ‘Great team with very good collaboration.’
- ‘Great team with competent and diligent people. Nice people to work with.’
- ‘Strong business sense and understanding of client needs and commercial priorities in combination with solid legal knowledge.’
- ‘Robert Kullgren has always put his client's interests first. Super professional and dynamic approach to negotiations. Henrik Aurelius was very detail-oriented without slowing down the process.'
Key clients
- Stena Group
- Strawberry Group
- Vossloh Group
- Vertiseit AB
- EG
- Westbridge Capital
- Auctus Capital
- Samhällsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden AB
- Schibsted
- Roche
- Fagerhult Group
- Panattoni
Work highlights
Advised Alkane Resources Limited on its merger with Mandalay Resources Corporation, resulting in Alkane acquiring the Björkdal underground gold mine in Sweden in a transaction valued at approximately A$559m (≈USD 358m).
Advised Equinor on the acquisition of the 95 MW Lyngsåsa onshore wind farm in southern Sweden from SUSI Partners.
Advised Nasdaq First North-listed Vertiseit AB on its strategic buy-and-build expansion, including the acquisitions of Visual Art Sweden AB, as well as MDT in Germany.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Peter Lexenberg; Per Dalemo
Other key lawyers
Robert Kullgren; Magnus Forssman; Jeanette Jönsson; Henrik Aurelius