Advising on cross-border and domestic transactions, the corporate, M&A, and private equity practice group at Baker McKenzie‘s Stockholm office is frequently engaged by Nordic and International PE firms across a comprehensive range of mandates. Carl Svernlöv leads the group’s M&A practice, specialising in working with clients in the aerospace, defense, and telecommunication industries. Costin Mihailescu, noted for advising PE houses on M&A transactions, and John Gustafson, noted for his strategic buy-out advice, jointly lead the private equity team.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Marta Janiak is absolutely brilliant and manages to proactively identify matters of importance and deliver legal support in a pragmatic and correct way, very solution-oriented.’
- ‘Baker McKenzie stands out for its ability to manage complex, cross-border transactions with clarity and efficiency. Their carve-out practice is particularly strong, backed by deep experience and a structured approach that helps clients move quickly and confidently.'
- ‘One person I’ve worked with who really stands out is John Gustafson from Baker McKenzie. What I’ve appreciated most about Gustafson is how easy he is to work with—he’s quick to respond, clear in his advice, and always focused on getting things done efficiently.'
- ‘Highly responsive, flexible and service-oriented team.’
- ‘Costin Mihailescu has a very client-oriented partner with the highest integrity and competence. Daniel Högström is a very gifted talent with high work morale. ’
- ‘Unmatched availability and transaction sharpness with a strong track record. Good capacity.’
Key clients
- Aspira Partners AB
- Axel Johnson International
- BLQ Invest AB
- Celero Capital AB
- CR Group Nordic AB
- Embracer Group
- Enad Global 7 AB
- Företagsparken AB
- Hitachi Zosen Inova AG
- HongShan Capital Group
- Instalco AB
- LeaseCloud AB
Work highlights
Acted as legal advisor to Företagsparken in connection with a EUR 150 million investment from Bain Capital. As part of the transaction, Bain Capital has acquired 15.9 % of the existing shares.
Acted as legal advisor to Thule Group, a global sports and outdoor company, on the acquisition of Quad Lock, the global market leader in performance phone mount solutions.
Advised BLQ Invest AB, buyer of Klarna Checkout.
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Practice head
Carl Svernlöv; Costin Mihailescu; John Gustafson
Other key lawyers
Marta Janiak; Daniel Högström