Eversheds Sutherland‘s commercial, corporate, and M&A practice frequently engages in cross-border mandates, with extensive experience in advising on matters in the construction, energy, and industrial sectors. Michael Hylander and Linda Kempe co-head the commercial stream, which handles an array of matters, including sale and purchase agreements. Ulrika Sparrman heads the M&A and corporate practice and is recognised for her expertise on corporate transactions. Anna Thoms is a key contact, working on capital injections and acquisitions.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Fast on their feet, approachable, and pragmatic.’
  • ‘Anna Thoms is excellent in setting the right tone and level in all aspects of a deal, while showing business acumen and focusing on the right matters.’
  • ‘Strong international reach. Well-developed routines for conflict checks and invoices.’
  • ‘Easy team to work with. Very knowledgeable and quick to get an understanding of our business.’
  • ‘Anna Thoms is one of the best professionals we have worked with. She understood our needs, was quick in replies, and helped us get a better structure than planned.’
  • ‘Eversheds Sutherland stands out for its exceptional client service, deep legal expertise, and collaborative approach. What truly sets the team apart is their ability to combine global reach with local insight, delivering clear, commercially focused advice across jurisdictions. Clients will appreciate their responsiveness, pragmatic problem-solving, and strong sector knowledge.'

Key clients

  • Veoneer
  • Tenneco Inc
  • Monsson Group
  • 3M Svenska AB
  • Preem
  • Teledyne Technologies Inc
  • AcadeMedia AB
  • SpectrumLeaf
  • Iver Sverige AB
  • Senzime AB
  • Investment AB Latour
  • Bemsiq AB

Work highlights

Advised Tenneco, Inc, one of the world's leading designers, manufacturers, and marketers of automotive products, in connection with its sale of Öhlins Racing to Brembo N.V, a global leader in the manufacturing of high-performance braking systems and components.
Avised Zenith Ventures, through its subsidiary Zenith Venture Capital VI AB, on the divestment of a stake in the tech, design, and audio powerhouse Marshall Group.
Advised Teledyne Technologies Incorporated in connection with entering into an agreement to acquire the TransponderTech business from Saab AB (subject to customary closing conditions and anticipated to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2025).
Practice head

Ulrika Sparrman; Michael Hylander; Linda Kempe

Other key lawyers

Anna Thoms; Mark Falkner; Anna Thoms; Jens André