Eversheds Sutherland’s team regularly advises Swedish and international clients in relation to acquisitions, dispositions, carve-outs, and private equity and venture capital transactions, as well as on general corporate matters. With expertise in cross-border transactions and reorganisations, Ulrika Sparrman leads the corporate and M&A team, in which Jens André plays a key role. Michael Hylander and Linda Kempe jointly lead the firm’s commercial group.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Johan Kennemyr is always available and swift to respond. Michael Hylander is a great lawyer who gives clear advice.'

  • ‘Our main point of contact, Anna Thoms, has been very valuable as she brings not just a legalistic view but a commercial and pragmatic approach. She also took on a broader project management role in the last few days to bring together many elements of the transaction together.’

  • ‘A full-service firm with global reach and local presence.’

  • ‘The practice has a broad range of expertise - we have been able to draw on experts in their M&A, unions, working environment, machine safety and real estate teams - and a very good network, geographically as well as across legal disciplines, with excellent availability of the relevant expertise.’

  • ‘The team stands out for its responsiveness, competence and devotion.'

  • ‘Their in-depth knowledge in critical areas and topics are crucial for us as a company and we always feel that we get fantastic support from the company.'

  • ‘The team was very quick stepping up to support and provide high-quality legal advice. There is always great availability.'

  • ‘The firm is great value for money. Additionally, they are competent and pragmatic when understanding and evaluating risks, as well as providing advice to mitigate risks.’

Key clients

  • Digitalist Group Oyj
  • Brady Corporation
  • Tenneco Inc
  • Veoneer
  • 3M Svenska AB
  • Wienerberger AG
  • AcadeMedia
  • JCE Group
  • SpectrumLeaf
  • Industrial and Financial Systems, IFS AB

Work highlights

  • Advised the automotive tech company Veoneer and SSW Partners in connection with the sale of the Veoneer Group to American Industrial Partner.
  • Advised Wienerberger AG, through its subsidiary Pipelife Sverige Aktiebolag, in connection with the acquisition of Wideco Sweden AB, a leading IoT company that increases safety and efficiency in industries and buildings.
  • Advised the Hero Group on the sale of their Semper Gluten Free business in the Nordics to Dr. Schär.

Lawyers

Practice head

Ulrika Sparrman; Michael Hylander; Linda Kempe

Other key lawyers

Jens André; Anna Thoms; Johan Kennemyr