Advising buyers, sellers, and investors, the group at DLA Piper Sweden continues to provide comprehensive corporate and M&A advice. The group is frequently engaged in joint ventures, carve-outs, and private equity mandates. Mathias Berggren KC leads the group, noted for his work advising clients in the technology and industrial sectors. Anders Malmström KC is another notable name, regarded for his work with multinational companies and private equity firms. Mikael Moreira is a key contact.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
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Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
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- Petter Kjöllerström was the right person at our side of the table. He was calm and reassuring, offering clear and unvarnished counsel. He easily navigated through more complex matters and managed to receive consensus with the other side in crucial times.
- The Swedish commercial and M&A practice has deep transactional expertise. The team, led by Petter Kjöllerström, delivered high-quality support without creating unnecessary friction. The speed of the responses was impressive, and with the right mix of legal and commercial advice.
- ‘Integrity, service, availability, knowledge, creativity, and comfort.’
- ‘Mikael Moreira is outstanding when it comes to availability, client commitment, and commercial approach.’
- ‘Fast and pragmatic, but also deep knowledge in their field. Mikael Moreira and Gabriel Liska each have deep expertise in venture capital. Karolin Bergström is always on top of things and drives projects forward.’
- ‘Highly capable with great client focus and pragmatic approach.'
Key clients
- The Kingdom of Sweden
- EQT
- Storskogen
- Din Bil Sverige
- Creandum
- CBRE Group
- Canada Pension Fund CPPIB
- SEB
- Novax
- Swedbank
- Först
- Tredje
- Fjärde och Sjunde AP-Fonden
- Eterni Gruppen
- AddSecure
- Allianceplus Holding
- Ville Silvasti Oy
- Cube Infrastructure
- TSG Group
- Scania CV Aktiebolag
Work highlights
Represented the owners of Sport Design Sweden AB on its sale to Hasko, as well as in the re-investment by certain sellers into BidCo and Hasko Invest.
Represented Siemens Financial Services GmbH on their equity investment in Arctial.
Advised the Kingdom of Sweden on the sale of Aktiebolaget Svensk Bilprovning (Bilprovningen), the country’s leading vehicle inspection provider, to TÜV Rheinland AG.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Mathias Berggren
Other key lawyers
Anders Malmström; Mikael Moreira; Gabriel Liska