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Roschier stands out for its experience in high-value out-of-court restructurings; in particular the firm leverages its expertise in high-yield bonds to advise bond-financed companies on restructuring matters. Carl Brodén’s finance practice regularly sees him advise on bankruptcies, reorganisations, and restructurings; alongside Niklas Eriksson, he recently led the firm’s representation of the largest shareholder in Viaplay in connection with the restructuring of the Swedish video streaming service. Markus Kern Fahlander and Axel Thörn-Kock are further key contacts to note. Former practice head Johan Häger left the firm in August 2025.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘It is probably the law firm that handles the most restructurings in the Swedish market. Hence, they are up to date with market practice and possible solutions. They are definitely problem solvers but with a solid legal knowledge. They complement each other very well as senior team members possess different strengths.'
  • ‘Carl Brodén has unique knowledge and experience not only in bond restructurings but also in providing advice on the lender side. Carl Brodén has in addition a unique grasp of formal insolvency proceedings and technical aspects related thereto. The team is very pragmatic, available and easy going.'
  • 'Niklas Eriksson and Veronica Stiller also deserve to be mentioned as highly skilled within their field.'

  • ‘They have exceptional knowledge in the restructuring and insolvency area. Roschier is in my view one of the market leading specialists in terms of banking and financing and out-of-court restructurings and has a unique grasp of formal insolvency proceedings. In addition, the team is in my view market leading as adviser on the Nordic bond market which add substantial value in insolvency matters.'

  • ‘Roschier has a unique position in the Swedish corporate bond market.’

  • ‘A highly capable, attentive and responsive team, which carries real weight in the market.’

Key clients

  • SEB
  • Danske Bank
  • Davidson Kempner European Partners
  • Houlihan Lokey
  • Intertrust
  • JOOL Markets AS
  • Nordic Trustee & Agency AB
  • SATO
  • Ziton AS
  • Swedbank

Work highlights

Represented the Steering Committee of the RCF-lenders in relation to the restructuring of Intrum where the main counterparties have been two different collectives of bondholders and the company/equity.
Advising a consortium of banks and institutions in relation to the distressed restructuring of Bonava.
Represented Groupe Canal +, the largest shareholder of Viaplay Group AB (publ), in relation to its recapitalisation.

Other key lawyers

Carl Brodén; Niklas Eriksson; Veronica Stiller; Markus Kern Fahlander; Axel Thörn-Kock

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