With strong expertise in the insolvency space, Gernandt & Danielsson Advokatbyrå‘s team frequently advises on complex restructuring matters and major bankruptcy proceedings, with work regularly involving cross-border aspects. Advising on cost-saving programs in multi-jurisdictional contexts is a key feature of the team’s workload. Practice co-head Mikael Borg regularly advises on complex DCM restructurings, while fellow co-leads Björn Svensson and Sofie Viktorsson work on both contentious and non-contentious matters. Fredrik Haräng is another key name. Caroline Jägenstedt Wikman left the firm in September 2025.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Clear market leaders on HY in Sweden, both new issues and restructurings.’
- ‘Mikael Borg is the go-to guy.’
Key clients
- CSC (Sweden) AB
- DistIT AB
- Ellos
- Desenio
- Boliden Mineral AB
- Cohanzick
- Go North
- Plantagen
- Midsummer AB
- Swedbank AB
- Magnolia Bostad AB (publ)
- Nynas AB
Work highlights
Represented CSC (Sweden) AB regarding unsubordinated hybrid capital securities in connection with SAS' cost savings programme "SAS Forward".
Advised DistIT AB in connection with a restructuring of its outstanding bonds by way of an issue of new shares of up to approximately SEK 168m.
Advised on the complex restructuring of the complete debt and equity structure of Ellos.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Fredrik Haräng
Practice head
Mikael Borg; Björn Svensson; Sofie Viktorsson
Other key lawyers
Fredrik Haräng