Led by practice head Jonas Premfors who harnesses expertise handling complex restructuring proceedings, the team at DLA Piper Sweden advises a broad array of clients, the roster of which includes major airlines and energy companies. Lars Wiking is a key name who brings knowledge and skills across the full range of insolvency matters, with particular strengths in bond restructuring and wind-up cases. Other key names include Anders Svensson Clark, who is experienced handling both domestic and international work, and Sandra Andersson who specialises in wind-up procedures.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is highly skilled with great legal technical skill and business understanding/judgement. The team has a good mix between senior and junior resources.’
- ‘I have worked with Anders Svensson Clark, whose capacity and commercial understanding stands out.’
- ‘What I really appreciate with this team is that they are highly experienced and professional, while staying very hands-on. I don’t get drowned in long theoretical memos – I get clear, practical advice I can use. Since we often end up in fairly complex cross-border situations, it makes a real difference that their international capacity is so well integrated.'
- ‘Over the years my main point of contact has been Jonas Premfors, and I have on several occasions recommended business acquaintances (in various situations) to reach out to him for advice. What particularly stands out (among many notable things) is his and the team’s availability and ability to quickly provide top-tier advice to both existing and new clients, despite the heavy workload that is inevitable in a firm of this magnitude.'
- 'I am consistently impressed by how the team can brilliantly handle everything from large-scale international setups to local insolvency cases.'
- 'Their pragmatic yet professional approach makes people feel comfortable even in uncomfortable situations – such as facing a bankruptcy – which is a quality I truly value.’
- ‘Jonas Premfors is truly outstanding among DLA Piper's insolvency lawyers.’
- ‘Jonas Premfors has a talent for calmly and confidently leading his team in complex and extensive insolvency cases, driving the cases forward in a highly efficient manner.’
Key clients
- Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of SAS
- The Body Shop Svenska Aktiebolaget
- Azelio AB
- Information & Kompetens i Sverige Aktiebolag
- Northvolt Ett Expansion AB
- Oscar Properties Holding AB
- Kaupthing ehf
- XNK Therapeutics (publ) AB
- ReiRei AB
- PEPTONIC medical AB (publ)
- Castlelake L.P.
Work highlights
Acting as local counsel to the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of SAS in connection with SAS' Chapter 11 proceedings before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court of the Southern District of New York and subsequent restructuring.
Acting as administrator for the Swedish branch of international retail firm The Body Shop.
Acting as administrator for the multinational solar energy company listed at Nasdaq First North Growth Market in Stockholm with approximately 40,000 shareholders.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Jonas Premfors
Other key lawyers
Lars Wiking; Anders Svensson Clark; Sandra Andersson