Corporate/M&A
Global Guide 2024 : Sweden
Band 3
About
Provided by Baker McKenzie
The Mergers and Acquisitions practice is unrivalled in both cross-border and domestic commercial transactions. No other law firm in the Swedish market offers Nordic clients the same links to North America, Asia, Latin America and EMEA as we do. Since its inception, over 30 years ago, the Stockholm office has grown considerably and covers all the practice areas expected of a major law firm including Corporate and M&A. Our greatest strength is our experience and expertise in dealing with cross-border Corporate and M&A in the Nordic region. A large portion of our partners and associates have exceptional knowledge of the processes, architecture and documentation of international M&A deals gained from their time working in other jurisdictions. This makes us the first choice law firm for many international corporates from within and outside the Nordic region, as well as financial institutions. Our full-service offering puts us in a position where we can combine our cross-border M&A capabilities and transactional experience with local law in-depth special competencies and this is a key competitive advantage and in line with current client demand.
Practise lead partner, Carl M Svernlöv, is listed as a highly recommended lawyer in several law publications, is an adjunct professor of the law of business associations at the Department of Law at Stockholm University and is the author of 12 books and over 150 articles on Swedish and international business and commercial law.
Chambers Review
As an internationally present law firm, Baker McKenzie is held in high esteem for its multi-jurisdictional capabilities. The team is especially active in advising companies across various sectors on divestments and acquisitions throughout Sweden and the Nordic region. Investments as well as joint ventures and merger transactions are among the tasks handled by the team. Baker McKenzie's team also assists domestic and foreign private equity funds with transactions in Sweden. Its capital markets expertise ranges from IPOs and share listings to private placements, which further strengthens the law firm's holistic offering.
Work Highlights
- Baker McKenzie advised Petronas Chemicals Group on the multi-jurisdictional acquisition of Swedish company Perstorp.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Team members are quick to respond and ready to go the extra mile to provide a good service. The team are always very hands-on, flexible and direct in communication, which makes the dialogue very constructive."
"Baker McKenzie are extremely customer-oriented and service-minded."
"The firm has the outstanding ability to liaise with firm-wide counsel across all necessary jurisdictions."
"The Baker McKenzie team always act in a solution-oriented and open-minded manner."
"Team members are quick to respond and ready to go the extra mile to provide a good service. The team are always very hands-on, flexible and direct in communication, which makes the dialogue very constructive."
"Baker McKenzie are extremely customer-oriented and service-minded."
"The firm has the outstanding ability to liaise with firm-wide counsel across all necessary jurisdictions."
"The Baker McKenzie team always act in a solution-oriented and open-minded manner."
Notable Practitioners
Joakim Falkner is held in high esteem for his expertise in demanding ECM mandates ranging from IPOs and dual listings to share issuances and private placements. Admittance to practice in England and Wales as well as Sweden makes him a good choice for international mandates.
"He is easy to work with and pragmatic. He never loses the legal focus and is always ready to go the extra mile."
"Joakim Falkner is very business-minded, giving a high level of service to carry out the work successfully for all stakeholders."
Carl Svernlöv often advises clients including IT companies and private equity houses on domestic and regional acquisitions.
"He is extremely knowledgeable."
"Carl Svernlöv is a pleasure to deal with."
Anders Fast is a trusted adviser for acquisitions and divestments across Sweden and beyond.
"Anders Fast provides extensive experience and knowledge throughout projects and ensures the best outcomes."
Up-and-coming partner Henric Roth advises on capital markets transactions including IPOs and share issuances.
"Henric Roth is very attentive and works to move the process forward."