Corporate/M&A
Europe Guide 2024 : Sweden
Band 5
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+46 8 506 320 00About
Provided by Bird & Bird
Our M&A team is spearheaded by a group of leading lawyers who are passionate about their practice. We understand how legal issues can impact the full strategic picture of your business. Our innovative approach to providing transactional support is coupled with deep industry knowledge, allowing us to spot opportunities and help minimise risk. We represent both buyers and seller of businesses, from large multinationals to SMEs, handling deals that are structured as; private acquisitions and disposals, mergers, public takeovers, schemes of arrangement and competitive auctions.
We continue to act on some the market’s most complex and high value corporate, and M&A matters, offering broad sector-specific knowledge and unrivalled cross-border advice. We had another stellar year, closing numerous M&A deals and continuing to grow our already thriving practice. We also continue to be instructed on some of the biggest mandates in the Nordic market. The Commercial team has a particular focus and extensive expertise in providing commercial advice on complex and strategic agreements and has been involved in the most complex development projects within digital services and digital transformation projects in the Nordics in recent years.
Chambers Review
Bird & Bird houses a well-known corporate practice capable of handling domestic and cross-border mid-market transactions. The team advises corporates on acquisitions and investments across the Nordic region and beyond, aided by its international network. The lawyers also assist with joint ventures.
Work Highlights
- Bird & Bird advised Ratos on the acquisition of a 70% stake in Knightec.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at Bird & Bird has a proactive approach and the ability to navigate challenging situations gracefully and effectively."
"The firm is very responsive and quick to reply. The team makes sure we understand and are on the same wavelength."
"The team at Bird & Bird has a proactive approach and the ability to navigate challenging situations gracefully and effectively."
"The firm is very responsive and quick to reply. The team makes sure we understand and are on the same wavelength."
Notable Practitioners
Ola Lidström advises on a broad array of equity capital markets transactions, including IPOs, share placements, public offers and rights issues.
"Ola Lidström has extensive experience and good, detailed knowledge of all stock market legal matters."
"He is able to navigate sensitive complex board situations and is available."
Ranked Lawyers at
Bird & Bird
Sweden
Members
Provided by Bird & Bird
Caroline Grotenfelt
Hans Svensson
Head of Department
Lukas Holmberg
Martin Folke
Mårten Willamo