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Our banking and finance practice includes all types of financing transactions and other specialist advice. We act as advisors on both the lender side and the borrower side, as well as for issuers, agents, and arrangers. Thanks to our lawyers’ broad range of experience, we can seamlessly assist when a transaction involves elements of both traditional loans and bonds and other capital market financings. Our broad approach allows us to offer strategic advice to create bespoke solutions for our clients. We also have well-established, market-leading expertise in financial regulation and experience from complex restructurings.
Thanks to the extent and scope of the matters we are involved in, we not only have extensive experience but we also understand the importance of commercial aspects. Moreover, we continuously follow and monitor market developments in order to provide the best advice in every specific situation.
We often act as advisors in complex international transactions. Many of our lawyers also have work experience from international law firms. Our services include:
- Leverage finance
- Investment grade finance
- Direct lending
- Sustainability linked and green financings
- Real estate finance
- Acquisition financings
- Project finance
- Restructurings
- Debt capital market transactions (such as bonds, hybrid instruments, EMTN and MTN programmes)
- Securitisations, warehouse financing and other asset backed financings
- Derivatives
Chambers Review
Gernandt & Danielsson is known for its excellent regulatory practice, which assists fund managers and banks with various issues relating to Swedish financial services regulation. The law firm possesses a highly regarded DCM offering, frequently advising domestic and international clients on bond and note issuances, including green bonds. The team also advises on domestic and cross-border acquisition finance, corporate loans and refinancing.
Work Highlights
- Gernandt & Danielsson acted for NP3 Fastigheter on establishing its high-yield medium-term note programme, and later on an issue of green bonds totalling SEK400 million.
Strengths
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"Gernandt & Danielsson provides bespoke solutions that are aligned with clients' specific needs and objectives."
"The firm has a highly, innovative and knowledgeable mindset."
"Gernandt & Danielsson's strengths lie in its commercial approach, innovative problem solving, and solid reputation for delivering high-quality services in a timely and effective manner."
"Comprised of highly accomplished lawyers with extensive experience, the firm boasts an unrivalled depth of knowledge and understanding of DCM practices, regulations and market trends."
"I really appreciate the solution-orientated mindset of all the people in the Gernandt & Danielsson team."
"Gernandt & Danielsson provides bespoke solutions that are aligned with clients' specific needs and objectives."
"The firm has a highly, innovative and knowledgeable mindset."
"Gernandt & Danielsson's strengths lie in its commercial approach, innovative problem solving, and solid reputation for delivering high-quality services in a timely and effective manner."
"Comprised of highly accomplished lawyers with extensive experience, the firm boasts an unrivalled depth of knowledge and understanding of DCM practices, regulations and market trends."
"I really appreciate the solution-orientated mindset of all the people in the Gernandt & Danielsson team."
Notable Practitioners
Mikael Borg garners praise for his DCM practice and his experience in high-yield bond mandates. He often acts for issuers on corporate and green bond issuances.
"Mikael Borg is a truly exceptional lawyer and nothing less than a master strategist. He possesses a unique blend of legal expertise and business acumen, which positions him as our trusted legal adviser."
"He is very hands on and not afraid to create new structures."
"Mikael Borg is a clear market leader within debt capital markets and always provides us with crystal clear and on point advice. His business acumen and expertise within these fields is unparalleled, leaving no room for doubt or uncertainty in complex situations."
Niclas Rockborn advises banks and financial institutions on a whole host of regulatory topics, including internal investigations.
"Niclas Rockborn is outstanding, not only in terms of knowledge but also in terms of his ability to understand what actual problem needs to be solved in a very short time."
"Niclas has deep expertise in his area, and always provides high-quality work with attention to detail without losing sight of the big picture. He is nice to work with and quick at providing responses."
"He has deep knowledge in almost everything related to banking and finance."
"He's engaging, constructive, easy to understand and very responsive to our needs as well."
"He is clear, concise and perhaps the top Swedish lawyer in his field."
Mikael Bolling focuses on supporting clients with bond issuances.
"Mikael Bolling is a pragmatic and solution-oriented lawyer who excels at delivering practical and effective legal solutions."
"He is very attentive and has a broad understanding of both loans and bonds. He is also talented in negotiations and processing transactions, and this is combined with a friendly attitude and a focus on what matters most."
Dual-qualified in Sweden and England, Sofie Viktorsson regularly acts on debt financing matters in Nordic and international settings. She notably works with both lenders and borrowers, and has particular expertise in high-yield bonds and direct lending.
"Sofie Viktorsson is a very technically skilled lawyer."
"Sofie Viktorsson has exceptional dedication and ensures clients receive business-minded, timely and efficient assistance. Sofie’s client-centred approach prioritises commercial considerations while accommodating the legal aspects."
"She is very knowledgeable and has strong experience in financing agreements."
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