Capital Markets: Debt | Europe

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.

Roschier is frequently instructed by individual lenders and syndicates on a diverse range of banking mandates. The team is well versed in acquisition, corporate and real estate finance transactions, and also assists investment funds and corporate clients with refinancing matters. The firm possesses particularly strong DCM capabilities, handling high-yield bond issuances, in addition to green bonds, securitisation transactions and recapitalisation plans.

Vinge has a strong group acting for national and international banks, as well as borrowers, on the refinancing of debt and the negotiation of new credit facilities. The team has a particular focus on acquisition finance transactions, with additional experience in export finance mandates and project finance deals in the energy industry. The law firm has notable DCM experience, including with regard to EMTN programmes, variable funding notes and bond issuances. The firm is frequently highlighted for its ability to handle international mandates.

Mannheimer Swartling has a market-leading team that is a popular choice for large corporates, private equity funds and banks. The firm has proven strength in a wide range of transactions, with notable expertise in acquisition, project and aviation finance deals. The team is knowledgeable in syndicated and bilateral lending, including bridge loans, and is well versed in handling banking regulatory matters. It also possesses a highly regarded DCM offering, advising on green and high-yield bond issuances, derivatives trading, securitisation transactions and EMTN programmes.

White & Case has a well-respected banking and finance team well accustomed to representing private equity sponsors in leveraged and acquisition finance mandates. The team also acts for banks and other lenders, including syndicates. The law firm has an impressive DCM offering, being particularly active on high-yield bond issuances, EMTN programmes and securitisation transactions. Its lawyers in Stockholm work closely with colleagues across the firm's international network to facilitate multi-jurisdictional transactions. The team is also notable for being able to offer English law capabilities to financial institutions clients in Sweden.