Private Equity: Fund Formation | Europe

Swedish boutique law firm Andulf is highly respected for its advice on issues relating to fund formation. Its team members regularly advise foreign as well as domestic clients on the launch of funds, with a particular focus on the technology sector, drawing on its excellent knowledge of the Swedish private equity market.

Mannheimer Swartling boasts an unparalleled bench strength with which to offer full-service corporate advice. The team is regularly tasked with large and often cross-border M&A transactions, including spin-offs, takeovers, acquisitions and mergers. Prestigious corporates from the telecommunications, technology and banking sectors count among the law firm's clientele. Mannheimer Swartling enjoys a market-leading position in the private equity world, advising pan-Nordic, European and US funds alike on fund formation and restructuring as well as investments. The law firm's impressive offering is complemented by its expertise in equity capital markets transactions, including share redemption schemes, rights issuances and listings.

Vinge offers a premium practice with experience handling large, complex public and private M&A transactions. The team is highly respected for its handling of international mandates, as well as its pan-Nordic and Swedish capabilities. Mergers, acquisitions, divestments and takeovers are regularly handled by the law firm, and its clientele ranges from corporates to shareholders and founders. Vinge also offers outstanding ECM capabilities ranging from IPOs and listing changes to share and rights issuances. Domestic and Nordic private equity houses and their portfolio companies also seek Vinge's assistance with large acquisitions and investments as well as venture capital transactions. Clients especially benefit from the law firm's full-service expertise, leveraging its presence in tax, competition and employment law.

Wigge & Partners offers senior partner-led service on small and mid-cap M&A transactions. The team often advises Swedish companies and shareholders on acquisitions and divestments. The law firm also advises on joint ventures and partnership agreements. The team is also capable of assisting clients with fund formation work.