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Linklaters

Linklaters in Sweden

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Delivering exceptional results for clients with streamlined solutions and in-depth legal insights

Our Stockholm office offers unparalleled expertise in Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, and Banking & Finance. Clients turn to us for our sophisticated and innovative advice to help them navigate the complexities of the Swedish market and successfully achieve their strategic goals.

As transactions grow increasingly intricate, our clients seek the guidance of a trusted partner who can manage their most critical and challenging matters. Our deep understanding of Swedish law, coupled with our capacity to deploy integrated, cross-practice teams from our global network, positions us uniquely in the market.

We have a proven track record of assisting on some of the most high-profile, multi-jurisdictional transactions that require seamless coordination and cutting-edge legal strategies. Our team's dedication to excellence and commitment to client success have earned us recognition as leaders in the Swedish market.

We're proud of our ability to deliver exceptional results, leveraging our global reach and local expertise to help our clients navigate the complexities of the Swedish legal landscape. Whether it's public M&A, private equity investments, or intricate restructuring deals, we stand ready to provide the strategic, comprehensive advice that our clients rely on.

Innovation runs through everything we do at Linklaters – our legal advice, the way we deliver our services to clients and the way we run our business.

We have a long history of innovation and being at the forefront of technology development and adoption. We are experienced in trialling new and emerging tools to ensure they add real, measurable value to our clients. We are doing the same with GenAI. We have an ambitious AI programme that aligns with our wider firm strategy. We have taken a long-term view on adoption, going beyond the headlines to look at changing how we work and adapting to the new legal landscape.

Read more about our approach to GenAI.

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Our Stockholm office:

Jakobsbergsgatan 24
Box 7833
103 98 Stockholm
Telephone: +46 866 56600

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Our offering in Sweden

M&A

Our Corporate M&A practice is distinguished by its comprehensive service offering, catering to both large corporates and institutional investors. We excel in navigating the complexities of public and private M&A, providing strategic advice on cross-border divestments, acquisitions, investments, and mergers across various industry sectors in Sweden. Clients benefit from our in-depth knowledge and experience in Swedish equity capital market deals, including IPOs, listings, rights issues, and share issuances.

Leveraging the strength of our global network, we deploy integrated, cross-practice teams to handle the most sophisticated transactions, ensuring seamless execution and innovative solutions. This allows us to manage the largest multi-jurisdictional M&A projects with efficiency and precision, offering our clients unparalleled expertise that sets us apart from local competitors.

Highlights of our work include:
  • Hg's portfolio company team.blue NV on its acquisition of Loopia Group, a leading European web service and hosting company.
  • Thomson Reuters on their recommended SEK 8.1bn takeover bid on Pagero Group AB.
  • Brookfield Super-Core Infrastructure Partners on its SEK 9.2bn acquisition of a 49% stake in social infrastructure portfolio for public education from SBB.

Private Equity

We are recognised for our proficiency in managing large-scale transactions and providing tailored legal solutions for private equity sponsors. We specialise in intricate buyouts, divestments, and investment strategies, consistently delivering value to our clients across various industry sectors.

What sets us apart is our ability to combine local market expertise with the global capabilities of our firm. Our integrated, cross-practice approach allows us to adeptly handle high-stakes, multi-jurisdictional deals, ensuring that our clients receive the highest level of service and innovative solutions. This dynamic approach enables us to address the unique challenges of the private equity sector, positioning us as a leader in the field, in particular for transactions relating to the green transition.

Highlights of our work include:
  • TPG on its investment into Syre, a Swedish joint venture controlled by Sweden-based fashion retailer H&M Group and Vargas Holding.
  • The co-lead investors Altor, GIC, Hy24 and Just Climate on the c.€1.5bn private placement in Stegra, formerly known as H2 Green Steel.
  • Macquarie Capital, and subsequently Giant BidCo, on the recommended SEK 10.1bn takeover bid on Byggfakta Group Nordic HoldCo AB (publ), listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.

Banking & Finance

Serving Nordic and international banks, we expertly navigate significant cross-border mandates, providing comprehensive support to banking syndicates, individual lenders, and private equity sponsors.

Our team excels in managing diversified finance matters, including leveraged financings, corporate lending and restructurings. Whether it's handling intricate restructuring projects or facilitating asset, acquisition, and general corporate finance transactions, we are renowned for our innovative and efficient solutions tailored to each client's unique needs.

Embedded within a global firm, our Stockholm team leverages widespread knowledge and resources to address the dynamic demands of the Swedish market, ensuring our clients receive unparalleled service and successful outcomes.

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Banking & Finance

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