Gernandt & Danielsson Advokatbyrå’s large corporate and M&A practice handles a wide range of matters, including high-value domestic and cross-border public and private M&A transactions. The team has considerable combined experience working in key industries, including technology, entertainment, and energy, as well as in emerging sectors such as gaming and e-sports. Carl Westerberg offers expertise in highly technical mergers and joint ventures. Fredrik Palm is regularly instructed by both sellers and buyers, and has recently gained notable experience in the media, gaming and e-sports sectors. Mikael Borg’s client base includes top-tier corporate sellers and buyers. The three partners jointly lead the team in Stockholm. Manfred Löfvenhaft has over three decades of experience in public and private M&A as well as commercial contract negotiations. Corinne Ekman has a strong track record advising payment services, technology and entertainment companies.

Mannheimer Swartling’s M&A team handles a wide variety of matters, ranging from buy-and-build mandates to multijurisdictional carve-outs, with a particularly strong reputation for working on large-scale transactions. The team has notable expertise in renewable energy M&A as well as in emerging sectors, advising several leading Swedish startups in relation to strategic acquisitions. Isabella Ramsay, who specialises in cross-border carve-outs, leads the practice in Stockholm. Patrik Marcelius leads the public M&A team, while Martin Pekkari, especially strong in the rail and infrastructure, manufacturing, and public sectors, oversees the corporate commercial division. Johan Ljungberg and Hans Petersson lead teams in Gothenberg and Malmö, respectively. Adam Green focuses on tech transactions, regularly advising companies in the mid- to late- growth stages, while Jan Holmius is known for advising PE firms on Nordic M&A transactions. Jon Rastad handles infrastructure-related M&A as well as carve-outs and joint ventures.

Roschier’s leading M&A practice focuses on large and mid cap cross-border transactions involving major domestic and international companies. Malin Leffler - experienced in handling significant matters for household names in the media and retail sectors, to name a few - heads the private M&A team, within which private equity specialist Jens Bengtsson and Björn Winström play key roles. Markus Olsson’s client base includes major players in the automotive industry. Stockholm office head Pontus Enquist leads the public M&A group, regularly advising governments and government agencies, while Ola Sandersson oversees the corporate compliance department. Christoffer Benninge boasts expertise in both public and private M&A as well as corporate advisory matters, specialising in domestic public-to-private transactions.

Advokatfirman Vinge’s M&A and corporate practice advises blue-chip clients on a wide range of domestic and cross-border matters, from public and private acquisitions to divestments. The team collaborates closely with the firm’s private equity practice to handle private equity-sponsored leveraged buyouts, among other mandates. Practice head Jonas Bergstrom has a strong track record advising major clients on high-value M&A transactions. Firm chairman Johan Winnerblad has extensive experience in the field, particularly in the financial services, TMT and life sciences sectors. Christina Kokko is regularly instructed by clients in the financial services and life sciences sectors, as well as in the retail and media spaces. Jesper Schönbeck leads on public M&A, with Erik Sjöman playing a key role in team.

Advokatfirman Cederquist KB’s M&A practice in Stockholm handles a variety of matters, ranging from large-scale public-to-private deals to controlled auctions. The team has considerable experience in the infrastructure, auto, healthcare, transport and retail sectors, among others, and a client base that includes companies, sponsors, and investment banks. Practice head Pontus Röckert specialises in private equity and venture capital and has a strong reputation for acting as M&A counsel within the financial services sector. Carl-Johan Deuschl focuses on industrial M&A and infrastructure transactions. Private equity specialist Martin Ulfson’s practice covers acquisitions, divestments, mergers, joint ventures, and take-private transactions.

Hannes Snellman (Sweden)’s corporate and M&A practice advises a range of clients, including Swedish and multinational companies, on a host of matters. The team benefits from frequent collaboration with the firm’s partner office in Finland to offer a pan-Nordic service. Claes Kjellberg, who has over twenty years’ experience advising major private equity sponsors, leads the private M&A team. Corporate and public M&A practice head Mattias Friberg has over 25 years of experience acting in the Nordic and international market for industrial companies, financial institutions, and private equity sponsors. Ola Åhman advises on public and private transactions and corporate strategy, as well as regulatory and compliance issues.

Linklaters’ corporate and M&A practice in Stockholm leverages the firm’s global network to regularly advise on cross-border transactions. The team is well known for handling large-scale private equity deals as well as multijurisdictional M&A for blue-chip companies. The Nordic-wide group is led by Elisabeth Lundgren, whose client base includes major tech and energy companies. Charlotte Levin advises corporates and financial institutions on both public and private M&A, while Rasmus Kindlund and Nima Naderi both stand out for their experience in the Nordic market.

Setterwalls’ corporate and M&A practice group, jointly led by Anders Söderlind in Stockholm, Anders Holmgren in Gothenburg, and Ola Grahn in Malmö, is regularly involved in major domestic, regional, and international transactions. Söderlind specialises in private equity and private M&A, particularly in the technology and finance sectors. Holmgren is best known for advising Swedish and international clients in high-tech sectors, including the gaming space. Veteran commercial lawyer Johan Hallén offers considerable expertise in commercial contracts.

Baker McKenzie’s M&A practice in Stockholm collaborates with lawyers throughout the firm’s global network to advise on a high volume of domestic and cross-border transactions. In recent years, the team has been increasingly active in the pharma, retail, energy, and transport sectors. Carl Svernlöv leads the corporate and M&A team, while Costin Mihailescu heads up the private equity offering.

Bird & Bird’s corporate and commercial practice group handles a wide range of matters, including M&A and joint ventures, private equity buyouts, venture capital investments, and post-integration work. The team has a strong reputation for advising on cross-border transactions, particularly in the tech, media, telecoms and IP sectors. Mårten Willamo, noted for his close ties to the Finnish market, leads the firm’s Nordic-wide corporate group. Mattias Lindberg leads the commercial group in Stockholm, while Hans Svensson is corporate head in Stockholm. Jan Byström left the firm for Advokatfirman Lindahl KB in May 2023.

Cirio Advokatbyrå AB’s M&A practice is well known for handling matters in the energy and infrastructure, life sciences, healthcare, food, tech, and real estate sectors. Especially active in the technology, energy and life sciences spaces, Anders Moberg leads the private M&A team, while Annika Andersson, whose practice covers non-cash acquisitions and spin-offs, among other areas, heads up the public M&A offering. Jessica Grönberg regularly advises clients on domestic and cross-border private M&A transactions. Fredrik Morfeldt was promoted to partner in January 2023.

CMS Wistrand’s full-service transactional team focuses on mid-market Swedish and cross-border M&A matters, with particular strength in the media, IT, industrials, leisure, healthcare, and auto sectors. Ólafur Steindórsson, who primarily handles small and mid-cap transactions and with a broad client base in the tech and ESG spaces, leads the Stockholm team. Per Dalemo, known for advising both investors and shareholders on Nordic matters, is head of the Gothenburg M&A practice. Robert Kullgren focuses on international matters and heads the firm’s German desk.

Fielding offices across Sweden, Advokatfirman Delphi’s nationwide corporate and M&A practice focuses on mid-market M&A transactions, with particular strength in the TMT, gaming, energy, and healthcare sectors. Michael Juhlin, noted for his experience advising companies, private equity firms and financial institutions on transactional and corporate governance matters, leads the team in Stockholm. Christoffer Mangelus, with recent experience advising on cross-border carve-outs, heads the firm’s transaction group in Gothenburg. Måns Persson in Gothenburg was promoted to partner in January 2023.

DLA Piper Sweden’s corporate and M&A team handles a high volume of mid-market matters, particularly in the tech, gaming, life sciences, fintech, and infrastructure sectors. Practice head Anders Malmström has considerable experience advising multinationals and private equity firms on M&A transactions in Sweden and the Nordic region, working closely with lawyers throughout the firm’s global network to offer a cross-border service. Mathias Berggren and Mikael Moreira are well known for their work in the tech space.

Hammarskiöld’s M&A team advises a range of domestic and foreign clients - including companies, private equity sponsors, and venture capital firms - with buy-and-build mandates being a recent area of growth for the team. Senior partner Peder Hammarskiöld boasts vast expertise in both public and private takeovers. Erik Löfwall counts several blue-chip PE funds among his client roster, while Jakob Falkman handles large and mid-cap transations for industrial clients as well as PE funds. Erik Fahlgren is well known for advising Swedish and international clients on cross-border M&A and commercial contracts matters. The four partners jointly oversee the team, within which Magnus Bohman plays a key role, focusing on seller-side mid-cap M&A deals.

With offices in six locations spread across Sweden, Advokatfirman Lindahl KB’s nationwide M&A practice offers a comprehensive service covering transactional and strategic matters in a wide range of sectors, including tech, life sciences and energy. The team has a strong reputation for handling mid-cap M&A deals and has seen recent growth in its share of high-end transactions. Moritz Veller in Stockholm specialises in cross-border mandates, while Helsingborg-based Svante Liljedahl offers seller-side expertise. Johan Herrström, managing partner of the firm’s Malmö office, focuses on the IT and medtech sectors. Having joined the firm from Bird & Bird in May 2023, Jan Byström brings more than 25 years of M&A and private equity experience. The department was also bolstered by the arrival of Ahmed Al-Rahma from Roschier in September 2023.

TM & Partners’ M&A team handles a range of matters for domestic, Nordic and international private equity funds, state-owned companies, and private corporations. Practice head Sten Hedbäck focuses on private M&A, advising industrial companies, PE funds, and entrepreneurs on acquisitions and divestitures. Vaiva Eriksson has recent experience in the IP and renewable energy spaces, to name a few, while Per Granström has clients in a variety of sectors, including tech and logistics.

Eversheds Sutherland‘s M&A and commercial teams offer a broad service to a varied client base, ranging from domestic startups to multinational companies, with experience in the IT, telecoms, retail, energy, healthcare and life sciences sectors. Possessing more than 25 years of experience, Ulrika Sparrman leads the corporate and M&A practice, while Michael Hylander is head of the firm’s commercial law department.

Magnusson Sweden’s corporate and M&A team is particularly active in the financial services, insurance, hospitality, energy, environment, and retail sectors. The practice is led by Anders Bäckman, who is noted for his considerable experience in domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, as well as joint ventures. Jonas Bergquist offers energy sector expertise.

With offices in Sundsvall, Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Malmö, MAQS Advokatbyrå’s M&A team has a strong nationwide presence, advising major domestic companies in a range of sectors. Practice head Anton Olsson has key experience in cross-border acquisitions and private equity transactions. Sara Malmström, active in the IT, tech, retail, and media sectors, is the lead partner in Stockholm.

Morris Law’s corporate and M&A group has a strong reputation for handling mid-cap M&A transactions in the construction, tech, energy, manufacturing, retail and life sciences sectors. Martin Prager in Stockholm leads the practice. Racine Ashjari in Gothenburg advises on acquisitions and sales of listed and non-listed companies. Olof Myhrman, also in Gothenburg, acts for private equity, investor, and industrial clients as well as entrepreneurs.

Advokatfirman Schjødt’s transactions group in Stockholm works closely with the firm’s partner offices in Norway, Denmark, and the UK to advise on a wide range of domestic and cross-border matters. Ylva Enquist in Stockholm leads the group alongside Tord Fondevik in Oslo. Pontus Bergsten has considerable experience advising private equity sponsors and listed companies, particularly in the eSports, media, gaming, construction and healthcare sectors.

Wigge & Partners M&A team regularly advises private equity funds and corporate clients on small and mid-cap transactions as well as large cross-border deals. The team is especially active in the energy, infrastructure, media and tech sectors. With over 15 years of experience, Henrik Wenckert leads on M&A, while alternative investments and fund formation specialist Frida Sander heads up the private equity team.

Advokatfirman Fylgia KB’s M&A team primarily handles small- and mid-cap transactions, with particular strength in the industrial and tech sectors. Practice head Mattias Larsson maintains a broad client base that includes several IT and SaaS companies.

Synch Advokat AB‘s corporate team is particularly strong handling M&A transactions in the digital and tech spaces and is well regarded in the start-up and scale-up segment. Firm co-founder Andreas Börjesson, with over 20 years of experience, leads the team.