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Key contacts
Managing Partner: Manfred Löfvenhaft
Quick facts
# Partners

21

# Other qualified practitioners

79

# Total number of lawyers

100

Languages

Swedish, Bulgarian, Danish, English, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Kurdish, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Turkish

Key practice areas
Banking and finance
Capital markets
Capital markets : Debt
Capital markets : Equity
Financial and corporate
Corporate and M&A
Restructuring and insolvency
M&A
Energy and infrastructure
Firm overview

Gernandt & Danielsson is one of Sweden’s leading law firms for Swedish and international business law, and has advised on some of the largest and most complex transactions and disputes in Sweden. The firm specialises in private and public M&A, capital markets: debt and equity, banking and finance, financial regulation, dispute resolution and real estate. The firm has a strong international practice and close working relationships with leading law firms in all other Scandinavian jurisdictions, elsewhere in Europe and around the world.

Key practice areas
  • Banking
  • Capital markets: Debt
  • Capital markets: Equity
  • Financial restructuring
  • Financial services regulatory
  • M&A
  • Private equity
  • Private equity funds
  • Real estate finance
  • Restructuring and insolvency

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Sector expertise
  • Aviation
  • Automotive
  • Banking
  • Construction and materials
  • Energy
  • Financial services
  • Food and beverage
  • Gaming
  • Healthcare
  • Industrials
  • Investment management
  • Media
  • Natural resources
  • Oil and gas
  • Pharmaceutical and life sciences
  • Real estate
  • Technology and telecommunications
  • Transport

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Address:
Hamngatan 2
SE-114 87
Stockholm
5747
Tel:+46 8 670 6600 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://www.gda.se/en/
2027 Edition
Banking and finance
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Linked Reviews
Financial and corporate
Gernandt & Danielsson was founded in 1992 and is based in Stockholm. The firm is known for providing commercial law advice to large and medium-sized Swedish and international clients. The team is led by Managing Partner Manfred Löfvenhaft and supported by prominent Swedish-qualified legal practitioners with international experience. The firm has a well-rounded legal practice in Sweden and enjoys a top-tier ranking across numerous practice areas.

Key clients 
    
Carnegie, Diebold Nixdorf, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley.

 
Highlights  

The firm recently advised the managers, including DNB Carnegie Investment Bank, Goldman Sachs Bank Europe and J P Morgan, on the IPO and listing of NOBA Bank on Nasdaq Stockholm. The firm also advised Deutsche Bank, in its capacity as coordinating mandated lead arranger and bookrunner, on a €1.69 billion sustainability-linked revolving credit facilities agreement.

In M&A, the firm advised Fortnox on the public offer made by EQT X and First Kraft.

Testimonials

We have been very satisfied with the firm’s services and overall way of working. The team has been easy to reach, highly present, and consistently engaged, which has made collaboration smooth and efficient. Their advice has been practical, constructive, pragmatic and had a commercial value.
We particularly appreciated the team setup and dynamics. Younger lawyers were given genuine room to take ownership and lead discussions, which brought energy, clarity, and strong preparation to the process. At the same time, the partner remained closely involved and available to step in on more complex or strategic questions, creating a well‑balanced and reassuring client experience.
Overall, the combination of accessibility and a strong team culture made the firm a trusted and valued advisor.” - Banking and finance

Reliability.” - Banking and finance

Gernandt & Danielsson are always up to speed on the latest market practice and are able to balance legal and commercial advice in order to ensure an efficient transaction while also protecting their clients’ interests.” - Banking and finance

Smooth, easy to work with, effective.” - High yield Capital markets

“Gernandt & Danielsson has a team of highly experienced and knowledgeable lawyers. They are attentive, accurate, and provide prompt feedback.” - Investment funds

Top tier team in Sweden.” - M&A

Depth of legal knowledge and commercial common sense.” - M&A

Knowledgeable and competences in-house. International network for when needed. Business minded.” - Private equity

Alexander Thörnberg is highly available and present and has an openminded and commercial approach. Well-prepared and high expertise.” - Banking and finance

Arijan Kan is an expert in banking and finance, particularly funds. He provides proactive and constructive feedback in a timely manner.” - Investment funds

Arijan Kan is very service minded and truly cares about our company. He always manages to answer our questions, either by himself or by seeking expertise within the law firm.” - Investment funds

Daniel Sveen is extremely knowledgeable in Swedish corporate law.” - M&A

Einar Brunsberg is a talented associate that approach matters with diligence and good judgement. He consistently contributes positively to transaction teams by bringing a constructive, solution-oriented mindset and is responsive, reliable and easy to work with.” - Banking and finance

Gabriel Zsiga understands issues from a business perspective and remembers previous discussions.” - Private equity

Jakob Forsell is a rising star with strong expertise in Nordic high yield bonds. Jakob combines technical knowledge with a commercial and solution-oriented approach and always delivers clear and practical advice.” - Banking and finance

Mikael Bolling is highly available and present and have good knowledge and innovative solutions for complex questions.” - Banking and finance

Mikael Bolling is responsive and understanding.” - Banking and finance

Mikael Borg has good knowledge, is effective, and easy to communicate with.” - High yield Capital markets

Mikael Borg has a tremendous experience. Very strong business understanding.” - Private equity

Niclas Rockborn is highly experienced in banking and finance, particularly in funds. He provides proactive, constructive and timely feedback.” - Investment funds

Pär Johansson is extremely competent and intelligent, but main strengths are he is good with people and especially negotiations.” - M&A

Simon Wetterholm is smooth, effective, and easy to communicate with.” - High yield Capital markets

Sofie Hallén is an associate that have taken over the role from a colleague that left the law firm. She has done a good job so far.” - Investment funds
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Seafire AB - Bond Issue
2021-09-01
Gernandt & Danielsson
Sweden
Bond issue
Seafire AB
Issuer
Catena Media - Bond Issue
2021-05-01
Gernandt & Danielsson
Malta
Bond issue
Catena Media
Issuer
Heimstaden Bostad AB - Bond Issue
2021-04-01
Gernandt & Danielsson
Sweden
Bond issue
Heimstaden Bostad AB
Issuer
Point Properties Portfolio 1 AB - Bond Issue
2021-03-01
Gernandt & Danielsson
Sweden
Bond issue
Point Properties Portfolio 1 AB
Issuer
Heimstaden Bostad AB - Bond Issue
2021-06-01
Gernandt & Danielsson
Sweden
Bond issue
Heimstaden Bostad AB
Issuer
VNV Global AB - Bond Issue
2021-07-01
Gernandt & Danielsson
Sweden
Bond issue
VNV Global AB
Issuer
Bellman Group - Bond Issue
2021-02-01
Gernandt & Danielsson
Sweden
Bond issue
Bellman Group
Issuer
Fastighets AB Trianon - Bond Issue
2021-02-01
Gernandt & Danielsson
Sweden
Bond issue
Fastighets AB Trianon
Issuer
HEBA Fastighets AB - Bond Issue
2021-05-01
Gernandt & Danielsson
Sweden
Bond issue
HEBA Fastighets AB
Issuer
Heimstaden Bostad AB - Bond Issue
2021-08-01
Gernandt & Danielsson
Sweden
Bond issue
Heimstaden Bostad AB
Issuer
Eastnine AB - Bond Issue
2021-07-01
Gernandt & Danielsson
Sweden
Bond issue
Eastnine AB
Issuer
Sparbanken Rekarne AB - Bond Issue
2021-02-01
Gernandt & Danielsson
Sweden
Bond issue
Sparbanken Rekarne AB
Issuer
Heimstaden Bostad AB - Bond Issue
2021-01-01
Gernandt & Danielsson
Sweden
Bond issue
Heimstaden Bostad AB
Issuer
Heimstaden AB - Bond Issue
2021-09-01
Gernandt & Danielsson
Sweden
Bond issue
Heimstaden AB
Issuer
Storskogen Industrier AB - Bond Issue
2021-05-01
Gernandt & Danielsson
Sweden
Bond issue
Storskogen Industrier AB
Issuer
Heimstaden AB - Bond Issue
2021-06-01
Gernandt & Danielsson
Sweden
Bond issue
Heimstaden AB
Issuer
Seamless Distribution Systems AB - Bond Issue
2021-04-01
Gernandt & Danielsson
Sweden
Bond issue
Seamless Distribution Systems AB
Issuer
FastPartner AB - Bond Issue
2021-05-01
Gernandt & Danielsson
Sweden
Bond issue
FastPartner AB
Issuer
Heimstaden AB - Bond Issue
2021-02-01
Gernandt & Danielsson
Sweden
Bond issue
Heimstaden AB
Issuer
Arwidsro Fastighets AB - Bond Issue
2021-04-01
Gernandt & Danielsson
Sweden
Bond issue
Arwidsro Fastighets AB
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