Hammarskiöld

Sweden

Key contacts

Managing Partner: Malin von Heideken

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Quick facts

Number of lawyers

Number of partners

Languages

Swedish, English, French, German, Bosnian, Serbian, Croatian

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

Project development

Firm overview

Hammarskiöld is a leading Swedish Business law firm, established in 1998 with a substantial international practice. The firm regularly represents clients in connection with large international transactions, including banking and finance, M&A and debt and equity capital markets transactions. The firm also specialises in competition law, financial regulatory, arbitration and litigation proceedings and media and telecoms law. Hammarskiöld is known for handling high profile and complex matters including investigations and compliance matters and is a trusted legal advisor known for quality, competence and industry knowledge. As an independent firm, Hammarskiöld regularly works in international assignments together with top-ranked foreign and international law firms.

International Work:
Hammarskiöld is providing domestic and cross-border legal advice, frequently liasing with top-tier law firms in England, United States, the Nordics and Germany (among several other countries). The firm provides seamless representation to clients throughout the world. Being an independent firm, the firm can work with the foreign counsel of the client’s choice or choose the best lawyer or law firm suitable for the particular assignment. A very large part of the firm’s total assignments origins from international work or foreign clients. The firm acts as legal advisor on behalf of Swedish and foreign corporations, entities, organisations, funds, banks and acts as counsel to foreign law firms in all areas of practice in Sweden. Although the core of the firm’s practice focuses on Swedish law, the firm also has substantial expertise in advising on or handling the international implications of business law issues.

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Client Feedback

Capital markets
"Well on top of technical and business related matters. High availability and service minded."

Carl-Johan Pousette
"Extremely experienced, well connected and with superior knowledge. Highly available and service minded."

Key transactional practices

Banking
Capital markets: Debt
Capital markets: Equity
M&A
Private equity
Restructuring and insolvency

Key practice contacts and recent case highlights

Mergers & Acquisitions
Erik Fahlgren
Partner
+46 708 50 29 79
erik.fahlgren@hammarskiold.se
https://hammarskiold.se/expertise/mergers-and-acquisitions/

Banking & Finance
Mattias Anjou
+46 708 94 45 17
mattias.anjou@hammarskiold.se

Rasmus Fahlén
+46 761 26 63 30
rasmus.fahlen@hammarskiold.se
https://hammarskiold.se/expertise/banking-and-finance/

Capital Markets Equity:
Ola Åhman
+46 708 94 45 10
ola.ahman@hammarskiold.se
https://hammarskiold.se/expertise/capital-markets/

Sector expertise

Banking
Energy
Healthcare
Insurance
Pharm and life sciences
Media
Aviation
Automotive

Address:

Jakobsgatan 6,

111 52 Stockholm

P.O. Box 2278

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Hammarskiöld

Linked Reviews

Financial and corporate

Hammarskiöld was founded in 1998. The firm has broad expertise across a wide range of legal practice areas. While its primary focus is Swedish law, it has significant experience advising on international business law matters. The team is led by managing partner Malin von Heideken and supported by experienced Swedish-qualified legal practitioners. The firm is active in banking, debt and equity capital markets, M&A, and restructuring and insolvency.

Key clients     

AB Svensk Exportkredit, Altor, J P Morgan, Nordic Investment Bank, and Scania.

Highlights 

The firm advised Varsity Healthcare Partners, a US-based private equity investment firm specialising in healthcare services investments, on its strategic growth investment in Trialbee AB. The firm also advised Altor portfolio company Eidra Group on its acquisition of Elaboratum.

The firm advised CA Plusinvest on its public takeover offer for Arise, whose shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm's Main Market.

Testimonials

“Dedicated team who knows us extremely well.” – Equity Capital markets

“They are very hands-on and available.” - High yield Capital markets

“Hammarskiölds are very responsive and hands-on. They have high-quality knowledge in M&A and capital markets with top-of-the-line experience. They always keep their estimates.” - M&A

“The team stands out in several ways. They are clearly very well connected and trusted advisor to their clients. They have a very strong private equity footprint in deal with the most complex issue with ease. They are likeable and professional. the firm is an independent firm, but with a very strong international network which leads to a continuous stream of cross border work. Their new offices are terrific and reflects their take on service level and quality. The firm is very strong rooted in the Swedish marketplace, and our impression is that they are one to watch for the years to come.” - M&A

“Hammarskiold and its lead partner, Sanna Isaksson, provided us with valuable and business focused advice both with respect to the M&A transaction in general but more specifically on complicated employee compensation and regulatory issues in connection with the transaction. Sanna and her team worked seamlessly both with my team and internally and provided considerable value to us and the transaction at a reasonable price. What really impressed me was how quickly Sanna adapted to my ways of working and our business needs.” - M&A

“They are very responsive, combining international-standard quality with a real commitment to personal service and relationship building.” - Private equity

“Aksel Ahlqvist is a very capable and detail-oriented lawyer.” - M&A

“Erik Löfwall is highly skilled lawyer in M&A, especially private equity but also in industry specific transactions. When you have Erik onboard you know that things will be handled in the most efficient way for the client.” - M&A

“Erik Löfwall is very skilled legally and a top service provider. He is very strong in building and developing relationships. We consider him a rainmaker of the firm who has a strong and positive influence on the firm. Erik delegates work to good associates but really stays on board and involved as well. He manages to achieve a great balance and what he brings to the marketplace is impressive.” - M&A

“Erik Löfwall is highly responsive; very loyal; great client service; dedication to building a relationship with those he works with.” - Private equity

“Fredrik Osvald is a stand-out in his technical skills, especially drafting complex agreements. He quickly understands the client's expectations and can transform that into very well-drafted agreements. If you have Fredrik onboard, you know that the agreements will be top-quality.” - M&A

“Fredrik Osvald is responsive and works well with his colleagues in other law firms.” - Private equity

“Rasmus Fahlén is very knowledgeable about banking and finance transactions, always personal and concrete in his advice.” - High yield Capital markets

“Sanna Isaksson is very pragmatic and business oriented. Adapts easily to the client's ways of working and business needs. Easy to have a constructive dialogue with and can think outside of the box.” - M&A

“Sofia Falkner is a very competent lawyer in her field and applies her expertise in a pragmatic and business-oriented way.” - M&A

Deal Highlights

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Deal Name	Deal Date	Firm Name	Jurisdiction	Deal Type	Lawyer Names	Client Names	Client Role
Atvexa - IPO	2020-01-12	Hammarskiöld	Sweden	IPO	Carl-Johan Pousette	Atvexa	Issuer
Carnegie Investment Bank; J.P. Morgan Securities; SEB; BNP Paribas; Citigroup; Danske Bank - IPO	2020-01-11	Hammarskiöld	Sweden	IPO	Carl-Johan Pousette	Carnegie Investment Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, SEB, BNP Paribas, Citigroup, Danske Bank	Underwriter
SEB - IPO	2020-01-12	Hammarskiöld	Sweden	IPO	Carl-Johan Pousette	SEB	Underwriter
Devyser Diagnostics - IPO	2021-01-02	Hammarskiöld	Sweden	IPO	Carl-Johan Pousette, Malin Albert	Devyser Diagnostics	Issuer

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