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MP – Stockholm: Elisabet Lundgren
Key practice areas
Banking and finance
Capital markets
Capital markets : Debt
Capital markets : Equity
Financial and corporate
Corporate and M&A
M&A
Energy and infrastructure
Firm overview

Linklaters LLP is a leading global law firm, supporting clients in achieving their strategies wherever they do business. The firm uses its expertise and resources to help clients pursue opportunities and manage risk across emerging and developed markets around the world.

The Stockholm office offers unparalleled expertise in M&A, private equity, and banking & finance. Their deep understanding of Swedish law, coupled with the firm’s capacity to deploy integrated, cross-practice teams from their global network, positions Linklaters uniquely in the Swedish market. They 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.

Their corporate M&A practice is distinguished by its comprehensive service offering, catering to both large corporates and institutional investors. They are recognised for expertly 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 their in-depth knowledge and experience in Swedish equity capital market deals, including IPOs, listings, rights issues, and share issuances.

Linklaters’ Stockholm team is recognised for their proficiency in managing large-scale transactions and providing tailored legal solutions for private equity sponsors, in particular for transactions relating to the green transition. They specialise in intricate buyouts, divestments, and investment strategies, combining local market expertise with Linklaters global capabilities.

Serving Nordic and international banks, the banking & finance practice expertly navigates significant cross-border mandates, providing comprehensive support to banking syndicates, individual lenders, and private equity sponsors. They have extensive experience of managing diversified finance matters, including leveraged financings, corporate lending and restructurings.

Address:
Jakobsbergsgatan 24
7833 103 98, Stockholm
Tel:+46 8 665 66 00 Web Address:https://www.linklaters.com/en/locations/sweden-the-nordics
Rankings published in 2026
Banking and finance
Tier 2
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Mannheimer Swartling
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Roschier
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Vinge
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Cederquist
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Gernandt & Danielsson
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Linklaters
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Schjødt
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Setterwalls
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Snellman
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White & Case
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Baker McKenzie
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Cirio
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DLA Piper
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Eversheds Sutherland
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Hammarskiöld
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Lindahl
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RE:FI STHLM
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TM & Partners
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Wigge
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Bird & Bird
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Delphi
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Wistrand
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Capital markets : Debt
Notable
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Gernandt & Danielsson
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Mannheimer Swartling
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Roschier
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Vinge
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Cederquist
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Snellman
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White & Case
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Baker McKenzie
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Hammarskiöld
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Setterwalls
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DLA Piper
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Linklaters
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Schjødt
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Capital markets : Equity
Tier 3
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Gernandt & Danielsson
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Mannheimer Swartling
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Roschier
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Vinge
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Baker McKenzie
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Cederquist
9 practice areas
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Setterwalls
10 practice areas
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Snellman
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White & Case
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Cirio
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Lindahl
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Linklaters
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Schjødt
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Tier 4

DLA Piper
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Delphi
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Hammarskiöld
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Maqs
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TM & Partners
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Wigge
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Bird & Bird
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Eversheds Sutherland
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Kanter
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M&A
Tier 2
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Mannheimer Swartling
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Roschier
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Vinge
8 practice areas
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Cederquist
9 practice areas
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Gernandt & Danielsson
9 practice areas
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Linklaters
8 practice areas
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Setterwalls
10 practice areas
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Snellman
11 practice areas
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White & Case
8 practice areas
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Tier 3

Baker McKenzie
9 practice areas
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Hammarskiöld
11 practice areas
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Tier 4

Bird & Bird
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Cirio
9 practice areas
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DLA Piper
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Delphi
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Lindahl
10 practice areas
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Schjødt
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Wistrand
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Kanter
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TM & Partners
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Wigge
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Andulf
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Hansen
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Maqs
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Linked Reviews
Financial and corporate

Linklaters is one of the leading firms across Europe, established as far back as 1838. Its office in Stockholm is one of the cornerstones in the firm’s international offering and execution of deals across the Nordic region. 

 

Linklaters is one of the leading firms across Europe, established as far back as 1838. Its office in Stockholm is one of the cornerstones in the firm’s international offering and execution of deals across the Nordic region. 

 

Highlights 

The firm advised private equity firm triton on the strategic combination of its portfolio companies, Assemblin and Caverion, into the Assemblin Caverion Group. The firm advised on the financing of the group, valued at USD 1.4 billion in high yield notes and USD 527 million in credit facilities.  

 

In capital markets equity, the firm represented both Morgan Stanley and J.P. Morgan Securities in connection with an offer by agricultural company Adecoagro to purchase up to USD 100 million of its outstanding loans.

 

  

 

Testimonials 2025

 

Magnus Wennerhorn is a very knowledgeable partner in Stockholm when it comes to banking & finance” - Banking and finance 

 

 

Key clients 

Key clients of the firm include EQT, Swedbank, Deutsche Bank, Nordea Bank, Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken, JP Morgan, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, DNB Bank, Danske Bank, Akelius, Cevian Capital, ComHem, Triton and Assa Abloy.

 

 

Deal Highlights
28 results28 results
Deal Name Deal Date Firm Name Jurisdiction Deal Type Lawyer Names Client Names Client Role
Swedbank - Bond Issue
2021-08-01
Linklaters
Sweden
Bond issue
Swedbank
Issuer
Svensk Exportkredit AB (Swedish Export Credit Corp-SEK) - Bond Issue
2021-09-01
Linklaters
Sweden
Bond issue
Danske Bank Corporate Finance
Underwriter
Landshypotek Bank AB - Bond Issue
2021-05-01
Linklaters
Sweden
Bond issue
Landshypotek Bank AB
Issuer
PAI Partners SAS - M&A
2021-11-08
Linklaters
Sweden
M&A
PAI Partners SAS
Seller
Swedbank - Bond Issue
2021-11-01
Linklaters
Sweden
Bond issue
Swedbank
Issuer
SBAB Bank AB - Bond Issue
2021-10-01
Linklaters
Sweden
Bond issue
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Underwriter
Swedbank - Bond Issue
2021-10-01
Linklaters
Sweden
Bond issue
Swedbank
Issuer
Brookfield Asset Management Inc. - M&A
2022-11-30
Linklaters
Sweden
M&A
Brookfield Asset Management Inc.
Buyer
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As the European banking sector continues to consolidate, M&A and regulatory lawyers that can smooth the path to deal completion are proving their value
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ESG
A number of recent developments in the regulation, such as country risk classification, mean that businesses need to consider whether they can benefit from simplified due diligence requirements
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