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Key contacts
Managing Partner: Jan Dernestam
Chief Marketing and Communications Officer: Helena Carlquist
Quick facts
Number of lawyers

480

Number of partners

90

Key practice areas
Banking and finance
Capital markets : Debt
Capital markets : Equity
Capital markets : Structured finance and securitisation
Financial and corporate
Restructuring and insolvency
M&A
Project development
Firm overview

Mannheimer Swartling is the largest law firm in Sweden and a leading adviser in the premium segment for business law. Its full-service practice is unique for Sweden in that the lawyers have a high degree of specialisation, work in dedicated practice groups and are genuine leaders in their fields. The firm can therefore cover all the specialist advice needs of its clients - of any size or complexity - in-house.

Culture and Pure Lockstep: Mannheimer Swartling’s culture naturally lends itself to knowledge-sharing and seamless cooperation between colleagues, practice groups and offices. Its “Pure Lockstep” partnership model means that each assignment is seen as the whole firm’s assignment. No matter where in the firm a mandate begins, the resources of the whole 480-lawyer strong firm are only a step or a phone call away. This model also creates the best conditions for the firm's employees to thrive and develop and ultimately allows them to serve clients with the very highest quality legal advice.

International: We serve our clients in a global market from our offices in Sweden, Brussels, New York, and Singapore. As an independent firm, Mannheimer Swartling has the flexibility to collaborate with the very best law firms in each jurisdiction, ensuring you receive market-leading advice from experts who are leaders in their respective fields. Our outstanding international network guarantees the highest quality legal expertise across borders, all coordinated by us as a seamless, integrated service.

Areas of expertise
  • Automotive
  • Banking and Finance
  • Construction
  • Construction, Infrastructure and Industrial Projects
  • Contentious Regulatory
  • Corporate Commercial
  • Corporate Compliance and Risk
  • Corporate Investigations and Corporate Crime
  • Corporate Taxation
  • Data Privacy
  • Digital Compliance
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Emerging and Growth Companies
  • Employment and Pensions
  • Energy
  • Environment
  • EU and Competition
  • Financial Institutions
  • Financial Regulation
  • Fintech
  • Funds and Investments
  • Healthcare and Life Sciences
  • Insurance
  • Intellectual Property, Marketing and Media
  • IT/Tech
  • Media and Entertainment
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Private Equity
  • Public M&A and Equity Capital Markets
  • Public Procurement
  • Real Estate
  • Restructuring and Insolvency
  • Shipping, Transport and Logistics
  • Sustainability and ESG
  • Technology
  • Trade
Key practice contacts and recent transactional highlights
Other offices

Gothenburg
Järnvågen 1
403 14 Gothenburg
Sweden

Malmö
Carlsgatan 3
203 14 Malmö
Sweden

Brussels
Gachard House
Rue Gachard 88 boite 4
BE-1050 Brussels
Belgium

Singapore
Maxwell Chambers
28 Maxwell Road
Unit #04-08
Singapore 069120
T: +65 8645 6163

New York
140 Broadway
Suite 2220
New York, NY 10005, USA

Address:
Norrlandsgatan 21
Stockholm, 11143
P.O. Box 1711
Tel:+46 8 5950 6000 Web Address:http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en
Rankings published in 2026
Banking and finance
Tier 1
22 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Mannheimer Swartling
8 practice areas
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Roschier
8 practice areas
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Vinge
8 practice areas
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Tier 2

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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Schjødt
6 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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Cirio
9 practice areas
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DLA Piper
7 practice areas
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Eversheds Sutherland
7 practice areas
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Hammarskiöld
11 practice areas
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Lindahl
10 practice areas
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RE:FI STHLM
1 practice area
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TM & Partners
11 practice areas
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Wigge
9 practice areas
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Tier 4

Bird & Bird
8 practice areas
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Delphi
9 practice areas
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Wistrand
8 practice areas
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Capital markets : Debt
Tier 1
13 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Gernandt & Danielsson
9 practice areas
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Mannheimer Swartling
8 practice areas
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Roschier
8 practice areas
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Vinge
8 practice areas
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Tier 2

Cederquist
9 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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Setterwalls
10 practice areas
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Notable

DLA Piper
7 practice areas
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Linklaters
8 practice areas
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Schjødt
6 practice areas
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Capital markets : Equity
Tier 1
22 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Gernandt & Danielsson
9 practice areas
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Mannheimer Swartling
8 practice areas
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Roschier
8 practice areas
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Vinge
8 practice areas
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Tier 2

Baker McKenzie
9 practice areas
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Cederquist
9 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

Cirio
9 practice areas
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Lindahl
10 practice areas
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Linklaters
8 practice areas
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Schjødt
6 practice areas
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Tier 4

DLA Piper
7 practice areas
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Delphi
9 practice areas
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Hammarskiöld
11 practice areas
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Maqs
9 practice areas
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TM & Partners
11 practice areas
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Wigge
9 practice areas
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Notable

Bird & Bird
8 practice areas
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Eversheds Sutherland
7 practice areas
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Kanter
7 practice areas
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Capital markets : Structured finance and securitisation
Active
3 firms ranked
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Active

Mannheimer Swartling
8 practice areas
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Roschier
8 practice areas
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Vinge
8 practice areas
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M&A
Tier 1
24 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Mannheimer Swartling
8 practice areas
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Roschier
8 practice areas
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Vinge
8 practice areas
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Tier 2

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
8 practice areas
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Cirio
9 practice areas
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DLA Piper
7 practice areas
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Delphi
9 practice areas
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Lindahl
10 practice areas
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Schjødt
6 practice areas
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Wistrand
8 practice areas
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Tier 5

Kanter
7 practice areas
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TM & Partners
11 practice areas
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Wigge
9 practice areas
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Notable

Andulf
1 practice area
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Hansen
2 practice areas
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Maqs
9 practice areas
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Project development
Tier 1
20 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Mannheimer Swartling
8 practice areas
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Vinge
8 practice areas
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Tier 2

Cirio
9 practice areas
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DLA Piper
7 practice areas
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Setterwalls
10 practice areas
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Tier 3

AG Advokat
2 practice areas
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Baker McKenzie
9 practice areas
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Lindahl
10 practice areas
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Maqs
9 practice areas
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Roschier
8 practice areas
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Snellman
11 practice areas
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Notable

Bird & Bird
8 practice areas
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Eversheds Sutherland
7 practice areas
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Foyen
2 practice areas
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Hammarskiöld
11 practice areas
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Magnusson
5 practice areas
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Oebergs
2 practice areas
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Ramberg
2 practice areas
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TM & Partners
11 practice areas
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Wistrand
8 practice areas
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Restructuring and insolvency
Tier 1
19 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Fylgia
2 practice areas
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Gernandt & Danielsson
9 practice areas
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Mannheimer Swartling
8 practice areas
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Roschier
8 practice areas
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Setterwalls
10 practice areas
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Vinge
8 practice areas
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Wistrand
8 practice areas
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Tier 2

Cederquist
9 practice areas
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Lindahl
10 practice areas
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Schjødt
6 practice areas
View profile
TM & Partners
11 practice areas
View profile
White & Case
8 practice areas
View profile

Tier 3

Baker McKenzie
9 practice areas
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Cirio
9 practice areas
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DLA Piper
7 practice areas
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Delphi
9 practice areas
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Hammarskiöld
11 practice areas
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Hellström
9 practice areas
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Snellman
11 practice areas
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Linked Reviews
Financial and corporate

The large Swedish law firm Mannheimer Swartling was founded in 1990The firm has international presence in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö, Brussels, Singapore and New York. The firm has a full-service offering with specialist lawyers across all business law practices. The team is led by managing partner Jan Dernestam who is highly regarded in the Swedish legal market and supported by well-seasoned legal practitioners. The firm is a true leader in the Swedish market achieving tier one rankings across all practice areas. 

 

Highlights 

 

The firm advised Skandinaviska Enskila Banken (SEB) on the issuance of USD 528 million floating rate additional tier 1 (AT1) convertible notes. The firms legal advisory role in this issuance is significant as it marks the successful execution of the first of its kind AT1 convertible issuance under Swedish law. This sets a precedent for the broader Nordic financial market.  

In M&A, the firm advised OEM International in connection with its public takeover by private equity firm, EQT. The firm provided legal advice to the independent bid committee of OEM International and represented the interests of the company during the acquisition process. 

In project development, the firm has provided legal counsel on Sweden's East Link (Ostlänken) project, one of the counry’s largest infrastructure initiatives. The firm is providing ongoing advise on strategic infrastructure and construction matters.  

 

Testimonials 2025

Commercial, pragmatic and high quality work” - Bank lending  

“Extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of the products. Great enthusiasm for the work with quick turn-around. One of the few in Sweden with experience with AT1 structures, and the aspects that are required.” - Banking  

Mannheimers expertise and service is outstanding - I would say the best on the Swedish market. Daniel Khayyami is the brightest shining rising star with a unique understanding of what the clients need, always working proactively and with a very high level of professionalism. You can fully trust their legal material knowledge, their thoroughness, level of service and proactiveness. Mannheimer is a trusted partner of ours and always our first pick when engaging external legal counsel. They make our work” - Banking and finance 

Full service law firm with outstanding commitment and availability” - Banking and finance 

“The Banking and Finance team of Mannheimer Swartling is always very professional in their legal advise. They understand the deal, are thorough in their work (never miss any details), give proactive and business-oriented advise and are very nice to work with. In addition, the partners are hands-on an accessible in every deal.” - Banking and finance 

expertise, responsiveness, advanced skills, organization, efficiency, and a pleasant, friendly, and available contact person.” - Financial structuring  

“Capable, precise, client-friendly, confident. Leading local firm that adds a veneer of credibility to all situations in which they're involved” - Capital markets equity  

“They are the best in business. Extremely knowledgeable, hard working, dedicated, true professionals, good negotiators (it was a tough negotiation with the seller but MSA excelled over the sellers lawyers), thinks not just next level but the level beyond that as well.” - M&A 

We’ve had an outstanding experience working with Mannheimer Swartling. Their partner, Jon Rastad, stands out as exceptionally knowledgeable and insightful, and he truly understands the nuances of the private equity industry and brings sharp, strategic thinking to every conversation. The broader team supporting us has also been impressive: responsive, thorough, and consistently adding value. We feel in very capable hands.” - Private equity  

 

Key clients      

Northvolt, Nordea, Vattenfall, Stegra (formerly H2 Green Steel), Summa Equity, Altor Equity Partners, Electrolux, Handelsbanken, Markbygden Ett, Sheikh Mohammed Al Amoudi

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Deal Name Deal Date Firm Name Jurisdiction Deal Type Lawyer Names Client Names Client Role
Swedish Match AB - Bond Issue
2021-09-01
Mannheimer Swartling
Sweden
Bond issue
Swedish Match AB
Issuer
Lansforsakringar Bank AB - Bond Issue
2021-09-01
Mannheimer Swartling
Sweden
Bond issue
Lansforsakringar Bank AB
Issuer
Heimstaden Bostad AB - Bond Issue
2021-09-01
Mannheimer Swartling
Sweden
Bond issue
Heimstaden Bostad AB
Issuer
Vattenfall AB - Bond Issue
2021-06-01
Mannheimer Swartling
Sweden
Bond issue
Vattenfall AB
Issuer
Swedish Match AB - Bond Issue
2021-02-01
Mannheimer Swartling
Sweden
Bond issue
Swedish Match AB
Issuer
Hemso Fastighets AB - Bond Issue
2021-05-01
Mannheimer Swartling
Sweden
Bond issue
Hemso Fastighets AB
Issuer
Hemso Fastighets AB - Bond Issue
2021-06-01
Mannheimer Swartling
Sweden
Bond issue
Hemso Fastighets AB
Issuer
SBAB Bank AB - Bond Issue
2021-06-01
Mannheimer Swartling
Sweden
Bond issue
SBAB Bank AB
Issuer
Klarna Bank AB - Bond Issue
2021-01-01
Mannheimer Swartling
Sweden
Bond issue
Klarna Bank AB
Issuer
Rikshem AB - Bond Issue
2021-09-01
Mannheimer Swartling
Sweden
Bond issue
Rikshem AB
Issuer
Vasakronan AB - Bond Issue
2021-06-01
Mannheimer Swartling
Sweden
Bond issue
Vasakronan AB
Issuer
SBAB Bank AB - Bond Issue
2021-02-01
Mannheimer Swartling
Sweden
Bond issue
SBAB Bank AB
Issuer
Saab AB - Bond Issue
2021-05-01
Mannheimer Swartling
Sweden
Bond issue
Saab AB
Issuer
Saab AB - Bond Issue
2021-06-01
Mannheimer Swartling
Sweden
Bond issue
Saab AB
Issuer
Scania CV AB (publ) - Bond Issue
2021-07-01
Mannheimer Swartling
Sweden
Bond issue
Scania CV AB (publ)
Issuer
Accent Equity Partners AB - M&A
2021-06-21
Mannheimer Swartling
Sweden
M&A
Accent Equity Partners AB
Seller
Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB - M&A
2021-09-02
Mannheimer Swartling
Sweden
M&A
Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB
Target
Accent Equity Partners AB - M&A
2021-07-08
Mannheimer Swartling
Sweden
M&A
Accent Equity Partners AB
Seller
P27 - Joint venture
2020-10-06
Mannheimer Swartling
Sweden
Joint venture
Isabella Ramsay, Anders Bergsten
P27
Joint venture partner
Electrolux - IPO
2020-03-16
Mannheimer Swartling
Sweden
IPO
Adam Green, Henrik Dock, Eva Hägg
Electrolux
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