The Swedish legal market is home to a number of large and medium-sized national law firms, including Mannheimer Swartling, Advokatfirman Vinge, Setterwalls, Roschier, Gernandt & Danielsson Advokatbyrå and Advokatfirman Cederquist KB, while important names from the Swedish Middle Ages are Hammarskiöld, Törngren Magnell & Partners Advokatfirma KB, Magnusson Advokatbyrå and Hannes Snellman. A number of leading international companies are also represented in Sweden, including Bird & Bird, Baker McKenzie, advocacy firm DLA Piper Sweden KB, Eversheds Sutherland, Linklaters and White & Case Advokat AB. The shops are also very present on the Swedish market. Setterwalls is one of Sweden`s leading full-service business law firms as well as one of Sweden`s largest law firms, with around 190 lawyers serving its three offices in Sweden`s largest cities – Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö. Setterwalls is an independent law firm with an extensive and well-established international network. It was founded in 1878 and is also sweden`s oldest law firm. The “Levelling the Playing Field” project will help participating companies create and maintain an organizational structure to ensure equal opportunities for all to stay with the company and pursue a career. Research shows that although six in ten law graduates are women, only one in ten partners in law firms are women. Mannheimer Swartling is regularly at the top of the Swedish and international rankings. In addition, Swedish law students have repeatedly chosen us as the most attractive employer – both among law firms and across the legal profession.
We are incredibly proud of this and work hard to live up to this honour year after year. Some of the awards the company has received are listed below. Sweden`s economy is still known for its openness, with the country ranked 10th by the OECD for its ease of doing business. Key sectors include the automotive, pharmaceutical and technology industries. In particular, in 2021, law firms saw an increase in activity in the country`s M&A market, attracting interest from foreign investment funds, including private equity clients, as well as domestic investors. The Swedish real estate market also continues to experience a high level of activity, with property prices reaching record levels. Despite this growth, the country`s construction sector has been affected by supply chain issues, with fluctuations in material prices adding to the uncertainty. The impact of Covid-19 has also boosted growth in sectors such as logistics and technology, reflecting trends across Europe.
MEAG financing in the world`s largest onshore wind farm Represented MEAG and institutional investors in the first full-trade project bond financing for the Swedish MB2 Nord wind farm with a capacity of 253 MW in the world`s largest onshore wind farm cluster, Markbygden, in northern Sweden. White & Case previously advised MEAG on the world`s largest private project bond for the 753 MW Önusberget onshore wind farm in northern Sweden. The Stockholm office is part of White & Case`s global M&A team. We are one of the few law firms with the global ability and expertise to advise clients on mergers and acquisitions worldwide. “It`s not just about equality. Today, the law firm does not match its clientele, which ultimately makes it a problem of profitability and business development. We are very pleased with the great interest of Swedish companies and look forward to the continuation of the project,” said Sara Ribbeklint, SWAN Board Member. This means that you can choose a Primerus Sweden lawyer with confidence.
With nearly 3,000 Swedish lawyers, Primerus is as large as some of the largest U.S. law firms. Our lawyers in Sweden have in-depth knowledge and expertise in hundreds of areas of expertise and subspecialties. But Primerus Sweden law firms are completely independent and autonomous. And these are usually small or medium-sized law firms with fewer than 50 lawyers. The result is more personal attention, excellent communication and lasting relationships. Finding these excellent law firms in Sweden and around the world was difficult. None. Now you have Primerus working for you. Stockholm`s M&A team represents multinational companies, private equity firms, financial institutions and other clients in domestic and cross-border M&A transactions in a number of sectors.
We have a long history of representing clients in Nordic M&A transactions and Swedish clients in complex, cross-border M&A transactions worldwide. Clients recognize our unique cross-border capabilities and we are committed to negotiating for them in some of the most innovative and challenging M&A transactions in the region. “Levelling the playing field” is a joint initiative of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce, the Swedish Women in Arbitration Network (SWAN) and We Are The Storydoers to promote diversity and equality in Swedish law. The first phase of the projects was launched last week with around 65 participants from 10 of the largest law firms in Sweden. Participating law firms in the “Level the Playing Field” area are: Baker & McKenzie, Cederquist, Delphi, DLA Nordic, Hamilton, Hammarskiöld & Co, Hannes Snellman, MAQS, Roschier and Setterwalls. The International Society of Primerus Law Firms offers Swedish law firms of the highest quality.