http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/ http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Langley-Group-acquires-sheet-fed-division-from-manroland-AG/ The British engineering group Langley Holdings plc has acquired the sheet fed printing division of bankrupt manroland AG. The acquisition of the division includes production facilities, real estate, and an international marketing organisation operating through more than 50 subsidiaries in over 40 countries. manroland AG, a global leader in the development, manufacturing and maintenance of offse... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Langley-Group-acquires-sheet-fed-division-from-manroland-AG/ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:12:38 GMT Publik M&A och aktiemarknad Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/SKF-enters-into-a-new-global-IT-outsourcing-agreement-with-HP/ SKF has re-negotiated its agreement with HP regarding the outsourcing of its information technology business on a global basis. The SKF Group is a leading global supplier of products, solutions and services within rolling bearings, seals, mechatronics, services and lubrication systems. The SKF Group has approximately 40 000 employees worldwide.  SKF is represented in more than 130 countries and... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/SKF-enters-into-a-new-global-IT-outsourcing-agreement-with-HP/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:11:51 GMT IT, telekom och teknologi http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Munters-acquires-air-treatment-business-in-south-China/ Munters AB, owned by Nordic Capital, has acquired an air cooling and air treatment equipment business in Dongguan (Guangdong Province). The acquisition is aimed at facilitating the Group’s expansion in the Chinese market. The business was acquired from Dongguan Keda Electrical & Mechanical Equipments Co., Ltd, a Chinese private company and the parties will for a period run the business together... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Munters-acquires-air-treatment-business-in-south-China/ Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:37:04 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Proffice-acquires-remaining-shares-in-Dfind/ Proffice AB has acquired the remaining shares in its subsidiary Dfind AB, which is a recruitment and staffing company specialised in information technology. Proffice is one of the largest specialist companies within staffing in the Nordic countries. The Proffice share is listed on Nasdaq OMX Stockholm, Mid Cap. Proffice was advised by Mannheimer Swartling in the transaction. The firm’s team was... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Proffice-acquires-remaining-shares-in-Dfind/ Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:22:58 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-sponsors-scholarship-programme-for-Chinese-law-graduates-to-study-arbitration-law-in-Stockholm/ Mannheimer Swartling is pleased to announce its participation in a scholarship programme that will allow three Chinese law students to participate in The Master of International Commercial Arbitration Law programme (ICAL) at Stockholm University. Mannheimer Swartling is joined by Swedish law firms, Gernandt & Danielsson and Vinge, in donating the scholarships. The scholarships will enable three... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-sponsors-scholarship-programme-for-Chinese-law-graduates-to-study-arbitration-law-in-Stockholm/ Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:57:17 GMT http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/DCC-Energy-acquires-Swea-Energi-Holding-AB----/ DCC Energy has agreed to acquire the Swedish company Swea Energi Holding AB from Viviann and Lennart Hansson for an initial purchase price of SEK 205 million. Completion of the acquisition is conditional on competition approval from the European Commission. DCC Energy is a division within DCC plc, listed on the Irish and London stock exchanges. Swea Energi is a leading distributor of heating oi... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/DCC-Energy-acquires-Swea-Energi-Holding-AB----/ Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:05:42 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Consort-Group-acquires-premium-hotel-in-Berlin/ The Consort Group has acquired a hotel property out of receivership. The property is located in Berlin’s historic city centre and the four star hotel will continue to be operated by the Accor Group. The Consort Group is a privately-held real estate company backed by Danish investors. The group’s portfolio is mainly comprised of residential units located in Berlin. The Consort Group was advised ... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Consort-Group-acquires-premium-hotel-in-Berlin/ Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:01:52 GMT Fastighetsrätt http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Sixth-AP-Fund-divests-Xelerated-to-Marvell/ The Sixth Swedish National Pension Fund (Sixth AP Fund) and the other shareholders have sold their holding in Xelerated to Marvell. The Sixth AP fund made its initial investment in Xelerated in 2007 and held approximately 80% of the company at the time of its divestment. The Sixth AP Fund invests in unlisted companies, both indirectly through funds and through direct investments together with... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Sixth-AP-Fund-divests-Xelerated-to-Marvell/ Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:01:59 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Schibsted-announces-public-offer-for-Aspiro/ Schibsted has made a public offer to acquire Aspiro. The offer values all outstanding shares in Aspiro at approximately SEK 340 million. Schibsted is a Scandinavian media group based in Oslo, Norway with approximately 7,200 employees in 25 countries. The Schibsted share is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange. Aspiro delivers TV and music streaming services to businesses and consumers and has... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Schibsted-announces-public-offer-for-Aspiro/ Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:52:01 GMT Publik M&A och aktiemarknad http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/New-issue-of-the-newsletter-Employment-and-pensions/ Read about the legislative changes concerning “double days” in parental leave insurance and the equality bonus that came into force as of the new year, as well as a suggested change in the Employment Protection Act regarding abuse of fixed-term employments. Read the newsletter Employment law and pensions no.31 January 2012 http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/New-issue-of-the-newsletter-Employment-and-pensions/ Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:12:23 GMT http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Alten-acquires-Eneas-consulting-business-in-Sweden/ Alten S.A. has agreed to acquire Enea Services Öresund AB, Enea‘s technology consulting business in Sweden with approximately 300 co-workers in Stockholm, Lund and Linköping. Enea AB (publ) is listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm. Alten S.A, a leading technology consulting and engineering company in Europe, is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange. The acquisition is made through Alten’s Swedis... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Alten-acquires-Eneas-consulting-business-in-Sweden/ Mon, 09 Jan 2012 08:47:29 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Overseas-Telecom-AB-divests-Suntel-Limited/ Overseas Telecom, the majority shareholder of Suntel Limited, has divested its share in Suntel Limited to Dialog Broadband Networks (Private) Limited. The transaction, which include all shares in the company, is expected to close in March 2012. Suntel Limited is the second largest wireless fixed line operator in Sri Lanka and has approximately 400,000 customers. Overseas Telecom is a Swedish... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Overseas-Telecom-AB-divests-Suntel-Limited/ Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:04:58 GMT IT, telekom och teknologi http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Hexpol-acquires-Horst-Muller-Kunststoffe/ Hexpol has acquired the German company Horst Müller Kunststoffe GmbH & Co.KG for EUR 39 million on a cash and debt free basis. Horst Müller Kunststoffe is a leading Central European manufacturer of thermoplastic elastomer compounds (TPE Compounding). It has around 90 employees and an estimated annual turnover of EUR 46 million. HEXPOL is a world-leading polymers group with strong global positio... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Hexpol-acquires-Horst-Muller-Kunststoffe/ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 09:30:44 GMT Publik M&A och aktiemarknad http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Sweco-acquires-FMC-Group/ Sweco has signed an agreement to acquire the Finnish engineering consultancy FMC Group with annual sales of EUR 80 million and around 1,100 employees. FMC Group has offices at 21 locations in Finland and operations in the Baltic countries, Poland, Russia and India. The deal will create the second largest engineering consultancy on the Finnish market.  FMC Group is the Finnish market leader in... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Sweco-acquires-FMC-Group/ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:44:27 GMT Fastighetsrätt http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Munters-acquires-Rotem/ Munters has acquired a majority share in the Israeli company Rotem Computerized Controllers (1994) Limited. Rotem is specialized in control and management systems for agricultural and horticultural applications and a leading company worldwide. Munters offers energy-efficient products and solutions that help customers to optimize their indoor climate and thus raise productivity, quality and... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Munters-acquires-Rotem/ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:01:25 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Capio-Specialistkliniker-acquires-Centrum-for-Titthalskirurgi/ Capio Specialistkliniker has acquired Centrum för Titthålskirurgi, a private specialist clinic that performs operations with focus on overweight surgery. Capio Specialistkliniker is part of the Capio Group, which is one of Europe’s leading healthcare providers with business in Sweden, Norway, UK, France and Germany. Capio Group operates both small specialist clinics and large emergency hospital... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Capio-Specialistkliniker-acquires-Centrum-for-Titthalskirurgi/ Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:53:13 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/SL-awards-Arriva-contracts-for-public-transport-in-Stockholm/ The Stockholm Public Transport Authority (Sw. Stockholms Lokaltrafik, “SL”) has  awarded the international transport group Arriva two contracts valued at approximately SEK 16 billion over the full contract term. The contracts cover the operation of train, bus and light rail services (“multi-modal public transport networks”) in the Stockholm region, as well as comprehensive maintenance of relate... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/SL-awards-Arriva-contracts-for-public-transport-in-Stockholm/ Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:53:43 GMT Corporate Commercial http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-Nordic-Legal-Adviser-of-the-Year-2011/ “2011 has been a year in which the Nordic, and especially Swedish, M&A market has shown a strong resurgence relative to its European and US counterparts, and where we have been fortunate to receive a number of notable assignments. It continues to be a challenging climate for transactions and we are grateful to our clients for turning to us for assistance on getting their deals done,” comments... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-Nordic-Legal-Adviser-of-the-Year-2011/ Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:43:02 GMT http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/PostNord-AB-signs-five-year-loan-facility/ PostNord AB has signed a multi-currency revolving facility for SEK 2 billion with a consortium of Nordic banks. The facility matures in 2016. PostNord was established in 2009 through the merger between Post Danmark A/S and Posten AB. The group delivers communication and logistics solutions to, from and within the Nordic region. The group has a turnover of approximately SEK 42 billion and... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/PostNord-AB-signs-five-year-loan-facility/ Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:50:44 GMT http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Stena-Renewables-acquires-wind-turbines-from-Vestas-Northern-Europe/ Stena Renewable AB has, through its wholly owned subsidiary Lemnhult Energi AB, entered into a turbine supply agreement and an agreement on service and maintenance regarding 32 wind turbine generators to be erected in Lemnhult, Municipality of Vetlanda, with Vestas Northern Europe AB. The agreements include delivery, erection and 15 years of service of the wind turbines in Lemnhult. Stena... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Stena-Renewables-acquires-wind-turbines-from-Vestas-Northern-Europe/ Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:03:57 GMT Miljörätt http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Ulf-Ohrling-vald-till-styrelseordforande-av-Svenska-Handelskammaren-i-Hongkong/ Mannheimer Swartling partner Ulf Ohrling has been elected Chairman of the Board of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong (SwedCham). SwedCham, founded in 1986, provides important information and networking opportunities to Swedish and Swedish-related companies in Hong Kong and offers a forum for exchanging experiences with companies already established in the region. Ulf Ohrling has been... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Ulf-Ohrling-vald-till-styrelseordforande-av-Svenska-Handelskammaren-i-Hongkong/ Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:44:17 GMT http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Riverside-acquires-Swedish-independent-school-operator/ The Riverside Company has acquired the PPS Group, an independent school operator in Sweden, from its founding management, who will remain owners alongside Riverside for the next phase of PPS’s development. Founded in 2000, PPS is one of the largest operators of independent schools in Sweden. The company’s core business is upper secondary schools in major cities in Sweden, but PPS also operates... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Riverside-acquires-Swedish-independent-school-operator/ Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:19:08 GMT http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-elects-new-partners-1/ Mannheimer Swartling is pleased to announce that it has elected Emil Boström, Lucas Jonsson and Kristoffer Löf as partners of the firm, effective 1 January 2012. Jan Dernestam, Managing Partner of Mannheimer Swartling, said: “We are delighted to have elected these new partners from within our ranks. They are exceptional individuals with diverse experiences and expertise. Each is an outstanding... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-elects-new-partners-1/ Fri, 25 Nov 2011 11:20:03 GMT http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mohammed-Al-Amoudis-and-FastPartners-bid-for-Allenex/ Mannheimer Swartling is advising Mohammed Al Amoudi and FastPartner AB (publ) as well as their jointly owned bidding company on its mandatory bid for Allenex AB (publ). Allenex, formerly LinkMed, is a life science company that develops, manufactures, markets and sells high quality products and services that facilitate safer transplantations with better results. The Allenex share is listed on... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mohammed-Al-Amoudis-and-FastPartners-bid-for-Allenex/ Thu, 24 Nov 2011 09:14:26 GMT Publik M&A och aktiemarknad http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/3i-divests-TeknikMagasinet-to-SEB-Venture-Capital/ 3i has divested its stake in Sweden-based retail chain, TeknikMagasinet, to SEB Venture Capital. TeknikMagasinet has approximately 100 stores in the Nordic region selling consumer electronics and gadgets. The group has 460 employees and net sales of approximately SEK 670 million. 3i is an international leader in private equity focusing on buyouts, growth capital and infrastructure and invests... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/3i-divests-TeknikMagasinet-to-SEB-Venture-Capital/ Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:57:31 GMT http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Telenor-Telia-Tele2-and-3-form-mobile-payments-joint-venture/ Telenor, Telia, Tele2 and 3 have formed a joint venture to provide a mobile payments service. The company is equally owned by Telenor, Telia, Tele2 and 3 and will operate as a commercial venture. The new mobile payments company has been named 4TSverige; the official brand name will be launched at a later date. The company’s ambition is that cross-operator mobile payment services offered by the... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Telenor-Telia-Tele2-and-3-form-mobile-payments-joint-venture/ Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:38:53 GMT http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Atomico-leads-Series-A-funding-of-Wrapp-social-gifting-service/ Wrapp, the new social gifting service, has received a round of Series A funding led by Atomico, the international venture capital firm formed by Niklas Zennström. Zennström will also be joining Wrapp's board of directors. Wrapp is a social gifting service for celebrating friends' occasions with free and paid gifts from attractive brands. Wrapp allows friends to contribute to gifts, and makes it... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Atomico-leads-Series-A-funding-of-Wrapp-social-gifting-service/ Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:15:15 GMT http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Facebook-builds-data-centre-in-northern-Sweden/ Mannheimer Swartling has advised Facebook Inc and its Swedish subsidiary Pinnacle Sweden AB in the establishment and construction of a data centre in Luleå, Sweden. This is Facebook first data centre outside the United States and it will be the largest data centre of its kind in Europe. The first phase of the project consists of a 28,000-square metre server building and two transformer... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Facebook-builds-data-centre-in-northern-Sweden/ Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:39:32 GMT Fastighetsrätt http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Bovieran-founders-joined-by-Balder-in-ownership-of-Bovieran/ The founders of Bovieran have been joined by Fastighets AB Balder in their ownership of Bovieran, a Swedish real property development company that develops and builds housing for senior citizens. The 50/50 ownership between Mellberg Förvaltning and Balder was achieved after a series of transactions that included Mellberg Förvaltning and Shamou Förvaltning selling Bovieran to Bovieran Holding an... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Bovieran-founders-joined-by-Balder-in-ownership-of-Bovieran/ Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:27:16 GMT http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Sandvik-announces-public-offer-for-Seco-Tools-AB--/ Sandvik has made a recommended public offer to acquire all remaining shares in its subsidiary Seco Tools AB. The total offer value for all shares in Seco Tools, not held by Sandvik, is approximately SEK 6.2 billion. The offer values Seco Tools in its entirety at approximately SEK 15.6 billion. Sandvik is a global industrial group with advanced products and world-leading positions in selected... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Sandvik-announces-public-offer-for-Seco-Tools-AB--/ Mon, 07 Nov 2011 09:20:41 GMT Publik M&A och aktiemarknad http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/A-new-issue-of-the-Swedish-News-Flash-newsletter-is-now-available/ A new issue of the Swedish News Flash is now available. The newsletter covers the latest news within business law in Sweden from a German perspective. Read the newsletter (in German). http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/A-new-issue-of-the-Swedish-News-Flash-newsletter-is-now-available/ Mon, 07 Nov 2011 08:48:28 GMT http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Green-Cargo-divests-road-haulage-subsidiary/ Green Cargo has sold its road haulage subsidiary, Green Cargo Åkeri, to a new joint venture owned by Hans Paridon, the division’s former managing director, and Swedish Match. Green Cargo Åkeri’s road haulage operations are primarily conducted in Sweden. The company, with 200 employees and an annual turnover of approximately SEK 200 million, will continue to be an important supplier to Green... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Green-Cargo-divests-road-haulage-subsidiary/ Tue, 01 Nov 2011 09:47:41 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Milko-merger-with-Arla-Foods-approved-by-Swedish-Competition-Authority-/ The Swedish Competition Authority has approved the merger of Swedish dairy processor Milko and Arla Foods, clearing the way for Arla to control Milko’s volume share in Swedish raw milk after the official merger on 1 November 2011. The Competition Authority undertook a full Phase 2 investigation and considered several difficult aspects of the case, including the “failing firm doctrine” pleaded b... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Milko-merger-with-Arla-Foods-approved-by-Swedish-Competition-Authority-/ Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:33:30 GMT EU- och konkurrensrätt http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-named-law-firm-of-the-year-and-lawyers-top-rankings/ Mannheimer Swartling has once again been named “Clients’ Choice” in the annual client survey “Klientbarometern”. This is the eighth consecutive year that the firm has been selected “Clients’ Choice” in business law. Biörn Riese was named “Lawyer of the Year”; and, with André Andersson placing among the top-three and Olle Flygt placing among the top-ten, Mannheimer Swartling has the most lawyers... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-named-law-firm-of-the-year-and-lawyers-top-rankings/ Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:26:22 GMT http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/SEMAFO-begins-trading-on-NASDAQ-OMX-Stockholm/ SEMAFO has completed a secondary listing of its common shares on the NASDAQ OMX Stockholm exchange in Sweden. SEMAFO’s shares started trading on the Large Cap segment of NASDAQ OMX Stockholm on 20 October 2011. The market capitalization of SEMAFO corresponds to approximately SEK 13 billion. SEMAFO Inc. is a Canadian-based mining company with gold production and exploration activities in West... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/SEMAFO-begins-trading-on-NASDAQ-OMX-Stockholm/ Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:34:37 GMT Publik M&A och aktiemarknad http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Unilever-acquires-Ingman-Ice-Cream/ Unilever has agreed to acquire Ingman Ice Cream Oy Ab. Ingman is the major, enduring domestic ice cream producer in the Finnish market since Valio divested its ice cream production to Nestlé in 2004. The completion of the acquisition is contingent on securing approval from the relevant competition authorities. Ingman has production facilities in Sibbo (Finland), Åhus (Sweden), Mazeikia... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Unilever-acquires-Ingman-Ice-Cream/ Fri, 14 Oct 2011 08:29:26 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser Immaterialrätt, Marknadsrätt och Medierätt http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/APM-terminals-acquires-Port-of-Gothenburg-container-terminal/ APM Terminals has acquired Skandia Container Terminal AB and will take over the operation of the container terminal in the port of Gothenburg. Skandia Container Terminal AB was acquired from Göteborg Port Operation AB, a company controlled by the municipality of Gothenburg. In connection with the transaction, a concession agreement will be entered into concerning the operation of the terminal a... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/APM-terminals-acquires-Port-of-Gothenburg-container-terminal/ Tue, 11 Oct 2011 13:55:34 GMT Arbetsrätt och pensioner Fastighetsrätt Företagsöverlåtelser EU- och konkurrensrätt Immaterialrätt, Marknadsrätt och Medierätt Miljörätt Shipping och transporter http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Ballingslov-International-acquires-Macro-International/ Ballingslöv International has acquired Macro International, a leading shower systems manufacturer in Sweden and Norway. Ballingslöv International is part of the Ballingslöv Group, one of the leading manufacturers of kitchen, bathroom and storage solutions in Europe. The products are sold under a number of well-known brand names, for example Kvik and Ballingslöv. The Group had revenues in 2010 o... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Ballingslov-International-acquires-Macro-International/ Tue, 11 Oct 2011 09:07:26 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/System-suppliers-Exir-and-Arkivator-merge/ Exirgruppen AB has merged its Swedish and Hungarian operations with the Arkivator group. The merger has been effected through an exchange of shares whereby Exirgruppen AB has become a shareholder of Arkivator Holding AB alongside IGC Industrial Growth Company AB. The combined group is expected to generate an annual turnover of SEK 1.1 billion and will have 600 employees, with operations in... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/System-suppliers-Exir-and-Arkivator-merge/ Mon, 10 Oct 2011 10:04:41 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/A-new-issue-of-the-newsletter-Arbeitsrecht-Deutschland-is-now-available/ Read the newsletter (in German). http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/A-new-issue-of-the-newsletter-Arbeitsrecht-Deutschland-is-now-available/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 09:13:30 GMT http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Getinge-acquires-Atrium-Medical/ Getinge has agreed to acquire Atrium Medical Inc., a US-based company primarily focused on the cardiovascular market, from a group of private investors for approximately USD 680 million. The acquisition is being financed through the use of existing credit facilities and a new form of credit in the shape of a bridge loan of USD 300 million. The completion of the acquisition is contingent on... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Getinge-acquires-Atrium-Medical/ Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:15:16 GMT Health Care and Life Sciences Bank och finans Företagsöverlåtelser EU- och konkurrensrätt http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/A-new-issue-of-the-German-News-Flash-newsletter-is-now-available/ A new issue of the German News Flash is now available. The newsletter covers the latest news within business law in Germany. Read the newsletter. http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/A-new-issue-of-the-German-News-Flash-newsletter-is-now-available/ Mon, 03 Oct 2011 17:08:24 GMT http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Publicis-Groupe-acquires-Schwartz-Communications/ Publicis Groupe has acquired all assets of the PR and communications company Schwartz Communications, Inc., including its UK and Swedish subsidiaries. The company, founded by Steve and Paula Mae Schwartz in 1990, has 180 employees in Boston, San Francisco, Stockholm and London. Publicis Groupe is the third largest communications group in the world, offering the full range of services and skills... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Publicis-Groupe-acquires-Schwartz-Communications/ Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:43:01 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Stena-wins-enforcement-proceedings-against-Russian-shipyard/ Swedish shipping company Stena RoRo AB has won enforcement proceedings against the Russian shipyard Baltiysky Zavod JSC and related nullification proceedings before the Russian courts. In the enforcement proceedings, stemming from an award of EUR 20 million in damages to Stena RoRo after three consolidated arbitration proceedings held in Stockholm in 2008, Baltiysky Zavod’s objections against... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Stena-wins-enforcement-proceedings-against-Russian-shipyard/ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 11:48:05 GMT Tvistlösning Shipping och transporter http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Kungsleden-sells-commercial-properties-in-Stockholm/ Kungsleden has divested two commercial properties in Johanneshov/Stockholm to S:t Erik Markutveckling AB, a company indirectly owned by the Municipality of Stockholm. The value of the properties is SEK 279 million. Kungsleden is a listed Swedish property company. The company’s property portfolio consists of commercial properties, public properties and modular buildings. Kungsleden is listed on... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Kungsleden-sells-commercial-properties-in-Stockholm/ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 11:22:16 GMT Fastighetsrätt http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Dios-acquires-Norrvidden-at-a-property-value-of-SEK-58-billion/ Skrindan, owned by Altor and Bure, has finalised the process of finding a long term owner of Norrvidden, the largest real estate company in Northern Sweden. The company owns approximately 220 real properties totalling approximately 840 000 sqm. The acquisition is made through a share transaction and is based on a real property value of SEK 5.8 billion. The total real property value of Diös... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Dios-acquires-Norrvidden-at-a-property-value-of-SEK-58-billion/ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:30:00 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Manual-for-applying-the-Swedish-Corporate-Governance-Code--2011-edition-available/ The 2011 edition of the “Manual for applying the Swedish Corporate Governance Code” is now available. The manual addresses the Swedish Corporate Governance Code applicable from 1 February 2010, taking into consideration the three instructions issued by the Swedish Corporate Governance Board during 2010. The manual has been prepared by Mannheimer Swartling Advokatbyrå in co-operation with, and a... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Manual-for-applying-the-Swedish-Corporate-Governance-Code--2011-edition-available/ Fri, 09 Sep 2011 17:22:25 GMT Publik M&A och aktiemarknad http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/GL-Beijer-acquires-distribution-operations-from-Carrier-Corporation/ G&L Beijer has acquired operations from Carrier Corporation that handle the distribution of Toshiba’s ventilation, heating and air conditioning products in eleven European countries for approximately EUR 86 million. G&L Beijer includes Beijer Ref, the largest refrigeration wholesale group in Europe. The group has approximately 1,700 employees, operates in more than 20 markets and has an annual... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/GL-Beijer-acquires-distribution-operations-from-Carrier-Corporation/ Mon, 05 Sep 2011 15:51:58 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/GL-Beijer-acquires-wholesale-operations-in-France-and-UK/ G&L Beijer has agreed to acquire United Refrigeration’s wholesale operations in France and UK.  The acquisition in France relates to Cofriset, and the acquisition in UK relates to United Refrigeration (UK). G&L Beijer includes Beijer Ref, the largest refrigeration wholesale group in Europe. The group has approximately 1700 employees, operates in more than 20 markets and has an annual turnover o... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/GL-Beijer-acquires-wholesale-operations-in-France-and-UK/ Fri, 02 Sep 2011 11:52:09 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Einar-Mattsson-group-companies-enter-into-property-management-agreement/ Einar Mattsson Fastighetsaktiebolag, among others, and Einar Mattsson Byggnads Aktiebolag have entered into an agreement regarding the management of real properties owned by the group. The Einar Mattsson-group’s property portfolio consists of 81 real properties in Stockholm with a total value of SEK 5.7 billion. The property management agreement governs how the real properties will be managed a... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Einar-Mattsson-group-companies-enter-into-property-management-agreement/ Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:17:39 GMT Fastighetsrätt http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Sunningdale-acquires-ATEC-of-Sweden/ Sunningdale Tech Ltd is a leading manufacturer of precision plastic components and is listed on the Main Board of the Singapore Exchange. Sunningdale Tech has more than 7,000 employees and operates across five countries. Sunningdale has through its subsidiary Sunningdale Tech (Europe) Holding Pte. Ltd. acquired ATEC of Sweden AB and Latvian AS ATEC from Plasticscommerce Pte Ltd. ATEC of Sweden ... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Sunningdale-acquires-ATEC-of-Sweden/ Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:10:07 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Proventus-and-Foundation-Asset-Management-joined-by-Folksam-in-ownership-of-wind-power-group-PWP/ Proventus, Foundation Asset Management and Folksam (Folksam Liv, Folksam Sak and KPA Pensionsförsäkring) become equal owners in PWP AB, one of Sweden’s largest on-shore wind power producers, following Proventus’ sale of shares to new owner Folksam and current owner Foundation Asset Management. PWP, which is now an equal partnership between Proventus, Foundation Asset Management and Folksam, own... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Proventus-and-Foundation-Asset-Management-joined-by-Folksam-in-ownership-of-wind-power-group-PWP/ Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:43:29 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser EU- och konkurrensrätt http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Robin-Oldenstam-named-in-Global-Arbitration-Review-45-under-45-list-of-leading-figures-in-international-arbitration/ Global Arbitration Review (GAR) has named Robin Oldenstam, partner at Mannheimer Swartling and head of the firm’s Dispute Resolution practice, in its ‘45 under 45’ list of  leading figures in international arbitration under the age of 45. He is the first and only lawyer from Scandinavia to be included on this global list of leading practitioners since it was inaugurated in 2006. The inclusion... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Robin-Oldenstam-named-in-Global-Arbitration-Review-45-under-45-list-of-leading-figures-in-international-arbitration/ Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:55:37 GMT http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Docu-group-acquires-Sverige-Bygger/ Docu Group has acquired the Sverige Bygger group from Talentum. Sverige Bygger is the market-leading provider of information and marketing services for the construction industry in Scandinavia. Docu Group is controlled by GMT Communications Partners, a European TMT¬focused private equity group. Docu Group was advised by Mannheimer Swartling in the transaction. The firm’s team was led by Tom... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Docu-group-acquires-Sverige-Bygger/ Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:13:00 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Carlyle-and-Providence-divest-Com-Hem-to-BC-Partners/ The Carlyle Group and Providence Equity Partners have agreed to divest Com Hem, Sweden’s leading TV, broadband and telephony company, to BC Partners, an international private equity firm. Completion is expected in September 2011 subject to receiving EU regulatory approval. As recently as June 2011, the company acquired Canal Digital Kabel-TV AB, a Swedish provider of cable television and IPTV... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Carlyle-and-Providence-divest-Com-Hem-to-BC-Partners/ Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:18:55 GMT Bank och finans Publik M&A och aktiemarknad Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Olcon-Engineering-sells-Dynasafe-to-Perusa/ Olcon Engineering AB has sold Dynasafe International AB to Perusa Partners Fund 1, L.P. Dynasafe, with headquarters in Karlskoga, Sweden, is a global leader in developing products for explosion containment and destruction of munitions with global sales estimated to exceed SEK 250 million in 2011. Perusa is a leading German special situations financial investor, focusing on mid-market companies... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Olcon-Engineering-sells-Dynasafe-to-Perusa/ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:31:02 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/EON-Gas-Sverige-divests-gas-transmission-business-to-Swedegas/ E.ON Gas Sverige AB has divested its gas transmission business, including pipelines and ancillary facilities for energy gas transmission, to Swedegas, a company held by EQT Infrastructure. E.ON Gas Sverige is a wholly-owned subsidiary in the E.ON AG group, one of the world’s largest privately owned energy companies. E.ON Gas Sverige was advised by Mannheimer Swartling in the transaction. The... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/EON-Gas-Sverige-divests-gas-transmission-business-to-Swedegas/ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:10:17 GMT Energi Företagsöverlåtelser EU- och konkurrensrätt Företagsbeskattning http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Getinge-signs-new-syndicated-loan-facility1/ Getinge AB entered into a new Multicurrency Revolving Credit Facility Agreement of EUR 1.2 billion with an international syndicate of banks. Getinge is a leading global provider of equipment, systems and solutions within healthcare and the life sciences, with around 12 000 employees and net sales in 2010 amounting to SEK 22.2 billion. The company's share is listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm. Getin... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Getinge-signs-new-syndicated-loan-facility1/ Wed, 13 Jul 2011 14:44:47 GMT Bank och finans http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Tele2-subsidiary-in-Russia-closes-debut-bond-offering1/ OJSC Saint-Petersburg Telecom, a subsidiary of Tele2 Russia Holding AB, has closed a debut bond issue of RUB 13 billion. The issuer's liabilities under the offering will be covered by irrevocable undertakings from Tele2 Russia Holding AB and Tele2 Financial Services AB. Raiffeisen Bank and VTB Capital acted as lead arrangers and book-runners. Tele2, one of Europe's leading telecom operators wit... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Tele2-subsidiary-in-Russia-closes-debut-bond-offering1/ Wed, 13 Jul 2011 14:42:52 GMT Bank och finans http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Proffice-acquires-student-staffing-company-Komet/ Proffice has acquired Komet, a temporary staffing and recruitment company focusing on university and college students with approximately 600 consultants, from Constallation Group. Proffice is one of the largest specialist companies within staffing and recruitment in the Nordic region, with more than 10,000 employees. The Proffice share is listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm. Proffice was advised by... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Proffice-acquires-student-staffing-company-Komet/ Fri, 08 Jul 2011 08:51:53 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/AAK-acquires-Golden-FoodsGolden-Brands/ AarhusKarlshamn (AAK) has acquired the Golden Foods/Golden Brands business of Louisville, Kentucky, the leading North American processor of speciality fats and oils and manufacturer of shortenings for the bakery and food service industries. AAK is the world’s leading producer of high value-added speciality vegetable fats and has production facilities in Denmark, Mexico, the Netherlands, Sweden,... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/AAK-acquires-Golden-FoodsGolden-Brands/ Mon, 04 Jul 2011 11:59:53 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Systemair-completes-acquisition-of-Ventrade/ Systemair has completed its previously announced acquisition of Ventrade, a Russian ventilation and air conditioning company. Systemair AB is a leading ventilation company with operations in 40 countries and sales of SEK 3.2 billion in financial 2009/10. The company’s share is listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm. Ventrade, one of Systemair’s biggest customers in Russia, is headquartered in Moscow an... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Systemair-completes-acquisition-of-Ventrade/ Fri, 01 Jul 2011 08:43:13 GMT Climate Change http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/LK-Finans-and-SEB-Venture-Capital-acquire-Temperature-Sensitive-Solutions-Systems-Sweden/ LK Finans and SEB Venture Capital have jointly acquired Temperature Sensitive Solutions Systems Sweden AB (“TSS”) from the company’s founder, Michael Thelvén. TSS is a leading provider of products and services for temperature measuring and control of temperature sensitive pharmaceuticals during and after transport. LK Finans is part of the Lagerstedt & Krantz group, active within production of... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/LK-Finans-and-SEB-Venture-Capital-acquire-Temperature-Sensitive-Solutions-Systems-Sweden/ Wed, 29 Jun 2011 12:52:29 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/2Philips-acquires-Mammography-Product-Line-from-Sectra/ Royal Philips Electronics has agreed, subject to certain closing conditions, to acquire the mammography equipment product line of Sectra AB for EUR 57.5 million on a cash- and debt-free basis, with an additional possible earn-out of EUR 12.5 million. Sectra’s MicroDose Mammography solution will complement Philips’ offering in digital mammography and delivers high quality breast images while... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/2Philips-acquires-Mammography-Product-Line-from-Sectra/ Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:06:39 GMT Arbetsrätt och pensioner Företagsöverlåtelser Företagsbeskattning Immaterialrätt, Marknadsrätt och Medierätt http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/AstraZeneca-sells-Astra-Tech-to-DENTSPLY-for-approximately-USD-18-billion/ AstraZeneca has agreed to sell Astra Tech AB to DENTSPLY International Inc for approximately USD 1.8 billion in cash, subject to regulatory clearance. Astra Tech AB is a global leader in dental and healthcare (urological and surgical) products, services and support headquartered in Mölndal, Sweden, with production facilities in Sweden and North America. The company is active globally, with... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/AstraZeneca-sells-Astra-Tech-to-DENTSPLY-for-approximately-USD-18-billion/ Mon, 27 Jun 2011 10:12:14 GMT Arbetsrätt och pensioner Fastighetsrätt Företagsöverlåtelser EU- och konkurrensrätt Företagsbeskattning Immaterialrätt, Marknadsrätt och Medierätt Miljörätt http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Com-Hem-acquires-Canal-Digital-Kabel-TV/ Com Hem has acquired Canal Digital Kabel-TV AB, a Swedish provider of cable television and IPTV services to approximately 220,000 households, from Canal Digital Sverige AB, a subsidiary of Telenor. Com Hem, the largest cable television operator in Sweden, provides analog and digital television, broadband Internet and telephony services to landlords and residential customers. Com Hem has about 7... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Com-Hem-acquires-Canal-Digital-Kabel-TV/ Thu, 23 Jun 2011 13:44:52 GMT Arbetsrätt och pensioner Fastighetsrätt Företagsöverlåtelser Immaterialrätt, Marknadsrätt och Medierätt http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Haldex-AB-completes-restructuring-and-lists-Concentric-AB-on-NASDAQ-OMX-Stockholm/ Concentric AB (publ) (“Concentric”), the former Hydraulics Systems Division of Haldex AB (publ) (“Haldex”), is now a separately listed company with its shares trading on the main market of NASDAQ OMX Stockholm. Concentric produces and sells a range of products based on its core technical competence in pumps. The main products are oil pumps, water pumps, fuel transfer pumps and hydraulic pumps.... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Haldex-AB-completes-restructuring-and-lists-Concentric-AB-on-NASDAQ-OMX-Stockholm/ Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:27:48 GMT Bank och finans Publik M&A och aktiemarknad Företagsbeskattning http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Skanska-invests-in-new-wind-park-one-of-the-largest-in-Sweden/ Skanska Infrastructure Development, wind park developer O2 and Jämtkraft are jointly investing in a project-financed wind park. The total investment amounts to approximately SEK 1.1 billion. Skanska’s holding amounts to 50 percent; the other parties own 25 percent each. The new wind park will be one of the largest land-based parks in Sweden and will be located in Sjisjka, a low mountainous area... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Skanska-invests-in-new-wind-park-one-of-the-largest-in-Sweden/ Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:29:55 GMT Bank och finans Fastighetsrätt Företagsöverlåtelser Miljörätt Climate Change http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/3i-divests-Alo-to-Altor/ 3i has divested Ålö, a global leader in agricultural front loaders, to Altor for SEK 2.2 billion. 3i is an international leader in private equity focusing on buyouts, growth capital and infrastructure and invests across Europe, Asia and North America. Ålö is a global leader in developing and producing front loaders with associated equipment. Ålö develops and manages four independent and market... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/3i-divests-Alo-to-Altor/ Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:27:58 GMT http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Proventus-Invest-AB-announces-public-offer-to-the-shareholders-of-BRIO-AB-and-delisting-of-BRIOs-shares-from-NGM-Equity/ Proventus Invest AB announced a public offer to the shareholders of BRIO AB (publ) on 10 March 2011. Proventus has thereafter requested compulsory acquisition of the remaining shares in BRIO and currently holds more than 99% of the shares in the company. BRIO’s shares were delisted from NGM Equity on 10 June 2011. BRIO was advised by Mannheimer Swartling on the public offer and the delisting.... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Proventus-Invest-AB-announces-public-offer-to-the-shareholders-of-BRIO-AB-and-delisting-of-BRIOs-shares-from-NGM-Equity/ Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:17:53 GMT Publik M&A och aktiemarknad http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/BioInvent-International-AB-publ-carries-out-private-placement/ BioInvent International AB (publ) announced on 1 June 2011 that the company, by virtue of the authorization by the annual general meeting on 24 March 2011, have completed a private placement of new shares through an accelerated bookbuilding procedure. The private placement provides the company with approximately SEK 136 million before transactions costs. BioInvent was advised by Mannheimer... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/BioInvent-International-AB-publ-carries-out-private-placement/ Thu, 09 Jun 2011 10:08:11 GMT Publik M&A och aktiemarknad http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Industrifonden-and-Sustainable-Technologies-Fund-invest-in-Triventus/ Industrifonden and Sustainable Technologies Fund have co-invested SEK 100 million in Triventus. Triventus is active in renewable energy, primarily wind power, but also biogas and small-scale hydroelectric power. Triventus has experienced rapid growth since being formed in 2003 and had a turnover of SEK 500 million in 2010. Industrifonden invests in small and medium-sized Swedish companies with... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Industrifonden-and-Sustainable-Technologies-Fund-invest-in-Triventus/ Mon, 30 May 2011 17:47:25 GMT Energi Företagsöverlåtelser Climate Change http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/New-issue-of-China-Team-Alert-newsletter-available/ The latest issue of China Team Alert is now available. This newsletter covers recent activities in the firm’s Hong Kong and Shanghai offices. Please click here to read China Team Alert. http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/New-issue-of-China-Team-Alert-newsletter-available/ Wed, 18 May 2011 13:55:10 GMT http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/RBS-acquires-Centeni-AB-previously-Boultbee-Stockholm-Group/ The Royal Bank of Scotland plc (“RBS”) has completed a refinancing and acquired all the shares in the shopping mall company Centeni AB (former Boultbee Group Stockholm) on 6 May 2011. RBS is now the sole owner of the Centeni group. RBS was advised by Mannheimer Swartling in the transaction. Thomas Pettersson handled the matter, primarily assisted by Veronica Stiller, Daniel Wessner and Gustaf... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/RBS-acquires-Centeni-AB-previously-Boultbee-Stockholm-Group/ Mon, 16 May 2011 15:38:27 GMT Bank och finans Fastighetsrätt EU- och konkurrensrätt Corporate Commercial http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Betsafe-acquired-by-Betsson/ Betsafe, a privately-held gaming company based on Malta, has been acquired by Betsson. The transaction values Betsafe at a maximum of EUR 60 million, based on an up-front purchase price of EUR 32.5 million and a contingent, additional purchase price of up to EUR 27.5 million. Betsafe offers sports betting, casino and poker to clients primarily in the Nordic countries. Betsson invests in and... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Betsafe-acquired-by-Betsson/ Mon, 16 May 2011 10:11:05 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Unilever-divests-Opus-Health-Care-to-Segulah/ Unilever Sverige has agreed to divest Opus Health Care to Segulah IV, L.P. Opus Health Care is a market leader in Swedish health care with a variety of disinfectant and skin care products marketed primarily to hospitals, public health care providers, and office supply wholesalers in the Nordic region. The transaction also includes a new distribution agreement between Unilever and Opus Health Ca... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Unilever-divests-Opus-Health-Care-to-Segulah/ Thu, 12 May 2011 16:07:35 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Proventus-establishes-Proventus-Capital-Partners-II-a-vehicle-for-investments-in-corporate-loans-and-bonds/ Proventus has established Proventus Capital Partners II – a co-investment vehicle focusing on corporate loans and corporate bonds. In addition to providing new financing directly to corporate borrowers, Proventus Capital Partners II may invest in the secondary market for loans and bonds. The ambition is to contribute with financing to Nordic companies in need of capital for growth, acquisitions... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Proventus-establishes-Proventus-Capital-Partners-II-a-vehicle-for-investments-in-corporate-loans-and-bonds/ Wed, 11 May 2011 11:30:12 GMT Bank och finans http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Chambers-Europe-presents-Andre-Andersson-with-an-Outstanding-Contribution-award-and-names-Mannheimer-Swartling-Best-Swedish-Firm-of-the-Year/ André Andersson first lawyer from Scandinavia to win ‘Outstanding Contribution’ Award Chambers & Partners has bestowed an ‘Outstanding Contribution’ award on Swedish lawyer André Andersson, in recognition of his “Outstanding Contribution to the Legal Profession”. André Andersson is the first lawyer from Scandinavia – and one of only four lawyers in Europe – to receive this award since it was... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Chambers-Europe-presents-Andre-Andersson-with-an-Outstanding-Contribution-award-and-names-Mannheimer-Swartling-Best-Swedish-Firm-of-the-Year/ Fri, 06 May 2011 09:20:46 GMT http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Invest-B2B-AS-divests-Berlin-Portfolio/ Invest B2B A/S has divested its portfolio consisting of 32 properties located in Berlin to a joint venture of Austrian investors for a purchase price exceeding € 75 million. Invest B2B A/S is a Danish investment company owned by a small group of investors that acquired the Berlin portfolio in 2008 and since held it together with German minority shareholders. Invest B2B A/S was advised by... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Invest-B2B-AS-divests-Berlin-Portfolio/ Thu, 05 May 2011 17:05:17 GMT Fastighetsrätt Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/IGT-announces-recommended-cash-offer-for-Entraction/ International Game Technology (“IGT”) has announced a recommended cash offer to the shareholders in Entraction Holding AB (“Entraction”) corresponding to a total offer value of SEK 700 million. IGT is a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of gaming machines and systems products, as well as online and mobile gaming solutions for regulated gaming markets. IGT had sales of USD... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/IGT-announces-recommended-cash-offer-for-Entraction/ Thu, 05 May 2011 15:55:58 GMT Publik M&A och aktiemarknad http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Valedo-Partners-invests-in-Akademikliniken/ Valedo Partners has acquired a majority stake in Akademikliniken, the leading Swedish aesthetic and reconstructive surgery group and operator of one of the world’s leading aesthetic surgery clinics. Valedo Partners is an independent Swedish private equity fund managing SEK 1 billion for investments in high-quality small/mid cap companies in the Nordic region. Akademikliniken, founded in 1991,... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Valedo-Partners-invests-in-Akademikliniken/ Thu, 05 May 2011 09:06:08 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Accent-Equity-acquires-stake-in-Hoist/ Accent Equity has acquired 50 percent of Hoist AB. The founders, Malcolm Lindblom and Christopher Upmark, will hold the remaining shares. Hoist AB is active in two main business areas that deliver systems, products and services to the hotel industry (HHS) and for energy savings (EM). HHS provides business and reservations systems to the hotel industry, as well as interactive communications... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Accent-Equity-acquires-stake-in-Hoist/ Wed, 04 May 2011 16:50:28 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser Fonder och investeringar Private Equity http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Sandvik-and-Shandong-Energy-Machinery-form-joint-venture/ Sandvik Mining and Construction and Shandong Energy Machinery Co. in Xintai, Shandong Province, China, have signed an agreement to form a 50/50 owned joint venture for the production and sale of coal mining equipment. Shandong Energy Machinery, a Chinese mining equipment supplier, is a subsidiary of Xinwen Mining group, one of China’s top fifteen coal mining companies. Shandong Energy Machinery... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Sandvik-and-Shandong-Energy-Machinery-form-joint-venture/ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 09:58:41 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/SEB-provides-financing-for-Russian-real-estate-transaction/ Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (SEB) has provided EUR 25 million in secured real estate financing to a Swedish real estate company with branches in Russia. The funding provided is intended for properties located in Kaliningrad and Murmansk. SEB has been advised by Mannheimer Swartling in the transaction. The firm’s team was led by Fredrik Svensson, primarily assisted by Anna Sukharina, Marina... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/SEB-provides-financing-for-Russian-real-estate-transaction/ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 08:46:49 GMT Bank och finans http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/New-issue-of-the-newsletter-German-News-Flash/ A new issue of the newsletter German News Flash is released, the newsletter that covers what happens on the German market for a Swedish and German audience. The newsletter is in English. Click here to download German News Flash. http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/New-issue-of-the-newsletter-German-News-Flash/ Tue, 26 Apr 2011 16:44:24 GMT http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Sale-of-TranSiC-AB/ The US company Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation has acquired all shares in TranSiC AB from, among others, Volvo Technology Transfer AB, Stiftelsen Industrifonden and Midroc New Technology AB. TranSiC AB was formed in 2005 and has its origin in research at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH). The company, with operations in Kista, develops, manufactures and sells silicon carbide transisto... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Sale-of-TranSiC-AB/ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 09:45:01 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Volvo-Buses-and-Chinese-SAIC-form-joint-company-for-new-energy-driveline-systems/ Volvo Bus Corporation and SAIC Motors, a company in the Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC), have agreed to form Shanghai Green Bus Drive System Co, a joint venture company focused on new energy driveline systems for buses such as hybrids and electric buses. The new company will be owned by SAIC with 60% and by Volvo with 40%. SAIC Motors is China’s leading passenger and vehicle... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Volvo-Buses-and-Chinese-SAIC-form-joint-company-for-new-energy-driveline-systems/ Tue, 19 Apr 2011 14:18:24 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Stena-Bulk-enters-into-joint-venture-with-Dannebrog-Rederi/ Stena Bulk has entered into a joint venture with the Danish shipping company Dannebrog Rederi and acquired 50 percent of the shares in Stena Weco. Stena Weco will operate the Weco Shipping product tanker business previously held by Dannebrog Rederi and will initially have a fleet of approximately 30 product tankers. Stena Bulk will contribute its extensive experience of tanker operations and... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Stena-Bulk-enters-into-joint-venture-with-Dannebrog-Rederi/ Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:34:57 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/GMT-acquires-Thomson-Reuters-legal-and-tax--accounting-businesses-in-Scandinavia/ GMT Communications Partners has agreed to acquire the legal and tax & accounting businesses of Thomson Reuters in Denmark and Sweden. The businesses provide legislation, case law and regulatory information under the KARNOV, PACTA and UfR brands primarily to lawyers and accountants in the private and public sector. GMT is a private equity firm focusing on mid-market TMT investments in Europe.... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/GMT-acquires-Thomson-Reuters-legal-and-tax--accounting-businesses-in-Scandinavia/ Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:19:08 GMT Bank och finans Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/AMF-acquires-fifty-percent-of-the-residential-company-Dombron/ AMF Pensionsförsäkring AB has reached an agreement with the Fourth Swedish National Pension Fund to acquire fifty percent of the shares in Dombron Intressenter AB  and thereby indirectly a real estate portfolio with a total underlying property value of SEK 6 billion. The portfolio of approximately 80 properties consists of residential and student properties primarily located in Gothenburg,... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/AMF-acquires-fifty-percent-of-the-residential-company-Dombron/ Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:21:57 GMT Fastighetsrätt http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Swedish-Orphan-Biovitrum-AB-publ-announces-rights-issue-of-approximately-SEK-600-milllion/ The board of directors of Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (publ) has resolved on a new share issue with preferential rights for the company’s shareholders of approximately SEK 600 million. The rights issue is subject to approval by the annual general meeting to be held on April 28, 2011. Swedish Orphan Biovitrum is advised by Mannheimer Swartling in connection with the rights issue. The firm’s team... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Swedish-Orphan-Biovitrum-AB-publ-announces-rights-issue-of-approximately-SEK-600-milllion/ Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:25:16 GMT Bank och finans Företagsöverlåtelser Företagsbeskattning http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Eindomsverdi-acquires-majority-stake-in-Varderingsdata/ Eiendomsverdi AS has acquired a majority stake in Värderingsdata i Kungsbacka AB. Both companies develop and deliver IT systems and software primarily for monitoring market developments in the real estate industries in Norway and Sweden, respectively. The owners of Värderingsdata were advised by Mannheimer Swartling in the transaction. The firm’s team included Johan Ljungberg, assisted by Johan... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Eindomsverdi-acquires-majority-stake-in-Varderingsdata/ Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:55:05 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser IT, telekom och teknologi http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Svensk-Hypotekspension-building-new-loan-portfolio-supported-by-DnB-NOR-Bank-credit-facility/ After the successful issue last year of SEK 900 million mortgage-backed notes (backed by its then existing loan portfolio), Svensk Hypotekspension is now busy building a new portfolio of so called equity release mortgages (loans secured by real property or cooperative flats, with interest accumulating until the borrower moves permanently from the property or dies). DnB NOR Bank and Svensk... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Svensk-Hypotekspension-building-new-loan-portfolio-supported-by-DnB-NOR-Bank-credit-facility/ Mon, 28 Mar 2011 09:54:06 GMT Bank och finans http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Orex-to-acquire-Barsele-gold-project/ Orex Minerals Inc. has entered into an agreement with Northland Resources S.A. to acquire the Barsele gold project in Sweden. Orex Minerals Inc., a junior mineral exploration company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange in Canada, is focused on the exploration of prospective gold and gold-silver properties. Orex Minerals Inc. was advised by Mannheimer Swartling in the transaction. The firm’s team... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Orex-to-acquire-Barsele-gold-project/ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 13:59:38 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser Företagsbeskattning Miljörätt http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Trelleborg-signs-syndicated-loan-facility/ Trelleborg AB and Trelleborg Treasury AB have signed a new five year multi-currency revolving credit facility for EUR 750 million and USD 625 million with a consortium of international banks. The facility will be used for partial repayment of an existing facility as well as for general corporate purposes. Trelleborg is a global industrial group whose leading positions are based on advanced... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Trelleborg-signs-syndicated-loan-facility/ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 09:08:19 GMT Bank och finans http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Aviator-Airport-Alliance-acquires-Novia/ The Nordic supplier of ground handling to the airline industry, Aviator, has entered into an agreement regarding the purchase of Novia and its ground handling operations at Copenhagen Airport (Kastrup) and at Malmö Airport (Sturup). Aviator is the only independent full service ground handling company with activities throughout the Nordic region and has a turnover of approximately SEK 1 billion... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Aviator-Airport-Alliance-acquires-Novia/ Mon, 21 Mar 2011 17:40:28 GMT Bank och finans Företagsöverlåtelser Fonder och investeringar http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Bankernas-Automatbolag-enters-seven-year-outsourcing-agreement-with-EDB-ErgoGroup/ Bankernas Automatbolag has entered into a seven-year outsourcing agreement with EDB ErgoGroup. The agreement, valued at close to SEK 1 billion, entails that Bankernas Automatbolag will purchase ATM services from EDB ErgoGroup for the operation of approximately 2,800 ATM’s in Sweden, including administration, software management, transaction processing, settlement and operational monitoring.... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Bankernas-Automatbolag-enters-seven-year-outsourcing-agreement-with-EDB-ErgoGroup/ Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:43:15 GMT IT, telekom och teknologi Corporate Commercial http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/SKB-submits-application-for-worlds-first-final-repository-of-spent-nuclear-fuel/ The Swedish Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management Company (SKB) has applied for permission to build the world’s first final repository of spent nuclear fuel. An application filed under the Environmental Code has been submitted to the Environmental Court at Nacka District Court in Sweden. SKB has also filed an application in compliance with the Swedish Nuclear Activities Act with the Swedish Radiati... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/SKB-submits-application-for-worlds-first-final-repository-of-spent-nuclear-fuel/ Thu, 17 Mar 2011 13:54:50 GMT Miljörätt http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-named-favourite-law-firm-in-Universum-student-survey/ For the ninth year in a row, law students in Sweden selected Mannheimer Swartling as the law firm they would like to work for most. “I’m very pleased that we continue to be the law firm of choice among Sweden’s law students, particularly since competition for the most promising students is increasing. We will continue to make great endeavours to attract and retain the next generation of leading... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-named-favourite-law-firm-in-Universum-student-survey/ Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:30:03 GMT http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-recognised-as-one-of-the-leading-international-arbitration-firms-in-Global-Arbitration-Reviews-GAR30-2011/ Mannheimer Swartling appears once again in the GAR30, Global Arbitration Review’s ranking of the world’s leading law firms in the area of international arbitration.  This is the fourth consecutive year that Mannheimer Swartling has been highly ranked in Global Arbitration Review’s GAR 30. To view the GAR30 ranking, please click here . To read Global Arbitration Review’s presentation of Mannheim... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-recognised-as-one-of-the-leading-international-arbitration-firms-in-Global-Arbitration-Reviews-GAR30-2011/ Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:25:05 GMT Tvistlösning http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/EON-Sverige-divests-its-subsidiary-EON-ES-to-Altor/ E.ON Sverige and Altor Fund III have entered into an agreement according to which Altor acquires 90.5 per cent of E.ON’s subsidiary E.ON ES and thereby becomes new principal owner. E.ON ES is an engineering and contracting company within energy production, distribution and within industrial and public sectors. ES has annual sales of nearly SEK 3 billion and about 1,500 employees working out of ... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/EON-Sverige-divests-its-subsidiary-EON-ES-to-Altor/ Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:53:20 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Bring-Frigo-acquires-Coldsped-Lager-from-Schenker/ Bring Frigo AB has acquired Coldsped’s Swedish warehouse operations Coldsped Lager from Schenker AB. Bring Frigo, one of nine specialty areas within the Bring Group, is a leading expert in temperature regulated food logistics, and will take over Coldsped’s premises and operations in Örebro, Jordbro, Kalmar, Kristianstad, Eslöv and Malmö. Bring Frigo was advised by Mannheimer Swartling in the... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Bring-Frigo-acquires-Coldsped-Lager-from-Schenker/ Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:44:35 GMT Nyheter Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Antofagasta-Minerals-signs-copper-exploration-and-investment-agreement-with-Eurasian-Minerals/ Antofagasta Minerals has entered into a Strategic Alliance and Earn-in Agreement with Eurasian Minerals. The agreement includes Antofagasta entering into a regional strategic exploration alliance, mainly focused on copper and covering most of Sweden, making earn-in commitments on designated projects in the region, and a private placement into Eurasian Minerals. Antofagasta Minerals is a divisio... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Antofagasta-Minerals-signs-copper-exploration-and-investment-agreement-with-Eurasian-Minerals/ Fri, 25 Feb 2011 10:46:37 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser Miljörätt http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/HESTRA-Handsken-acquires-stake-in-Zhejiang-Pinghu-Huashen-Leather/ HESTRA-Handsken has acquired 50 per cent of Zhejiang Pinghu Huashen Leather Company and formed a joint venture with the remaining owner to continue the co-operation between the companies that is over 25 years old. HESTRA-Handsken has subsidiaries in Sweden, Hong Kong and the United States, as well as agents, distributors and retailers in over 20 countries. HESTRA, one of the group’s trademarks,... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/HESTRA-Handsken-acquires-stake-in-Zhejiang-Pinghu-Huashen-Leather/ Thu, 24 Feb 2011 10:59:46 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Trelleborg-acquires-speciality-tires-facility-in-China/ Trelleborg has acquired an operation in Xingtai (Hebei) to facilitate the Group’s expansion in the Chinese market for specialty tires, primarily agricultural tires. The facility was acquired from a Chinese company, part of the US Group Main Industrial Tire LLC. Through this acquisition, Trelleborg will also take over approximately 180 employees and become the first manufacturer of agricultural... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Trelleborg-acquires-speciality-tires-facility-in-China/ Tue, 22 Feb 2011 09:01:03 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/TeliaSonera-announces-SEK-10-billion-share-repurchase-programme/ TeliaSonera has resolved to repurchase up to approximately 3,6 percent of the outstanding shares through a repurchase offer directed to TeliaSonera’s shareholders valued at approximately SEK 10 billion. The resolution was passed by the Board of Directors of TeliaSonera based on the authorization granted by the Annual General Meeting 2010. TeliaSonera is a provider of network access and... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/TeliaSonera-announces-SEK-10-billion-share-repurchase-programme/ Fri, 18 Feb 2011 13:34:38 GMT Publik M&A och aktiemarknad Företagsbeskattning http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Kungsleden-completes-SEK-36-billion-property-acquisition/ Kungsleden AB has reached an agreement to acquire properties from NR Nordic & Russia Properties Ltd. for a purchase price of approximately SEK 3.6 billion. The portfolio of 36 properties consists of office and industrial properties, 33 of which are located in Sweden, one in Germany and two in Poland. Kungsleden is a listed Swedish property company. The company’s property portfolio consists of... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Kungsleden-completes-SEK-36-billion-property-acquisition/ Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:36:14 GMT Fastighetsrätt http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Loomis-signs-new-five-year-loan-facility/ Loomis AB has signed a multi-currency revolving credit facility for USD 150 million and SEK 1.0 billion with a consortium of banks. The new facility matures in 2016 and will be used for partial repayment of an existing facility as well as for general corporate purposes. Loomis offers a wide range of solutions for the distribution, handling and recycling of cash for banks, retailers and other... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Loomis-signs-new-five-year-loan-facility/ Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:58:04 GMT Bank och finans http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/HEXPOL-executes-a-rights-issue-raising-SEK-550-million/ HEXPOL conducts a rights issue raising approximately SEK 550 million to finance part of the acquisition of Excel Polymers and create financial flexibility for future expansion and acquisitions. The rights issue was approved by the Extraordinary General Meeting on 7 February. HEXPOL is a world-leading polymers group with approximately 3,000 employees in nine countries and sales of approximately... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/HEXPOL-executes-a-rights-issue-raising-SEK-550-million/ Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:31:03 GMT Publik M&A och aktiemarknad http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/The-Swedish-State-sells-255-million-shares-in-Nordea-raising-SEK-19-billion/ The Government of Sweden has completed the sale of 255 million shares in Nordea, raising SEK 19 billion. Revenues from the sale will be used to enhance the stability of the Swedish economy, by reducing the national debt. The Government of Sweden was by advised by Mannheimer Swartling on the transaction. The firm’s team was led by Eva Hägg, assisted by Emil Boström and Gustaf Hygrell. http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/The-Swedish-State-sells-255-million-shares-in-Nordea-raising-SEK-19-billion/ Fri, 04 Feb 2011 15:55:37 GMT Publik M&A och aktiemarknad http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-partners-named-among-Swedens-Leading-Tax-advisers/ Three partners from Mannheimer Swartling are ranked in the latest edition of Legal Media Group’s “Guide to the World’s Leading Tax Advisers”. The publication lists three partners from the firm’s tax group, Karin Attorps, Anders Erasmie and Martin Nilsson, among the top-15 tax advisers in Sweden. The Guide to the World's Leading Tax Advisers is updated every two years and is based on a survey of... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-partners-named-among-Swedens-Leading-Tax-advisers/ Tue, 01 Feb 2011 09:53:14 GMT http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/AAK-completes-refinancing/ AarhusKarlshamn AB (AAK) has signed two five year multi-currency credit facilities totaling approximately SEK 4.2 billion, (EUR 330 million in a club deal and USD 180 million in a bilateral arrangement) with Nordic financial institutions. The facilities will be used to refinance existing facilities and to finance current operations and potential acquisitions. AAK is a leading producer of high... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/AAK-completes-refinancing/ Tue, 01 Feb 2011 09:13:41 GMT Bank och finans http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Skanska-sells-its-share-in-Autopista-Central/ Skanska is selling its 50-percent ownership in Autopista Central, a public-private partnership (PPP) highway concession located in Santiago, Chile, to Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo), a Canadian institutional management firm managing funds on behalf of the Province of Alberta, certain public pension and endowments. Skanska Infrastructure Development is a leader in the global P... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Skanska-sells-its-share-in-Autopista-Central/ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 09:23:45 GMT http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/SEMAFO-explores-possible-dual-listing-on-NASDAQ-OMX-Stockholm/ Mannheimer Swartling is advising SEMAFO Inc. in exploring the possibility of a secondary listing on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm. SEMAFO Inc., a Canadian company currently listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange with a market capitalisation of approximately SEK 17 billion, is active in the production and exploration of gold in West Africa. Mannheimer Swartling’s team is led by Thomas Wallinder and Nina... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/SEMAFO-explores-possible-dual-listing-on-NASDAQ-OMX-Stockholm/ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 09:18:51 GMT Publik M&A och aktiemarknad http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Norrporten-enters-lease-agreement-with-Buss-Group-in-Hamburg/ Norrporten HAC GmbH has agreed to lease over 4,600 square meters of the “Hamburg America Center” office property in HafenCity in Hamburg to Buss Group GmbH & Co. KG. Buss, a logistics company based in Hamburg, has operations that include port logistics, development of logistics facilities and the establishment and investment of container funds. Norrporten HAC GmbH is one of Norrporten’s German... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Norrporten-enters-lease-agreement-with-Buss-Group-in-Hamburg/ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 14:00:49 GMT Bank och finans http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-heads-MA-league-tables-in-2010/ Mannheimer Swartling tops mergermarket league tables of legal advisers to Nordic M&A and Swedish M&A in 2010. The firm advised in 76 transactions on the Nordic market with an aggregate value of USD 13.4 billion and in 70 transactions on the Swedish market with an aggregate value of USD 12.4 billion, putting it first in Sweden by volume and value, and first in Nordic by volume. The firm also... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-heads-MA-league-tables-in-2010/ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 17:26:38 GMT Publik M&A och aktiemarknad Företagsöverlåtelser Fonder och investeringar Private Equity http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Solaria-Fund-acquires-software-business-from-Lavasoft/ Solaria Fund has acquired the anti-spyware and antivirus software business from Lavasoft. Lavasoft AB, a privately-held company headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, is one of the leading actors in the anti-spyware and antivirus segment. Solaria Fund was advised by Mannheimer Swartling in the acquisition. The firm’s team was led by Johan Ljungberg, primarily assisted by Emma Olnäs Fors and Teres... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Solaria-Fund-acquires-software-business-from-Lavasoft/ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 09:33:21 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Industrivarden-executes-directed-convertible-bond-issue/ Industrivärden has executed a directed convertible bond issue to raise up to EUR 550 million. The convertible bonds, marketed principally to European institutional investors, are to be listed and traded on the EuroMTF Market of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. Subject to Industrivärden shareholder approval, the bonds are convertible into new C shares, which will be listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm.... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Industrivarden-executes-directed-convertible-bond-issue/ Fri, 14 Jan 2011 18:24:17 GMT Publik M&A och aktiemarknad http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Waldirs-bid-for-NetOnNet/ Mannheimer Swartling is advising Waldir AB on Waldir’s mandatory bid for NetOnNet AB (publ). NetOnNet is a Sweden-based consumer electronics retailer with online and warehouse store sales. The company’s share is listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm. Mannheimer Swartling’s team is led by Johan Ljungberg and Patrik Marcelius and includes Adam Göransson, Jenny Keisu, Vilhelm Mann and Johan Holm. Stefan... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Waldirs-bid-for-NetOnNet/ Fri, 14 Jan 2011 17:44:05 GMT Publik M&A och aktiemarknad http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Securitas-signs-syndicated-loan-facility/ Securitas AB has signed a new five year multi-currency revolving credit facility for USD 550 million and EUR 420 million with a consortium of international banks. The facility will be used for partial repayment of an existing facility as well as for general corporate purposes. Securitas is a global leader in security solutions with operations in 40 countries worldwide. The group has approximate... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Securitas-signs-syndicated-loan-facility/ Thu, 13 Jan 2011 14:47:48 GMT Bank och finans http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Fastighetsaktiebolaget-Forvaltaren-divests-properties/ Fastighetsaktiebolaget Förvaltaren has sold five properties situated in Sundbyberg, Sweden, with an underlying property value of approximately SEK 460 million, to tenants’ co-operative associations. Fastighetsaktiebolaget Förvaltaren is owned by the municipality of Sundbyberg. Fastighetsaktiebolaget Förvaltaren was advised by Mannheimer Swartling on the transactions. Mattias Karlsson was... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Fastighetsaktiebolaget-Forvaltaren-divests-properties/ Tue, 11 Jan 2011 08:59:13 GMT Fastighetsrätt http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Avaya-acquires-Konftel/ Avaya Inc. has acquired Konftel AB, a Sweden-based industry leading manufacturer of conference telephones. Avaya is a global leader in enterprise communications systems. The company is headquartered in New Jersey and provides unified communications, contact centers, data solutions, and related services directly and through its channel partners to leading businesses and organizations around the... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Avaya-acquires-Konftel/ Fri, 07 Jan 2011 09:13:34 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Preato-Capital-has-sold-Sefina-Finance-to-Dollar-Financial-Group-UK-Ltd/ Preato Capital has sold Sefina Finance to Dollar Financial Group U.K. Ltd. The Sefina Finance group includes Sefina Svensk Pantbelåning, the largest pawnbroker in Sweden and in the Nordic region with 16 offices in Sweden, Helsingin Pantti, the oldest pawnbroker in Finland with 12 offices in Finland and also Helsingin Huutokauppakamari. The Sefina group has 125 employees. Preato Capital is a... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Preato-Capital-has-sold-Sefina-Finance-to-Dollar-Financial-Group-UK-Ltd/ Mon, 03 Jan 2011 13:18:44 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Kungsleden-selling-public-properties-in-Germany/ Mannheimer Swartling has advised Kungsleden AB in connection with the divestment of its retirement homes portfolio in Germany to Hemsö Fastighets AB. The total purchase price is MEUR 144. Mannheimer Swartling’s team handling the transaction was led by Thomas Kaiser-Stockmann, assisted by Maren Ropeter, Alexander von Kleist (real estate) and Meike Johnsen (competition). http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Kungsleden-selling-public-properties-in-Germany/ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 13:48:22 GMT Fastighetsrätt Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/RusForest-AB-acquire-Russian-forest-companies/ RusForest AB has completed the acquisition of 86 percent of OAO LDK-3 and 100 percent of OOO Infa. LDK-3, a sawmilling company in the city of Arkhangelsk in North West Russia, is one of the largest sawmill enterprises in the Arkhangelsk region, with a monthly sawnwood production of around 10,000 m3 and planed products of 1,800-2,000 m3. Infa is a planing mill at the same site. RusForest aims to... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/RusForest-AB-acquire-Russian-forest-companies/ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 12:52:45 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Sandvik-acquires-Chinese-supplier-of-crushing-and-screening-equipment/ Sandvik has reached an agreement to acquire 80% of Shanghai Jianshe Luqiao Machinery Co., Ltd. (SJL) from Shanghai Electric Industrial Co., a state-owned enterprise, and CRABEC (Shanghai) Limited. SJL will become a part of Sandvik Mining and Construction. SJL is a leading supplier of crushing and screening equipment, including consumables and services, to the Chinese mining and construction... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Sandvik-acquires-Chinese-supplier-of-crushing-and-screening-equipment/ Tue, 21 Dec 2010 14:19:13 GMT Huvudkategorier - Verksamhetsområden Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Accent-Equity-makes-acquisitions-to-form-Aviator-Airport-Alliance--a-Nordic-ground-handling-services-group/ The investment fund Accent Equity 2008 has made acquisitions for the establishment of Aviator Airport Alliance, a new constellation of ground handling services companies in the Nordic region. Aviator Airport Alliance is comprised of the Swedish company Nordic Aero and the Norwegian companies Røros Flyservice and Norport Ground Handling. The new group will have a turnover of approximately SEK 1... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Accent-Equity-makes-acquisitions-to-form-Aviator-Airport-Alliance--a-Nordic-ground-handling-services-group/ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 10:06:27 GMT Bank och finans Företagsöverlåtelser Fonder och investeringar http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-has-advised-DocMorris-on-IT-outsourcing-agreement-with-Logica/ DocMorris Pharmacies (Admenta Sverige AB) has signed an agreement with Logica Sverige AB regarding outsourcing of IT services for their pharmaceutical business. Admenta is a subsidiary within the Celesio Group, a world leading actor on the healthcare, medical and pharmaceutical market. The DocMorris pharmacies are currently situated on approximately 50 different locations throughout Sweden and... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-has-advised-DocMorris-on-IT-outsourcing-agreement-with-Logica/ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 09:15:50 GMT IT, telekom och teknologi IT, telekom och teknologi http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/GL-Beijer-acquires-SCM-Frigo-in-Italy/ G&L Beijer has agreed to acquire SCM Frigo, a refrigeration group of companies based in Italy. The SCM Frigo Group is one of Europe’s largest assemblers of conventional refrigeration units and a leading supplier of environmentally-friendly refrigeration technology solutions. Under the terms of the agreements, G&L Beijer will initially acquire 51 % of the shares in SCM Frigo, with an option to... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/GL-Beijer-acquires-SCM-Frigo-in-Italy/ Tue, 21 Dec 2010 16:23:25 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Intrum-Justitia-acquires-debt-collection-company/ Intrum Justitia has acquired Nice Invest Nordic, a debt collection company which focuses on investing in purchased debt relating to mail-order and e-commerce customers. The acquisition entails an existing portfolio as well as an agreement covering forward flow contracts over the next five years. The total purchase price amounts to approximately SEK 290 million. The Jönsson family have been... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Intrum-Justitia-acquires-debt-collection-company/ Tue, 21 Dec 2010 16:13:29 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Haldex-divests-Traction-Systems-to-BorgWarner/ Haldex to divest its Traction Systems Division to BorgWarner for SEK 1.4 billion. Traction Systems Division is a leading supplier of four wheel drive systems for private cars. Haldex, headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, is a provider of proprietary and innovative solutions to the global vehicle industry, with focus on products in vehicles that enhance safety, environment and vehicle dynamics.... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Haldex-divests-Traction-Systems-to-BorgWarner/ Tue, 21 Dec 2010 08:59:58 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Turner-Broadcasting-invests-in-Starlounge/ Turner Broadcasting System Europe has recently acquired a minority shareholding in Starlounge International AB. Turner, a Time Warner company, is home to a number of international entertainment networks such as CNN, TNT and TCM. Starlounge is the leading online entertainment and celebrity news content destination in Europe. Turner Broadcasting was advised by Mannheimer Swartling. The firm’s tea... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Turner-Broadcasting-invests-in-Starlounge/ Mon, 20 Dec 2010 17:09:17 GMT Media och Underhållning Publik M&A och aktiemarknad IT, telekom och teknologi http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/GL-Beijer-acquires-Carriers-refrigeration-wholesale-business-in-Thailand/ G&L Beijer has agreed to acquire Carrier Corporation’s refrigeration wholesale operation in Thailand. The acquisition will be made through a company jointly-owned by G&L Beijer and B Grimm Ltd. G&L Beijer includes Beijer Ref, the largest refrigeration wholesale group in Europe. The group has approximately 1,700 employees, operates in more than 20 markets and has an annual turnover of... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/GL-Beijer-acquires-Carriers-refrigeration-wholesale-business-in-Thailand/ Wed, 15 Dec 2010 14:26:29 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Getinge-enters-into-a-global-outsourcing-agreement-with-Verizon/ Getinge AB has entered into an agreement with Verizon Business regarding outsourcing of the Getinge Group’s Wide Area Network (WAN) and related services on a global basis. The Getinge Group is a leading global provider of products and systems that contribute to quality enhancement and cost efficiency within healthcare and life sciences. The Group has approximately 12 100 employees worldwide and... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Getinge-enters-into-a-global-outsourcing-agreement-with-Verizon/ Wed, 15 Dec 2010 13:53:39 GMT IT, telekom och teknologi http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Galderma-annonces-public-take-over-offer-for-Q-Med/ The specialty dermatology firm Galderma, a joint venture of Nestlé and L’Oreal, has announced a public take-over offer to the shareholders of Q-Med. The SEK 6.7 billion bid was announced on December 13, 2010. Q-Med is a medical device company that develops, manufactures, markets and sells high quality medical implants for aesthetic and medical use. Sales are made through the company’s own... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Galderma-annonces-public-take-over-offer-for-Q-Med/ Mon, 13 Dec 2010 15:05:06 GMT Publik M&A och aktiemarknad EU- och konkurrensrätt http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/ASSA-ABLOY-announces-public-offer-for-Cardo-AB/ ASSA ABLOY has made a public cash offer to shareholders of Cardo AB. The offer values the shares in Cardo to approximately SEK 11.3 billion. The transaction is subject to approval by the relevant competition authorities. Cardo is a leading global supplier of industrial doors and logistics systems, wastewater treatment systems, process equipment for the pulp and paper industries, and a... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/ASSA-ABLOY-announces-public-offer-for-Cardo-AB/ Mon, 13 Dec 2010 14:16:57 GMT Huvudkategorier - Verksamhetsområden Publik M&A och aktiemarknad EU- och konkurrensrätt http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Sophus-Berendsen-divests-Bjornklader-to-Litorina/ Sophus Berendsen, part of the Davis Service Group Plc, has divested Björnkläder AB to Litorina. Björnkläder is Sweden’s leading supplier of working clothes and personal protection equipment. Berendsen is the leading textile service company in northern Europe with more than 7,000 employees at 76 service centres in 13 countries. Davis Service Group is listed on London Stock Exchange. Litorina is ... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Sophus-Berendsen-divests-Bjornklader-to-Litorina/ Wed, 08 Dec 2010 15:22:16 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Global-Eiendom-acquires-real-estate-property-in-Germany/ Global Eiendom Utbetaling Norge 2008 AS, a Nordic real estate investment fund, has acquired a nursing home in Germany in a sale and lease back transaction. The facility is located in the vicinity of Frankfurt. Global Eiendom was advised by Mannheimer Swartling on the acquisition. The firm’s team handling the transaction was led by Maria Wolleh, primarily assisted by Maren Ropeter. Zoran... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Global-Eiendom-acquires-real-estate-property-in-Germany/ Thu, 14 Oct 2010 10:54:26 GMT Nyheter Fastighetsrätt http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Foodmark-acquires-Fjallbrynt-/ Foodmark has acquired the cheese and dairy products business Fjällbrynt from Milko, a dairy co-operative based in northern Sweden. Foodmark Sweden AB is part of the Norwegian group Agra, one of Scandinavia’s leading food and consumer goods companies. Fjällbrynt manufactures and sells soft cheese, whey cheese, soft whey cheese and other dairy products under the trademark “Fjällbrynt”. Foodmark w... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Foodmark-acquires-Fjallbrynt-/ Mon, 06 Dec 2010 14:46:13 GMT Fastighetsrätt Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Accor-in-hotel-sale-and-franchise-back-transaction-in-Sweden/ Accor has divested 18 hotels in Sweden, representing all the Group’s local hotel assets, in a sale-and-franchise-back transaction, where 14 Ibis and 4 Formule 1 hotels will continue to operate under the same brands. The transaction is being carried out in partnership with a joint venture composed of the private equity house Sveafastigheter, Midstar and Event Holding, a hotel investor and operat... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Accor-in-hotel-sale-and-franchise-back-transaction-in-Sweden/ Fri, 03 Dec 2010 13:32:06 GMT Nyheter Fastighetsrätt Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/KF-awards-application-management-and-BPO-contracts-to-Accenture/ KF – The Swedish Cooperative Union – has awarded Accenture a five-year contract for application management services and a six-year contract for business process outsourcing (BPO). The services will be off-shored and delivered through Accenture’s Global Delivery Network with primary delivery from Accenture’s location in India. The application management services agreement covers management of th... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/KF-awards-application-management-and-BPO-contracts-to-Accenture/ Fri, 03 Dec 2010 13:24:37 GMT Nyheter Huvudkategorier - Verksamhetsområden IT, telekom och teknologi http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Castellum-acquires-properties-from-GE-Real-Estate-and-Egeryds-Fastigheter/ Castellum subsidiary Aspholmen Fastigheter AB has acquired properties in Uppsala and Örebro from GE Real Estate AB and Egeryds Fastigheter AB, respectively. The three properties comprise approximately 26,000 square metres of office and retail space with a total underlying property value of SEK 260 million. Aspholmen Fastigheter, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Castellum, has a strong presence in... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Castellum-acquires-properties-from-GE-Real-Estate-and-Egeryds-Fastigheter/ Thu, 02 Dec 2010 14:28:05 GMT Nyheter Huvudkategorier - Verksamhetsområden Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Green-Cargo-divests-stake-in-CargoNet/ Green Cargo has divested its 45% shareholding in CargoNet AS to Norwegian Norska Statsbanorna NSB. CargoNet is an intermodal rail-based transportation company with freight terminals in Sweden and Norway. Green Cargo is a Swedish logistics company with international operations in railway, road-based haulage and third party logistics services throughout the Nordic region and Europe, with a turnov... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Green-Cargo-divests-stake-in-CargoNet/ Wed, 01 Dec 2010 15:35:11 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-dispute-resolution-lawyers-appointed-to-ICDR-Young--International-Global-Advisory-Board/ Nils Eliasson (Hong Kong) and Kristoffer Löf (Stockholm), members of Mannheimer Swartling’s Dispute Resolution practice, have been appointed to the International Centre for Dispute Resolution Young & International Global Advisory Board. ICDR is the international arm of the American Arbitration Association. Young & International, the ICDR’s organisation for arbitration practitioners, academics a... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-dispute-resolution-lawyers-appointed-to-ICDR-Young--International-Global-Advisory-Board/ Wed, 01 Dec 2010 14:25:21 GMT Tvistlösning http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-elects-new-partners-/ Mannheimer Swartling announced yesterday that it has elected Isabella Ramsay and Nina Svensson as partners, and Nils Eliasson as a local partner, effective 1 January 2011. Stefan Brocker, Mannheimer Swartling’s managing partner, said: “ We are delighted to elect new partners from within our own ranks. These talented lawyers have demonstrated their legal expertise and an exceptional commitment t... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-elects-new-partners-/ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 08:26:45 GMT http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-elects-new-managing-partner-/ Mannheimer Swartling announced yesterday the election of Jan Dernestam as Managing Partner, effective April 2011. He will succeed Stefan Brocker, who has been Managing Partner since 2005. Jan Dernestam has been a partner since 2004 and a member of the board since 2009. Biörn Riese, Mannheimer Swartling’s chairman, said: “ This election highlights the quality that is found within our ranks to... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-elects-new-managing-partner-/ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 08:32:01 GMT http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/SL-commissions-CAF-for-new-trams-for-Stockholm/ Stockholm Public Transport (SL) has commissioned Construcciones Y Auxiliar De Ferrocarriles, S.A. (CAF) to deliver new trams to cover the rolling stock needs in relation to several planned extensions of the tram system in the County of Stockholm. The contract covers 121 trams and is valued at approximately SEK 3.3 billion. SL, a limited company owned by the Stockholm County Council, is... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/SL-commissions-CAF-for-new-trams-for-Stockholm/ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 11:05:06 GMT http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/SL-commissions-Ansaldo-STS-for-railway-safety-and-signaling-system/ Stockholm Public Transport (SL) has commissioned Ansaldo STS for a new safety and signaling system for the Stockholm metro. The initial contract covers delivery, installation and maintenance of a new safety and signaling system for the Stockholm metro’s Red Line and is valued at approximately SEK 700 million. In addition to the initial order, SL has the option to expand the mandate to include... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/SL-commissions-Ansaldo-STS-for-railway-safety-and-signaling-system/ Tue, 23 Nov 2010 10:40:05 GMT EU- och konkurrensrätt IT, telekom och teknologi http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Ratos-divests-holding-in-Camfil/ Ratos has concluded an agreement to divest its holding in Camfil to the company’s principal owners, the Larson and Markman families, for SEK 1.325 billion. Camfil is a world leader in clean air technology and air filters, with approximately 3,400 employees and sales of SEK 4.5 billion in 2009. Ratos, a private equity company listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm, has been a co-owner of Camfil for... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Ratos-divests-holding-in-Camfil/ Mon, 15 Nov 2010 15:12:12 GMT Publik M&A och aktiemarknad Private Equity http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/New-issue-of-Swedish-News-Flash/ A new issue of the German newsletter Swedish News Flash is released, the newsletter that covers what happens on the Swedish market for a German audience. Click here to download Newsletter Swedish News Flash (pdf) http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/New-issue-of-Swedish-News-Flash/ Mon, 08 Nov 2010 15:53:39 GMT http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Manual-for-applying-the-Swedish-Corporate-Governance-Code--2010-edition-available/ The new edition of Manual for applying the Swedish Corporate Governance Code is now available. This publication addresses the Swedish Corporate Governance Code applicable from 1 February 2010 and has been prepared by Mannheimer Swartling Advokatbyrå at the request of and in co-operation with: AB Electrolux, AB Industrivärden, AB SKF, AB Volvo, Atlas Copco AB, Holmen AB, NCC AB, SAAB AB, Sandvik... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Manual-for-applying-the-Swedish-Corporate-Governance-Code--2010-edition-available/ Wed, 27 Oct 2010 13:33:00 GMT Nyheter Huvudkategorier - Verksamhetsområden Publik M&A och aktiemarknad http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Hexagon-implements-rights-issue-of-approximately-SEK-6500-million/ Hexagon implements a rights issue of approximately SEK 6,500 million. The main objective of the rights issue is to finance part of the acquisition of the US based software provider Intergraph Corporation. On July 6, 2010, Hexagon entered into an agreement to acquire Intergraph for a cash purchase price of USD 2,125 million on a cash and debt free basis. The rights issue is subject to approval b... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Hexagon-implements-rights-issue-of-approximately-SEK-6500-million/ Wed, 27 Oct 2010 11:00:15 GMT Nyheter Huvudkategorier - Verksamhetsområden Bank och finans Publik M&A och aktiemarknad http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/3i-and-owners-sell-Balco-to-Segulah-IV/ 3i and other owners have sold their stakes in Balco Holding AB to Segulah IV, L.P. 3i, an international private equity firm, originally invested in Balco in 2001. Today, Balco is the leading developer of balconies and balcony glazing systems in Europe. The transaction is conditioned on competition clearance in Norway and Germany. 3i and other owners in Balco were advised by Mannheimer Swartling... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/3i-and-owners-sell-Balco-to-Segulah-IV/ Mon, 25 Oct 2010 18:34:33 GMT Nyheter Huvudkategorier - Verksamhetsområden Företagsöverlåtelser Private Equity http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/DFDS-and-CPORTS-SA-take-over-roro-terminal-in-Gothenburg/ DFDS and C.PORTS SA have jointly acquired Älvsborg Ro/Ro AB and will take over operations of the ro/ro terminal in the Port of Gothenburg. In connection with the acquisition, Älvsborg and the Port of Gothenburg have entered into a 25-year concession agreement, concerning the operation of the terminal and related infrastructure. Subject to the approval of the competition authorities, the... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/DFDS-and-CPORTS-SA-take-over-roro-terminal-in-Gothenburg/ Thu, 21 Oct 2010 10:46:35 GMT Nyheter Huvudkategorier - Verksamhetsområden Huvudkategorier - Branscher Arbetsrätt och pensioner Fastighetsrätt Företagsöverlåtelser Immaterialrätt, Marknadsrätt och Medierätt Miljörätt Shipping och transporter http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/HEXPOL-acquires-Excel-Polymers/ HEXPOL AB has acquired the global rubber compounding group Excel Polymers for USD 212.5 million on a cash and debt free basis. Excel Polymers is a leading global supplier of elastomeric solutions. The group has approximately 800 employees in the US, Mexico, UK and China, and is expected to report sales of approximately USD 350-360 million in 2010. HEXPOL is one of the world’s leading polymer... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/HEXPOL-acquires-Excel-Polymers/ Mon, 18 Oct 2010 15:09:48 GMT Nyheter Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/ICA-Fastigheter-and-Alecta-form-real-estate-company/ ICA Fastigheter AB and Alecta have formed a jointly-owned real estate company to acquire, own and manage ICA supermarkets in Sweden. In connection with its launch, the company is acquiring 12 properties valued at approximately SEK 2 billion from ICA Fastigheter Sverige AB. ICA Fastigheter and Alecta are being advised by Mannheimer Swartling on financing matters related to the acquisition. Zoran... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/ICA-Fastigheter-and-Alecta-form-real-estate-company/ Thu, 14 Oct 2010 14:58:52 GMT Nyheter Bank och finans http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Aspelin-Ramm-acquires-Pedagogen-in-Molndal/ The Swedish real estate and property development company Aspelin-Ramm Fastigheter AB has acquired Pedagogen in Mölndal from Akademiska hus. Until 2006, this was the site of the Teacher Education Programme at the University of Gothenburg. The acquisition includes a 36,200 square metre building and 82,000 square metres of land. Closing is expected to take place on 1 December 2010. Aspelin-Ramm ha... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Aspelin-Ramm-acquires-Pedagogen-in-Molndal/ Thu, 14 Oct 2010 13:09:52 GMT Nyheter Huvudkategorier - Verksamhetsområden Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Tthe-Framtiden-Group-signs-communication-operator-agreement-with-iTUX/ Bostadsaktiebolaget Poseidon, Göteborgs stads bostadsaktiebolag, Familjebostäder i Göteborg AB, AB HjällboBostaden, Gårdstensbostäder AB, Förvaltnings AB GöteborgsLokaler, and Göteborgs stads parkeringsaktiebolag have, through a service concession, appointed iTUX Communication AB as communication operator in charge of an open broadband network in relation to broadband, television and telephony... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Tthe-Framtiden-Group-signs-communication-operator-agreement-with-iTUX/ Wed, 13 Oct 2010 16:41:45 GMT Nyheter IT, telekom och teknologi http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Vital-becomes-sole-owner-of-Kista-Galleria/ Vital Forsikring ASA has become the sole owner of the companies that own and operate Kista Galleria, a 90,000 square meter building comprising Sweden’s largest shopping mall, as well as offices, hotels and student apartments. The acquisition of the 49.9% ownership stake from Länsförsäkringar Life Insurance Company (Länsförsäkringar Liv Försäkringsaktiebolag) has been made via a Swedish subsidia... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Vital-becomes-sole-owner-of-Kista-Galleria/ Tue, 12 Oct 2010 09:58:12 GMT Nyheter Huvudkategorier - Verksamhetsområden Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/BE-Group-acquires-Lecor-Stalteknik/ BE Group AB has acquired Lecor Stålteknik AB, a Swedish steel construction company. Lecor Stålteknik is focused on the production of prefabricated steel structures and has been involved in the new Holmenkollen ski jump in Norway and Gamla Ullevi soccer stadium in Sweden. BE Group is one of the leading trading and service companies for steel and other metals in Europe. The Group reported sales o... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/BE-Group-acquires-Lecor-Stalteknik/ Sun, 10 Oct 2010 18:45:04 GMT Nyheter Huvudkategorier - Verksamhetsområden Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Palamon-Capital-Partners-acquires-Eneas-Energy/ Palamon Capital Partners, one of Europe’s leading mid-market private equity firms, has acquired a majority stake in Eneas Energy AS from a group of private investors. Eneas Energy was founded in 1995 and has rapidly grown to become one of the premier actors within the business of energy efficiency and other energy related services in the Nordic region. Palamon Capital Partners was advised by... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Palamon-Capital-Partners-acquires-Eneas-Energy/ Fri, 01 Oct 2010 13:11:49 GMT Nyheter Huvudkategorier - Verksamhetsområden Företagsöverlåtelser Private Equity http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-is-advising-Munters-on-the-offer-by-Cidron-Intressenter/ Mannheimer Swartling is legal adviser to the board of Munters in connection with the offer announced by Cidron Intressenter, a company indirectly wholly owned by Nordic Capital, on 29 September 2010. The offer from Cidron Intressenter is a competing offer to the offer announced by Alfa Laval on 6 September 2010. The total value of the offer from Cidron Intressenter is approximately SEK 5.4... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-is-advising-Munters-on-the-offer-by-Cidron-Intressenter/ Wed, 29 Sep 2010 18:37:59 GMT Nyheter Private Equity http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Deka-Immobilien-sells-CityCronan-property-to-AMF/ Deka Immobilien Investment GmbH has divested Grävlingen 12, a property located in downtown Stockholm commonly referred to as “CityCronan”, to Swedish life insurance company AMF. CityCronan is a freehold property comprising approximately 40,000 square metres of office, commercial and residential premises. Deka Immobilien Investment GmbH was advised by Mannheimer Swartling. Magnus Josefsson was... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Deka-Immobilien-sells-CityCronan-property-to-AMF/ Wed, 29 Sep 2010 13:50:13 GMT Nyheter Fastighetsrätt http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Gothia-Vind-in-joint-venture-with-Green-Power-Development-Holding/ Gothia Vind has established the joint venture company Gothia Vind JD with Green Power Development Holding, a Dutch investment fund, to develop eleven wind power sites in Sweden. The wind power sites will encompass approximately 100 turbines with a projected power output between 200 and 300 Megawatt. Gothia Vind is a wind power developer based in western Sweden. Green Power Development Holding i... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Gothia-Vind-in-joint-venture-with-Green-Power-Development-Holding/ Mon, 27 Sep 2010 12:52:02 GMT Nyheter Huvudkategorier - Verksamhetsområden Private Equity Corporate Commercial Climate Change http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-named-Law-Firm-of-the-Year-Scandinavia--The-Baltic-States-at-The-Lawyer-European-Awards-2010/ The Lawyer magazine announced that Mannheimer Swartling was named “Law Firm of the Year: Scandinavia & The Baltic States” at The Lawyer European Awards 2010 held in Berlin on 23 September 2010. A panel of judges, including managing partners at private practice firms and in-house counsel at multinational companies, aid The Lawyer in the selection process. The judges review submissions looking fo... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-named-Law-Firm-of-the-Year-Scandinavia--The-Baltic-States-at-The-Lawyer-European-Awards-2010/ Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:03:00 GMT Nyheter http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Loomis-AB-signs-bond-loan-agreement-with-the-Swedish-Export-Credit-Corporation/ Loomis AB has signed a bond loan agreement of EUR 65 million with the Swedish Export Credit Corporation on 23 September 2010. The loan has a term of five years and is 75 per cent guaranteed by the Swedish Export Credits Guarantee Board. The funds will be used to partly refinance an outstanding loan facility of around SEK 3,200 million taken out in fall 2008. Loomis AB offers safe and effective... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Loomis-AB-signs-bond-loan-agreement-with-the-Swedish-Export-Credit-Corporation/ Fri, 24 Sep 2010 14:29:38 GMT Nyheter Bank och finans http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Sveaskog-and-Smurfit-Kappa-sign-supply-agreement/ Sveaskog and Smurfit Kappa have entered into an agreement whereby Sveaskog will deliver about 2 million cubic meters of pulpwood to the Smurfit Kappa plant in Piteå, Sweden. The agreement is worth more than SEK 1 billion annually. Sveaskog is Sweden's largest forest owner and leading supplier of timber, pulpwood and biofuel. The company has an annual turnover of over SEK 6 billion and... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Sveaskog-and-Smurfit-Kappa-sign-supply-agreement/ Thu, 23 Sep 2010 16:46:53 GMT Nyheter Corporate Commercial http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Nordic-credits-to-Latvia/ Loan agreements were signed on 21 September 2010 between Latvia and Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Norway and Sweden respectively, Under the agreements the Nordic lenders have agreed to provide Latvia with total credits of EUR 1.9 billion. The loan agreements form a part of the EUR 7.5 billion financial assistance package approved in the end of 2008 complemented with policy measures are aimed at... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Nordic-credits-to-Latvia/ Wed, 22 Sep 2010 11:42:24 GMT Nyheter http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Castellum-sells-hotel-property-to-Behrn-Fastigheter/ Castellum’s subsidiary Aspholmen Fastigheter has sold a property in Örebro, Sweden (with an underlying property value of SEK 102 million) to Behrn Fastigheter. The property comprises 6,870 square metres, including among others a hotel business. Aspholmen Fastigheter, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Castellum, has a strong local presence in the Mälardalen region and currently owns 115 commercial... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Castellum-sells-hotel-property-to-Behrn-Fastigheter/ Mon, 20 Sep 2010 10:20:27 GMT Nyheter Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/AEROCRINE-ISSUES-NEW-SHARES-AND-CONVERTIBLE-BONDS/ Aerocrine AB (publ) carries out a SEK 225 million directed issue of new shares and convertible bonds to Danish Novo A/S, as well as a SEK 155.5 million rights issue. Aerocrine is a medical technology company focused on the improved management and care of patients with inflammatory airway diseases. Aerocrine is being advised by Mannheimer Swartling on the transaction. The firm's team consists of... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/AEROCRINE-ISSUES-NEW-SHARES-AND-CONVERTIBLE-BONDS/ Fri, 17 Sep 2010 17:09:55 GMT Nyheter http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Nefab-has-acquired-Chick-Packaging/ Nefab has acquired Chick Packaging. Nefab, majority-held by Nordic Capital and headquartered in Sweden, delivers complete packaging solutions to international industrial groups within the telecom, electronics, automotive, energy, medical and machinery industries. Chick Companies, the North American leader in industrial packaging solutions and services, is headquartered in Texas and has annual... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Nefab-has-acquired-Chick-Packaging/ Thu, 16 Sep 2010 14:12:39 GMT Nyheter Private Equity http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Bracco-Imaging-aquires-Initios-Medical/ Bracco Imaging has acquired Initios Medical AB, Bracco Imaging’s distributor in Scandinavia and the Baltic states. Bracco Imaging, a global leader in diagnostic imaging and contrast media and medical devices, is part of the Bracco group. Bracco was advised by Mannheimer Swartling on the acquisition. The firm’s team included Johan Ljungberg, Helén Waxberg, Pontus Danielson, Sophie Ducaté, Linnéa... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Bracco-Imaging-aquires-Initios-Medical/ Mon, 13 Sep 2010 09:30:30 GMT Nyheter Huvudkategorier - Verksamhetsområden Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Litorina-acquires-ECO-Borastapeter/ Litorina Kapital has acquired ECO-Boråstapeter. The acquisition was completed in two stages via an agreement with shareholders owning 43.3% of the company in June and an offer directed to the remaining shareholders in July. The consideration included cash and/or shares and promissory notes in the acquiring company. Litorina becomes the new majority owner of the company, with approximately... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Litorina-acquires-ECO-Borastapeter/ Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:15:12 GMT Nyheter Företagsöverlåtelser Private Equity http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Flextrus-acquires-Flexmed-and-Flexopac/ Flextrus Group AB has during the summer acquired all of the shares in Flexmed AB and Flexopac AB respectively. Flexmed is a Swedish based packaging company focused on the healthcare sector. Flexopac supplies flexible packaging materials primarily to the Nordic food industry. Flextrus Group is one of the leaders in environmentally responsible flexible packaging in northern Europe and is a comple... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Flextrus-acquires-Flexmed-and-Flexopac/ Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:47:41 GMT Nyheter Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Bong-Ljungdahl-merges-with-Hamelins-envelope-division/ Bong Ljungdahl AB (publ) is acquiring Hamelin’s envelope division in a transaction that includes a cash portion, an issue of new shares and convertible bonds to Hamelin, as well as a vendor loan. Following the completion of the transaction, Hamelin will own shares corresponding to 24,9 % of the share capital in Bong Ljungdahl. Bong Ljungdahl, a leading European provider of specialised packaging... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Bong-Ljungdahl-merges-with-Hamelins-envelope-division/ Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:38:01 GMT Nyheter Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-is-advising-Munters-on-the-offer-by-Alfa-Laval/ Mannheimer Swartling is legal adviser to the board of Munters in connection with the offer announced by Alfa Laval on 6 September 2010. Munters is a global leader in energy efficient air treatment solutions and restoration services based on expertise in humidity and climate control technologies. Manufacturing and sales are carried out via the Group’s own companies in more than 30 countries. The... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-is-advising-Munters-on-the-offer-by-Alfa-Laval/ Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:10:22 GMT Nyheter Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Incoming-mail-blocked-due-to-operational-disturbance/ Due to an operational disturbance in the email firewall system used by Mannheimer Swartling, emails sent to the firm between approximately 11.00 a.m. and 11.00 p.m. (Stockholm time) on Monday, 6 September 2010 were blocked. We have been informed by our supplier that in some cases the sender may not receive a notification that their email was blocked and that delivery of their email may not be... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Incoming-mail-blocked-due-to-operational-disturbance/ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 21:14:10 GMT Nyheter http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Compulsory-liquidation-and-subsequent-sale-of-HQ-Bank-to-Carnegie/ On 28 August 2010 the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority (“Finansinspektionen”) revoked all licenses from HQ Bank and announced that it intended to submit an application for compulsory liquidation of the business. The decision was a consequence of earlier deficiencies that Finansinspektionen had identified, primarily associated with HQ Bank’s now closed trading operations. On 30 August 201... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Compulsory-liquidation-and-subsequent-sale-of-HQ-Bank-to-Carnegie/ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:29:59 GMT Nyheter Huvudkategorier - Verksamhetsområden Företagsöverlåtelser Obeståndsjuridik Private Equity http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Swedish-RMBS-securitisation-with-new-structure-by-Svensk-Hypotekspension/ Svensk Hypotekspension AB, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Svensk Hypotekspension Fond 1 AB (publ), issued on 31 August 2010 SEK 900,000,000 mortgage backed notes. The notes are divided into two classes, SEK 318,000,000 with floating rate interest and SEK 582,000,000 with fixed rate interest. The notes have been given an ‘AA’ rating by Fitch Ratings Ltd and will be listed on NASDAQ OMX... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Swedish-RMBS-securitisation-with-new-structure-by-Svensk-Hypotekspension/ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:08:37 GMT Nyheter http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/KF-enters-five-year-outsourcing-agreement-with-HP/ KF – The Swedish Cooperative Union – has entered into an outsourcing agreement with the HP Group. The five-year agreement entails the consolidation and operation of all data centres within the KF Group and is expected to substantially reduce KF’s IT cost and power consumption over the term of the agreement. KF is a federation of 47 consumer cooperative societies in Sweden, with over 3 million... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/KF-enters-five-year-outsourcing-agreement-with-HP/ Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:16:59 GMT Nyheter IT, telekom och teknologi http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/El--Industrimontage-and-Goodtech-to-merge/ The main owners of E&I Intressenter (E&I) have agreed to merge Swedish El & Industrimontage Group with Norwegian technology and engineering group Goodtech ASA. The transaction is expected to be completed in October 2010 conditional on acceptance by Goodtech’s AGM and by at least 90.1% of the share capital in E&I. Upon completion of the transaction, the owners of E&I will hold 50% of the shares ... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/El--Industrimontage-and-Goodtech-to-merge/ Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:38:33 GMT Nyheter Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Turner-to-acquire-MMG/ Turner Broadcasting System has agreed to acquire Millennium Media Group (MMG) to form a new pan-Scandinavian channels and content group. The new group will bring together the activities, teams and operations of MMG and Time Warner subsidiary Turner Broadcasting Europe in the Nordic markets. Turner is advised by Mannheimer Swartling on the matter. The firm’s team handling the transaction is led ... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Turner-to-acquire-MMG/ Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:09:48 GMT Nyheter EU- och konkurrensrätt Företagsbeskattning Immaterialrätt, Marknadsrätt och Medierätt http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Darin-signs-agreement-with-Universal-Music-AB/ Universal Music, the world’s leading music company, has entered into an artist agreement with Darin for the Nordic market. The agreement includes, inter alia, the release of his fifth studio album, “LoveKiller,” his first with Universal Music. Darin was represented by Mannheimer Swartling in the negotiations. Stefan Widmark handled the matter.   http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Darin-signs-agreement-with-Universal-Music-AB/ Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:26:18 GMT Nyheter Media och Underhållning Immaterialrätt, Marknadsrätt och Medierätt http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Kistefos-divests-its-stake-in-Trans-Viking-and-becomes-majority-owner-of-TransAtlantic/ Kistefos divests its shares in the companies included in Trans Viking to Rederi AB TransAtlantic. Trans Viking is a joint venture within the business area Offshore/Icebreaking, which up until now has been owned in equal shares by Kistefos (through its subsidiary Viking Supply Ships AS) and TransAtlantic. Payment will be made with newly issued class A and B shares in TransAtlantic. Through the... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Kistefos-divests-its-stake-in-Trans-Viking-and-becomes-majority-owner-of-TransAtlantic/ Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:05:16 GMT Nyheter Publik M&A och aktiemarknad Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Ford-completes-sale-of-Volvo-to-Geely/ Ford Motor Company has completed the sale of Volvo Car Corporation and related assets to the Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Company Limited. The closing of this transaction, described as Sweden's “deal of the decade” when announced in March 2010, marks the start of a new era for Gothenburg-based Volvo cars as well as one of the boldest investments yet by a Chinese company in the West. Ford was... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Ford-completes-sale-of-Volvo-to-Geely/ Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:43:56 GMT Nyheter Arbetsrätt och pensioner Bank och finans Publik M&A och aktiemarknad Företagsbeskattning Immaterialrätt, Marknadsrätt och Medierätt http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/AH-Industries-acquires-RM-Group/ AH Industries, a subsidiary of Ratos AB, has acquired RM Group from the founders of the group, who will remain as owners in the merged company with a holding of approximately 10%. The acquisition will be made at an Enterprise Value of approximately DKK 325 million. The acquisition is subject to approval from relevant competition authorities. RM Group is a Danish subcontractor to the wind power,... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/AH-Industries-acquires-RM-Group/ Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:01:00 GMT Nyheter Publik M&A och aktiemarknad http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Capgemini--acquires-Skvader-Systems/ Capgemini has acquired Swedish IT and Business Process Outsourcing service provider Skvader Systems from its current management and founders. Skvader Systems specializes in the provision of smart meter deployment services and smart meter managed business services and will become part of Capgemini’s Smart Energy Services Business. Capgemini is one of the world’s foremost providers of consulting,... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Capgemini--acquires-Skvader-Systems/ Mon, 02 Aug 2010 10:30:09 GMT Nyheter Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Illuminate-Labs-acquired-by-Autodesk/ Autodesk has acquired Illuminate Labs from, among others, Stiftelsen Industrifonden, Innovationsbron and Volvo Technology Transfer. Illuminate Labs, formed in 2002 and headquartered in Gothenburg, develops and markets rendering and baking technology for lighting, advanced global illumination and dynamic relighting of characters, used in game development. Autodesk, headquartered in San Rafael,... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Illuminate-Labs-acquired-by-Autodesk/ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:13:18 GMT Nyheter Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Hilding-Anders-acquires-Askona-Russias-leading-bed-manufacturer/ Hilding Anders has acquired Russia’s leading bed manufacturer Askona. Askona has manufacturing and retail operations in Russia with approximately 1,100 employees and turnover of approximately SEK 700 million. Hilding Anders is the leading manufacturer of bed and mattresses in Europe, Russia and Asia. The Group, with headquarters in Malmö, Sweden and owned by the investment companies Candover an... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Hilding-Anders-acquires-Askona-Russias-leading-bed-manufacturer/ Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:09:58 GMT Nyheter Företagsöverlåtelser Private Equity http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Hexagon-acquires-engineering-and-geospatial-software-provider-Intergraph/ Hexagon AB has agreed to acquire Intergraph, a global provider of enterprise engineering and geospatial software for approximately USD 2.1 billion (enterprise value). The acquisition is fully financed and will further strengthen Hexagon’s position as a world leading measurement technology group. Additionally, commitments have been secured to refinance Hexagon's existing EUR 1 billion revolving... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Hexagon-acquires-engineering-and-geospatial-software-provider-Intergraph/ Wed, 07 Jul 2010 21:33:38 GMT Nyheter Bank och finans http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Accent-Equity-divests-INR-to-CapMan/ Swedish private equity company Accent Equity has agreed to divest Nordic bathroom manufacturer INR to CapMan. Under Accent's ownership, INR revenues and profits have more than doubled, the group has established itself in Denmark and Norway, and its product portfolio has expanded to include a complete range of bathroom products. Accent Equity was advised by Mannheimer Swartling on the transactio... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Accent-Equity-divests-INR-to-CapMan/ Mon, 05 Jul 2010 18:24:20 GMT Nyheter Företagsöverlåtelser Private Equity http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Volvo-Technology-Transfer-invests-in-El-forest/ Volvo Technology Transfer has made an additional investment in El-forest, a Swedish company that develops energy effective hybrid forestry machines. Volvo Technology Transfer, a corporate venture capital company of AB Volvo, has been a shareholder in El-forest since 2007. Volvo Technology Transfer is joined in this investment round by Fouriertransform, a Swedish state-owned venture capital... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Volvo-Technology-Transfer-invests-in-El-forest/ Fri, 02 Jul 2010 14:42:38 GMT Nyheter Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Stockholm-County-Council-signs-PPP-agreement-for-New-Karolinska-University-Hospital/ Stockholm County Council has signed a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreement with Swedish Hospital Partners, a project company formed by Skanska and British investment fund Innisfree, to develop, build, operate, maintain and finance the New Karolinska Solna University Hospital (NKS). Additional partners in the project include Skanska Health Care, with responsibility for design and... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Stockholm-County-Council-signs-PPP-agreement-for-New-Karolinska-University-Hospital/ Fri, 02 Jul 2010 09:11:14 GMT Nyheter Infrastruktur och entreprenad Fastighetsrätt Företagsbeskattning Offentlig upphandling http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Munters-agrees-to-divest-division-MCS-to-Triton/ Munters has agreed to divest division MCS, a global leader in water and fire restoration services to Triton, a private equity firm focusing on business services investments in the Nordic and German-speaking regions. The value of the transaction is approximately SEK 1.3 billion. Munters, a global leader in energy efficient air treatment solutions and restoration services, has manufacturing and... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Munters-agrees-to-divest-division-MCS-to-Triton/ Wed, 30 Jun 2010 10:17:36 GMT Nyheter Publik M&A och aktiemarknad Företagsöverlåtelser Private Equity http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Imtech-acquires-NEA/ Imtech has acquired Swedish technical services provider NEA from private equity partnership Segulah for approximately SEK 975 million. The transaction is subject to approval from the Swedish Competition Authority. Imtech, based in the Netherlands, is one of Europe’s leading technology companies with approximately 23 000 employees and a turnover of more than EUR 4.3 billion. Imtech’s shares are... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Imtech-acquires-NEA/ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 10:51:30 GMT Nyheter Företagsöverlåtelser Private Equity http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Union-Investment-acquires-property-from-Fabege/ Union Investment Real Estate GmbH has acquired commercial property in Sweden from Fabege. The property, Päronet 8, was acquired for SEK 555 million and is located in the municipality of Solna. Union Investment is an international investment company specializing in open-ended real estate funds for private and institutional investors. Union Investment has assets under management of EUR19 billion ... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Union-Investment-acquires-property-from-Fabege/ Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:05:23 GMT Nyheter Fastighetsrätt http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Federal-Mogul-Acquires-Daros-Group/ Federal-Mogul has acquired the Daros Group, a privately-owned supplier of high technology piston rings used in industrial energy generation and commercial shipping. The Daros Group, headquartered outside Gothenburg, Sweden, has operations in China, UK, Germany and Sweden. Federal-Mogul Corporation is a leading global supplier of powertrain and safety technologies. The company’s shares are liste... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Federal-Mogul-Acquires-Daros-Group/ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 08:53:19 GMT Nyheter http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Ancestrycom-acquires-Genline-AB/ Ancestry.com announced that it has agreed to acquire the leading Swedish family history company Genline AB, a wholly owned subsidiary of Genline Holding AB. Genline Holding AB’s shares are listed on Sweden’s AktieTorget. The transaction remains subject to approval of Genline Holding AB’s shareholders. Ancestry.com is the world’s largest online family history resource with more than 1.2 million... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Ancestrycom-acquires-Genline-AB/ Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:51:25 GMT Nyheter Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Ratos-acquires-shares-in-HL-Display-and-announces-public-offer-to-other-shareholders/ Ratos has acquired shares in HL Display, corresponding to 28.2% of the capital and 59.0% of the votes, from the Remius family and thereby owns a total of 57.0% of the capital and 79.1% of the votes in the company. In connection with this transaction and in accordance with the requirements of mandatory offers, Ratos has announced an offer to all other shareholders in HL Display. Ratos is one of... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Ratos-acquires-shares-in-HL-Display-and-announces-public-offer-to-other-shareholders/ Fri, 04 Jun 2010 07:34:15 GMT Nyheter Publik M&A och aktiemarknad Private Equity http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-is-advising-Tricorona-on-the-offer-by-Barclays/ Mannheimer Swartling is legal adviser to the board of Tricorona in connection with the offer announced by Barclays on 2 June 2010. Tricorona’s business operations include investing in and trading emission reduction credits, brokerage of electricity and electricity certificates and services to companies who wish to offset their carbon emissions. The share is listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm.... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-is-advising-Tricorona-on-the-offer-by-Barclays/ Wed, 02 Jun 2010 15:47:25 GMT Nyheter Publik M&A och aktiemarknad http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Ferronordic-Machines-acquires-Volvo-Construction-Equipments-Russian-sales-and-distribution-organization/ Ferronordic Machines has acquired Volvo Construction Equipment’s (Volvo CE) Russian sales and distribution organization and been appointed exclusive distributor of Volvo CE products in Russia. In connection with the acquisition, Ferronordic Machines has raised EUR 37.5 million through a private placement of securities from Swedish and international institutional investors and made commitments t... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Ferronordic-Machines-acquires-Volvo-Construction-Equipments-Russian-sales-and-distribution-organization/ Wed, 02 Jun 2010 10:41:28 GMT Nyheter Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/KF-enters-5-year-outsourcing-agreement-with-Atea/ KF – The Swedish Cooperative Union – has entered into a 5-year outsourcing agreement with Atea. The agreement, valued at approximately SEK 200 million, entails that KF transfers overall responsibility for all its IT workstations (office and retail), network and user support to Atea. In connection with the outsourcing arrangement, Atea will also take over certain operations and personnel from KF... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/KF-enters-5-year-outsourcing-agreement-with-Atea/ Mon, 31 May 2010 16:12:13 GMT Nyheter IT, telekom och teknologi http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Varnas-Forvaltning-sells-property-portfolio-to-Ikano-Bostad/ Varnäs Förvaltning has sold a portfolio of residential properties to Ikano Bostad Stockholm. The portfolio, consisting of 31 properties in Västerås and Eskilstuna, includes approximately 1 300 apartments. Varnäs Förvaltning was advised by Mannheimer Swartling. Partner handling the matter was Klas Wennström, primarily assisted by Katarina Bjelkow Rössel and Olle Källström. http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Varnas-Forvaltning-sells-property-portfolio-to-Ikano-Bostad/ Mon, 31 May 2010 10:04:03 GMT Nyheter Fastighetsrätt http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/BE-Group-signs-new-credit-facility/ BE Group has entered a multicurrency revolving credit facility agreement of SEK 1.3 billion with Svenska Handelsbanken and Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken on 27 May 2010. BE Group is one of the leading trading and service companies within steel and other metals in Europe and is listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm. The group has about 900 employees in ten countries in Northern Europe and the group’s... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/BE-Group-signs-new-credit-facility/ Mon, 31 May 2010 09:08:10 GMT Nyheter Bank och finans http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Scribona-acquires-Catella/ Scribona, listed on First North, has agreed to acquire Catella, a European finance group that specializes in financial advisory services and asset management. The total consideration, including redemption of Catella’s debt, amounts to SEK 417 million. Selling the shares in Catella is Catella’s management group, which previously acquired Catella from Catella’s former owner Catella Luxembourg... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Scribona-acquires-Catella/ Thu, 27 May 2010 13:45:09 GMT Nyheter Bank och finans Företagsöverlåtelser Företagsbeskattning http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Stena-wins-challenge-proceedings-against-Russian-shipyard/ Stena wins challenge proceedings in Svea Court of Appeal relating to a shipbuilding contract dispute with Baltiysky Zavod JSC. In the challenge proceedings, stemming from an award of EUR 20 million in damages to Stena after arbitration proceedings held in Stockholm in 2008, Baltiysky Zavod’s claim before the Svea Court of Appeal was dismissed and the Court ruled that the shipbuilding contracts,... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Stena-wins-challenge-proceedings-against-Russian-shipyard/ Fri, 21 May 2010 11:11:08 GMT Nyheter Tvistlösning http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Bong-Ljungdahl-signs-new-club-deal-loan-facility/ Mannheimer Swartling has advised Bong Ljungdahl in connection with a SEK 750 million Credit Facilities Agreement entered into with Nordea Bank and Swedbank. Bong Ljungdahl, a leading European provider of specialised packaging and envelope products with annual sales of approximately SEK 2 billion and some 1,200 employees in around 12 countries, is a public limited company and its shares are quot... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Bong-Ljungdahl-signs-new-club-deal-loan-facility/ Wed, 19 May 2010 11:04:04 GMT Nyheter Bank och finans http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/SL-commissions-EuroMaint-Rail-for-Roslagsbanan-modernisation-project/ Stockholm Public Transport (SL) has commissioned EuroMaint Rail to refurbish rolling stock currently in service on the Roslagsbanan line. The assignment, covering 101 carriages and running over 4 years, is estimated to be worth around SEK 400 million. SL was advised by Mannheimer Swartling. The firm’s team was led by Martin Pekkari (Corporate Commercial), assisted by among others Michaela... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/SL-commissions-EuroMaint-Rail-for-Roslagsbanan-modernisation-project/ Tue, 11 May 2010 16:44:59 GMT Nyheter Corporate Commercial http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/TV4-and-Telenor-strengthens-Canal-through-Nordic-co-ownership/ TV4 Group and Telenor Group have agreed on joint ownership for C More Entertainment. C More Entertainment operates Canal+ in the Nordic region and is a leading broadcaster in premium pay television in all the Nordic countries. Its channels of premium films, series and sports are enjoyed by over one million Nordic households. Canal+ also offers pay-per-view and video-on-demand services. The... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/TV4-and-Telenor-strengthens-Canal-through-Nordic-co-ownership/ Tue, 11 May 2010 14:29:40 GMT Nyheter Företagsöverlåtelser EU- och konkurrensrätt Immaterialrätt, Marknadsrätt och Medierätt http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Palamon-Capital-Partners-sells-Nordax-to-Vision-Capital/ Palamon Capital Partners, one of Europe’s leading mid-market private equity firms, has sold its majority stake in Nordax, a premier unsecured consumer loan businesses in the Nordic region, to Vision Capital. Nordax was established in 2003 by five highly experienced industry executives, led by Morten Falch, and Palamon Capital Partners. Palamon Capital Partners was advised by Mannheimer Swartlin... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Palamon-Capital-Partners-sells-Nordax-to-Vision-Capital/ Wed, 05 May 2010 10:45:30 GMT Nyheter Bank och finans Företagsöverlåtelser Företagsbeskattning Private Equity http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Sequoia-Capital-invests-in-Klarna/ Mannheimer Swartling has advised Sequoia Capital in its investment in Klarna, the Nordic region’s leading company for instalment and invoice based payment solutions within e-commerce. Mannheimer Swarling’s team included Fredrik Andretzky (Financial Institutions/M&A), Johan Bergman and Anna Duvander (M&A), and Anders Erasmie (tax). http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Sequoia-Capital-invests-in-Klarna/ Wed, 05 May 2010 10:38:45 GMT Nyheter Finansiella institutioner Företagsöverlåtelser Företagsbeskattning Private Equity http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Deutsche-Bahn-secures-two-assignments-and-enters-Swedish-railway-market/ Mannheimer Swartling has advised Deutsche Bahn subsidiary DB Regio in connection with public tenders to deliver railway operations and maintenance services for the Östgötapendeln and Norrtågstrafiken railway lines in Sweden. Traffic-start on the Östgötapendeln assignment is December 2010 and the initial contract period is 10 years, with an expected volume of approximately 4 million train-kilome... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Deutsche-Bahn-secures-two-assignments-and-enters-Swedish-railway-market/ Tue, 04 May 2010 09:15:54 GMT Offentlig upphandling Corporate Commercial http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Gothia-Vind-and-SSE-Renewables-Sverige-divide-wind-power-project-portfolio/ Mannheimer Swartling has advised Gothia Vind in connection with an agreement to divide and dissolve a wind power project portfolio jointly owned with SSE Renewables Sverige. Both companies will complete the development of their respective projects separately and each party intends to continue to develop a wind power portfolio. Currently, Gothia Vind has around 25 wind power projects with 250 wi... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Gothia-Vind-and-SSE-Renewables-Sverige-divide-wind-power-project-portfolio/ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:42:09 GMT Energi Publik M&A och aktiemarknad Climate Change http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Electrolux-awards-global-outsourcing-assignment-to-Accenture/ Mannheimer Swartling has advised the Electrolux Group in relation to a global outsourcing of application management and development services. The assignment was awarded to Accenture and covers development and management for applications including SAP, Cognos, JD Edwards and Lotus Notes. The services will be delivered to Electrolux through Accenture's Global Delivery Network including delivery... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Electrolux-awards-global-outsourcing-assignment-to-Accenture/ Wed, 28 Apr 2010 09:43:42 GMT IT, telekom och teknologi IT, telekom och teknologi Corporate Commercial http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/O2-wind-power-investments-continue/ Mannheimer Swartling has advised Swedish wind power group O2 in connection with its recent investment and the financing of wind power farms in Brahehus and Granberg, consisting of a total of 14 wind power turbines with an effect of 28 MW. Commercial operation of these wind power farms is expected to commence during the first quarter of 2011. Proventus Wind Power, among others, participated in t... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/O2-wind-power-investments-continue/ Thu, 22 Apr 2010 09:51:39 GMT Bank och finans Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Deka-Immobilien-acquires-Bylingen-from-Skanska/ Mannheimer Swartling has advised Deka Immobilien GmbH’s property fund, WestInvest ImmoValue, on the purchase of Bylingen, a property and ongoing office project in Stockholm, from Skanska. The purchase price was SEK 576 million and closing took place on 31 March 2010. Mannheimer Swartling’s Magnus Josefsson was responsible for the matter and was assisted by Azadeh Razani and Jenny Wärmé. Anders... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Deka-Immobilien-acquires-Bylingen-from-Skanska/ Wed, 07 Apr 2010 10:14:32 GMT Fastighetsrätt Företagsbeskattning http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/ScandBook-Holding-lists-on-NASDAQ-OMX-First-North/ Mannheimer Swartling has advised ScandBook Holding AB in connection with its listing on NASDAQ OMX First North. ScandBook, headquartered in Sweden, is a leading Nordic printer of hard-bound black-and-white books. The company, whose shares began trading on 31 March 2010, was previously majority-owned by private equity firm Accent Equity. Mannheimer Swartling’s team included Patrik Marcelius, Urb... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/ScandBook-Holding-lists-on-NASDAQ-OMX-First-North/ Tue, 06 Apr 2010 17:18:25 GMT Bank och finans Publik M&A och aktiemarknad Företagsbeskattning Private Equity http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Kungsleden-concludes-divestment-of-properties-to-Corem/ Mannheimer Swartling has advised Kungsleden AB on the sale of 22 commercial properties to Corem Property Group AB for SEK 460 million. The portfolio consists of 22 warehouse and office properties located in western and central Sweden with gross leasable area of about 81,300 sq.m. Mannheimer Swartling’s team handling the matter included Klas Wennström, Jennie Knutsson and Sigrid Rohdén. http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Kungsleden-concludes-divestment-of-properties-to-Corem/ Tue, 06 Apr 2010 15:48:16 GMT Fastighetsrätt http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-advised-on-Middle-East-Project-Finance-Deal-of-the-Year-2009/ Mannheimer Swartling has advised Jordan’s Ministry of Water and Irrigation on the USD 1 billion Disi-Mudawarra Project in Jordan that has recently been awarded "Middle East Deal of the Year 2009" by Project Finance Magazine. The Disi-Mudawarra Project is a public-private partnership (PPP) project where the developer, a joint venture between Turkish company Gama Energy and US company GE Energy... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-advised-on-Middle-East-Project-Finance-Deal-of-the-Year-2009/ Tue, 06 Apr 2010 11:14:53 GMT Infrastruktur och entreprenad http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Avinode-acquires-CharterX/ Mannheimer Swartling has advised Avinode AB in connection with the acquisition of CharterX, Inc., a provider of aviation auditing and jet charter services in the United States. Avinode AB is the leading provider of B2B services for selling and buying jet charter flights. Avinode's marketplace sites provide real-time availability, instant pricing and flight time calculation for over 3,000 charte... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Avinode-acquires-CharterX/ Tue, 06 Apr 2010 11:04:32 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Inwido-increases-stake-in-Danish-subsidiary/ Mannheimer Swartling has advised Inwido AB in connection with the acquisition of 30% of the shares in Inwido Danmark A/S from the company's former president. Following the acquisition, Inwido AB holds 95% of the shares in Inwido Danmark A/S. Inwido, a leading Swedish window and exterior door manufacturer, has since 2004 been owned by Ratos, a private equity company listed on NASDAQ OMX. Through... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Inwido-increases-stake-in-Danish-subsidiary/ Tue, 06 Apr 2010 10:42:01 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Ford-sells-Volvo-to-Geely/ Mannheimer Swartling has advised the Ford Motor Company on the sale of Volvo and its assets to Zhejiang Geely Holding Group for USD 1.8 billion. The deal marks the largest acquisition of an overseas carmaker yet by a Chinese company and is expected to close in the third quarter of this year, pending regulatory approvals. Mannheimer Swartling’s team, led by Adam Green and Clas Nyberg, includes... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Ford-sells-Volvo-to-Geely/ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 17:03:38 GMT Nyheter Arbetsrätt och pensioner Bank och finans Fastighetsrätt Företagsöverlåtelser EU- och konkurrensrätt Företagsbeskattning Miljörätt Tvistlösning Försäkring IT, telekom och teknologi Fordonsindustri http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/AF-divests-AF-Kontroll-/ Mannheimer Swartling has assisted ÅF AB in its divestiture of ÅF-Kontroll to the German Dekra Group. Based on an Enterprise Value of 610 million SEK, Dekra paid 550 million for the shares in ÅF-Kontroll. ÅF-Kontroll offers third-party technical inspections, testing and certification.  The team of lawyers at Mannheimer Swartling was headed by Bo Söderberg who was assisted mainly by Jonas... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/AF-divests-AF-Kontroll-/ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:16:12 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser Corporate Commercial http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-turns-off-the-lights-during-Earth-Hour/ On Saturday 27 March at 8.30pm Earth Hour 2010 takes place.  Earth Hour is a the global climate change event arranged by WWF. During Earth Hour, individuals, businesses and organizations throughout the world turn off their lights for one hour in a symbolic act intended to raise awareness of climate change issues and to encourage the world’s leaders to act. Read more about Earth Hour at... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-turns-off-the-lights-during-Earth-Hour/ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 10:18:52 GMT http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-is-advising-Anoto-on-the-public-partial-cash-offer-by-Aurora-Investments/ Mannheimer Swartling is advising Anoto Group AB (publ) on the public partial cash offer by Aurora Investments Ltd. Anoto's share is listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm. Mannheimer Swartling's team consists of Patrik Marcelius, Thomas Wallinder and Rasmus Fahlén. http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-is-advising-Anoto-on-the-public-partial-cash-offer-by-Aurora-Investments/ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:41:10 GMT Bank och finans http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-is-advising-SAS-in-connection-with-its-convertible-bonds-issue/ Mannheimer Swartling is advising SAS, the leading airline group in Northern Europe, in connection with its SEK 1,6 billion convertible bonds issue, that was announced on 19 March 2010. The convertible bonds issue is part of SAS’s refinancing of SEK 2 billion in outstanding bonds maturing in 2010. The refinancing is a condition for the four major shareholders’ participation in the rights issue o... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-is-advising-SAS-in-connection-with-its-convertible-bonds-issue/ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 16:10:29 GMT Publik M&A och aktiemarknad http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-named-IFLR-Law-Firm-of-the-Year-Sweden-2010/ Mannheimer Swartling is pleased to announce that once again it was named ”Law Firm of the Year: Sweden” at the International Financial Law Review (IFLR) Europe awards held 18 March in London. This is the fifth time in six years that the firm has received this award for its expertise in financial and corporate law. “We are privileged to enjoy such an excellent reputation in these practice areas.... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-named-IFLR-Law-Firm-of-the-Year-Sweden-2010/ Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:52:23 GMT http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-named-favorite-law-firm-in-Universum-survey/ For the eighth year in a row, law students in Sweden selected Mannheimer Swartling as the law firm they would like to work for most. “I’m very pleased that we continue to be the law firm of choice among Sweden’s law students. Our consistent leadership in this category, driven by our engagement with students and our position on the market, illustrates that year in and year out we succeed in... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-named-favorite-law-firm-in-Universum-survey/ Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:44:43 GMT http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Hilding-Anders-acquires-Dunlopillo/ Mannheimer Swartling has advised Hilding Anders AB in connection with the acquisition of Dunlopillo A/S. Privately-held Hilding Anders AB is the leading bed and mattress manufacturer in Europe and Asia. The group has completed over 12 company acquisitions since 2004 and had revenues of approximately SEK 6.7 billion in 2009. The acquisition of Danish premium bed manufacturer Dunlopillo A/S... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Hilding-Anders-acquires-Dunlopillo/ Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:16:43 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Ekstranda-consolidates-ownership-of-Sturehof-Group/ Mannheimer Swartling has advised Ekstranda in the acquisition of an additional 44% of the shares in Sturehof AB. After the transaction, Ekstranda will own 93% of the shares in the company. Sturehof’s turnover for 2009 was SEK 186 million and its holdings include the restaurants Sturehof, Riche and Teatergrillen in Stockholm. Mannheimer Swartling’s team included Tom Wehtje, Thomas Wallinder,... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Ekstranda-consolidates-ownership-of-Sturehof-Group/ Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:56:26 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Swedens-forestry-industry-introduces-service-agreement-standard/ Mannheimer Swartling has advised representatives from Sweden’s forestry industry on developing a service agreement standard for the sector, “Allmänna Bestämmelser för Skogsentreprenader, ABSE 09” (“General Provisions for Forestry Contractors”). The introduction of a standardized services agreement, such as those commonly found in the power industry and construction businesses, is a first for th... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Swedens-forestry-industry-introduces-service-agreement-standard/ Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:27:05 GMT http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-is-advising-Tricorona-on-the-exchange-offer-by-Opcon/ Mannheimer Swartling has been appointed legal adviser to the board of Tricorona in connection with the exchange offer announced by Opcon on 10 February 2010. Tricorona’s share is listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm. Mannheimer Swartling’s team consists of Thomas Wallinder, Patrik Marcelius and Johan Berg. http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-is-advising-Tricorona-on-the-exchange-offer-by-Opcon/ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:55:54 GMT Publik M&A och aktiemarknad http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Halens-Group-acquires-Quelle-subsidiaries-in-Middle-and-Eastern-Europe/ Mannheimer Swartling advised Swedish Haléns Group on the acquisition of former Quelle subsidiaries in the Czech Republic, Poland, Estonia and Slovakia. The Haléns Group is one of Sweden’s leading mail order and Internet sales companies with operations throughout Northern Europe. The seller was the insolvency receiver of the insolvent German Arcandor Group, which formerly included Quelle, one of... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Halens-Group-acquires-Quelle-subsidiaries-in-Middle-and-Eastern-Europe/ Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:19:44 GMT http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Coca-Cola-Enterprises-plans-to-acquire-bottling-operations-in-Sweden-and-Norway/ Mannheimer Swartling has advised Coca-Cola Enterprises (“CCE”) in relation to its planned USD 820,000,000 acquisition of The Coca-Cola Company’s (“KO”) Swedish and Norwegian bottling business. Both CCE and KO are listed on the NYSE.  The acquisition is part of a restructuring of CCE and KO, through which CCE divests its North American bottling business to KO and simultaneously acquires KO’s... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Coca-Cola-Enterprises-plans-to-acquire-bottling-operations-in-Sweden-and-Norway/ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:36:02 GMT Arbetsrätt och pensioner Företagsöverlåtelser EU- och konkurrensrätt http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Swedens-best-consultants-again/ When 500 of Sweden’s largest companies were surveyed by the Swedish business magazine, Veckans Affärer, they once again named Mannheimer Swartling “Sweden’s best consultants” in business law. Mannheimer Swartling ranks highest in all categories: trusted, client-oriented, expertise, results, trends and purchase intent. The firm also received the highest total score among all the consulting firms... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Swedens-best-consultants-again/ Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:10:06 GMT http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/3i-divests-Ambea-to-Triton/ Mannheimer Swartling has advised 3i on the divestment of Nordic healthcare group Ambea to Triton for approximately EUR 850 million on a cash and debt free basis. 3i is an international leader in private equity focusing on buyouts, growth capital and infrastructure and invest across Europe, Asia and North America. Ambea is the leading provider of healthcare and care services in the Nordic region... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/3i-divests-Ambea-to-Triton/ Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:05:54 GMT Bank och finans Publik M&A och aktiemarknad Företagsöverlåtelser EU- och konkurrensrätt Företagsbeskattning Private Equity http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/ABB-acquires-Jokab-Safety-International/ Mannheimer Swartling has advised ABB in connection with its acquisition of Jokab Safety International AB. Jokab Safety develops and offers innovative products and solutions for machine safety. Jokab Safety had a turnover of approximately SEK 240 million in 2008 and the company has about 120 employees in Sweden, the USA, Canada, Italy, France and the UK. Jokab Safety will become part of the ABB... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/ABB-acquires-Jokab-Safety-International/ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 08:52:15 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Norrporten-acquires-Flat-Iron-Building-in-Stockholm-from-Skanska/ Mannheimer Swartling has advised Norrporten in connection with its acquisition of the Flat Iron Building, an ongoing office project in Stockholm, from Skanska for SEK 850 million. The acquisition of the Flat Iron Building, which comprises about 13,400 square meters of modern office space, is the first step in Norrporten’s establishment in the Swedish capital. Norrporten is a leading Swedish rea... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Norrporten-acquires-Flat-Iron-Building-in-Stockholm-from-Skanska/ Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:41:37 GMT Fastighetsrätt Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-partner-and-board-member-Peter-Idsater-to-join-team-in-China/ Mannheimer Swartling announces plans to strengthen presence in China with relocation of Peter Idsäter to Shanghai in August 2010. Peter Idsäter has been a partner at Mannheimer Swartling since 1995 and served on the firm’s board since 2005. He is a member of Mannheimer Swartling’s M&A and Equity Capital Markets practice groups and his practice frequently includes instructions in international... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-partner-and-board-member-Peter-Idsater-to-join-team-in-China/ Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:14:05 GMT http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-publishes-guide-on-commercial-dispute-resolution/ ”Mannheimer Swartling’s Guide till kommersiell tvistlösning” was published at the end of January. The Swedish guide, co-authored by Robin Oldenstam, Fredrik Andersson and Christoffer Monell, offers an easily accessible review of the issues that need to be considered when choosing between different types of dispute resolution and provides the reader with concrete examples and templates. The... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-publishes-guide-on-commercial-dispute-resolution/ Thu, 11 Feb 2010 09:57:00 GMT Tvistlösning http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Hoganas-signs-EUR-175-million-syndicated-loan-facility/ Mannheimer Swartling has advised Höganäs AB in connection with a Multicurrency Revolving Credit Facility Agreement of EUR 175 million which was entered into between Höganäs AB and a syndicate of Nordic banks on 29 January 2010. Höganäs, the world's leading producer of metal powder, had net sales of approximately SEK 4.6 billion in 2009. The company’s share is listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm.... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Hoganas-signs-EUR-175-million-syndicated-loan-facility/ Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:14:07 GMT http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/SAS-announces-SEK-5-billion-rights-issue/ Mannheimer Swartling is advising SAS on a rights issue and refinancing of certain credit facilities to support the implementation of the Core SAS strategy. The rights issue is expected to raise approximately SEK 5 billion. SAS is the leading airline group in Northern Europe. The rights issue is undertaken to strengthen SAS's liquidity position and to provide support for the implementation of th... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/SAS-announces-SEK-5-billion-rights-issue/ Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:28:58 GMT Publik M&A och aktiemarknad Företagsöverlåtelser EU- och konkurrensrätt Företagsbeskattning http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Industrivarden-executes-EUR-500-million-directed-convertible-bond-issue/ Mannheimer Swartling has assisted Industrivärden on legal matters in connection with the directed issue of EUR 500 million in convertible bonds. The convertible bonds, marketed principally to European institutional investors, are to be listed and traded on the EuroMTF Market of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. Subject to Industrivärden shareholder approval, the bonds are convertible into new C... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Industrivarden-executes-EUR-500-million-directed-convertible-bond-issue/ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:09:08 GMT Publik M&A och aktiemarknad http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Axel-Johnson-International-divests-AxMediTec-to-Indutrade/ Mannheimer Swartling has advised Axel Johnson International on the divestment of AxMediTec to Indutrade subsidiary EssMed. AxMediTec is a Swedish technology sales company specialising in medical technology equipment and operating in Poland. The company has annual revenues of approximately SEK 70 million and 53 employees. The divesture of AxMediTec completes a restructuring of Axel Johnson... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Axel-Johnson-International-divests-AxMediTec-to-Indutrade/ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:27:00 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser Företagsbeskattning http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Alipes-acquires-majority-position-in-Reflex/ Mannheimer Swartling and Norwegian law firm Thommessen jointly advised Alipes AB on the acquisition of a majority position in Reflex AS. Alipes, an investment company financed by Inter IKEA and IKANO, focuses on retailing and consumer goods companies in the Nordic region. Reflex holds the "Barnas Hus," Reflex" and "Fru Lyng" trademarks and concepts and is the majority owner of Rexinus AB, holde... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Alipes-acquires-majority-position-in-Reflex/ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:46:06 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Derba-Cement-purchases-trucks-and-excavators-from-Volvo/ Mannheimer Swartling has advised Derba Midroc Cement in connection with the procurement of trucks and trailers from the Volvo Truck Corporation for a large scale cement factory in Ethiopia. The agreement also includes transport competence development and building a service organisation and spare parts supply system. 550 trucks are ordered with delivery during 2010. The total expected volume und... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Derba-Cement-purchases-trucks-and-excavators-from-Volvo/ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:57:22 GMT Corporate Commercial Fordonsindustri http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Travelstart-divests-Nordic-online-travel-business-to-European-Travel-Interactive/ Mannheimer Swartling has advised Travelstart in connection with the divestment of its Nordic online travel business to European Travel Interactive (eTRAVELi). Niklas Bogefors was responsible for the matter, assisted primarily by Teresa Hellmo, Fredrik Livendahl and Annika Estreen. Martin Nilsson handled tax issues, assisted by Karin Stattin. http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Travelstart-divests-Nordic-online-travel-business-to-European-Travel-Interactive/ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:18:30 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser Företagsbeskattning http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/EMS-CHEMIE-divests-EFTEC-Aftermarket/ EMS-CHEMIE Holding AG (Switzerland) divests German subsidiary EFTEC Aftermarket to Facilitas Bergeyk B.V., a privately-owned Dutch company. The business unit EMS-EFTEC, the worldwide leading manufacturer of bonding, coating, sealing and damping materials for the automotive industry, is divesting its aftermarket business to focus on the OEM segment of the automotive industry. In connection with... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/EMS-CHEMIE-divests-EFTEC-Aftermarket/ Tue, 14 Sep 2010 09:47:17 GMT Nyheter http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Braganzas-bid-for-Ticket-Travel-Group/ Mannheimer Swartling is advising Braganza on Braganza’s mandatory bid for Ticket Travel Group. Braganza is a Norwegian investment company wholly owned by Per G. Braathen and his family. Ticket is the largest leisure and corporate travel agency in Sweden and the second largest leisure travel agency in Norway. Ticket also has a corporate travel agency in Norway and in Finland as well as a leisure... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Braganzas-bid-for-Ticket-Travel-Group/ Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:19:25 GMT Publik M&A och aktiemarknad EU- och konkurrensrätt http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/BioInvent-carries-out-directed-share-issue/ Mannheimer Swartling has advised BioInvent International in connection with a directed new share issue raising SEK 150 million and broadening the long-term industrial and international institutional ownership in BioInvent. BioInvent International, listed on the NASDAQ OMX Stockholm (BINV), is a research-based pharmaceutical company that focuses on developing antibody drugs. The new shares have... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/BioInvent-carries-out-directed-share-issue/ Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:01:42 GMT Health Care and Life Sciences Publik M&A och aktiemarknad http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-advises-AB-Svensk-Exportkredit-in-Russia/ Mannheimer Swartling has acted as legal advisor to AB Svensk Exportkredit in connection with AB Svensk Exportkredit's financing of the Russian company ZAO Hlebokombinat Inskoy´s acquisition of Swedish bakery equipment. Fredrik Svensson and Anna Babich worked on the matter. http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-advises-AB-Svensk-Exportkredit-in-Russia/ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 08:43:10 GMT Nyheter Bank och finans http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Jakob-Ragnwaldh-appointed-to-the-Board-of-the-Arbitration-Institute-of-the-Stockholm-Chamber-of-Commerce-SCC/ Jakob Ragnwaldh has been appointed a Member of the Board of the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (SCC), effective 1 January 2010. Jakob Ragnwaldh is a partner at Mannheimer Swartling and a member of the firm’s dispute resolution practice group. He represents clients before arbitral tribunals both in Sweden and abroad and has experience in conducting arbitrations under... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Jakob-Ragnwaldh-appointed-to-the-Board-of-the-Arbitration-Institute-of-the-Stockholm-Chamber-of-Commerce-SCC/ Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:34:11 GMT http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-wins-precedent-setting-tax-case/ Mannheimer Swartling has advised several individuals in a tax case before the Supreme Administrative Court in Sweden. The individuals were senior managers and had invested in shares of the company which employed them. Furthermore, these individuals were contractually bound by restrictions associated with their share ownership. The matter involved whether their share profits should be taxed as a... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-wins-precedent-setting-tax-case/ Fri, 08 Jan 2010 10:22:48 GMT Private Equity http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/The-Sixth-Swedish-National-Pension-Fund-divests-Gotaverken-Miljo-AB/ Mannheimer Swartling has assisted The Sixth Swedish National Pension Fund in connection with the divesture of Götaverken Miljö AB to Babcock & Wilcox Vølund A/S. Götaverken Miljö AB, having its origin in shipyard and boiler manufacturer Götaverken, provides solutions within flue gas cleaning and energy recovery applications for household, industrial, and hazardous waste incinerators. Babcock &... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/The-Sixth-Swedish-National-Pension-Fund-divests-Gotaverken-Miljo-AB/ Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:24:18 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser Miljörätt Climate Change http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Accent-Equity-divests-Semantix-to-Litorina-Kapital/ Mannheimer Swartling has advised Accent Equity in relation to the divestment of the Semantix group to Litorina Kapital. The Semantix group is the leading provider of language and communication services in the Nordic region. Semantix offers interpretation, translation, education and writing services. The group has a turnover in excess of SEK 300 million and about 150 employees. Peter Alhanko was... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Accent-Equity-divests-Semantix-to-Litorina-Kapital/ Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:58:38 GMT Fonder och investeringar Private Equity http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Owners-of-Aspis-Liv-co-operate-with-Swedish-Financial-Supervisory-Authority-FI-on-transfer-of-insurance-portfolio/ Mannheimer Swartling is advising Aspis Capital S.A., the majority owner of Aspis Liv Försäkrings AB, on the transfer of a portfolio of insurance policies to Moderna Försäkringar Liv AB. The transaction, being conducted under the auspices of The Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority, Finansinspektionen (FI), involves the co-operation of the owners, among others, Aspis Capital S.A. Mannheimer... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Owners-of-Aspis-Liv-co-operate-with-Swedish-Financial-Supervisory-Authority-FI-on-transfer-of-insurance-portfolio/ Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:31:26 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Ratos-forvarvar-Rail-Service-Management-Group/ Mannheimer Swartling has advised Ratos and EuroMaint in connection with the acquisition of Rail Service Management Group (RSM), a leading provider of rolling stock maintenance services in Germany. The transaction encompasses maintenance operations throughout Germany, as well as in Poland, the Netherlands and Belgium. EuroMaint is one of Sweden’s leading maintenance companies and offers advanced... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Ratos-forvarvar-Rail-Service-Management-Group/ Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:16:03 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser Private Equity http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/ETRADE-International-divests-its-Nordic-business-to-Saxo-Bank/ Mannheimer Swartling has advised E*TRADE International in relation to the divestment of its Nordic business to Saxo Bank. E*TRADE International is a wholly-owned subsidiary of E*TRADE Financial Corporation, headquartered in New York and listed on NASDAQ. E*TRADE International’s Nordic business markets and manages securities and has assets under management of more than SEK six billion for... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/ETRADE-International-divests-its-Nordic-business-to-Saxo-Bank/ Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:51:32 GMT Arbetsrätt och pensioner Bank och finans Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Greif-acquires-Hannells-Industrier/ Mannheimer Swartling has advised Greif International Holding B.V., a subsidiary of Greif, Inc., in connection with its acquisition of privately held Hannells Industrier AB, Scandinavia’s leading manufacturer of industrial packaging. Greif, Inc., (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B) is the world leader in industrial packaging products and services. Hannells has facilities in Sweden, Denmark and Norway manufacturi... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Greif-acquires-Hannells-Industrier/ Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:09:45 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Hilding-Anders-reorganises-capital-structure/ Mannheimer Swartling has advised Hilding Anders in connection with a reorganisation of the group’s capital structure. Pursuant to an agreement reached between owners, management and lenders, Candover remains a majority owner, MezzVest becomes a new minority shareholder, mezzanine lenders convert loans to shares and shareholder loans and senior lenders leave original loan amounts in place. The... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Hilding-Anders-reorganises-capital-structure/ Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:37:39 GMT Bank och finans Företagsöverlåtelser Företagsbeskattning http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Biovitrum-acquires-Swedish-Orphan-and-forms-Swedish-Orphan-Biovitrum/ Mannheimer Swartling has advised Biovitrum in its acquisition of Swedish Orphan from Investor, Priveq and Swedish Orphan management. Biovitrum is paying SEK 3.5 billion (on a cash and debt free basis), financed through a fully guaranteed rights issue, bank financing and an issue in kind of shares and, potentially, convertible participating debentures. A consortium of Swedish and international... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Biovitrum-acquires-Swedish-Orphan-and-forms-Swedish-Orphan-Biovitrum/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:43:14 GMT Health Care and Life Sciences Bank och finans Publik M&A och aktiemarknad Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Esselte-acquires-Isaberg-Rapid/ Mannheimer Swartling has advised Esselte in connection with its acquisition of Isaberg Rapid from the Nordic private equity fund Segulah. Esselte is a leading global office supplies manufacturer owned by U.S.-based private equity investment firm J.W. Childs. With annual sales of over USD 1 billion, Esselte employs approximately 5,000 people and sells office products in over 120 countries. This... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Esselte-acquires-Isaberg-Rapid/ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:16:07 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser Private Equity http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Kungsleden-purchases-commercial-properties/ Mannheimer Swartling has assisted Kungsleden AB (publ) in the purchase of five commercial properties from Norwegian NLP (Northern Logistic Property ASA) for the price of SEK 525 million prior to reduction for deferred tax. The partner in charge was Klas Wennström mainly assisted by Charlotta Wallman Hörlin and Jennie Knutsson. http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Kungsleden-purchases-commercial-properties/ Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:46:36 GMT Fastighetsrätt http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/BAE-Systems-Hagglunds-succeeds-in-appeal-of-EUR-240-million-public-tender-decision/ Mannheimer Swartling has advised BAE Systems Hägglunds in Örnsköldsvik (Hägglunds) on the successful appeal of a decision made earlier this year by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) in a EUR 240 million public tender. The Stockholm County Administrative Court (Länsrätten) judged that the FMV had not complied with the Swedish Public Procurement Act. As a result, FMV’s public tend... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/BAE-Systems-Hagglunds-succeeds-in-appeal-of-EUR-240-million-public-tender-decision/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:40:00 GMT Offentlig upphandling http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Animatrix-new-majority-owner-of-Najadvarvet/ Mannheimer Swartling has advised UK-based Animatrix Capital LLP in connection with its investment in Najadvarvet AB, the Swedish sailing yacht manufacturer. After a directed share issue, privately-held Animatrix increases its stake from a minority position to hold 91% of Najadvarvet. Najadvarvet, headquartered on Orust on the west coast of Sweden, was founded in 1971 and manufactures... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Animatrix-new-majority-owner-of-Najadvarvet/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:03:28 GMT http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Swedish-property-company-Norrporten-closes-third-acquisition-in-HafenCity-Hamburg/ Mannheimer Swartling has advised Norrporten Deutschland Holding GmbH, the German subsidiary of Sundsvall based Norrporten Group, on the approximately SEK 600 million acquisition of office and retail building “S-KAI Am Sandtorpark” in HafenCity Hamburg from DWI-Gruppe Hamburg. This transaction is Norrporten’s third acquisition in the region, making Norrporten one of the biggest foreign investors... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Swedish-property-company-Norrporten-closes-third-acquisition-in-HafenCity-Hamburg/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:05:37 GMT Fastighetsrätt http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Haldex-implements-rights-issue-of-approximately-SEK-500-million/ Mannheimer Swartling is advising Haldex on a rights issue of approximately SEK 500 million. The main objective of the rights issue is to strengthen the company’s long term financing structure and to increase financial flexibility. The rights issue is subject to approval by an Extraordinary General Meeting to be held on November 24, 2009. The rights issue is 100 percent covered by commitments an... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Haldex-implements-rights-issue-of-approximately-SEK-500-million/ Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:59:33 GMT Publik M&A och aktiemarknad http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-commended-in-FT-Innovative-Lawyers-2009/ In the FT Innovative Lawyers 2009 report published today, Mannheimer Swartling was recognized as one of Continental Europe’s most innovative law firms and commended for its work supporting the Swedish government in crafting market-saving measures in an extraordinary year. Stefan Brocker, “ We are proud to have been named as one of Europe’s most innovative firms in the FT Innovative Lawyers Repo... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-commended-in-FT-Innovative-Lawyers-2009/ Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:41:23 GMT http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Nybron-Flooring-International-divests-Bauwerk-Parkett-AG/ Mannheimer Swartling has advised Nybron Flooring International and Kährs Group in connection with the divestiture of Bauwerk Parkett AG to Zurmont Madison Private Equity and EGS Beteiligungen of Switzerland. The transaction is part of a strategic restructuring by Nybron Flooring International to concentrate on developing its Kährs business. Nybron Flooring International is headquartered in... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Nybron-Flooring-International-divests-Bauwerk-Parkett-AG/ Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:28:45 GMT http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/ProLogis-European-Properties-refinances-Swedish-Property-Portfolio/ Mannheimer Swartling has advised ProLogis European Properties (Euronext: PEPR) in connection with the refinancing of its portfolio of distribution facilities located in Norrköping, Örebro, and Gothenburg, Sweden. The loan, a five-year secured bank loan facility provided by Helaba (Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen), amounted to approximately €48 million and was split into two tranches of SEK 332.5... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/ProLogis-European-Properties-refinances-Swedish-Property-Portfolio/ Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:23:57 GMT Bank och finans http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Hungary-retains-Mannheimer-Swartling-as-counsel-in-energy-dispute/ Mannheimer Swartling has been retained as counsel for the Republic of Hungary in an energy dispute with the French energy company E.D.F. International S.A. (EDF). The dispute is brought under the Energy Charter Treaty, a multilateral treaty ratified by 47 States and the European Union aimed at promoting long-term cooperation in the energy sector. EDF claims that Hungary has breached its... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Hungary-retains-Mannheimer-Swartling-as-counsel-in-energy-dispute/ Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:21:44 GMT http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/GMT-Communications-acquires-Reeds-Nordic-assets/ Mannheimer Swartling has advised GMT Communications Partners LLP and its portfolio company DocuGroup Sweden AB on the acquisition of the Nordic assets of Reed Business Information, a subsidiary of Reed Elsevier. GMT is the leading European independent private equity group focused exclusively on the communications sector. With this acquisition, DocuGroup becomes the leading construction... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/GMT-Communications-acquires-Reeds-Nordic-assets/ Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:44:12 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/KF-Fastigheter-develops-the-trade-area-Mobilia-in-Lund/ KF Fastigheter has acquired parts of the trade area Mobilia in Lund, and will together with Arne Paulssons Byggnads AB develop the area, including i.a. a Coop supermarket. KF Fastigheter has in connection herewith sold a larger property in central Lund to Paulssons. Mannheimer Swartling advised KF Fastigheter. Mannheimer Swartling’s team consisted of Katarina Bjelkow Rössel, Miriam Malmgren and... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/KF-Fastigheter-develops-the-trade-area-Mobilia-in-Lund/ Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:12:40 GMT Fastighetsrätt http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-advisor-to-Weihai-municipal-government-in-China/ The Chinese port city of Weihai has appointed Mannheimer Swartling as a legal advisor on energy and climate change issues. Weihai is located at the eastern tip of China and has a population of 2.5 million. Weihai is also one of China’s model cities with regard to environmental protection. Bo Hansson, partner specialized in environment and wind energy: “One area that Weihai has chosen to focus o... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-advisor-to-Weihai-municipal-government-in-China/ Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:16:23 GMT Climate Change http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Kaul-and-Capol-sold-to-Riverside/ Mannheimer Swartling has advised the owners in the sale of Kaul GmbH and UK-affiliate, Capol UK Ltd., to The Riverside Company. Kaul is a market-leading manufacturer of finishing products for the confectionary, agricultural, and pharmaceutical industries. Riverside is a global private equity firm focused on acquiring leading small and medium-sized enterprises. Riverside’s investment portfolio... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Kaul-and-Capol-sold-to-Riverside/ Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:38:05 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Proventus-establishes-vehicle-for-investments-in-corporate-loans-and-bonds/ Mannheimer Swartling has advised Proventus in connection with the establishment of Proventus Capital Partners – a co-investment vehicle focusing on corporate loans and corporate bonds. The investment strategy for this vehicle also allows direct loans to companies and the ambition is to contribute with financing to mid-sized companies in need of capital for growth or restructuring when these... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Proventus-establishes-vehicle-for-investments-in-corporate-loans-and-bonds/ Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:06:53 GMT http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Protego-Real-Estate-Investors-selling-Swedish-retail-properties/ Protego Real Estate Investors has been advised by Mannheimer Swartling on the sale of twelve retail properties situated throughout Sweden for a total value of approximately SEK 210 million. Mannheimer Swartling’s team consisted of Katarina Bjelkow Rössel, Daniel Jönsson, Miriam Malmgren, Azadeh Madadian and Olle Källström. http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Protego-Real-Estate-Investors-selling-Swedish-retail-properties/ Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:16:13 GMT Fastighetsrätt http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Teracom-divests-its-broadband-business/ Mannheimer Swartling has advised the Teracom Group in the divestiture of its subsidiary Comet Networks to CSIT. Comet Networks operates the Group's broadband business, currently reaching more than 650,000 households and 80,000 businesses in approximately 50 municipalities in Sweden. Mannheimer Swartling’s team was led Bo Söderberg, who was assisted by Jenny Brandt, Frida Fexler, Daniel Cronqvis... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Teracom-divests-its-broadband-business/ Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:19:01 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Sodra-Timber-acquires-Trivselhus/ Mannheimer Swartling has advised Södra Timber in connection with its acquisition of Ittur Prefab Industrier AB, the parent company of the Trivselhus Group, one of Sweden’s leading producers of prefabricated homes. Closing is expected to take place on 1 October 2009. The transaction is subject to inter alia competition clearance. Södra Timber, a subsidiary of Södra, produces and delivers... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Sodra-Timber-acquires-Trivselhus/ Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:25:25 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Varian-Medical-Systems-selected-for-new-proton-therapy-centre/ Mannheimer Swartling has assisted Varian Medical Systems in entering into agreements for delivery of a proton therapy system to Skandionkliniken. The agreements include supply of an estimated USD 60 million in products. Varian Medical Systems will also have a five year service agreement valued at approximately USD 25 million. Skandionkliniken is the first clinical centre for proton therapy in... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Varian-Medical-Systems-selected-for-new-proton-therapy-centre/ Fri, 21 Aug 2009 10:54:44 GMT IT, telekom och teknologi Corporate Commercial http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Wallhamn-Swedens-largest-private-port-gains-approvals-for-expansion/ Mannheimer Swartling has advised Wallhamn AB on matters related to gaining approval for expansion of the port’s fairway to facilitate access for larger cargo ships. The port, owned by the Italian-based Grimaldi Group, is used for RoRo cargo, mainly in relation to the import and export of vehicles. The matter involved negotiations and permitting approval from, among others, the Swedish Transport... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Wallhamn-Swedens-largest-private-port-gains-approvals-for-expansion/ Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:59:09 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser Miljörätt Corporate Commercial Climate Change Shipping och transporter http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Stena-Bulk-in-joint-venture-with-Asahi-Tankers/ Mannheimer Swartling has advised Stena Bulk AB in its new joint venture with Japanese shipping company Asahi Tankers. The joint venture company, Asahi Stena Tankers, will be owned 50/50 by the parties and will invest in tonnage of varying sizes, initially focusing on Suezmax tankers for global transportation of crude oil. Stena Bulk, one of the world’s leading tanker shipping companies, has a... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Stena-Bulk-in-joint-venture-with-Asahi-Tankers/ Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:56:35 GMT Corporate Commercial Shipping och transporter http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Skandia-Liv-signs-asset-management-agreement-with-DnB-NOR/ Mannheimer Swartling has advised Skandia Liv on an agreement with DnB NOR to manage a portfolio of assets valued at approximately SEK 80 billion. The agreement replaces a previous asset management agreement between the parties and covers DnB NOR’s continued management of a portfolio of Swedish shares and interest and includes a number of special mandates, amongst others in tactical allocation a... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Skandia-Liv-signs-asset-management-agreement-with-DnB-NOR/ Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:08:22 GMT Försäkring http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Morphic-Technologies-divests-ScanWind-to-GE-Energy/ Mannheimer Swartling has advised Morphic Technologies on the divestiture of ScanWind to GE Energy. ScanWind is a Norwegian-Swedish developer and supplier of wind-turbines and services for the coastal onshore and offshore market. The value of the transaction is SEK 130 million and is expected to be completed early September. Morphic is a Swedish engineering group operating in the areas of fuels... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Morphic-Technologies-divests-ScanWind-to-GE-Energy/ Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:45:15 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Nordic-credits-to-Iceland1/ Loan agreements were signed on 1 July 2009 between Iceland and Denmark, Finland and Sweden respectively, and between Seðlabanki Íslands, guaranteed by Iceland and Norges Bank, guaranteed by Norway. Under the agreements the Nordic lenders have agreed to provide Iceland with total credits of ca. EUR 1.8 billion. The loans will be provided in relation to and as a support of Iceland’s economic... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Nordic-credits-to-Iceland1/ Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:26:05 GMT Bank och finans http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/ICA-enters-into-credit-agreement-with-bank-syndicate/ Mannheimer Swartling advised ICA AB and ICA Finans AB in connection with a SEK 5 billion multicurrency revolving credit facility agreement entered into between the companies and a syndicate of Nordic banks. Zoran Stambolovski was responsible for the transaction, assisted by Gustav Nygren and Ludvig Frithiof. http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/ICA-enters-into-credit-agreement-with-bank-syndicate/ Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:29:40 GMT http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Gjensidige-acquires-Lansforsakringar-International/ Mannheimer Swartling has assisted Gjensidige Forsikring in connection with its acquisition of Länsförsäkringar International from Länsförsäkringar. Länsförsäkringar International provides casco and property insurance in Latvia and Lithuania. Gjensidige is market leading in property insurance in Norway. The company had approximately NOK 17 billion in premium revenue in 2008. The transaction is... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Gjensidige-acquires-Lansforsakringar-International/ Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:00:57 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser Försäkring http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Cegedim-acquires-the-Nomi-Group/ Mannheimer Swartling has assisted Cegedim S.A. in connection with its acquisition of the Nomi Group from Bisnode AB. The Nomi Group provides different data bases and CRM-tools to the Nordic pharmaceutical industry. Cegedim is a technology and services company specializing in the healthcare field. Cegedim employs 8,200 people in more than 80 countries and had a turnover of EUR 849 million in 200... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Cegedim-acquires-the-Nomi-Group/ Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:22:06 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/COWI-AS-acquires-the-business-of-Flygfaltsbyran-AB/ Mannheimer Swartling has advised COWI A/S in its acquisition of the business of Flygfältsbyrån AB (through an acquisition of FB Engineering AB, FB Management AB and AEC Investment AB and their subsidiaries). The target companies are engaged in, inter alia, the business of providing technical consultancy and project management services and services within virtual product development and digital... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/COWI-AS-acquires-the-business-of-Flygfaltsbyran-AB/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:12:24 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Stampen-Media-Partner-acquires-Mobiento/ Mannheimer Swartling has advised Stampen Media Partner AB in its acquisition of a majority position in the Mobiento group. Mobiento is the market leader in the Nordic mobile marketing business. Clas Nyberg was the responsible partner. Isabella Ramsay was the project leader for the transaction and she was mainly assisted by Patrik Lilieblad. http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Stampen-Media-Partner-acquires-Mobiento/ Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:01:19 GMT http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Sixth-AP-Fund-becomes-major-shareholder-in-worlds-biggest-solar-cell-manufacturer/ Mannheimer Swartling has advised the Sixth Swedish National Pension Fund (Sixth AP Fund) in the conversion of their shareholding in the R&D company Solibro AB for shares in Q-Cells SE, a German company listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The Sixth AP Fund becomes the third largest shareholder in Q-Cells as a result of this transaction, which values the Sixth AP Fund's shareholding at... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Sixth-AP-Fund-becomes-major-shareholder-in-worlds-biggest-solar-cell-manufacturer/ Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:58:09 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Kaj-Hober-appointed-Professor-of-International-Law-at-the-University-of-Dundee/ Mannheimer Swartling partner and internationally acclaimed arbitration practitioner, Kaj Hobér, has been appointed Professor of International Law at the University of Dundee’s Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP), the renowned graduate school in the field of international business transactions and natural resources and energy law and policy. Increasing globalisation... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Kaj-Hober-appointed-Professor-of-International-Law-at-the-University-of-Dundee/ Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:06:41 GMT http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/The-restructuring-of-General-Motors-European-operations/ Mannheimer Swartling is advising General Motors on the restructuring of its European operations, including i.a. the pooling of the Opel/Vauxhall assets under Adam Opel GmbH and the reorganization of Saab Automobile AB. Saab Automobile filed for a reorganization under Swedish Law in February 2009 and on June 17 the court in Vänersborg approved a 75 per cent writedown of Saab Automobile's more th... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/The-restructuring-of-General-Motors-European-operations/ Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:30:03 GMT Obeståndsjuridik http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Nordea-Bank-Danmark-provides-debt-financing-for-Synsam-acquisition/ Nordea Bank Danmark A/S has been advised by Mannheimer Swartling in connection with the debt financing of SEK 460,000,000 of Synsam Service AB´s acquisition of Synsam optician stores throughout Sweden. The investors are Alipes AB and the selling store owners. André Andersson was the responsible partner and was assisted mainly by Kristina Nordenhök, Mikael Harstad, Alexandra Hart, and Christian... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Nordea-Bank-Danmark-provides-debt-financing-for-Synsam-acquisition/ Tue, 09 Jun 2009 10:58:48 GMT Bank och finans http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Sodra-acquires-wood-processing-companies-from-Rorvik-Timber/ Mannheimer Swartling has advised Södra Timber in its acquisition of Rörvik Timber’s pressure treatment plant in Åstorp. The company currently has an annual production permit for 150,000 cubic metres of pressure-treated timber. Mannheimer Swartling has also advised Södra’s business unit for interior products, Gapro, in its acquisition of BJU in Rottne, one of Sweden’s leading producers of... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Sodra-acquires-wood-processing-companies-from-Rorvik-Timber/ Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:25:49 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Unique-co-operation-on-environmental-cars-Volvo-Cars-and-Vattenfall-to-develop-new-plug-in-hybrid/ Vattenfall and the Volvo Car Corporation are launching an industrial joint venture partnership to introduce plug-in hybrids on the market. The technology will considerably lower the environmental impact from traffic. The Volvo Car Corporation will manufacture the cars and Vattenfall will develop charging systems and supply the cars with electricity. Mannheimer Swartling advised the Volvo Car... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Unique-co-operation-on-environmental-cars-Volvo-Cars-and-Vattenfall-to-develop-new-plug-in-hybrid/ Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:31:22 GMT Huvudkategorier - Branscher Fordonsindustri http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Gamla-Livforsakringsaktiebolaget-SEB-Trygg-Liv-enters-property-management-agreement-with-Aberdeen-Property-Investors-AB/ Mannheimer Swartling has advised Gamla Livförsäkringsaktiebolaget SEB Trygg Liv on legal matters relating to the procurement of the management of Gamla Liv’s property portfolio in Sweden. The procurement concerned the management of 72 properties  with a total value of SEK 15 billion  located in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Uppsala, Malmö and Helsingborg. The assignment was awarded to Aberdeen Propert... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Gamla-Livforsakringsaktiebolaget-SEB-Trygg-Liv-enters-property-management-agreement-with-Aberdeen-Property-Investors-AB/ Mon, 25 May 2009 16:51:35 GMT http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Karin-Attorps-named-to-the-top-list-of-Future-Women-Leaders-2009/ Karin Attorps was named to the top-30 list of Future Women Leaders 2009. This is the first year that a partner from a law firm has been named among the leading 75 young female managers in Sweden in this annual survey conducted by the Swedish Organisation for Managers Ledarna, career network Shortcut and talent network Nova Pro. The jury reviews hundreds of nominations of women who are in... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Karin-Attorps-named-to-the-top-list-of-Future-Women-Leaders-2009/ Wed, 13 May 2009 16:28:44 GMT http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Shine-Group-acquires-Metronome-Film--Television-from-Schibsted/ Shine Group has acquired Metronome Film & Television, the Nordic region’s largest and most pre-eminent production group, responsible for a string of hit programmes, for SEK 719 million. The deal was financed by a combination of private investment and debt placement programme led by JP Morgan. Mannheimer Swartling advised Shine Group, with a team led by Fredrik Andretzky and Stefan Widmark. http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Shine-Group-acquires-Metronome-Film--Television-from-Schibsted/ Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:34:20 GMT http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-best-law-firm-of-the-year-in-Sweden/ Chambers and Partners named Mannheimer Swartling the “Best Swedish Firm of the Year” at its annual Chambers Europe Awards for Excellence ceremony held last night in London. Managing Partner of the firm, Stefan Brocker stated, “it is an honour for Mannheimer Swartling to be recognized with an award that is based on “pre-eminence in key practice areas, notable achievements over the past year,... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-best-law-firm-of-the-year-in-Sweden/ Thu, 23 Apr 2009 10:19:45 GMT http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Crawford--Company-executes-global-restructuring/ Mannheimer Swartling has advised Crawford & Company on corporate legal matters and transactions relating to a reorganisation and restructuring of its operations in Sweden, Norway and Denmark. Crawford & Company is the world’s largest independent provider of claims management solutions to insurance companies and self-insured entities. The company is based in Atlanta, Georgia, and listed on the N... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Crawford--Company-executes-global-restructuring/ Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:49:34 GMT http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Telenor-and-Tele2-to-build-joint-4G-network/ Mannheimer Swartling has advised Telenor Sweden in establishing a joint venture with Tele2 Sweden to build and operate a 4G network. Telenor and Tele2 will be equal partners in the joint venture, Net4Mobility. The agreement also comprises spectrum sharing in the 900MHz and 2600MHz frequency bands, creating superior conditions for a nationwide 4G network in Sweden. Telenor is an international... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Telenor-and-Tele2-to-build-joint-4G-network/ Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:49:49 GMT Publik M&A och aktiemarknad Fastighetsrätt EU- och konkurrensrätt Företagsbeskattning Immaterialrätt, Marknadsrätt och Medierätt http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Securitas-AB-updates-its-Euro-Medium-Term-Note-Programme-and-issues-4-year-bond/ Mannheimer Swartling has assisted Securitas in the update of its 1,5 billion euro Euro Medium Term Note (EMTN) Programme listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and in connection with its issue of a 4-year, 500 million euro bond in the Eurobond market. The arranging banks were BNP Paribas, Nordea Bank Danmark A/S and Royal Bank of Scotland plc. The responsible partner was Zoran Stambolovski, wh... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Securitas-AB-updates-its-Euro-Medium-Term-Note-Programme-and-issues-4-year-bond/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:31:12 GMT Bank och finans http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Sandvik-launches-3-billion-euro-EMTN-Programme/ Mannheimer Swartling has advised Sandvik in connection with a EUR 3,000,000,000 Euro Medium Term Note Programme that was listed for trade on the London Stock Exchange in February 2009. Mannheimer Swartling has also advised Sandvik AB in connection with the first issue under the Programme in late February 2009. Johan Häger acted as project manager for the matter and was primarily assisted by Han... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Sandvik-launches-3-billion-euro-EMTN-Programme/ Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:53:49 GMT Bank och finans http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-active-in-rights-issues-by-Trelleborg-SAS-Nordea-and-SEB/ Mannheimer Swartling has been advising on rights issues this year totaling more than SEK 50 billion. The firm has represented issuers and investors from both the public and private sector. The firm is advising Trelleborg AB, the global engineering group, in connection with a SEK 2.2 billion rights issue announced on 23 March. The rights issue is fully guaranteed by Trelleborg’s largest... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-active-in-rights-issues-by-Trelleborg-SAS-Nordea-and-SEB/ Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:43:38 GMT http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-once-again-ranks-highest-among-law-students-in-Sweden/ For the seventh year in a row, Mannheimer Swartling is the firm that ranks highest when law students in Sweden name where they would like to work. This was revealed last night when Universum announced the results of its annual survey of law students. “It is a pleasure to know that we are viewed as such an attractive employer and the results of this survey reflect the success of our engagement... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-once-again-ranks-highest-among-law-students-in-Sweden/ Fri, 27 Mar 2009 11:52:39 GMT http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-switching-off-its-sign-during-Earth-Hour/ This Saturday, 28 March 2009 at 8.30 p.m., companies and citizens around the world are switching off lights in an expression of support for the environment. Mannheimer Swartling is participating by switching off the sign on the façade of its Stockholm office. The purpose of Earth Hour is to draw attention to climate change issues and send a signal to world leaders to negotiate for a fair and... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-switching-off-its-sign-during-Earth-Hour/ Fri, 27 Mar 2009 11:32:53 GMT http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Autoliv-announces-offerings-to-raise-350-million/ Autoliv has been advised by Mannheimer Swartling on matters concerning Swedish securities law and the Swedish securities market in connection with its offerings of common stock and equity units totalling $350 million. Autoliv plans to offer approximately $200 million in the form of common stock and $150 million in the form of equity units in underwritten public offerings in the U.S. Autoliv is... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Autoliv-announces-offerings-to-raise-350-million/ Tue, 07 Apr 2009 14:30:06 GMT http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Ericsson-to-divest-its-TEMS-branded-products-to-Ascom/ Ericsson has been advised by Mannheimer Swartling in the sale of its TEMS-branded products business to Ascom. With the divestment of the TEMS-branded business, consisting of tools for air interface monitoring and radio network planning, Ericsson is refining its leading Professional Services portfolio to focus more purely on the services business. The purchase price is CHF 190 million, excluding... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Ericsson-to-divest-its-TEMS-branded-products-to-Ascom/ Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:42:09 GMT EU- och konkurrensrätt http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-to-advise-UN-on-business-and-human-rights/ Mannheimer Swartling will together with fourteen leading corporate law firms from around the world participate in a UN-led effort to identify whether and how national corporate law principles and practices currently foster corporate cultures respectful of human rights. A total of some 40 jurisdictions will be explored, chosen in order to ensure a broad geographical spread and a mix of common la... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-to-advise-UN-on-business-and-human-rights/ Tue, 24 Feb 2009 11:35:01 GMT http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Fastighets-AB-Forvaltaren-has-sold-properties-to-tenant-owners-associations/ Fastighets AB Förvaltaren has been assisted by Mannheimer Swartling in connection with the sale of seven properties with an aggregate value of SEK 713 million to tenant-owners' associations in the municipality of Sundbyberg. More divestments are scheduled to be finalized during the spring and summer. The Mannheimer Swartling team consists of Mattias Karlsson, Daniel Jönsson and Mikael Laag. http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Fastighets-AB-Forvaltaren-has-sold-properties-to-tenant-owners-associations/ Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:31:10 GMT Fastighetsrätt http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Merger-of-Kreab-and-Gavin-Anderson/ Mannheimer Swartling has together with the US law firm Davis & Gilbert assisted the global communications group Omnicom Group Inc. (owner of Gavin Anderson) in the merger of the Kreab group and the Gavin Anderson group into Kreab Gavin Anderson, a worldwide specialist financial, corporate and public affairs communications firm. Mannheimer Swartling was primarily responsible for matters relating... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Merger-of-Kreab-and-Gavin-Anderson/ Tue, 17 Feb 2009 13:51:07 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser Företagsbeskattning http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/The-Swedish-National-Debt-Office-sells-Carnegie-and-Max-Matthiessen/ Mannheimer Swartling has advised the Swedish National Debt Office in its sale of Carnegie Investment Bank AB and Max Matthiessen Holding AB to Altor and Bure Equity AB. Carnegie is a leading independent investment bank in the Nordic region with a strong position in securities broking, investment banking, asset management and private banking. Max Matthiessen is a leading insurance mediator on th... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/The-Swedish-National-Debt-Office-sells-Carnegie-and-Max-Matthiessen/ Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:25:02 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser EU- och konkurrensrätt http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Swedish-Match-and-Philip-Morris-International-in-Global-Joint-Venture/ Swedish Match AB (publ) has been advised by Mannheimer Swartling in its new global joint venture with NYSE-listed Philip Morris International. The joint venture will commercialize snus and other smoke-free tobacco products worldwide, outside of Scandinavia and the United States. The joint venture company will be owned 50/50 by the parties and will utilize the strong combination of Swedish Match... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Swedish-Match-and-Philip-Morris-International-in-Global-Joint-Venture/ Thu, 05 Feb 2009 10:42:15 GMT Företagsöverlåtelser EU- och konkurrensrätt Immaterialrätt, Marknadsrätt och Medierätt http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-client-wins-discrimination-case-in-the-Swedish-Labour-Court/ In a fundamentally important discrimination case, the Swedish Labour Court ruled in favour of one of Mannheimer Swartling’s clients. The Discrimination Ombudsman (DO), previously known as the Equal Opportunities Ombudsman, claimed that a company had discriminated against a pregnant woman with a pregnancy benefit, since the company had not compensated her for loss of salary. The Labour Court did... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Mannheimer-Swartling-client-wins-discrimination-case-in-the-Swedish-Labour-Court/ Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:57:56 GMT http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Ratos-majority-owner-of-DIAB/ Ratos AB (publ) has been advised by Mannheimer Swartling in connection with an agreement to acquire up to an additional 48 % of the shares in its associate DIAB Group AB. The seller, 3i Holdings plc, is divesting its entire holding of 48 % of the shares in DIAB to Ratos and the company’s minority owners. Depending on the size of the offering subscribed by minority owners, Ratos’s holding in DIA... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Ratos-majority-owner-of-DIAB/ Mon, 02 Feb 2009 15:11:21 GMT Publik M&A och aktiemarknad Företagsöverlåtelser EU- och konkurrensrätt http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Delek-Global-Real-Estate-sells-commercial-property-to-Svenska-Aller-AB/ Mannheimer Swartling has advised Delek Global Real Estate with the sale of the property Repslagaren 37 in the municipality of Stockholm to Svenska Aller AB. The partner handling the matter was Klas Wennström, assisted by Daniel Jönsson and Mikael Laag. http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Delek-Global-Real-Estate-sells-commercial-property-to-Svenska-Aller-AB/ Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:59:19 GMT Fastighetsrätt http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/SL-awards-MTR-Corporation-the-contract-to-operate-the-Stockholm-metro/ The Stockholm Public Transport Authority (Sw. Stockholms Lokaltrafik, “SL”) has been advised by Mannheimer Swartling in connection with the outsourcing/procurement of the Stockholm metro operations. SL’s board decided on 20 January to award the contract to the Hong Kong-based MTR Corporation. The estimated contract value is SEK 35 billion and includes, in addition to metro operations, rolling... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/SL-awards-MTR-Corporation-the-contract-to-operate-the-Stockholm-metro/ Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:28:48 GMT Corporate Commercial http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Human-Rights-session-at-Mannheimer-Swartling/ The third consecutive international session for practising lawyers entitled, “Developing a Human Rights Tool Box” is being held from 21-28 January at Mannheimer Swartling's office in Stockholm. This year’s session will focus on three main themes: Fair Trial, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Human Rights in Conflicts. This international session is a joint venture initiative founded by the... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Human-Rights-session-at-Mannheimer-Swartling/ Tue, 20 Jan 2009 13:43:18 GMT http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/G--L-Beijer-acquires-Carrier-ARW/ G & L Beijer AB has been advised by Mannheimer Swartling in connection with the acquisition of Carrier Corporation’s refrigeration wholesale distribution operations in Europe and South Africa (“Carrier ARW”). The value of the transaction is approximately SEK 1,1 billion. G & L Beijer is a technology-oriented group, operating in industrial trading, with a turnover of over SEK 3 billion. Beijer... http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/G--L-Beijer-acquires-Carrier-ARW/ Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:26:19 GMT Publik M&A och aktiemarknad Företagsöverlåtelser http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Skandinaviska-Enskilda-Banken-finances-Russian-telecommunications-company/ Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB has been assisted by Mannheimer Swartling in Moscow in connection with the bank’s USD 270 million financing of one of Russia’s largest telecommunications companies. Fredrik Svensson, Victoria Bryxa and Andrei Komarov worked on the matter and Sven Lexner was the responsible partner. http://www.mannheimerswartling.se/en/News/Latest-news/Skandinaviska-Enskilda-Banken-finances-Russian-telecommunications-company/ Tue, 28 Dec 2010 13:17:22 GMT Bank och finans