Mikael Magnusson Partner, Member of the Swedish Bar Association +46 8 598 890 11 +46 70 231 39 79 mikael.magnusson@setterwalls.se Practice areas: Banking and finance / Insolvency, restructuring and bankruptcy Languages: swedish, english Office: Stockholm Visit Linkedin profile Download vCard Profile I am a partner and Head of the Banking and Finance Practice in Stockholm and primarily advise clients on a wide range of domestic and cross-border debt financing matters. I primarily advise clients such as major banks and financial institutions active in the Nordic market, direct lenders/debt funds and private equity sponsors and corporate borrowers on a wide range of domestic and cross-border debt financing matters particularly within the field of leveraged finance, real estate finance, syndicated loans, project finance, refinancing and investment grade and sustainability-linked/green loans. My work further includes advising in relation to super senior revolving facilities, high yield bond offerings as well as securitisations, asset backed financings. I also have extensive experience in corporate restructuring matters and work-outs acting for lenders, agents, syndicated lending groups, borrowers and private equity sponsors. Read more Read less To our people careerrecommendationscasesarticles careerrecommendationscasesarticles 2017-,Setterwalls2007-2017,Advokatfirman Cederquist2008,Kaupthing Bank Sweden, secondment2006-2007,Stockholm District Court2004,Stockholm University, LL.M. 15 Jan 2021 Setterwalls has advised Priveq Investment in connection with the investment in Industri-Matematik International AB 17 Dec 2020 Setterwalls advices Serneke in the sale of shares in Karlatornet to Balder 23 Jan 2020 Setterwalls advises Serneke in the sale of a majority stake in Karlatornet to Oaktree Capital Management 18 Dec 2019 Setterwalls has advised Stadsrum Fastigheter in the acquisition of a retail property portfolio in Helsingborg 20 Aug 2019 Setterwalls has assisted FSN Capital with the divestment of Velcora Holding AB (Roplan) to IDEX Corporation 13 Jan 2022 Setterwalls ranked in Who’s Who Legal 2022 19 Feb 2021 Setterwalls leading Banking & Finance team moves up in the prestigious Chambers' ranking and strengthens the financial regulatory practice 16 Mar 2020 Setterwalls launches its Coronavirus (COVID-19) Task Force 15 Nov 2019 Great interest in Setterwall's FinTech Forum 19 Apr 2018 Setterwalls Advokatbyrå once again top ranked in The Legal 500 05 Jul 2017 Setterwalls two new Partners have now joined the Financial Markets Group in Stockholm Legal 500 (2018-2022) IFLR1000 (2020-2021) Chambers Global (2019-2022) Chambers Europe (2019-2022) ”Mikael Magnusson as partner in charge gives satisfactory partner attention to each case.”Legal 500”Mikael Magnusson is by far one of the most hands-on partners that you will find amongst the Nordic top law firms. He combines excellent and relevant advice based on deep industry knowledge. Adding unparalleled project management and focus on the items that really matters for his clients makes him our most appreciated adviser out there.”Legal 500”Mikael Magnusson and Carl Lindencrona are the ones to note – both great and still hungry partners building their practice into one of the leading firms in Stockholm.”Legal 500”Very hard-working”Chambers Global”Very hands-on and involved”Chambers Global”Mikael Magnusson enjoys a stellar reputation among peers in the European banking and finance market. He is highly sought after for his expertise on domestic and cross-border financing matters.”WWL”The "practical, knowledgeable and hard-working" Mikael Magnusson progresses in the rankings following continued recognition of his growing presence in the market. He frequently represents lenders in real estate finance transactions, with additional experience in acquisition finance and refinancing mandates.”Chambers Global”Mikael Magnusson – is a highly skilled and experienced lawyer and is one of our first hand choices when it comes to financial restructurings. He keeps track of both the details and the overall picture. He is a delight to work with and stays hands-on throughout any transaction.”Legal 500”Mikael Magnusson is a real star. Always available, hands on and great drafting skills. In addition, he is very nice to work with.”Legal 500”Mikael Magnusson is a “very skilled lawyer”, applauded for “his level of commitment, his deep commercial understanding and project management”.”WWL”Mikael Magnusson continues to impress market commentators, with one client enthusing: "He is business-oriented, extremely service-minded and provides relevant and tailored advice." He often advises on real estate finance transactions and also has experience in leveraged acquisition finance.”Chambers Global”Mikael Magnusson is a very dedicated and hands-on lawyer who is available, solutions oriented and nice to work with.”Legal 500”Entering the rankings for the first time, Mikael Magnusson is praised by one client for being "extremely into the details and able to predict problems". This source also appreciates the fact that "he will always give a clear opinion". He advises a variety of lenders on term loan and revolving facility agreements. He has experience of project finance mandates involving the construction industry.”Chambers Europe”Excellent lawyer with great knowledge within the area and very good drafting skills.”IFLR1000”Good understanding of the underlying business. Dedicated team player and excellent technical skills.”IFLR1000”Solution-oriented and business-focused, entailing that he ensures that the negotiations focus on the right items. He has excellent drafting skills and is great when it comes to project management.”IFLR1000