Private Equity

Setterwalls is one of the leading and most active legal advisors in the Swedish Private Equity market. Our main ambition is to help our customers carry out successful business.

For us that work is about ensuring that our clients carry out the right transactions on the right terms. A key aspect in our work is the understanding of the fundamental principles and driving forces of the Private Equity industry. This includes, among other things, structuring and financing perspectives but also the relationship to founders and the management in the portfolio companies.

Our team
Our team includes some of Sweden’s leading Private Equity specialists, each with knowledge and experience of the most up-to-date regulations and market trends. As a full service firm Setterwalls is uniquely positioned to provide top-ranking specialists within all Private Equity areas relevant to our Private Equity clients. Our ability to swiftly compose teams of relevant specialists means we can offer and provide fast and efficient transaction management and high‑quality advice.

Our services
We regularly advise Swedish and foreign Private Equity funds and other investors on their most important and complex transactions. Our team covers the full range of services, including:

• Acquisitions and add-ons
• Divestments and exits
• Financing and refinancing
• Syndications, co-investments and other capital structure issues
• Incentive programs
• Restructurings and distressed assets/ situations
• Establishment of and investments in funds

Cross-border transactions
We have great relationships with other leading business law firms in Europe, USA and the world. Together with the client we carefully select foreign counsel depending on the circumstances in each case, such as the target company’s industry, size and the complexity of the transaction. Our well-established relationships allow us to swiftly and efficiently compose adequate professional teams to carry out cross-border projects.

Industry experience
We advise clients in transactions within many industries and have significant experience within most regulated areas, such as for example capital markets, transport, life science and  energy and infrastructure.

What clients appreciate with Setterwalls
Our clients praise our excellent project management skills, high service level and senior attention throughout the projects. We regularly receive feedback that we contribute proactively to our clients’ success in competitive transactions. Our international network and extensive experience of working alongside other advisers on international projects are also highly valued.