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Svalner Atlas Advisors

Sweden

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Key contacts
Partner, Head of M&A Tax: Magnus Johansson
Partner, Head of Private Equity and funds: Robert Tranquilli
Partner, Head of Real Property Taxation: Mirja Kronegård
Partner, Head of Tax Litigation: Fredrik Berndt
Partner, Transfer Pricing: Patrik Sedlar
Partner, Head of Indirect Tax: Ulrika Grefberg
Quick facts
Number of advisors

450+

Languages

Swedish and English

Key practice areas
General corporate tax
Indirect tax
Tax
Tax controversy
Transactional tax
Transfer pricing
Firm overview
Svalner Atlas was founded in 2024. Three leading advisory firms in Sweden, Finland, and the Netherlands united with the ambition to form a new premier independent advisory group. In 2025, we expanded into Norway and Denmark, extended the services in the Netherlands as well as in Finland, and united under one brand – Svalner Atlas Advisors.

We have about 450 professionals specialised in all tax disciplines, transaction services, ESG, valuation, accounting, fund administration, among other specialities. Our clients range from multinational companies and private equity funds to owner-led businesses and private clients.
Client feedback

"Amongst the best and clearest tax advice I’ve received. Highlighting key considerations but giving a clear recommendation which was highly appreciated."

"Svalner demonstrated excellent expertise and deep knowledge in indirect tax, especially VAT-related questions and EU tax law interpretations. Their team effectively managed complex legal arguments and communicated clearly and convincingly in written submissions. Their strategic insights and thorough preparation significantly contributed to our successful outcome."

Key practice areas

Tax

  • Corporate taxation
  • M&A tax
  • Private equity & funds
  • Real property taxation
  • Tax litigation
  • Global mobility
  • Employment & compensation tax
  • Private clients & owner managed businesses
  • Global indirect tax
  • Customs
  • Excise duties
  • Tax accounting
  • Tax compliance

Transfer Pricing

  • Planning and policy design
  • Operational transfer pricing model optimization
  • Transfer pricing documentation and country-by-country reporting
  • Risk management
  • Audit defence and audit support
  • Transfer pricing litigation
  • Valuation

Transaction & Strategy

  • Financial due diligence
  • Valuation & business modelling
  • ESG

Other services

  • Accounting
  • Fund administration
Address:
Lästmakargatan 3
111 44 Stockholm
Sweden
Tel:+46 8 528 01 250 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://www.svalneratlas.com/

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Transfer pricing
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Overview

Svalner is a member of the international WTS Global network. It is one of the leading Swedish advisers in real estate and construction taxes, transactional tax, indirect taxes, and litigation. Key partners are Carl Lindberg, David Klingberg and Fredrik Berndt. Managing partner is Viktor Sandberg. Fellow partners John Hovsenius and Magnus Johansson are known for their transactional pedigree on the Swedish market.  

The firm acted as lead counsel in the Roger Samuelsson case on litigation pertaining to Swedish tax residency valued at SEK 1 billion. It also advised Hemmaplan Fastigheter on due diligence, tax structuring and share purchase agreement advice. Actor Leif Edlund received contentious representation in a landmark case relating to tax residency which garnered media attention for its SEK 2,5 billion valuation.  

Managing director Henrik Timén arrived from Polestar on January 1st, 2024, with director Gustav Good from the same company. Director Nathalie Katz joined the tax practice from Vialto Partners on February 1st, 2025. Senior manager Ida Larsson and managers Jacob Malmsten, Lihar Alkasalias, Emelie Mik and Ted Wigelius departed the firm in 2024.   

Client feedback

‘’Amongst the best and clearest tax advice I’ve received. Highlighting key considerations but giving a clear recommendation which was highly appreciated.’’ 

‘’Svalner demonstrated excellent expertise and deep knowledge in indirect tax, especially VAT-related questions and EU tax law interpretations. Their team effectively managed complex legal arguments and communicated clearly and convincingly in written submissions. Their strategic insights and thorough preparation significantly contributed to our successful outcome.’’

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Svalner is a member of the international WTS Global network. It is one of the leading Swedish advisers in real estate and construction taxes, transactional tax, indirect taxes, and litigation. Key partners are Carl Lindberg, David Klingberg and Fredrik Berndt. Managing partner is Viktor Sandberg.

The firm advised KPA Pension in connection with structuring and share price agreement advice. It also acted for AXA Logistics in a cross-border transaction. Transfer pricing benchmarking and debt-capacity analyses were undertaken for assorted clients.

Directors Gustav Åberg and Tobias Lantoo were appointed in 2022.

Client feedback

“They provide relevant and accurate advice on indirect tax matters. Their employees are business oriented and excellent at following-up and communicating options.”

“We have had very good and professional support from Svalner in this VAT litigation case, that is not yet finalized but the outcome looks quite promising.”

“Superior material knowledge about local VAT legal VAT matters and great client engagement, often better than the Big 4 advisors.”

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