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Baker McKenzie is best known for its structuring tax advice and tax disputes. The team is led by partner Linnea Back, who practises transactional tax, tax litigation, and reorganisation for national and international companies.
The firm advised Colliers on its acquisition of a controlling interest in Pangea Property Partners. It also acted for 4C Group AB in an IPO with cross-border structuring recommendations.
Associates Martha Lindmark and Linn Ersbring joined the firm in 2022.
Bird & Bird offers a highly experienced tax department in Sweden. Head of Tax, Carl-Magnus Uggla, specialises in transactional tax within the real estate and private equity sectors. Staffan Andersson is senior counsel, focused on tax advice for high-net-worth individuals. Victor Stålblad has experience litigating incentive programmes.
The firm advised Garantum Invest AB in connection with the completion of its Global Invest merger. It also acted for Zimpler AB in tax structuring, pertaining to dividend withholding and profit repatriation in the South American market.
Senior associate Victor Stålblad was promoted to senior counsel in May 2022.
Client feedback
“Pragmatic approach to guide the transaction through.”
“Fast and reliable, pragmatic, focus on the important parts of the scope, Innovative thinking.”
Deloitte Sweden is an internationally renowned advisory firm. It is the preferred counsel for cloud compliance, corporate income tax, and transfer pricing mandates. Digitisation is a facet incorporated into their indirect and transaction service lines. Key practitioners are partners Henrik Karlsson, head of corporate tax Lars Franck, and Johan Rasmussen, head of M&A tax.
The firm performed a feasibility analysis and restructuring for an intellectual property transfer. It also merged two Swedish entities and devised a suitable restructuring model to mitigate shared liabilities.
Client feedback
“Highly skilled and professional.”
“High degree of knowledge.”
DLA Piper Sweden is led by partner and head of tax Erik Björkeson, who is supported by new partner Karin Attorps and associate Sonja Nilsson. A closer collaboration between the tax group and the corporate group has increased M&A tax-related issues.
The firm provided post-acquisition structuring work for a financial services provider and completed a separate intra-group restructuring.
Partner Karin Attorps joined the practice from EY in January 2022. Senior associate Andreas Lundqvist arrived in March 2022. Outgoing senior associate Magnus Hagevi retired in April 2022.
Client feedback
“Quality, efficiency.”
“Proactive, knowledgeable.”
EY Sweden offers a full complement of tax services for corporations and private clients. Services cover compliance, controversy, transactions, transfer pricing, and digital analytics. The practice has a strong industry segment focus in the private equity, real estate, and telecommunications industries. Partner Katrin Norell leads the Swedish team, alongside Nordics managing partner Carl Pihlgren and transfer pricing head Olov Persson.
The firm represented a logistics client in a complex customs mandate concerning the treatment of special procedures and the related import VAT treatment. It also established a new structure for a petroleum client.
Partner Mårten Sundholm and director Karolina Silvén joined the firm in 2022 with seven senior managers.
Client feedback
“Well prepared, detail oriented.”
“This is an area where special knowledge is needed and EY possesses that knowledge and can make it understandable for a wider audience. They have also provided their advice in a timely manner.”
“Competent, pragmatic, solutions oriented, open to dialogue.”
Forvis Mazars and Mazars unified a network on June 1st, 2024, to create a stellar auditing firm with revered advisory capabilities. International taxation, individual taxation, property taxation, transfer pricing, VAT, and trust taxation are specialities. Head of taxation is director Fredrik Rosén who is ably assisted by manager Kristoffer Forsberg and assistant manager Hanna Karlsson.
The firm assisted a private client in controversy pertaining to withholding tax applied to a business asset disposal. It also represented a foundation in limited tax liability on environmental protection projects. The litigation function served as lead counsel in a tax surcharge case before the Supreme Administrative Court, which achieved exemption for a multinational.
Client feedback
‘’Service minded, knowledgeable in the field, quick response. ‘’
‘’Great competence and service driven firm.’’
Grant Thornton Sweden provides Indirect and direct tax, transfer pricing and international mobility tax. Clients are also provided with M&A assistance pertaining to accounting advice. Head of transaction tax is partner Carl Ljungdahl, working with head of VAT Lena Westfahl and transfer pricing lead Lars Jernkrok.
The firm provided assorted re-domiciliation, global restructuring, and intellectual property transference advice. It also implemented a new transfer pricing model for a software firm.
M&A Tax Director Martin Strand arrived in December 2022, and VAT Director Sarah Backlund joined in September 2022. Senior managers Charlotte Hillerström and Henrik Antonsson were also acquired.
Client feedback
“Service minded, easy to work with. Works efficiently.”
“Responsive and comprehensive.”
KPMG is a leading tax advisory firm in Sweden. The team now consists of over 200 tax practitioners and is led by Head of Tax and Legal, Annika Lindström. The team embraces tax technology services lines. Transfer pricing specialist Maria Andersson and corporate practitioner Caroline Väljermark are incumbent partners. Partners Pontus Fornell and Marie Hedin oversee the indirect tax department.
The firm assisted Fidelio Capital and Odevo in connection with CVC Capital Partner’s integration, by building a fund flow model to simplify the waterfall and tax structuring implications in a USD 3bn deal. It also applied for excise deduction on an infrastructure transaction with warranty and indemnity insurance dimensions.
Head of Financial Services Tax David Perrone joined the practice in October 2024. Director Carin Eriksson arrived from Qliro in January 2025. Outbound partner Anders Johansson retired in September 2024 and senior manager Ann-Sofie Barnevik Andersson similarly retired in January 2025.
Client feedback
‘’Their network is comprehensive, and the indirect tax knowledge is very high in the different jurisdictions. ‘’
‘’They have a great network of highly competent people and solid project management capabilities.’’
‘’Good team engagement, good coordination.’’
Mannheimer Swartling is a leading Swedish law firm, with a practice advising on international tax matters as well as reorganisations, M&A, IPOs, real estate tax, financial structuring, fund formation and tax litigation. It is led by three partners, Niklas Hagbard, Anders Erasmie, and Joachim Agrell. A team of advisers and lawyers assist the partners.
The firm advised Munters AB on its divestment of FoodTech Equipment to Grain & Protein Technologies for SEK 1,1 billion. It also acted for Northvolt in its restructuring ambitions to achieve scale-up funding. SAS received advice across its financial optimisation strategy to realise SEK 2 billion of debt restructuring.
Client feedback
‘’I would like to point out that the lawyer I work with is Joachim Agrell. He is a highly skilled lawyer and one of the best VAT experts in Sweden. If I get some advice from Joachim Agrell, I am always confident that it is correct and well balanced. To have an advisor like Joachim Agrell is what every company should have.’’
‘’Good team engagement, good coordination.’’
PwC operates a versatile consultancy practice in Sweden. The firm operates a sophisticated transfer pricing department as well as offering tax services for all direct and indirect taxes, including financial services taxation, M&A tax, real estate tax and international tax services. Kajsa Boqvist is the head of tax and legal at the firm.
Former head of tax Mikael Carlén departed the firm in June 2021.
Client feedback
“Largest tax practise in Sweden and the only one with partly similar quality as Svalner.”
“Full service. Strong market position.”
Setterwalls is one of Sweden’s most prominent tax firms with a full complement across restructuring, tax litigation, remuneration programmes and real estate transactions. Services are provided for the construction, automotive, software and public sectors. The tax practice comprises twelve lawyers, including partners Niclas Hermansson, Sören Brekell and Setterwalls’ tax team in Gothenburg, Christian Sjöqvist.
The firm advised on a lucrative joint venture in the real estate sector, including structuring guidance. It also restructured a healthcare multinational with complex VAT dimensions.
Associate Fabian Isaksson joined the firm in February 2022. Outgoing associate Kristin Svärd departed in 2022.
Client feedback
“Very competent within tax. Certainly very solution oriented advisory focused on finding opportunities rather than only spotting risks.”
Skeppsbron Skatt is a leading independent tax firm on the Swedish market. It has evolved its versatile corporate service line to include corporate tax, tax litigation, transfer pricing and VAT. Skeppsbron Skatt is part of the Aspia Group for accounting and pay-roll provision advice. Key practitioners are corporate specialists, Mac Berlin, Jari Burmeister, and Niklas Bång. Björn Johansson is known for compensation mandates, while Joakim Wittkull is the firm’s litigator. Partner Mikael Jacobsen is the transfer pricing specialist.
The firm assisted a multinational in debt restructuring, bond debt reconfiguration and group redesign as lead counsel. It also successfully changed the lawfulness of levying Swedish withholding tax on dividends paid to foreign investors. A rare migration project in the insurance sector was a keynote highlight.
Director Mari Ehrenhöök joined the Stockholm office from Deloitte in February 2025, and fellow director Sven Johannesson joined in January 2025. Outbound practitioners Axel Thorell, Michael Merdoyo, Alexander Sjöwall and Debora Eriksson departed.
Client feedback
‘’Professional and very competent in this area. They are very easy to work with and make things as easy as it goes.’
‘’Knowledgeable and have good contacts in a wider tax group.’’
‘’Great knowledge and attention to details.’’
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.’’
Unum Tax is an independent tax advisory firm based in Stockholm. The firm was founded in 2019 by leading tax practitioners, under managing partner Lynda Ondrasek Olofsson. Full-service provision includes tax litigation, structuring, corporate tax, and VAT services. Mandates derive from financial services, humanitarian foundations, and real estate. Corporate tax partners are Henrik Kjellgren, Karl-Johan Nörklit, Hussein Abdali and Ulf Tivéus. Partner Maria Thuresson is the indirect specialist.
The firm acted for the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise in litigation pertaining to employee stock options. Success in the first instance garnered media attention. It also assisted a Swedish company with foreign subsidiary asset sales to a new fund.
Partner Erik Frösdal joined the practice in April 2022.
Client feedback
“Pedagogical and clear.”
“Unum Tax's guidance and advice are always clear, concise, and highly effective. Further, Unum Tax always takes the time to understand our specific needs and concerns and provide us with individualised solutions that help us achieve our main objectives. The Unum team is always responsive and keeps us informed throughout the process (which help us to feel confident and supported).”
“Very competitive for our special tax situation with both non-profit and for-profit business. Always the highest service and quick response.”
“Clear and educational presentation.”
“Good advice how to reduce VAT risks and also inform us about certain risks. They give advice that i can use in the business and not only related to the law.”
“Deep and competent analysis and well-structured application.”
“High level of knowledge and experience, active on the full spectrum of tax matters. Excellent quality of people and always responsive. Always high-quality work and deliver advice that is easy to understand and relevant for the business.”
“Very dedicated and knowledgeable.”
KPMG Sweden is a fully integrated tax practice focusing on the unique business needs of our clients. With exceptional technical knowledge as our base, we assist with wide-ranging tax services including:
- corporate and international tax
- technology and outsourcing solutions
- M&A tax
- global mobility services
- indirect tax and transfer pricing
Our key strengths include financial services, real estate, and dispute resolution.
Skeppsbron Skatt is Sweden’s leading independent tax advisor with about 80 employees at our offices in Stockholm, Malmö and Gothenburg. We are a full service advisor and we handle all types of tax issues for both large and small companies.
Full service and independence
We possess the skill and expertise to deal with tax issues of all kinds. We guarantee that our advice is independent of other advisory services, such as audit, for example. We offer a unique alternative to the tax advice provided by law firms and accounting firms.
Sector-specific expertise
We have the sector-specific expertise needed to provide advice that is tailored to our customers’ business – advice that adds value.
Specific advice
We provide clear, specific advice, whatever the question. We give honest answers and have long experience of advising on a broad spectrum of complex tax issues.
Global network
Skeppsbron Skatt is part of Taxand, the world’s leading international network of independent tax advisers, which currently includes over 2,000 tax consultants in about 60 countries. This enables us to offer high-quality advice regardless of where in the world you as a customer have your business.
Skeppsbron Skatt, a part of Aspia
Through the merger with Aspia, we are a part of Sweden's new leading business partner for business-related services. This means that our customer gets access to an additional 1,450 specialists in payroll management, accounting and consulting in more than 70 locations throughout Sweden and specialists throughout the Nordic region.
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 400 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.
As one of the leading law firms in the Nordics, Mannheimer Swartling delivers the highest quality legal advice on the market, combined with strategic business insight. The firm advises clients around the world. The firm's position in the market, across all practice areas, is frequently confirmed by rankings in the league tables and awards institutes.
The firm's Corporate Tax practice primarily advises on domestic and cross-border M&A, reorganizations, structured finance, private equity and venture capital, and incentive plans and regularly assists clients in tax litigation. Our areas of expertise cover both direct and indirect tax.
