Sometimes, you have to put the brakes on
Sweden’s two largest firms followed their clients home and their growth metrics have both slowed considerably
What happens when all the partners leave
The average Nordic Euro 100 law firm grew revenues by more than a third since 2017, but not Lindahl. Its schism has cost it dearly
Europe special: The Finnish firm with its eyes on Wall Street
Working relationships in New York and London has brought serious revenues for Borenius
Stockholm is the undisputed Nordic hub
The Swedish capital is the Nordics’ most important city for business and should be in your thoughts for expansion
Special report: The Nordic countries offer strong support for IPOs
The Nordic stock market has seen sustained activity in recent years, particularly with its strong private equity share, but may need to review its processes if it is to continue to compete with the rest of Europe.
Schjødt and Hamilton merge to create Nordic powerhouse
Norway’s Schjødt and Sweden’s Hamilton have merged to create a €108m firm, in what is one of the first Norwegian-Swedish tie-ups. Following a partnership vote this week, Schjødt will commence a full integration with Hamilton. The combined firm’s revenue will be around €108.4m; in 2018, Schjødt’s revenue was €87.4m while Hamilton’s was €21m. The firms […]
Nordic Special Report: Private equity hotspot requires a cool approach
The Nordic region’s stable legal framework and transparent business environment have helped make it a private equity hotspot.
DLA grows Nordic footprint with local merger
DLA Piper has strengthened its footprint in the Nordics with a takeover of local Danish law firm LETT.
Nordics: Time to shake up the partnership model
Revenues grew substantially for some independent Nordic firms in 2015 and dropped for others, according to this year’s The Lawyer Euro 100, but behind the mixed results is a seismic change in the major firms’ internal structures.
DLA Piper boosts Nordic presence with Swedish merger
DLA Piper has boosted its pan-Nordic presence after striking a merger deal with Swedish firm Grönberg Advokatbyrå.
Ashurst shuts down in Sweden as lawyers join Hamilton
Ashurst is shutting down its Swedish operations, with all its lawyers moving over to local firm Hamilton.
In-house interview: Christer Carling, Sidel
Christer Carling was promoted from senior legal counsel to general counsel at Switzerland-based equipment manufacturer Sidel in January 2015