12
Jun
Cross-border M&A – Focus on Defence
Traditionally, the Nordics have been appealing for cross-border M&A thanks to the very efficient and transparent regulatory environments, the well-functioning legal systems and the entrepreneurship and innovation across several sectors. Given recent developments, our panel of speakers will focus their attention on the defence industry, which is undergoing a period of rapid transformation in the region, with Sweden uniquely positioned to play a critical role in shaping its future. As a newly inducted member of NATO and a signatory to the Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) with the US, Sweden is prepared to strengthen its defence capabilities through increased collaboration and integration.
Regulatory and compliance requirements. What do overseas bidders need to bear in mind when pursuing M&A in the region, including recent regulatory changes?
How to facilitate join ventures, strategic alignments and technology transfers to partner with international contracts to overcome supply chain bottlenecks?
From structuring deals to exit strategies – How do you strike the right balance between risk and reward in cross-border M&A?
How to best leverage M&A to acquire capabilities to accelerate R&D efforts? AI technology and innovation
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SpeakersPetter Kjöllerström Partner DLA Piper
Hugo Lisjö Commissioned Equity Research Carnegie Investment Bank
Marta Frackowiak Partner DLA Piper Poland
Charlotte Brunlid Head of Public Procurement DLA Piper
Magnus Wiberg Managing Partner Eequity
Mikael Karlsson CEO MW Group
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Petter Kjöllerström has over 20 years of experience in legal advice on corporate transactions and private equity investments. He primarily works with private equity firms and industrial players in Sweden and internationally. Petter specializes in structuring and managing incentive programs with complex international components. He assists clients in all phases of corporate acquisitions and venture capital investments. Additionally, Petter leads DLA Piper's Aerospace and Defense initiative in Sweden.
Marta Frąckowiak's practice focuses on corporate law. She has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions (including asset transactions), particularly in planning, negotiating, and document drafting. She also advises clients on international corporate reorganisation processes. Marta has advised clients from various sectors in numerous multi-jurisdictional projects, including Hubert Burda Media, Life Healthcare Group, Add Secure, Viessmann, Fiserv, Raytheon, Danaher Corporation, JD Sports Fashion, Ecolab, DS Smith and Discovery. Marta has in-depth knowledge of commercial contract issues and has also advised clients in the course of obtaining state aid for investments and restructuring projects.
Charlotte leads DLA Piper's procurement group in Sweden and is active in the control of foreign direct investment (FDI). Charlotte advises suppliers as well as contracting authorities and entities in public procurement. Charlotte assists clients in all stages of procurement, including strategic issues in tendering, procurement planning, drafting of procurement documents and contract review. She has a background in supervision of public procurement at NOU and the Swedish Competition Authority and as a business lawyer at FMV Legal Staff. Charlotte's experience covers all parts of the procurement law regulations as well as security protection and the defence and security area. Charlotte also has experience of municipal law and legislative work from her work at the Municipal Unit at the Ministry of Finance.
Magnus Wiberg, Co-Founder Pricerunner and eEquity. eEquity invests in Digital Growth Companies and have invested around SEK 5 Billion the last 10 years. eEquity's latest investment was in Snigel, a defense company focusing on Tactical Gear Development with revenues of approx SEK 500 million with great profitability.