Banking and Finance

Wigge’s well-reputed banking and finance team advises Swedish and international clients in transactions and matters in all areas of banking and finance law.

Wigge’s banking and finance team has extensive knowledge and experience in various forms of loan financing, corporate bonds, capital market financing, derivatives, leasing, and other forms of financial transactions. Our valued team also regularly works on financial restructurings and distressed loans.

We regularly advise both Swedish and foreign lenders and borrowers in national and international transactions within a wide range of financial transactions. Banks, credit funds and other funds, financial institutions, venture capital companies, investment companies and real estate companies are examples of some common clients.

Our banking and finance specialists are highly regarded in the market, as repeatedly confirmed by independent ranking institutions. We have a pragmatic and constructive approach with a focus on providing commercially viable solutions to complex problems. Our concept of small teams and involved partners is highly appreciated by our clients.

Wigge is also at the forefront of financial regulation and sustainable financing. We closely follow the development in these areas and are often consulted by both lenders and borrowers in relation to existing rules and opportunities.

Our banking and finance team has broad experience in project managing transactions from start to finish. For cross-border transactions, we have an extensive network of leading commercial law firms in Europe, the US, and other parts of the world, allowing us to work smoothly and efficiently with specialists in other jurisdictions.

The partners in our banking and finance practice have worked in leading international law firms and held prominent positions in financial institutions, multinational banks, and companies subject to financial supervision. These experiences and understanding of business contribute to our ability to proactively advise our clients.

Our advice includes, among other things:

• Bilateral and syndicated loans
• Structured financing
• Project financing
• Acquisition financing
• Export credits and guarantee issues
• Real estate financing
• Leasing, factoring, and other asset-based financing
• Corporate bonds and other capital market financing
• Securitisation and secured bonds
• Derivatives
• Participating debentures and loans and other types of subordinated financial contributions
• Financial restructurings and work-outs of distressed loans