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Mandate Vinge and Kirkland & Ellis advises Baxter in connection with the acquisition of Gambro

December 05, 2012

Vinge and Kirkland & Ellis advises the global medical technology company Baxter International Inc. (“Baxter”) in connection with the acquisition of Gambro AB for an enterprise value of SEK 26.5 billion. Closing of the transaction is subject to applicable competition law approvals and other customary closing conditions.

Vinge acted as local counsel for Baxter. The Vinge team included Johan Winnerblad (partner), Jonas Bergström and Jonas Johansson together with, among others, Nicolina Kindblom, Gustav Jönsson, Rime Dreber, Emma Lindelöf, Daniel Unger, Helena Höök and Evelina Tejle.

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