Jesper Schönbeck

Partner | Head of Capital Markets and Public M&A
Jesper Schönbeck

Jesper Schönbeck is a partner and Head of Vinge Capital Markets and Public M&A in Stockholm. Jesper specialises in Capital Markets, M&A, General Corporate matters and Corporate Governance. He has many years’ experience from both public and private M&A, IPOs, debt and equity offerings and other capital markets transactions, as well as advising listed companies, their owners and subsidiaries in all types of capital markets and general corporate matters, as well as strategic considerations, board and management work and incentive programmes. Jesper is also a member of Vinge’s sector groups Real Estate, Community Development and Infrastructure, IT/Technology and Forestry & Mining and is also very much involved in Vinge’s innovation work.

                                                                                     

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Mentions

"Jesper Schönbeck remains a trusted adviser due to his expertise in ECM mandates ranging from share and rights issuances to new listings." Chambers & Partners 2026

"He leverages advanced technology and innovative legal strategies, enhancing efficiency and offering cost-effective solutions." Chambers & Partners 2025

"Jesper is remarkably familiar with the most important aspects of the largest economies in the world, which is extremely helpful." Chambers & Partners 2025

The strongest team in Sweden without a doubt.’ Legal 500 2024

‘This team is on point, detail oriented and pragmatic as required by each specific situation.’ Legal 500 2024

‘Jesper Schönbeck is the unrivalled market leader in the region. He is easy and fun to work with and very experienced.’ Legal 500 2024

Jesper Schönbeck's exceptional commercial awareness is one of his greatest strengths as a lawyer.” Chambers & Partners 2024

Jesper Schönbeck is forward-thinking and has a commitment to staying ahead of the curve at all times.” Chambers & Partners 2024

Jesper Schönbeck is extremely knowledgeable.” Chambers & Partners 2024

Jesper Schönbeck is a creative lawyer and understands business issues.” Chambers & Partners 2024

Jesper Schönbeck remains a trusted adviser due to his expertise in ECM mandates ranging from share and rights issuances to the change of listings. Chambers & Partners 2023

Jesper Schönbeck remains a trusted adviser due to his expertise in ECM mandates ranging from share and rights issuances to the change of listings. Appreciating the smooth case handling, one client explains: "He is very deal-focused and he has a lot of experience." Chambers & Partners 2022

Jesper Schönbeck: responsive, pragmatic and suits our agile way of working.’ - Legal 500 2021

Jesper Schönbeck moves up in the rankings on the back of positive feedback, with one client describing him as "an outstanding attorney who combines an encyclopedic, up-to-date grasp of the law with social ease and humility."

 Schönbeck advises clients on ECM matters, including directed share issues and rights issuances, as well as advising on stock exchange listings and changes of listing. Chambers & Partners 2021

Jesper Schönbeck is ranked as a Leading individual in Legal 500 2020

Jesper Schönbeck is noted for his work on ECM mandates, with particular experience assisting with share issues. - Chambers & Partners 2020

Jesper Schönbeck is ranked as a Rising star in IFLR 1000 and is described as "Pragmatic and service-minded." - IFLR 1000 2020

Jesper Schönbeck is ranked as a Leading Individual in Legal 500 2019

Clients say Jesper is "very efficient, gets back to you very fast and has a quick turnaround time." Chambers & Partners 2019

Jesper Schönbeck is ranked as Rising star at IFLR 1000 and is described by clients as “Combines encyclopedic knowledge in his field with easygoing wit.” - IFLR 1000 2019

Clients note that Jesper Schönbeck is "a creative lawyer who is very good at coming up with solutions to complex capital markets problems." - Chambers & Partners 2018

"Standout individual" Jesper Schönbeck is favoured by interviewees for his "transaction-oriented advice" and his "ability to think on his feet." He has extensive experience of capital markets transactions, including IPOs and equity and bond offerings. - Chambers & Partners 2017

Jesper Schönbeck is mentioned as 'extremely responsive’ and as 'a Leading Individual' in Legal 500, 2017

Jesper Schönbeck is "knowledgeable, client-oriented, and goes the extra mile" (Capital Markets) - Legal 500 2014

Articles

Article February 27, 2019

Capital Markets: Equity 2019 Law and Practice in Sweden

CHAMBERS GLOBAL PRACTICE GUIDE

Article February 27, 2019

Capital Markets: Debt 2019 Law and Practice in Sweden

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CV

Education
  • Lund University, LL M, 2005
  • School of Economics and Management, Lund University, M Sc, 2005
  • Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium 2004
Experience
  • Advokatfirman Vinge, 2005 -
  • Deutsche Bank, Corporate Finance, London 2009
  • Allen & Overy, M&A, London 2009
Other qualifications
  • M Sc

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