Mattias Schömer

Partner
  • Stockholm
  • Languages:
    Swedish, English

Mentions

Mattias is one of the best tax lawyers in Sweden.” Chambers & Partners 2024

"He delivers very high-quality work and is always well prepared." Mattias Schömer is the driving force behind the firm's activity on varied litigation and advisory mandates on behalf of asset management firms. Chambers & Partners 2023

Mattias Schömer is the driving force behind the firm's activity in varied litigation and advisory mandates on behalf of asset management firms. "He's very skilled and experienced," states one client, adding: "He reverts back fast and delivers on time.""He is to the point, creative and has good judgement," reports a second interviewee. Chambers & Partners 2022

‘We have great trust in Mattias Schömer. His detailed knowledge combined with his understanding of our business is very valuable.’ Legal 500 2022

Market-leading practitioner Mattias Schömer assists with transactional and fund-related tax mandates. He is also well versed in representing high-profile individuals and investment funds in tax disputes. Chambers & Partners 2021

Mattias Schömer is a market-leading practitioner who is praised by clients for being "very straightforward and to the point."He assists with transactional and fund-related tax considerations and structures. He is also well versed in representing high-profile individuals and investment funds in disputes pertaining to the tax treatment of carried interest and call options. - Chambers & Partners 2020

Practice head Mattias Schömer is admired by clients for his commercial approach. One impressed source describes him as being “extremely knowledgeable and highly regarded,” before adding: “He is always looking for solutions.” - Chambers & Partners 2018

Selected for the Legal 500 Hall of Fame 2018.

Department head Mattias Schömer is described as "without a doubt one of the leading Swedish tax lawyers around." Clients note that he "has by far the best combination of integrity, commercial acumen and long-term approach." - Chambers & Partners 2017

Mattias Schömer is described by sources as "one of the best tax lawyers in Sweden." Clients appreciate that "he has a keen eye for details but is also commercially oriented," and that "he really puts the client's interests first." He has an in depth knowledge of international corporate taxation and also advises on tax aspects of fund formation. - Chambers & Partners 2016

Practice head Mattias Schömer is this firm's leading figure in the tax market, with experience of international corporate tax, particularly relating to the formation of private equity and debt funds. He also has notable knowledge of incentive plans for private equity-owned companies, as well as tax disputes. Clients offer extensive praise of his practice, stating: "He is very practical, innovative and solution-oriented. He expresses his opinion well, without being too verbose." Others consider Schömer to be "extremely knowledgeable, creative and humble." - Chambers & Partners 2015

The highly regarded Mattias Schömer is hailed as “a top tax guy” by clients. He is noted for his strength on the tax aspects of banking and finance mandates. - Chambers & Partners 2014

 

Practice Areas

Business Sectors

Education

  • Uppsala University, LL M, 1990

Experience

  • Tax lawyer, Enskilda Law, Enskilda Securities 1997-2000
  • Associate, Advokatfirman Cederqvist 1995-1997
  • Service at the Swedish Competition Authority 1994-1995
  • Service at Swedish Courts 1991-1993

Awards

Mandates

Mandate June 04, 2024

Vinge has assisted Priveq in connection with the formation of Priveq Investment VII

Priveq, a leading Nordic lower mid-market growth and buyout investor, has closed its seventh fund, P…

Mandate May 27, 2024

Vinge has advised Alder on the establishment of Alder III

Vinge has advised Alder on the establishment of Alder's third and largest fund to date, Alder III.

Mandate April 05, 2024

Vinge has advised Helix Kapital in connection with the fund formation of Helix Kapital Fund III

Vinge has advised Helix Kapital in the establishment of Helix Kapital’s third fund, Helix Kapital Fu…

Mandate February 21, 2024

Vinge advises Adelis Equity Partners on the establishment of a continuation fund

Vinge has advised Adelis Equity Partners on the establishment of a continuation fund to Adelis Equit…

Mandate December 07, 2023

Vinge has advised Oxx in connection with the establishment of Oxx II

Oxx closes its second fund generation with USD 190 million in commitments from an international inve…

Mandate October 18, 2023

Vinge advises Thermo Fisher in connection with the acquisition of Olink

Vinge has advised Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., (”Thermo Fisher”), the world leader in serving scie…

Mandate June 08, 2023

Vinge has advised Fidelio Capital in connection with the establishment of its largest fund to date

The fund – which is Fidelio Capital’s third – has secured more than EUR 1 billion in total capital c…

Mandate April 11, 2023

Vinge has advised Procuritas in connection with the formation of their largest fund to date

The fund has received total commitments of EUR 407 million. Procuritas is a private equity firm focu…

Mandate May 02, 2022

Vinge advises MGM on its public offer for LeoVegas

MGM Casino Next Lion, LLC has announced a recommended public offer to the shareholders of LeoVegas A…

Mandate March 22, 2022

Vinge advises Capillar in connection with Sweden’s first ever de-SPAC

Capillar and the minority shareholders have entered into an agreement to sell all shares in Spolargr…

Mandate December 20, 2021

Vinge advises in conjunction with sale of Euroflorist

Vinge has advised the stakeholders of Euroflorist in conjunction with the sale of its subsidiary Eur…

Mandate July 11, 2021

Educations Media Group (EMG) and Keystone Academic Solutions merge

Vinge has advised Educations Media Group (EMG) and its founder in connection with the merger with Ke…

Mandate March 26, 2021

Vinge advises Embellence Group AB (publ) in connection with the listing on Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market

Vinge advises Embellence Group AB (publ) (“Embellence Group”) in connection with the listing on Nasd…

Mandate July 13, 2020

Vinge advises Alfa Laval on its takeover bid for Neles

Alfa Laval AB (publ) has announced a recommended public cash offer to the shareholders of Neles Corp…

Mandate June 24, 2020

Vinge has advised Pale Blue Dot in connection with fund establishment

Vinge has advised Pale Blue Dot in connection with the structuring, fund raising and establishment o…

Mandate September 24, 2019

Vinge has advised EQT AB (publ) in connection with the listing on Nasdaq Stockholm

Vinge has advised EQT AB (publ) (“EQT”) in connection with the offering and listing on Nasdaq Stockh…

Mandate September 20, 2019

Vinge advises Borgo in connection with the formation of a new mortgage company

Five finance companies have formed a new residential mortgage platform. Ålandsbanken, Ica Banken, Ik…

Mandate September 14, 2018

Vinge advises VINCI Airports in conjunction with the acquisition of Skavsta Flygplats

Vinge has advised the French airport operator VINCI Airports in connection with its acquisition of A…

Mandate August 27, 2018

Vinge advises in connection with Frontit taking in Priveq as new majority owner

Vinge advises in connection with Frontit taking in Priveq as new majority owner. Frontit is a consul…

Mandate June 21, 2018

Tillberg Design acquires new owners

Vinge has advised the three owners of Tillberg Design when the company has acquired new owners in th…

News

Vinge top ranked in 12 practice areas in Chambers & Partners Europe Guide 2024
News March 14, 2024

Vinge top ranked in 12 practice areas in Chambers & Partners Europe Guide 2024

Thank you to all our clients who provided important feedback in connection with Chambers & Partners'…

Private Funds – Vinge forms new practice group for fund formation in Sweden
News October 03, 2022

Private Funds – Vinge forms new practice group for fund formation in Sweden

Historically, private equity firms have often managed their funds from abroad. More recently, there…

DAC 6 – EU Directive concerning reportable cross‑border tax arrangements
News June 04, 2020

DAC 6 – EU Directive concerning reportable cross‑border tax arrangements

DAC 6 is a EU Directive which entails that advisers are subject to a duty to notify the relevant tax…

Administrative Court Judgment – Shareholders of private equity funds are taxed according to capital income
News December 10, 2018

Administrative Court Judgment – Shareholders of private equity funds are taxed according to capital income

On 20 November 2018, the Stockholm Administrative Court decided that dividends to eleven persons who…

Success for Vinge in Client Choice, Legal 500 Hall of Fame and Chambers Global
News February 19, 2018

Success for Vinge in Client Choice, Legal 500 Hall of Fame and Chambers Global

As Vinge’s partner SOC (the Swedish Olympic Committee) gathers trophies in South Korea we are deligh…