Mikael Ståhl

Partner
  • Stockholm
  • Languages:
    Swedish, English, German

Mentions

'Mikael Ståhl is a very experienced lawyer.' Chambers Global 2024

Mikael Ståhl is highly experienced in a range of banking and finance mandates, including project finance deals and refinancing arrangements. Ståhl also possesses expertise in DCM matters, including the establishment of EMTN programmes. Chambers & Partners 2023

Mikael Ståhl is highly experienced in a range of banking and finance mandates, including project finance deals and refinancing arrangements. Ståhl also possesses expertise in DCM matters, including the establishment of EMTN programmes. Clients describe him as "very competent and professional," pointing out that he "completes all matters on time." Chambers & Partners 2022

Mikael Ståhl is highly experienced in a range of banking and finance mandates, including project finance deals and refinancing arrangements. Ståhl also possesses expertise in DCM deals such as EMTN programmes and bond issuances. Chambers & Partners 2021

Mikael Ståhl is highly experienced in a range of banking and finance mandates, including Islamic finance matters. He has particular knowledge in project and acquisition finance transactions. Ståhl also possesses expertise in DCM deals such as EMTN programmes and bond issuances. Interviewees say he is "very proactive, commercial, responsive and wants to get the deal done." Chambers & Partners 2020

One client states that he is "very solution-driven,"while another praises his "very good support in negotiations." (Banking & Finance) Chambers & Partners 2019

Clients say Mikael Ståhl "always answers the phone and always responds quickly."He is particularly knowledgeable of DCM mandates, including matters relating to corporate hybrid bonds. (DCM) Chambers & Partners 2019

Mikael Ståhl is ranked as Market leader at IFLR 1000 2019

Clients report that Mikael Ståhl has a "deep insight into how the financial industry works," adding: "It is a true pleasure having him on our side in negotiations." He has an excellent reputation for advising on syndicated loans, asset-backed financing, LBO financings and export financings. (Banking & Finance) - Chambers & Partners 2018

Mikael Ståhl advises on a wide range of financial transactions, in particular project, export and LBO financing. According to one source, "he adds so much more than the legal part - he has a good sense of the market, what's doable and what's not." (Banking & Finance) - Chambers & Partners 2017

Mikael Ståhl has a broad practice encompassing DCM and banking and finance. He frequently advises arrangers and issuers on an array of DCM transactions, including securitisations, various debt instruments and hybrid offerings (DCM). - Chambers & Partners 2017

Mikael Ståhl heads up the firm's DCM practice and is recognised by sources as a key player in the market. He advises clients on a range of debt transactions and recently assisted Wallenstam on its issue of senior unsecured notes. He is also recognised for his experience on a broad range of banking and finance matters. (DCM) - Chambers & Partners 2016

Mikael Ståhl is a leading practitioner who is highly regarded by sources for his breadth and depth of experience. His practice encompasses banking and finance, corporate finance and capital markets mandates. Sources appreciate "his impressive knowledge of the market," noting that he always has "up-to-date information." (Banking & Finance) - Chambers & Partners 2016

Distinguished as "highly technically skilled," financing expert Mikael Ståhl, first ranked in Chambers Global 2006.  He is praised by clients for his in-depth market knowledge and his negotiation abilities. Clients describe him as "very dedicated" and "excellent at what he does (Banking & Finance)."  - Chambers & Partners 2015

DCM expert Mikael Ståhl is an authority on financing, and receives particular praise for his understanding of securities and high-yield bonds. Clients comment: "He has an excellent knowledge of the area and is a strong choice for high-yield mandates (DCM)." - Chambers & Partners 2015

Mikael Ståhl stands out for his knowledge of the market and expertise in financing documentation. He is praised as "an effective operator," with sources saying:"You cannot go wrong with him."- Chambers & Partners 2014

Education

  • Gothenburg University, LL M, 1994
  • Mannheim University 1993

Experience

  • Vice President, Structured Finance - Swedbank Markets 1998-1999
  • Legal Counsel, Kommuninvest i Sverige AB 1993-1994

Awards

Mandates

Mandate December 20, 2023

Vinge has advised Svea Bank AB in connection with the issuance of Additional Tier 1 Capital of SEK 300 million

Vinge has advised Svea Bank AB (the “Company”) in connection with its issuance of SEK 300 million ad…

Mandate October 13, 2023

Vinge advises Studentbostäder i Norden AB (publ) in connection with its rights issue and written procedure in relation to its notes

Vinge is advising Studentbostäder i Norden AB (publ), a real estate company whose shares are listed…

Mandate September 21, 2023

Vinge advises Stendörren in connection with issuance of green notes and tender offer

Vinge has advised Stendörren Fastigheter AB in connection with its issuance of senior unsecured gree…

Mandate June 16, 2023

Vinge has advised Sergel Group in connection with its issuance of SEK 325 million senior secured bonds

Vinge has advised Legres AB (publ) (part of the Sergel Group) in connection with its issuance of SEK…

Mandate May 03, 2023

Vinge advises Axcel in connection with the investment in XPartners

Vinge has advised Axcel in connection with the investment in XPartners Samhällsbyggnad (“XPartners”)…

Mandate March 14, 2023

Vinge has advised Svea Bank AB in connection with the issuance of Additional Tier 1 Capital of SEK 300 million

Vinge has advised Svea Bank AB (the “Company”) in connection with its issuance of additional tier 1…

Mandate July 14, 2022

Vinge advises Axcel in connection with the acquisition of Oral Care

Vinge advises Axcel in connection with the acquisition of Oral Care, a leading dental care provider…

Mandate July 12, 2022

Vinge has advised Brunswick Real Estate Capital in connection with a real property financing of Nyfosa of approximately SEK 1.7 billion

Vinge has advised Brunswick Real Estate Capital in connection with an approximately SEK 1.7 billion…

Mandate May 27, 2022

Vinge has advised Main Capital Partners in the acquisition and acquisition financing of King Software

Vinge has advised Main Capital Partners and its portfolio company Björn Lundén with the acquisition…

Mandate February 15, 2022

Vinge advises Borgo in connection with its acquisition of a mortgage loan portfolio, assumption of covered bonds and establishment of its commercial paper programme

Vinge has advised Borgo AB (publ) (“Borgo”) in connection with its acquisition of the majority of Ål…

Mandate February 03, 2022

Vinge advises Borgo in connection with the establishment of its MTN and covered bond programme and its inaugural issuance of MTNs

Vinge has advised Borgo AB (publ) (“Borgo”) in connection with the establishment of its SEK 50 billi…

Mandate January 31, 2022

Vinge has advised Allianz Real Estate in connection with a joint venture with Heimstaden Bostad

Vinge has assisted Allianz Real Estate in connection with an investment of SEK 7.9 billion in Heimst…

Mandate December 20, 2021

Vinge advises in Studentbostäder i Sverige AB’s issuance of additional sustainable bonds

Vinge advises in Studentbostäder i Sverige AB’s (the “Company”) issuance of a additional senior unse…

Mandate November 11, 2021

Vinge advises in Stendörren’s issuance of senior unsecured bonds

Vinge advises in Stendörren Fastigheter AB’s issuance of a new senior unsecured bond in an amount of…

Mandate September 15, 2021

Vinge advises Borgo AB in connection with issuance of covered bonds

Vinge has advised Borgo in connection with the issue of a SEK 5,5 billion covered bond by Ålandsbank…

Mandate August 18, 2021

Vinge advises Syncron AB in conjunction with the merger with Mize, Inc.

Vinge has advised Syncron in conjunction with the merger with the US company, Mize.

Mandate June 02, 2021

Vinge advises Axcel VI and the AddPro Group in connection with the acquisition of IT Advisor Sweden AB and refinancing

IT Advisor Sweden AB provides consultancy services and product-related services for IT-security. The…

Mandate May 21, 2021

Vinge advises Nordea and Swedbank in connection with K2A’s establishment of its MTN programme

Vinge has advised Nordea Bank Abp and Swedbank AB (publ) as lead arrangers and issuing agents in con…

Mandate May 05, 2021

Vinge advises in Studentbostäder i Sverige AB’s issuance of sustainable bonds

Vinge advises in Studentbostäder i Sverige AB’s (the “Company”) issuance of a new senior unsecured s…

Mandate November 03, 2020

Vinge advises Offentliga Hus i Norden AB (publ) in connection with its listing on Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market

Vinge has advised Offentliga Hus i Norden AB (publ) (“Offentliga Hus”) in connection with its listin…

Mandate October 16, 2020

Vinge advises Axcel VI in connection with the three parallel acquisitions of Installationsgruppen, Ventab and Ventilationsprojekt

Vinge has advised Axcel VI in connection with the three parallel acquisitions of Installationsgruppe…

Mandate July 22, 2020

Vinge has advised SCA in connection with the financing of the investment in the Obbola kraftliner mill

The total investment for Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget SCA (publ) (”SCA”) amounts to SEK 7.5 billio…

Mandate July 06, 2020

Vinge has advised Axcel on its investment in AddPro

Axcel has signed an agreement to aquire a majority ownership stake in AddPro, a Swedish leading prov…

Mandate June 16, 2020

Vinge has advised Main Capital and Alfa eCare in connection with their strategic acquisition of Joliv

The Alfa eCare group is a recognized eHealth software company, providing solutions to both public an…

Mandate June 12, 2020

Vinge advises EQT Infrastructure II in connection with its divestment of the Hector Rail group to Ancala Infrastructure

Vinge has advised EQT Infrastructure II in connection with entering into an agreement to divest the…

Mandate July 17, 2019

Vinge has advised Axcel’s portfolio company Loopia on the acquisition of the Binero Group’s mass hosting business

Loopia has signed an agreement with Binero Group AB (publ) to acquire its web hosting business in Sw…

Mandate February 19, 2019
Mandate February 15, 2019

Vinge advises Loopia on its acquisition of WebSupport

Vinge has advised Axcel’s portfolio company Loopia on the acquisition of the Slovak company WebSuppo…

Mandate February 11, 2019

Vinge advises Loopia on its acquisition of .SE Direkt

Vinge has advised Loopia on its acquisition of the Swedish Internet Foundation’s (“IIS”) registrar b…

Mandate December 17, 2018

Vinge has assisted Max Sievert in acquisition of Nordic Traction Group

Vinge has advised AB Max Sievert in connection with its acquisition of Nordic Traction Group AB and…

Mandate December 03, 2018

Vinge has advised Swedish Airport Infrastructure in connection with a restructuring

Vinge has advised Swedavia Real Estate AB’s and Alecta pensionsförsäkring ömsesidigt’s jointly-owned…

Mandate November 01, 2018

Vinge has advised Nordea Bank Abp in connection with a tap issue of SEK 100 million hybrid bonds.

Vinge has advised Nordea Bank Abp (“Nordea”) in connection with Samhällsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden AB…

Mandate October 03, 2018
Mandate June 19, 2018

Vinge advises Axcel on its acquisition of Loopia and Active 24 from Visma

Vinge has advised the Nordic private equity firm Axcel on its acquisition of Visma’s hosting busines…

Mandate May 15, 2018
Mandate May 14, 2018

Vinge represented Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget SCA (publ)

Vinge represented Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget SCA (publ) (”SCA”) in connection with its establish…

Mandate April 30, 2018

Vinge assisted Patricia Industries

Vinge assisted Patricia Industries, a part of Investor AB, in connection with the financing of the a…

Mandate August 14, 2017

Vinge has advised Cabonline in connection with the listing of its bond loan on Nasdaq Stockholm

Nasdaq Stockholm has approved Ixat Intressenter AB (publ)’s (“Ixat Intressenter”) application for ad…

Mandate June 16, 2017

Vinge has advised Helaba in connection with financing of an acquisition in real estate

TRIUVA Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaft mbH, Germany’s leading real estate fund manager, has acquired…

Mandate April 18, 2017

Vinge has advised Pareto Securities AB and Nordea Bank AB (publ) in connection with a bond issue of up to 150 MEUR

Vinge has advised Pareto Securities AB and Nordea Bank AB (publ) in connection with a bond issue of…

Mandate April 18, 2017

Vinge has advised Nordea Bank AB (publ) in connection with a bond issue of up to 1500 MSEK

Vinge has advised Nordea Bank AB (publ) in connection with a bond issue of up to 1500 MSEK, issued b…

Mandate January 20, 2017

Vinge advises Helaba Landesbank Hessen Thuringen Girozentrale in conjunction with financing

Vinge has advised Helaba’s (Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen Girozentrale) financing of M&G Real Esta…

Mandate December 21, 2016

Vinge advises Pandox AB publ in conjunction with MSEK 3700 financing for the acquisition of 18 hotel properties in Germany

Vinge has advised Pandox AB (publ), acting as local counsel in the negotiations with the creditors r…

Mandate December 21, 2016

Vinge advises SCA in connection with the financing for the acquisition of BSN Medical from EQT

Vinge has advised SCA in the negotiations with the banks regarding financing in connection with SCA’…

Mandate November 09, 2016

Vinge has advised Avanza Bank in connection with the listing of its subordinated floating rate notes on Nasdaq Stockholm

Nasdaq Stockholm has approved Avanza Bank’s application for admission to trading of a subordinated f…

Mandate November 09, 2016

Vinge has advised Svea Ekonomi i in connection with the listing of its tier 2 bond on Nasdaq Stockholm

Nasdaq Stockholm has approved Svea Ekonomi’s application for admission to trading of a Tier 2 bond i…

Mandate June 08, 2016

Vinge advises Intrum Justitia AB

Vinge has advised Intrum Justitia AB in connection with the negotiation of a long-term financing agr…

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'…

Vinge retains top ranking in the Chambers Global Guide 2024
News February 19, 2024

Vinge retains top ranking in the Chambers Global Guide 2024

This year's results of the Chambers & Partners 2024 global rankings have now been published, where w…

Vinge retains top ranking
News February 17, 2023

Vinge retains top ranking

The annual results of Chambers & Partners’ global ranking have now been made public and we are delig…

Vinge hones its offering within capital requirements and risk management in the financial services sector
News November 30, 2021

Vinge hones its offering within capital requirements and risk management in the financial services sector

In order to further strenghthen its service offering within the Banking & Finance and Regulatory pra…

Potential Covid-19 effects: financing arrangements, insolvency and public initiatives
News March 25, 2020

Potential Covid-19 effects: financing arrangements, insolvency and public initiatives

The economic challenges following from the outbreak of Covid-19 have, and will continue to have, a s…

Vinge tops IFLR’s rankings
News November 08, 2018

Vinge tops IFLR’s rankings

Vinge has distinguished itself this year once again in the IFLR’s “Guide to the World’s Leading Fina…

Sofia Törnroth-Nyberg and Anna Åhlberg have joined Vinge’s specialist Banking and Finance practice group
Press Release September 26, 2018

Sofia Törnroth-Nyberg and Anna Åhlberg have joined Vinge’s specialist Banking and Finance practice group

”During the last few years, Vinge’s Banking and Finance practice group has grown significantly and s…