Jonas Johansson

Partner
  • Stockholm
  • Languages:
    Swedish, English

Jonas Johansson has considerable experience of private M&A, private equity and corporate law issues in relation to private M&A transactions and advises both sponsors and industrial actors. Jonas regularly represents clients in relation to various types of acquisitions and disposals and structured deals and also advises on corporate and contract law issues.

Mentions

Jonas Johansson is first choice for any transaction. He has a unique ability for providing first-class legal advice in combination with a commercial mindset which truly creates value. His negotiation skills are second to none and he has a deep knowledge and understanding of environmental matters.’ Legal 500, 2024

Jonas Johansson has the ability to take complex and intricate details and communicate them in a digestible way to make decision-making easy and efficient.” Chambers & Partners 2024

Jonas Johansson is proactive, thorough and has an ability to focus on the bigger picture without losing attention to the details.” Chambers & Partners 2024

“He has the ability to support, coach and get the best out of all parties turning problems into solutions.” Chambers and Partners 2024

Jonas Johansson is highly skilled and is really easy to work with.” Chambers & Partners 2024

Advancing in the rankings, Jonas Johansson frequently assists clients from the healthcare and technology sectors with large and often cross-border divestments and acquisitions. He also assists private equity houses with transactions and has expertise in financing rounds. "Jonas Johansson has a very proactive attitude in complex deals, taking responsibilities outside of his formal scope to make sure that processes succeed."  "He takes a solution-driven approach that helps find solutions to both legal and commercial issues. He is extremely hard working and responsive." Chambers & Partners 2023

Corporates from the healthcare and technology sectors seek advice from Jonas Johansson on large and often cross-border divestments and acquisitions. He also assists private equity houses with transactions and has expertise in financing rounds. Clients appreciate his "ability to facilitate transactions by understanding not only the legal but also the commercial side of transactions, which often results in practical and creative solutions." Chambers & Partners 2022

‘Jonas Johansson (partner) is a trusted adviser and a preferred partner in every transaction of importance. Jonas has a unique set of skills, where he combines very high and rare to find business acumen with in-depth legal knowledge and a willingness to go over-the-top to serve his clients. He has very high availability, a laser focus on details but never loses sight of the broader rationale of the deal. Also of importance, he is a people person, is very enjoyable to work with and gains respect from all sides in a transaction.’

‘Jonas Johansson is very proactive, professional and hard-working, always giving guidance and advice in negotiations with the clients best in mind while being able to find solutions acceptable to the other party. We would without doubt trust him as an adviser in a future M&A process.’ Legal 500 2022

‘We are particularly impressed by the team headed by Jonas Johansson and assisted mainly by Carl Sander. The team has exceptional skills within forestry, infrastructure and real assets both from an industry and sponsor perspective, creating a most dynamic practice.’

‘Jonas Johansson impressed with his exceptional understanding of forestry and real asset related matters, exceptional negotiating skills and to-the-point advice. Carl Sander supported the effort with contract negotiations and also managed the due diligence exercise. Both were very diligent, hard-working and available at all times.’ - Legal 500 2021

Jonas Johansson regularly advises on strategic acquisitions, including leveraged buyouts. He also assists with corporate restructuring mandates and acts for startup companies on investment rounds. A client underlines that he is "proactive, creative, commercial and service-minded." - Chambers & Partners 2021

Jonas Johansson is acknowledged as Next Generation Partners in Legal 500 2020 

Clients describe Jonas Johansson as "commercial, ambitious, hard-working and creative." - Chambers & Partners 2020

Jonas Johansson is ranked as Notable practitioner at IFLR 1000 2020

Clients are full of praise for Jonas Johansson, who is 'very proactive, professional, and has a high understanding of negotiation dynamics', – Legal 500, 2019

Jonas Johansson is acknowledged as a Next generation lawyer in Legal 500 (2019 edition)

One source describes him as "responsive, hard-working and knowledgeable," and highlights his "attention to detail." (Private Equity) Chambers & Partners 2019

Jonas Johansson  enters the numerical rankings after receiving considerable praise, with one client saying: "He is very knowledgeable, extremely proactive and service-minded." (Corporate/ M&A) Chambers & Partners 2019

Jonas Johansson is ranked as Notable practitioner at IFLR 1000 2019

Clients recommend him because "he gives practical solutions on how to solve different issues, and how to renegotiate to find solutions that safeguard the client's interests, but are also acceptable to the other party." The same source is also impressed by his "broad knowledge of the regulations and practices with regard to M&A." - Chambers & Partners 2018

Jonas Johansson is acknowledged as a Next generation lawyer in Legal 500 (2018 edition).

Practice Areas

Business Sectors

Education

  • University of Uppsala, LL.M., 2008
  • University of Minnesota Law School, USA, 2007

Awards

Mandates

Mandate October 15, 2024

Vinge advises PEQ Invest in connection with the acquisition of Cookin Food Sweden AB (”Cookin”)

Founded in 2011 by experienced chefs, bakers and restaurant owners, Cookin has a strong presence in…

Mandate June 05, 2024

Vinge advises Doconomy in connection with its EUR 34 million Series B round

Vinge has advised Doconomy AB, a fintech start-up that provides banks with resources to promote fina…

Mandate May 06, 2024

Vinge advises PropTech Energy in connection with its acquisition of P2 Energi AB

PropTech Energy consists of the companies Ömangruppen and Axcell Fastighetspartner. Through the acqu…

Mandate April 30, 2024

Vinge advises Aspo on its acquisition of Swed Handling

Vinge advises Aspo, listed on Nasdaq Helsinki, in the transaction whereby Aspo's subsidiary Telko ex…

Mandate April 03, 2024

Vinge advises Alrik Technologies in connection with seed-funding from Pi Labs

Vinge advises Alrik Technologies in connection with its seed-funding from global venture capital fir…

Mandate December 13, 2023

Vinge advises Altor, the founders and the other sellers in connection with the divestment of a majority share in Eleda to Bain Capital

Vinge advises Altor Funds (“Altor”), the founders and the other sellers in connection with Bain Capi…

Mandate September 01, 2023

Vinge advises Main Capital in connection with the sale of Assessio

Vinge advises Main Capital V (“Main Capital”) in connection with the sale of Assessio International…

Mandate May 15, 2023

Vinge advises Procuritas on its acquisition of PropTech Sweden

Vinge advises Procuritas Capital Investor VII (“Procuritas”) in connection with its acquisition of P…

Mandate May 04, 2023

Vinge advises the sellers in connection with the divestment of Johan i Hallen & Bergfalk

Vinge advises the sellers, represented by Litorina V Fund, in connection with the divestment of JOHB…

Mandate April 20, 2023

Vinge advises Yubico in the merger with ACQ Bure  

ACQ Bure AB, a Swedish acquisition company (Special Purpose Acquisition Company) listed on Nasdaq St…

Mandate March 21, 2023

Vinge advises Ramirent in connection with its acquisition of JIAB

Vinge advises Ramirent AB in connection with its acquisition of JIAB Hyrcenter (consisting of the co…

Mandate February 27, 2023

Vinge advises Dreams in connection with the divestment of Dreams Technology

Vinge advises Dreams AB in connection with the divestment of the leading engagement banking platform…

Mandate February 21, 2023

Vinge advises CapMan Buyout in connection with the divestment of Malte Månson

Vinge advises funds managed by CapMan Buyout and other shareholders of the Malte Månson group in con…

Mandate February 06, 2023

Vinge advises AmSpec in connection with the acquisition of IIS

AmSpec Group, Inc., together with its subsidiaries (“AmSpec”), is a multinational group of companies…

Mandate December 21, 2022

Vinge has advised FAM in connection with its investment in Novare

Vinge has advised FAM AB, owned by the Wallenberg Foundations, in connection with its investment in…

Mandate November 24, 2022

Vinge advises the founder of Hub Planner in connection with sale to Monterro

Vinge has advised the founder Stephen Martin in relation to the sale of a majority of the shares in…

Mandate September 08, 2022

Vinge advises Main Capital and Alfa eCare in connection with the acquisition of Avancit AB

The Alfa eCare group is a recognized and rapidly growing software provider within the e-health secto…

Mandate July 22, 2022

Vinge advises the founders of Future Media Group in conjunction with the sale to Caybon

Vinge has advised the founders Rikard Virta, Linus Wennerström and Johan Oscarsson as well as the ot…

Mandate July 01, 2022

Vinge advises Komatsu in connection with the acquisition of Bracke Forest AB

Vinge advises Komatsu Ltd. and its subsidiary Komatsu Forest AB in connection with the acquisition o…

Mandate June 09, 2022

Vinge advises Procuritas on its acquisition of We Select

Vinge advises Procuritas Capital Investors in connection with its acquisition of a majority stake in…

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 May 25, 2022

Vinge advises the founders in connection with Altor’s investment in Audiowell

Vinge advises the founders in connection with Altor Fund V’s investment in the Swedish founded inter…

Mandate February 21, 2022

Vinge has advised Main Capital and Alfa eCare in connection with their strategic acquisition of Swedish Care System

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

Mandate January 07, 2022

Vinge has advised Procuritas in connection with the sale of Ouriginal Group

Vinge has advised Procuritas, the private equity investor focused on investing in and growing Nordic…

Mandate December 14, 2021

Vinge has advised FAM in connection with its investment in GreenIron

Vinge has advised FAM AB, owned by the Wallenberg Foundations, in connection with its investment in…

Mandate November 25, 2021

Vinge advises YrkesAkademin in connection with its acquisition of Arcus

Vinge has advised YA Holding AB (publ) ("YrkesAkademin") in connection with its acquisition of Arcus…

Mandate October 29, 2021

Vinge has advised Procuritas in connection with its investment in Strandberg Guitars

Vinge has advised Procuritas in connection with its investment in Strandberg Guitars, the global mar…

Mandate June 16, 2021

Vinge has advised Priveq Investment in connection with the investment in ROL

Today ROL offers workspace solutions including software and ergonomically optimized office furniture…

Mandate June 15, 2021

Vinge has advised Litorina in connection with the acquisition of Brödernas

Brödernas is a fast-growing restaurant chain focused on serving high-quality burger and pizza in Swe…

Mandate April 20, 2021

Vinge has advised FAM AB in connection with the acquisition of Grand Group

Vinge has advised FAM AB in connection with the acquisition of Grand Group from Patricia Industries…

Mandate March 11, 2021

Vinge advises Procuritas Capital Investors VI on its acquisition of Polarn O. Pyret AB

The clothing company Polarn O. Pyret AB is acquired by Procuritas Capital Investors IV from RNB Reta…

Mandate February 15, 2021

Vinge advises Atlas Antibodies on the acquisition of HistoCyte Laboratories

Vinge advises Atlas Antibodies AB (majority owned by Patricia Industries, a part of Investor AB), in…

Mandate February 08, 2021

Vinge advises the sellers on the sale of WeHunt

Vinge advises the sellers in connection with the sale of WeHunt Nordic AB to Open Air Group AB

Mandate October 07, 2020

Vinge advises G-Loot in its half a billion SEK financing round

Vinge has advised the esports company G-Loot Global Esports AB (publ) in connection with its financi…

Mandate September 01, 2020

Vinge advises the founders in connection with Polaris’ investment in Distriktstandvården

Vinge advises the founders of Distriktstandvården Ibbe Gnem and Jan Lindqvist in connection with Pol…

Mandate August 11, 2020

Vinge advises Litorina V in connection with the acquisition of Sushi Yama

Sushi Yama is a leading sushi restaurant chain with over 45 restaurants in Sweden.

Mandate April 22, 2020

Vinge advises when Lendify, a fintech company and one of Sweden’s largest challengers to the banking sector, completes a share issue of SEK 148m

Vinge has advised Lendify AB (publ) (”Lendify”) in connection with raising of capital from new and c…

Mandate September 30, 2019

Vinge advises Litorina V and the JOHBECO Group in connection with the acquisition of Arvo Kokkonen Oy

Arvo Kokkonen Oy is a leading Finnish distributor of fresh produce with a focus on fish and shellfis…

Mandate September 10, 2019
Mandate August 28, 2019

Vinge advises the founders of the leading online education search provider company Educations Media Group in connection with a transaction.

Vinge has advised three of the co-founders of Educations Media Group (“EMG”), a Nordic market leadin…

Mandate May 31, 2019

Vinge advises FAM in connection with the restructuring of Bergvik Skog and the formation of Kopparfors Skogar

FAM and other shareholders in Bergvik Skog AB have performed a restructuring of the ownership of Ber…

Mandate November 19, 2018

Vinge has advised Wassum in connection with its merger with Söderberg & Partners

Wassum and Söderberg & Partners have merged and formed Wassum/Söderberg & Partners Instituti…

Mandate September 03, 2018

Vinge advises Ultimovacs AS on its acquisition of the immunotherapy business of Immuneed AB

Vinge together with the Norwegian law firm Schjodt advises the Norwegian pharmaceuticals company Ult…

Mandate July 31, 2018

Vinge advises Swedish Match in the acquisition of Gotlandssnus

Founded in 2002, Gotlandssnus develops, produces, and sells both snus and nicotine-free products, wi…

Mandate June 15, 2018

Vinge has advised Litorina V and the Bergfalk group

Vinge has advised Litorina V and the Bergfalk group in connection with the acquisition of Johan i Ha…

Mandate January 23, 2018

Vinge has advised Litorina V in connection with its acquisition of the Bergfalk group

Vinge has advised Litorina V in connection with its acquisition of the Bergfalk group, a leading Swe…

Mandate January 08, 2018

Vinge has advised Lendify in connection with a capital raising

Lendify, a Swedish platform for the granting and brokering of consumer credits, has carried out a ca…

Mandate June 13, 2017

Vinge advised Nalka Strukturfond AB in connection with the acquisition of Cibes

Vinge has advised Nalka Strukturfond AB in connection with the acquisition of CL Intressenter AB (”C…

Mandate June 02, 2017

Vinge advises FAM AB on the acquisition of Sandvik Process Systems

Vinge advises FAM AB on the acquisition of Sandvik Process Systems (”SPS”) from Sandvik AB at a pric…

Mandate May 22, 2017

Vinge has advised Lendify in connection with a Swedish securitisation

Lendify AB (”Lendify”), a P2P-lending platform, has issued SEK 200,000,000 bonds on 30 May 2017 thro…

Mandate May 05, 2017

Vinge advises Adelis in connection with the acquisition of Knightec

Vinge is advising Adelis Equity Partners Fund 1 AB in connection with its acquisition of Knightec wh…

Mandate April 04, 2017

Vinge advises Beijer Alma and Beijer Tech in connection with the acquisition of Svenska Brandslangsfabriken

Vinge has advised Beijer Alma’s subsidiary Beijer Tech in conjunction with the acquisition of Svensk…

Mandate September 01, 2016

Vinge advises Fidelio Capital in connection with acquisition of majority shareholding in NN07

Vinge has advised Fidelio Capital in connection with the acquisition of the majority of the shares i…

Mandate May 06, 2016

vinge advises on sale of Grolls

Vinge is advising Litorina and other owners in connection with the sale of Björnkläder Intressenter…

Mandate January 25, 2016

Vinge is advising Nytida in connection with merger with the Solhaga Group

Vinge is advising Nytida, which is part of Ambea, in connection with the merger with Solhagagruppen…

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 has received the highest ranking in 14 of 18 categories in Legal 500’s recently released rankings.
News April 16, 2021

Vinge has received the highest ranking in 14 of 18 categories in Legal 500’s recently released rankings.

The following practice areas have been awarded Tier 1 in The Legal 500’s EMEA guide: Banking & Finan…

M&A in Sweden and the impact of Covid-19
News April 07, 2020

M&A in Sweden and the impact of Covid-19

We started to see signs of a decrease in M&A activity during Q4 2019 and following a relatively slug…