DLA Piper reinforces the position as a leading M&A advisor
According to the Mergermarket Legal Advisor League Tables 2025, DLA Piper once again ranks as the top legal advisor in the Nordics by number of transactions.
Throughout 2025, DLA Piper’s Nordic Corporate M&A teams advised on a total of 385 registered transactions in the Nordic region, reflecting the depth and strength of the firm’s regional M&A capabilities. In addition, DLA Piper secured the number one position in Europe and globally by transaction volume. In the Swedish market, DLA Piper continued to rank second, having advised on 114 completed transactions throughout the year.
“This recognition is a true testament to the exceptional collaboration across our Nordic M&A teams and our unwavering focus on delivering value for our clients locally and in the Nordics. We look forward to further strengthening these partnerships in 2026 and continuing advising our Nordic and global clients on their expansion.” says Mathias Berggren, Head of Corporate M&A at DLA Piper in Sweden.
Top 5 EMEA Advisory Rankings – Sweden (by deal count):
| 2025 | 2024 | Company Name |
| 1 | 1 | Vinge |
| 2 | 2 | DLA Piper |
| 3 | 3 | Mannheimer Swartling Advokatbyrå AB |
| 4 | 6 | White & Case LLP |
| 5 | 5 | Advokatfirmaet Schjodt AS |
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