Björn Winström

Björn is recognized as one of the leading experts in Sweden within Corporate/M&A, Private Equity and Energy by international directories such as Chambers Europe/Global, IFLR1000, the Legal 500 and Lexology Index (formerly Who’s Who Legal).

This is what clients say about Björn:

“He is a fast-thinking, creative problem solver and a strong negotiator who puts the client’s needs at the centre.”
– Chambers Global 2025, Corporate/M&A and Private Equity

“Björn has a very commercial vision and he is solution-oriented.”
– Chambers Global 2025, Corporate/M&A and Private Equity

“Björn is attentive to details while also managing the big picture. He is innovative and always aims to find a solution, never leaving a stone unturned.”
– Chambers Global 2025, Corporate/M&A and Private Equity

“Björn is extremely professional and service-minded.”
– Chambers Europe 2025, Energy & Natural Resources

“Björn Winström possesses high competence combined with very high commercial awareness.”
– Chambers Europe 2025, Energy & Natural Resources

“Björn Winström is a pleasure to work with and demonstrates excellent strategic thinking.”
– The Legal 500 2025, Energy

“He is always well prepared and adds a strategic dimension to the team.”
– Chambers Global 2024, Corporate/M&A and Private Equity

“Björn Winström is analytical, has a great commercial sense and is deal-oriented. He has strong negotiation skills and is a valuable tactician.”
– Chambers Global 2024, Corporate/M&A and Private Equity

“Björn Winström has a commercial mindset and an excellent sense for identifying the client’s needs. He is very easy to work with.”
– Chambers Europe 2024, Energy & Natural Resources

“He has a great knowledge of our line of business, gives very good, relevant feedback and advice, and is also quite good in negotiations.”
– Chambers Europe 2024, Energy & Natural Resources

“Björn Winström shows great understanding of new financial and legal models relating to the current resurgence of nuclear new builds.”
– The Legal 500 2024, Energy

Björn Winström’s experience includes advising:

• EQT Active Core Infrastructure I on its acquisition of A-Train, the operator of the Arlanda Express, a high-speed rail link connecting Stockholm with Arlanda Airport;
• Brocc Finance on its acquisition of unsecured non-performing loan portfolios of more than SEK 430 billion in outstanding balances from affiliates of Cerberus Capital Management, L.P.;
• Brocc Holding on the divestment of Brocc Finance to Cerberus Capital Management, L.P.;
• Nordic Infrastructure AG’s acquisition, in partnership with PATRIZIA SE, of the district heating business of the Statkraft Group in Sweden and Norway;
• Sprints in its investment in Flightradar24;
• Solör Bioenergy in its acquisition of the district heating network in Vallentuna and Åkersberga from E.ON;
• A consortium led by MEAG, the asset manager of global reinsurance company Munich Re and ERGO, in connection with its acquisition of forest lands from Stora Enso;
• Moroncha Holdings Co. Ltd and Preem in the sale of the Preem group to VARO Energy;
• Stockholm Exergi AB on major bio-CCS investment to advance large-scale carbon dioxide removal in Europe;
• Sprints in its joint venture partnership with Styria Media Group regarding willhaben;
• Altea Capital in Healthspan Fund I´s acquisition of Holistic;
• DNB in its sale of a credit card portfolio to Norion Bank;
• Quadrant Private Equity and the founders in the sale of Quad Lock to Thule Group;
• Citycon in the acquisition of the remaining 50% share in Kista Galleria;
• Brocc in the acquisition of Chassi Group;
• Sprints Capital in its investment in Modular Finance;
• Kinnevik, Verdane and Summa Equity in the combination between Mathem and Oda;
• Statkraft in its acquisitions of Njordr Offshore Wind and Svevind Nordic;
• Cargill in an offtake agreement and the commitment to invest in Nordic Iron Ore;
• Ramudden in the acquisition of Wopio, Smartprotect Nordic, Worxsafe and Halleskog & Hansson;
• Fortum in the acquisition of Telge Energi;
• KKR’s life science platform Gamma Biosciences in the USD 215 million sale of Astrea Bioseparations to Biotage;
• Kinnevik in its investments in Stegra;
• RCO Security Group in the acquisition of Swedlock;
• Solör Bioenergi in the acquisition of Lantmännen Agrovärme;
• Bonnier Ventures in their investment in diagnostics company Elypta;
• Solör Bioenergi Holding in the acquisition of the district heating company Ale Fjärrvärme;
• Basalt Infrastructure Partners in the SEK 9.3 billion public offer for Nobina;
• Nalka in its acquisition of CERTEGO from ASSA ABLOY;
• Solör Bioenergi Fjärrvärme in the acquisition of the district heating business of SEVAB Strängnäs Energi;
• Fortum in the sale of its 50 percent ownership in Stockholm Exergi Holding to an investor consortium led by APG;
• Solör Bioenergi Holding in the acquisition of Veolia Nordic’s utility solutions business in Sweden and all of the shares in Veolia Norge;
• Solör Bioenergy Group in their acquisition of Falbygdens Energi;
• Fortum in the divestment of eight hydropower plants to Downing LLP;
• II-VI, Inc. on its acquisition of Ascatron;
• Veoneer in the dissolution of Zenuity its joint venture with Volvo Cars;
• EQT in the sale of Coromatic Group to E.On Sverige;
• Infranode in their investment in the Port of Gävle;
• BillerudKorsnäs in the dissolution of Bergvik Skog and the subsequent sale of a majority shareholding in the forest owning company to AMF;
• PayPal in their USD 2.2 billion acquisition of iZettle.

Roschier, Partner (2010-); Head of Stockholm office (2016-2019)
Linklaters, Counsel (2010)
Husqvarna AB, Visiting Lawyer (2006-2007)
Linklaters, Managing Associate (2005-2010)
Linklaters, Associate (2001-2005)
Lagerlöf & Lehman (predecessor of Linklaters in Sweden), Associate (2000-2001)

Member of the Swedish Bar Association

Swedish chapter in “Global Legal Insights – Energy” 4th edition 2015, with D. Hanquist, M. Olsson, Global Legal Group Ltd.

University of Stockholm, LL.M. (2001)

English, Swedish