RE:FI STHLM

🎄 LOOKING BACK ON OUR FIRST YEAR AT RE:FI STOCKHOLM 🎄 As the year draws to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on an incredible journey—our very first year at RE:FI STHLM. 2024 has been a year of milestones: from our first cases to forging strong partnerships, and laying the foundation for a firm that redefines excellence in finance law. To our clients, colleagues, and partners: thank you for trusting us and being an integral part of our journey. Your support has been the driving force behind everything we’ve accomplished. This holiday season, in the spirit of giving, we are proud to support Stockholms Stadsmission and their important work in creating a brighter future for those in need. As we embrace the holiday season, we wish you a joyful and restful break with loved ones. Here’s to 2025—a year filled with new opportunities, exciting challenges, and shared successes. Warm holiday wishes, The RE:FI STHLM Team

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We’re hiring: Junior Associate (Starting Spring 2025) Are you a recent law graduate or someone with up to 2 years of experience, passionate about financing and transactions? Join RE:FI STHLM, a specialist law firm where top-tier expertise meets a collaborative, modern work culture. 💼 Start Date: Spring 2025 📍 Location: Stockholm About the Role As a Junior Associate, you’ll: - Work on complex financing and credit restructuring cases. - Collaborate closely with experienced colleagues and clients from the start. - Develop expertise in a high-demand, specialized field of law. Who are we looking for? We’re looking for someone who: - Has recently graduated or has up to 2 years of experience in finance or transactional law. - Is analytical, solution-driven, and an excellent communicator. - Thrives on the opportunity to contribute to building a newly established and innovative law firm, shaping its culture and growth. What we offer - The chance to work in a cutting-edge niche with significant market relevance. - Opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic, expanding firm. - A flexible, collaborative culture with clear career progression pathways. Ready to take the next step? Send your CV, cover letter, and transcripts to [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

💡 Hive-Downs and Their Impact on Secured Lending 💡 Hive-downs are gaining traction as a restructuring strategy for businesses looking to streamline operations, attract investors, or prepare for asset sales. But what is a hive-down and what implication does a hive-down have for secured creditors under Swedish law? Hive-downs offer benefits such as improved financing opportunities and operational efficiency but also present challenges, including structural subordination risks, claw-back disputes, and ensuring compliance with creditor equality principles. Understanding how a corporate restructuring initiated by debtors affect creditors’ rights is more important than ever. At REFI STHLM, we’re addressing these complexities and exploring ways to safeguard creditor interests while finding ways to leverage the potential of hive-downs. Read our latest article on the subject here: https://lnkd.in/dKmbE9HX

🌟 Exciting News from RE:FI STHLM! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce that Eva Esselin Leander, a highly experienced organisational psychologist, has joined RE:FI STHLM’s advisory board. Eva brings over 25 years of expertise in driving organisational transformation, leadership development, and culture-building across industries. Her appointment is a bold step for a start-up law firm like ours and reflects our commitment to fostering a psychologically safe, adaptive, and growth-oriented environment—laying the foundation for both team and business success. Eva has already been pivotal in shaping our culture and development processes, and we are excited to continue building a firm where innovation, collaboration, and self-leadership thrive. 👉 Read the full press release to learn more about Eva’s role and her transformative impact: https://lnkd.in/dts4_K9T #Leadership #OrganisationalPsychology #CultureBuilding #Innovation #REFISTHLM

🎓 Calling all ambitious law students! Join RE:FI STHLM as our Thesis Trainee for Spring 2025 🎓 Are you nearing the end of your legal studies and curious about transactional finance law and restructurings? We’re looking for an ambitious thesis trainee to join us at RE:FI STHLM in Spring 2025! What we offer: - Opportunities to enrich your thesis with practical market insights - Exposure to transactional finance, restructurings, and key clients in the sector - A unique opportunity to bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world practice As our thesis trainee, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to shaping successful financing transactions. Gain valuable insights while completing your thesis in parallel. 📩 Interested? Submit your application, including: - Your CV - Academic transcript - Personal letter to [email protected]. Learn more about us and our services at www.refisthlm.se. Take the next step in your legal career—apply now!

📌 Chapter 11 DIP Financing: Key Considerations for Swedish Lenders 📌 The increasing number of Swedish companies filing for Chapter 11 in the US brings new challenges for Swedish creditors. While US court orders aren't directly enforceable in Sweden, compliance with these orders—such as those emerging from Chapter 11 proceedings—might still be critical for maintaining access to USD clearing. This raises important questions about the implications of the US bankruptcy process for Swedish lenders.   In our latest article, we dive into a number these implications with a focus on Debtor-in-Possession (DIP) financing. This financing method can offer lifelines to struggling debtors, enabling continued operations even when they don’t meet the criteria for Swedish business reorganisations. However, DIP financing can also significantly alter claim priorities, potentially putting Swedish secured creditors at a disadvantage.   Learn more about the risks of DIP financing and why it’s essential for Swedish creditors to stay informed.   Full article here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dPyeibtz

Global challenges, U.S. solutions — or local challenges, U.S. problems? Why Chapter 11 restructurings may reshape creditor dynamics beyond U.S. borders. As Swedish and European companies like Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) increasingly turn to Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S., the ripple effects for creditors—especially non-U.S. banks—are profound. Our latest article explores how reliance on USD clearing systems pressures Swedish and other non-U.S. lenders to align with U.S. court rulings, even when those rulings aren't legally enforceable locally. At RE:FI STHLM, we’re closely monitoring this trend, which is redefining creditor-debtor relationships and setting new precedents in global finance. 📖 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/d3PfTtuR #BankingAndFinance #Restructuring #Chapter11 #GlobalFinance

International Interests in Railway Rolling Stock 🚂 As of March 2024, the Luxembourg Rail Protocol and the Cape Town Convention introduces a streamlined system for securing international interests in railway rolling stock. By enabling creditors to register security interests in a global digital registry, this framework aims to reduce cross-border financing complexities and strengthen creditor protections.   At RE:FI STHLM, we are committed to staying ahead of these legal developments to support clients navigating this transformative shift in railway financing.    Read the article in full here: https://lnkd.in/dGgb-hra

We’re proud to share that RE:FI STHLM has acted as legal advisor to Swedbank, Nordea, and DNB in the financing of Modern Times Group's (MTG) acquisition of Plarium Global Ltd from Aristocrat Leisure Limited.   The financing deal, valued at up to USD 460 million, supports MTG in acquiring 100% of Plarium—a global gaming leader renowned for RAID: Shadow Legends. The transaction, subject to regulatory approvals, is expected to close in Q1 2025.   At RE:FI STHLM, we specialise in guiding financial institutions through complex financings and restructurings. We’re thrilled to be part of this strategic acquisition shaping the future of the gaming industry.