John Gustafson

He regularly advises Nordic clients investing in the region and globally, as well as investors from broader Europe, USA and Asia investing into the Nordics, in high-profile complex buy-outs and divestments. He is also experienced in management investment programs, carve-outs and reorganizations.

“What I’ve appreciated most about John is how easy he is to work with—he’s quick to respond, clear in his advice, and always focused on getting things done efficiently.” – Legal 500

John is a member of the Swedish Bar Association since 2011. 

Representative transactions include representation of:

• FSN Capital, a leading Northern European private equity investment firm with more than EUR 4 billion under management, on numerous transactions including the acquisitions of:
• Soal Marine, a leading defense company that designs high-tech maritme equipment, autonomus systems, and specialized training for military special forces and law enforcement around the globe
• Ilionx, a leading Dutch IT implementation partner, from Egeria Capital
• OptiGroup, a leading player in the business-to-business distribution market, from Triton and Altor, and the simultaneous acquisition and combination with Hygas, a leading Benelux business-to-business distributor
• Fellowmind, through the simultaneous combination of three leading Microsoft partners in Europe across the Netherlands, Sweden and Finland
• Nordlo, through the simultaneous combination of 20 independent IT consultancy providers to form a leading IT operations services provider
• Holmbergs Safety System, a global market leader in safety systems for child safety seats
• Bygghemma (BGH), a leading Nordic e-commerce company, from Nordstjernan
• Active Brands, a fast growing house of premium sports apparel and equipment brands
• Nalka Invest, a leading Europan institutional investor, on numerous transactions including:
• acquisition of Norstat from Triton Partners
• acquisition of Uniwater from SEB Private Equity
• acquisition of Office Management from Priveq
• divestment of Hööks Hästsport to Jula
• divestment of Synsam to CVC Capital
• Celero Capital on the acquisitions and establishments of:
• Opima, a leading supplier of workshop and automation services to the manufacturing sector
• Deltra, a leading distributor of essential industrial supplies and consumables
• Trill Impact, a leading European impact private equity fund, on its acquisition of Nordomatic from Adelis Equity
• Nordic Capital, a leading private equity firm, on its divestments of:
• Sunrise Medical to Platinum Equity
• Menigo Foodservice to the Brakes Group
• Point International to VeriFone 
• Swedbank Robur Private Equity, Bonnier Capital, Byggmästaren and Eros Capital Partners on the EUR 500 million exit of Safe Life, a European and North American leader in AEDs and training, to Bridgepoint
• Safe Life on the acquisitions of over 20 companies across the US, Canada, Europe and Asia, including the investments in Safe Life by Swedbank Robur Private Equity, Bonnier Capital, and several other institutional investors
• MVI Fund on its acquisitions and establishments of:
• Nestit Group, a Nordic IT partner for SMEs
• Kinra, a Nordic specialist consultancy group in ERP systems, businses intelligence and systems integration
• Ametalis, a Nordic group of technical consulting and environmental advisory services
• HSG on its EUR 1.1 billion acquisition of the global iconic audio brand Marshall Group from Altor, Telia, Time for Growth, and Zenith VC
• Maersk, the leading global logistics company, on its SEK 2.6 billion acquisition of KGH Customs Services from Bridgepoint
• Dun & Bradstreet on its USD 807 million acquisition of Bisnode from Ratos and Bonnier
• Sellers in connection with investments by private equity funds and their portfolio companies, including Optimity (Blackstone / RELEX), We Are Padel (Triton), Brödernas (Litorina), Bastard Burgers (Equip Capital), Cura of Sweden (Verdane)
• Altor Equity Partners on its sale of Åkers Specialty Rolls to Ampco-Pittsburgh

• Swedish Bar Association
• International Bar Association