Björn Johansson Heigis

Björn is recognized in Intellectual Property as well as TMT and Information Technology in Sweden by international legal directories such as Chambers Europe, Chambers Global, The Legal 500, and Managing IP (IP Stars). Further, Björn is recognized as a Thought Leader in data and information technology as well as national leader in data in Sweden by Lexology Index (formerly Who’s Who Legal).

This is what clients say about Björn:

“Björn combines legal expertise with a business-oriented mindset, consistently achieving favourable results for clients. His ability to bridge legal theory with practical application is invaluable.”
– Chambers Global 2025, Intellectual Property

“I truly appreciate and admire his deep knowledge and understanding for our business and structure, his ability to quickly grasp complex structures, and his pragmatism and calm demeanour.”
– Chambers Global 2025, Intellectual Property

“Björn has a client-focused mindset and provides proactive advice.”
– Chambers Global 2025, Intellectual Property

“Björn responds quickly, and he is clear and to the point.”
– Chambers Global 2025, Intellectual Property

“Björn’s expertise, dedication and client-centric approach make him an invaluable partner.”
– Chambers Europe 2025, Information Technology

“Björn Johansson Heigis is competent, detail-oriented, timely and easy to collaborate with.”
– Chambers Europe 2025, Information Technology

“He quickly grasps complex structures and questions. He is pragmatic and always suggests solutions.”
– Chambers Global 2024, Intellectual Property

“Björn is an excellent lawyer who provides great service and high-quality advice; he is always reliable and quick to respond.”
– Chambers Europe 2024, Information Technology

“He is experienced and responsive and has easy communication.”
– Chambers Europe 2024, Information Technology

“I have mainly worked with Björn Johansson Heigis. I truly appreciate and admire his deep knowledge of the legal area and understanding of our business and structure, as well as his ability to quickly grasp complex structures and questions.”
– The Legal 500 2024, Intellectual Property and Media

“Björn Johansson Heigis – business-minded M&A expert.”
– The Legal 500 2024, Intellectual Property and Media

“I have mostly collaborated with Erik Ficks and Björn Johansson Heigis. Their experience and expertise, in combination with their curiosity and openness to the knowledge and experience we have internally as an organisation buying their services, leads to a very rewarding collaboration.”
– The Legal 500 2024, IT and Telecoms

“Björn capitalises on great skill to quickly identify problems and devise practical solutions during negotiations. His advice considers each and every aspect of the client’s business, and is effectively tailored to their needs.”
– IAM Patent 1000 2024

“He has an ability to quickly grasp complex structures and questions. He is pragmatic and always suggests solutions.”
– Chambers Europe 2023, Intellectual Property

“Björn Johansson Heigis – an excellent lawyer with a grasp of the big picture.”
– The Legal 500 2023, Data Privacy & Data Protection

“Björn provides advice a client can act on. Excellent understanding of the market and business of his clients.”
– The Legal 500 2023, IT and Telecoms

“He is very nice to work with. Understands client needs.”
– The Legal 500 2023, Intellectual Property and Media

“Björn handles IT and data privacy matters with ease and provides hands-on advice which are appreciated as an in-house lawyer.”
– The Legal 500 2023, Intellectual Property and Media

“Björn Johansson Heigis wins acclaim for his outstanding work in digitalisation and outsourcing projects across Sweden.”
– Who’s Who Legal 2023, Data

“He delivers practical advice that always incorporates the client’s business needs”.
– Patent 1000 2023

Björn Johansson Heigis’ experience includes advising:

• PwC Sweden on its divestment of parts of its audit and advisory services focused on small and medium-sized companies to Cedra, an audit and advisory group backed by Adelis Equity Partners;
• CT Kulturarv AB controlled by the Hult family in their acquisition of the legendary textile artisan company Märta Måås-Fjetterström;
• CVC Funds in their investment in the Odevo Group;
• Klarna in its sale of Klarna Checkout;
• A bid consortium consisting of Greenoaks and Long Path in their recommended public offer for Karnov;
• GRO in its acquisition of DigitalRoute;
• EQT and Recipharm in the carve-out of seven CDMO sites;
• Avalara in its SEK 7.3 billion public offer for Pagero;
• Outokumpu in its strategic investment in Envigas;
• Philip Morris International in the  sale of SMD Logistics to R12;
• GRO in the sale of Tacton to Rubicon Technology Partners;
• Fortum in the acquisition of Telge Energi;
• GRO in its strategic investment in Curity;
• GRO in its investment in Paligo;
• CVC with the acquisition of Visma’s consulting business focused on digital transformation, formerly a part of Visma Custom Solutions;
• Bonnier News in its SEK 455 million public offer for all shares in Readly;
• GRO Capital in its acquisition of Netigate;
• Solör Bioenergi in the acquisition of Lantmännen Agrovärme;
• Bonnier Ventures in their investment in diagnostics company Elypta;
• Searchlight Capital Partners in the sale of Opus Bilprovning to Arcus;
• Solör Bioenergi Holding in the acquisition of the district heating company Ale Fjärrvärme;
• IK Partners in the acquisition of Truesec;
• Nalka in its acquisition of CERTEGO from ASSA ABLOY;
• R12 Kapital in its sale of Aditro to SD Worx People Solutions;
• Nordstjernan in its investment in fintech company Roaring;
• Ingka Investment in its investment in Ikano Bank;
• Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan in KRY’s €140 million capital raise;
• Patricia Industries, part of Investor, in the divestment of Aleris’ eleven health centers and three rehabilitation centers in Stockholm and Uppsala, to Lideta;
• Patricia Industries, part of Investor, in the SEK 2.8 billion sale of Aleris to Triton;
• Aleris in its SEK 2.6 billion divestment of Aleris Omsorg to Ambea;
• Funds advised by IK Investment Partners in the acquisition of PwC Sweden’s Business Services division;
• Sandvik in the SEK 4 billion divestment of Hyperion to KKR;
• Sandvik in the carve-out and divestment of the Sandvik Process Systems division to FAM AB, owned by the three largest Wallenberg foundations;
• Guy Hands in the acquisition of McDonald’s Nordic operations, consisting of local operating companies in Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland;
• Atlas Copco in the sale of its Road Construction Equipment division to Fayat Group;
• TDC A/S in the SEK 2.9 billion sale of TDC Sverige AB to Tele2 Sverige AB.

Roschier (2011-), Partner since 2016
Mannheimer Swartling Advokatbyrå, Associate (2006-2011)
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Visiting lawyer (2008-2009)
Mölndal District Court, Law clerk (2003-2005)
Center for Intellectual Property studies, Research assistant/lecturer (2002-2003)

Member of the Swedish Bar Association
Member of the Young Arbitrators Sweden (YAS)

The Swedish Law and Informatics Research Institute (IRI), Board Member (2020-)

Bond University, Australia, LL.M. (2006)
University of Gothenburg, LL.M. (2002)

English, Swedish