Christoffer Benninge

Christoffer is recognized as one of the experts in her field by international directories such as The Legal 500.

This is what clients say about Christoffer:

“Christoffer Benninge’s in-depth knowledge of capital markets is unmatched. He stays ahead of industry trends and regulatory changes, providing clients with not only legal expertise but also valuable market insights.”
– The Legal 500 2024, Capital Markets

“One of the standout qualities of Christoffer Benninge is his innovative problem-solving approach. He consistently finds creative solutions to complex legal challenges, demonstrating a deep understanding of the intricacies of the capital markets. His ability to think outside the box and adapt to evolving market conditions sets him apart. He also places a strong emphasis on client satisfaction.”
– The Legal 500 2024, Capital Markets

“Experienced and knowledgeable. Solution oriented and strong client focus. The support adds real value to us.”
– IFLR1000 2021/2022 (32nd edition)

“He is always there for me. Committed. Quick and to the point. High quality deliveries on time.”
– IFLR1000 2020/2021 (31st edition)

“Christoffer has a notable practice in handling rights issuances on the growth market.”
– The Legal 500 2021, Capital Markets

Christoffer Benninge’s experience includes advising:

• CVC in the SEK 656 million sell-down of shares in Synsam;
• Quadrant Private Equity and the founders in the sale of Quad Lock to Thule Group;
• Slättö in the divestment of its entire shareholding in Logistea;
• Sanofi in its investment in Vicore;
• Atlas Luxco in its cash offers in Sweden and the United States for Millicom International Cellular;
• CVC in the SEK 1.1 billion sell-down of shares in Synsam;
• Freya Investissement in the SEK 13 billion acquisition of Kinnevik’s entire shareholding in Tele2;
• Fisk Ventures III in its sale of Senet to Netmore Group;
• Groupe Canal+ in Viaplay Group’s SEK 18.6 billion recapitalization program;
• the lenders in connection with Stirling Square, TA and Macquarie Capital’s recommended public cash offer for Byggfakta;
• Collaborative Fund in its investment in Aira;
• Atlas Investissement, a holding company indirectly held by Xavier Niel, in its investments in Millicom International Cellular;
• Cargill in an offtake agreement and the commitment to invest in Nordic Iron Ore;
• Slättö in its acquisition of shares in Logistea;
• Navamedic in the recommended cash offer to acquire Sensidose;
• Savvy Gaming Group in its SEK 10.3 billion investment in Embracer Group;
• Vinted in the SEK 315 million public offer for all shares in Rebelle;
• CVC in the SEK 450 million post-IPO sell-down of shares in Synsam;
• Searchlight Capital Partners in the sale of Opus Bilprovning to Arcus;
• Basalt Infrastructure Partners in the SEK 9.3 billion public offer for Nobina;
• Sedana Medical in connection with its SEK 615 million private placement of new shares;
• Synsam and CVC in the IPO and listing of Synsam’s shares on Nasdaq Stockholm;
• JonDeTech Sensors in their private placement of new shares;
• Novax on its investment in AquaDental;
• Funds advised by the Blackstone Group in its SEK 18.1 billion acquisition of 214 industrial properties from Castellum;
• EQT IX and Roar BidCo in their SEK 23.6 billion public offer for Recipharm;
• Danske Bank, Handelsbanken and Nordea in the fully guaranteed SEK 1.7 billion rights issue in Gränges AB;
• Searchlight Capital Partners in the acquisition of shares to obtain more than 90% ownership of Opus Group;
• Advanced SolTech Sweden and JOOL in a SEK 131.5 million pre-IPO capital raise;
• JonDeTech Sensors, listed on Nasdaq First North, in its heavily oversubscribed rights issue and directed share issue;
• Cibus Nordic Real Estate AB (publ) in the SEK 1.9 billion acquisition of 111 properties from Coop and SEK 0.9 billion accelerated book building;
• Filtronic PLC (listed on AIM operated by the London Stock Exchange) in the sale of its telecoms antenna business to Microdata Telecom Innovation;
• Midroc New Technology in the sale of its 11.3% stake in PowerCell Sweden AB (publ) to Robert Bosch GmbH;
• Blackstone in the SEK 12.2 billion sale of its majority stake in Hembla AB (publ) to Vonovia SE;
• Quimper AB (a private company in which CVC Funds have or will indirectly invest) on its cash tender offer for Ahlsell;
• Ancala Partners in the SEK 496 million public offer for Skånska Energi AB (publ);
• Sedana Medical AB (publ) and Pareto Securities on Sedana’s accelerated bookbuilt private placement of new shares;
• Pareto Securities AB in the acquisition of a Finnish real estate portfolio consisting of 123 grocery store and daily-goods properties from funds managed by Oy Sirius Capital Partners Ab;
• Blackstone/Vega Holdco in relation to the SEK 1 billion rights issue in D. Carnegie & Co;
• ME Dental AB on its public offer for Orasolv AB (publ);
• Pareto Securities on Loudspring’s private placement of new shares.

Roschier (2011-), Senior Associate (2012-2020), Partner since 2020
Ropes & Gray LLP London, Visiting European Lawyer (2015-2016)
Vireo Energy, Visting Lawyer (2013)
Advokatfirman Vinge, Associate (2008-2011)

Member of the Swedish Bar Association

Swedish Private Equity & Venture Capital Association, Lecturer (2010)

Lund University, LL.M. (2008)
Lund University, B.Sc. (2008)

English, German, Swedish