Manfred Löfvenhaft

Managing Partner

+46 734 15 26 67
+46 8 670 66 67
manfred.lofvenhaft@gda.se

Assistant

Linda Wellmér

Manfred has been at Gernandt & Danielsson since 1993. He has been the managing partner of Gernandt & Danielsson since 2014 and a partner since 2000. Manfred has a wide range of commercial law expertise. In addition to frequently advising in the area of private and public M&A, he often advises clients on commercial contract negotiations, reorganisations, and disputes. Manfred has also acted as an arbitrator in both Swedish and international arbitrations. In addition, he has been an investigator on behalf of clients in connection with extensive internal investigations.

Practice areas
Experience
  • Gernandt & Danielsson since 1993 (Partner, 2000, Managing Partner, 2014)
  • Secondee, Slaughter and May, London, 1996–1997
  • Law clerk, Södra Roslag District Court, 1993
  • Lecturer in civil law, Uppsala University, 1993
Education
  • LL.M., Uppsala University, 1993
Languages
  • Swedish
  • English
Legal community
  • Member of the Swedish Bar Association since 1998
  • Manfred has lectured in law at Uppsala University and Stockholm University
  • He has also authored legal articles and is one of the co-authors of the Karnov commentary on Swedish law
Ranking
  • Ranked as “Eminent practitioner” in Corporate/M&A and Equity Capital Markets by Chambers and Partners
  • Rankad as "Most Highly regarded" (one of two lawyers in Sweden) within Capital Markets by Who's Who Legal / Lexology Index
  • Ranked as “Highly regarded” in M&A by IFLR1000
  • Recognised as ”Key lawyer” within Capital Markets, Commercial; corporate and M&A and Banking and Finance by Legal 500

“Creative and skilled negotiator who is able to create a good negotiation setting in tricky and tense situations.”
Chambers and Partners, 2021

“Manfred Löfvenhaft is a top-tier corporate lawyer who has built a leading capital markets and M&A practice in Sweden.”
Who’s Who Legal,  2022

“Manfred Löfvenhaft is best in class on M&A matters, with a superb service level and breadth outside of his direct expertise.”
Chambers and Partners, 2023

"He is a very strategic and skilled negotiator who is always three steps ahead."
Chambers and Partners, 2025

"Manfred is one of the best and most experienced lawyers in Sweden. He is very business-oriented."
Chambers and Partners, 2025

Manfred is one of the best and most experienced lawyers in Sweden. He is very business-oriented.

Chambers and Partners

News

News 2025-10-09

Gernandt & Danielsson continues to be top ranked by IFLR1000

IFLR1000 has released their 2025 rankings and Gernandt & Danielsson continues to be top ranked for Capital Markets: Equity, Capital Markets: Debt, M&A, Restructuring & Insolvency and Banking & Finance. The IFLR rankings are based on transactional evidence, client and peer feedback. We are proud to have so many ranked and recognized lawyers,...
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