Mikael has been a partner at Gernandt & Danielsson since 2009 and co-heads the firm’s corporate/capital markets practice group. He has over 20 years’ experience practising law and has been active in a vast range of corporate practice areas in a number of different sectors. Mikael’s work includes private and public M&A, debt and equity capital markets and finance & restructuring, and his qualifications are regularly recognised by clients, peers, and independent national and international rankings. Mikael regularly represents sellers and buyers in corporate transactions for both public and private mandates and he is often involved in large and complex IPOs. He has extensive experience advising on raising capital through share issues, bond issues, and hybrid issues, and is one of the most frequently retained advisors in the Nordics in these areas. Mikael was a pioneer in establishing the legal framework for a domestic market for high yield bonds. Mikael also has substantial experience advising private equity sponsors and companies in the finance sector. In his capacity as a senior advisor to clients, Mikael also regularly serves as chairman or board member for a number of private and/or listed companies.
"Mikael Borg is the best there is in the sector. He is experienced, listens and understands your needs. He is commercial, straightforward and a good communicator."
Chambers and Partners, 2026
"Mikael Borg is outstanding in every way. One couldn’t ask for a more rock-solid adviser for any and every transaction."
Chambers and Partners, 2026
"He is super seasoned and well regarded; one of those lawyers who can make a difference on the transaction."
Chambers and Partners, 2026
"He always provides solution-oriented legal advice that is customised. Combined with his great negotiation skills and client awareness, we always feel very confident working with Mikael."
Chambers and Partners, 2025
“Mikael Borg is a clear market leader within debt capital markets and equity capital markets, and always provides us with crystal clear and on point advice. His business acumen and expertise within these fields is unparalleled, leaving no room for doubt or uncertainty in complex situations.”
Chambers and Partners, 2024
“Mikael Borg is a truly exceptional lawyer and nothing less than a master strategist. He possesses a unique blend of legal expertise and business acumen which positions him as our trusted legal advisor.”
Chambers and Partners, 2024
Chambers and Partners
Gernandt & Danielsson has advised joint bookrunners on DSI Holding GmbH's issuance of senior secured corporate bonds in the amount of EUR 90 million under a framework of EUR 150 million. DSI Holding GmbH is part of the DYWIDAG group, a specialist engineering business providing products and services to stabilise ground and to construct and strengthen...
