Malin Svanberg Larsson
Partner | Bristol | Oxford
"May we also take this opportunity of thanking you for handling this transaction in such a diligent and professional manner. Your calming effect on us did not go unnoticed either!"
T. Deakin, Director
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About Malin
Malin is a leading corporate M&A partner who advises founders, shareholders, management teams, investors and privately-owned businesses on strategically important transactions.
She is best known for helping clients navigate business sales, acquisitions, investments and corporate transformations, often where the transaction is business-defining, commercially complex or involves significant value realisation. Clients trust Malin to lead them through critical moments with clear judgement, commercial pragmatism and disciplined execution.
Malin’s experience spans a broad range of domestic and international M&A transactions, including founder exits, management buy-outs and buy-ins, strategic acquisitions, growth capital investments and corporate restructurings. She is particularly recognised for her work in the technology, digital infrastructure, business services, clean energy and manufacturing sectors.
Clients instruct Malin because they want more than technical legal advice. They want a trusted adviser who understands what the transaction means personally and commercially and who can successfully manage a deal from initial strategy through to completion.
Malin is ranked as a Leading Individual in Chambers & Partners (2026 edition) and is listed as a Recommended Lawyer and recognised as a Next Generation Partner in The Legal 500 (2026 edition) in Corporate and Commercial.
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Notable work & expertise
Advising the management team of Substantial Group on its landmark £2 billion sale to InfraVia, Liberty Global and Telefónica through nexfibre
Advising the shareholders of PayCaptain Payroll Solutions Limited on the sale to Citation Group
Advising the shareholders of Core Group on its sale to NV5 Global Inc
Advising the shareholders of Planet IT on the sale to TalkTalk
Advised G=mc², a fast growing, tech enabled brand strategy consultancy, on securing a transformative investment from Mobeus Equity Partners
Advised Enfuse Group, a leading digital transformation consultancy and certified B Corp, on securing a significant strategic investment from Agathos Management LLP
Testimonials
MM
“We are grateful to Malin and the wider Freeths team for their dedication, responsiveness and expert guidance throughout the transaction.”
Mark Mitchell, Core Group
CA
“We are impressed with the invaluable support that Malin and her team has provided us both before and throughout the transaction process. The Freet...
Cathy Acratopulo, MD and co-founder
LACE Partners
"Many thanks for doing such a great job on behalf of the shareholders throughout the sales process. We really appreciated your professionalism, whi...
Client testimonial, Majority Shareholder
AA
"On behalf of Mark and myself I just wanted to say many thanks for your advice and guidance during the GPS acquisition process. It really is very m...
A. Ayres, FD
Integrity Print Limited
LB
"[Malin was] very skilful in 'translating' what at first sight seemed quite daunting legal documents and concepts... I very much liked the fact tha...
L. Brook
"Malin Svanberg Larsson is a standout corporate partner. She is an exceptional lawyer, but also a dream to work with."
The Legal 500, 2026
"Malin Svanberg Larsson and Leon Arnold have been fantastic partners."
The Legal 500, 2026
"Malin and Elizabeth were both standout individuals, thorough, patient, and also direct, all attributes we admire and helped move the process forwa...
The Legal 500, 2026
"We would not have concluded our transaction without Malin's amazing knowledge, support and ability to cut through things to focus us on what was t...
Chambers & Partners, 2025
“I would recommend Malin to anyone looking for pragmatic, commercial and tailored advice. She's a very strong negotiator with excellent client serv...
Chambers & Partners, 2024
“She has deep knowledge and a commercially oriented approach towards M&A.”
Chambers & Partners, 2023
"Malin Svanberg-Larsson was fantastic in all aspects."
The Legal 500, 2023
"Both Leon Arnold and Malin Svanberg-Larsson and their associate team are patient, understanding and professional throughout, and I will and do mos...
The Legal 500, 2023
"Malin is excellent to work with, very professional and goes out of her way to assist."
Chambers & Partners, 2022
DPB
Once again, we would like to thank you all for everything you have done for us. We're really grateful for all of the support and guidance you have...
Dr Polly Branney, Founder of the Oxford ADHD & Autism Centre
MM
“This transaction is a significant milestone for the business. We look forward to working alongside the NV5 team and leveraging the opportunities t...
Mark Mitchell, Co-Founder
Core Group
SB
“Working with the Freeths team has been a fantastic experience. We were very happy with the exceptional service provided by Malin, James and the re...
Simon Bocca, Founder and CEO
PayCaptain
SD
“We are delighted with the service provided by Malin and the team at Freeths and their support throughout this process. It has been a smooth and ti...
Simon Drury, Co-Founder
Clone Media
GC
“As founders, we couldn't be happier with the exceptional service provided by Malin and the rest of the team at Freeths. Their team demonstrated un...
Graeme Curwen, Co-Founder and CEO
Enfuse Group
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