People
Ranking and references
“Karl Björlin – very theoretically skilled. Responsive.” – Legal 500
“Karl is a results-oriented lawyer.” – Chambers & Partners
Karl Björlin is among ‘the most knowledgeable and skilled practitioners within the insolvency field‘ and has ‘the expertise and experience required to advise on every potential matter of bankruptcy’. – Legal 500
“He is a highly pragmatic, responsive and knowledgeable insolvency practitioner,” states one source. “He is great in his follow-up and his communication,” notes another client. – Chambers Europe
‘Karl Björlin is a rising star on the insolvency circuit. Extremely knowledgeable and on point.‘ – Legal 500
‘Pierre Pettersson and Karl Björlin have supported us in various projects regarding insolvency issues. Our impression is that they have expert legal knowledge and that they have a great understanding of our business and commercial issues. We find them pragmatic and very dedicated to finding commercially feasible solutions to issues.‘ – Legal 500
‘A strong and diverse insolvency team with experience of large-scale insolvency projects, often covering multiple jurisdictions.‘ – Legal 500
Karl Björlin
Karl mainly specialises in restructuring, insolvency and banking and finance. He has extensive experience of corporate restructuring, liquidations (voluntary and involuntary), advising directors on corporate governance and other matters related to financially distressed companies. Karl is accredited and regularly appointed as a bankruptcy trustee, and as an administrator and liquidator, both by the courts and the Swedish Companies Registration Office.
Additionally, he represents banks, financial institutions and other creditors in various insolvency proceedings as well litigation. Karl is also highly experienced in assisting clients with financing and security arrangements and related matters.
He has been the Secretary of the Swedish National Association for Insolvency Practitioners (REKON) during 5 years.
Examples of assignments
- Court-appointed official receiver in bankruptcy for Teknikmagasinet SWE AB, 2024-
- Court-appointed administrator in company reorganisation for Shortcut Media AB (publ), 2023
- Court-appointed administrator in company reorganisation for Nordic Netstores AB, 2023
- Court-appointed administrator in company reorganisation for Hallandia V AB, 2023-
- Court-appointed official receiver in bankruptcy for Scotch & Soda Sweden Sweden AB, 2023-
- Court-appointed official receiver in bankruptcy for 38 companies within a group, 2022-
- Court-appointed official receiver in bankruptcy for Inzile AB (publ), 2022-
CV
| 2019 | Cirio Advokatbyrå |
| 2017 | Swedbank, Legal Counsel, Financial Restructuring & Recovery (FR&R), Secondment |
| 2011 - 2018 | Advokatfirman Lindahl, Senior Associate |
Education
| 2011 | Uppsala University, LL.M. |
Membership
| 2014 | Member of the Swedish Bar Association |
Languages
| Swedish and English |
Ranking and references
“Karl Björlin – very theoretically skilled. Responsive.” – Legal 500
“Karl is a results-oriented lawyer.” – Chambers & Partners
Karl Björlin is among ‘the most knowledgeable and skilled practitioners within the insolvency field‘ and has ‘the expertise and experience required to advise on every potential matter of bankruptcy’. – Legal 500
“He is a highly pragmatic, responsive and knowledgeable insolvency practitioner,” states one source. “He is great in his follow-up and his communication,” notes another client. – Chambers Europe
‘Karl Björlin is a rising star on the insolvency circuit. Extremely knowledgeable and on point.‘ – Legal 500
‘Pierre Pettersson and Karl Björlin have supported us in various projects regarding insolvency issues. Our impression is that they have expert legal knowledge and that they have a great understanding of our business and commercial issues. We find them pragmatic and very dedicated to finding commercially feasible solutions to issues.‘ – Legal 500
‘A strong and diverse insolvency team with experience of large-scale insolvency projects, often covering multiple jurisdictions.‘ – Legal 500
Examples of assignments
- Court-appointed official receiver in bankruptcy for Teknikmagasinet SWE AB, 2024-
- Court-appointed administrator in company reorganisation for Shortcut Media AB (publ), 2023
- Court-appointed administrator in company reorganisation for Nordic Netstores AB, 2023
- Court-appointed administrator in company reorganisation for Hallandia V AB, 2023-
- Court-appointed official receiver in bankruptcy for Scotch & Soda Sweden Sweden AB, 2023-
- Court-appointed official receiver in bankruptcy for 38 companies within a group, 2022-
- Court-appointed official receiver in bankruptcy for Inzile AB (publ), 2022-
CV
| 2019 | Cirio Advokatbyrå |
| 2017 | Swedbank, Legal Counsel, Financial Restructuring & Recovery (FR&R), Secondment |
| 2011 - 2018 | Advokatfirman Lindahl, Senior Associate |
Education
| 2011 | Uppsala University, LL.M. |
Membership
| 2014 | Member of the Swedish Bar Association |
Languages
| Swedish and English |