Nordic group Svalner Atlas Advisors acquired by global player Ryan

Svalner Atlas Advisors, a tax and transaction advisory firm headquartered in Sweden, has been acquired by global player Ryan.

Founded through the combination of three advisory firms in Sweden, Finland and the Netherlands, Svalner Atlas Advisors is a group with more than 450 professionals and 50 partners serving more than 4,000 clients across five countries, with offices in Stockholm, Amsterdam, Helsinki, Oslo, Copenhagen, Gothenburg, and Turku.

The company is active in three lines of service: transactions (advisory, financial due diligence and valuation), tax (advisory, transfer pricing, tax accounting), and fund administration and adjacent legal advisory services. Its clients are multinationals, private equity funds, owner-led businesses, and mid-market groups.

As part of the deal, Svalner Atlas Advisors will become part of Ryan’s European business. US-headquartered Ryan has more than 7,100 professionals in over 80 countries, including many European countries. The group positions itself as the largest pure-play advisory company in the business tax landscape.

“Svalner Atlas Advisors was built on the vision of creating a leading independent advisory platform that combines deep local expertise with seamless cross-border collaboration,” said Viktor Sandberg, CEO at Svalner Atlas Advisors. “Ryan shares that same commitment to delivering integrated client service through a unified global platform. Together, we are well-positioned to create long-term value for both our clients and our people.”

George Ryan, Chairman and CEO of Ryan, stated: “This transaction is an important milestone in Ryan’s continued European growth strategy. Svalner Atlas Advisors has built an exceptional reputation for delivering cross-border tax and transaction advisory services across the region. Their strong local presence, international reach, and client-focused culture align closely with Ryan’s values and strategic vision.”

Tom Shave, President of Ryan’s European and Asia-Pacific Operations added: “Together, this combination will further establish Ryan as the leading tax and advisory platform serving clients across Europe.”

Financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.