White & Case LLP, a global law firm, has advised Zimpler AB, the fastest-growing Pay by Bank network in the Nordics. The firm guided Zimpler on its acquisition by TrueLayer Limited, Europe’s leading Pay by Bank network.
This landmark transaction creates a pan-European Pay by Bank powerhouse. It expands coverage across key markets, including Sweden and Finland, with a combined network serving over 20 million users. The deal unites two of Europe’s most innovative fintech companies. This acquisition is a major step in accelerating the shift from legacy card payments. It promotes smarter, faster, and more secure account-to-account payment methods across the continent.
Patrik Erblad, White & Case partner and the one who led the agreement team of the Firm, said that they’re delighted to have advised the founders and shareholders of Zimpler on this highly significant transaction. It’s been a pleasure working alongside the Zimpler team, including founders Johan Friis and Kristofer Ekman Sinclair, CEO Johan Strand and Head of Legal Petra Schück. Zimpler has built a strong, fast-growing network in the Nordics. Its acquisition by TrueLayer will create a formidable combined entity, poised to lead the next evolution of payments in Europe. Their role in executing this complex, cross-border deal underscores White & Case’s deep expertise. The firm has extensive experience supporting game-changing transactions within the fintech sector.
The White & Case team that advised on the transaction was led by partners Patrik Erblad of Stockholm & London and Margot Berry of London. Associates Rebecka Tedroff and William Hagglund of Stockholm supported them. Additional support came from Gaia Pattyn, Siobhan MacLoingsigh, Frederick Labovitch, and Sara Fathi of London.
Specialist input was provided by partners Lindsey Canning, Tim Hickman, and Will Lund, and associate Alec Buchanan of all London.
