Plano, TX-based tax services and software firm Ryan has expanded its presence in Europe by acquiring Svalner Atlas Advisors, an independent tax and transaction advisory firm headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.
Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. The transaction is expected to be completed during the third quarter of this year. Svalner Atlas Advisors’ leadership team, partners, and professionals will join Ryan, according to a June 1 media release.
This is Ryan’s third M&A deal of 2026. The firm acquired Meritax Advisors, a commercial property tax consulting firm with offices in Frisco and Austin, TX, in February and Hucke and Associates, a property tax consulting firm based in New York City, in March.
Ryan also announced in January that it received a minority private equity investment from a group led by Neuberger Berman Capital Solutions.
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The addition of Svalner Atlas Advisors further strengthens Ryan’s European footprint across Sweden, the Netherlands, Finland, Norway, and Denmark while enhancing the firm’s ability to deliver integrated cross-border tax and advisory services throughout Europe, officials say.
“This transaction is an important milestone in Ryan’s continued European growth strategy,” G. Brint Ryan, chairman and CEO of Ryan, said in a statement. “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.”
Founded through the combination of three leading advisory firms in Sweden, Finland, and the Netherlands, Svalner Atlas Advisors includes 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.
Recognized with Tier 1 rankings in the 2026 edition of ITR World Tax, Svalner Atlas Advisors provides a comprehensive suite of advisory services to multinational corporations, private equity funds, owner-led businesses, and private clients, including:
- Tax advisory services: Corporate taxation, indirect tax, customs, transfer pricing, tax accounting, tax litigation, private client services, employment tax, and international mobility.
- Transaction and strategy services: Financial due diligence, valuation and business modeling, environmental, social, and governance advisory, and transaction-related consulting services.
- Complementary advisory services: Accounting, fund administration, and adjacent legal advisory services.
“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,” Viktor Sandberg, group CEO at Svalner Atlas Advisors, said in a statement. “Ryan shares that same commitment to delivering integrated client service through a unified global platform. Together, we will be exceptionally well-positioned to create long-term value for both our clients and our people.”
Alantra Nordics AB served as M&A advisor and Baker & McKenzie Advokatbyrå KB and Kirkland & Ellis LLP served as legal advisors to Ryan.
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