With over 25 years’ experience, and based in the Middle East for 12 years, Anders is a highly experienced corporate and M&A lawyer. He advises multinational clients on public and private M&A, including joint ventures and strategic investments or collaborations. He regularly acts for international, local, and regional blue-chip clients on general corporate matters.
Anders has a particular focus on GCC–Africa cross-border transactions, as well as the aviation, aerospace, and defence sectors, where his experience extends throughout the Middle East, Europe, and Africa. He also advises some of the leading global players in the areas of future mobility and transport.
He has advised many of the world’s leading companies on their international operations, as well as government entities in the GCC on sector-related corporate matters. He also advises international companies on UAE government contracting and associated regulatory programs.
Anders is recognised by multiple legal directories, with The Legal 500 noting that “Anders Nilsson is an outstanding lawyer and partner. He is always able to provide timely and accurate advice in a complex and challenging environment.”
Prior to joining Reed Smith, Anders was Head of Middle East for an international law firm.
Credentials
Education
- Uppsala University, 1998, LL.M.
Professional admissions & qualifications
- Sweden
Professional affiliations
- Member of the Swedish Bar Association
News
- Reed Smith strengthens corporate practice with new partner addition in the Middle East (11 November 2025)
- Reed Smith named Law Firm of the Year for Insurance Law, earns 101 Tier 1 rankings in <em>Best Law Firms™</em> United States 2026 (6 November 2025)
- Philadelphia Bar Foundation honors Reed Smith with 2025 Pro Bono Award (4 November 2025)
- 19 Reed Smith practices earn Tier 1 rankings in <em>Best Law Firms™</em> - France (16 October 2025)
- Strength of multiple Reed Smith practices recognised by <em>Best Law Firms™</em> - Germany (25 September 2025)
- Reed Smith named to <em>Los Angeles Business Journal</em>'s list of fastest-growing law firms (30 July 2025)
- Reed Smith among top 10 in BTI Client Service A-Team 2025 (25 July 2025)
- Reed Smith recognized twice in China Business Law Awards 2025 (25 July 2025)
- Reed Smith listed in 22 categories in PitchBook's Q1 2025 Global League Tables for PE and M&A deals (16 May 2025)
- Reed Smith wins ‘Law Firm of the Year’ for transactions at <em>Private Equity Wire’s</em> European Awards (18 February 2025)
- Reed Smith nominated for Legal Advisor of the Year at<em> Real Deals </em>Private Equity Awards (27 January 2025)
- Reed Smith nominated for 3 European awards by <em>Private Equity Wire</em> (7 January 2025)
- Reed Smith launches new Alumni Network website (21 November 2024)
- Reed Smith again named 'Best Law Firm’ for fund structuring at <em>Private Equity Wire’s</em> European Awards (15 November 2024)
- Reed Smith wins ‘Law Firm of the Year' at <em>Hedgeweek’s</em> European Awards (15 November 2024)
- Reed Smith named in <em>The Times’</em> Best Law Firms 2025 (8 November 2024)
- Reed Smith honored across practice areas by <em>Best Lawyers</em>’ 2025 Best Law Firms (7 November 2024)
- Reed Smith honored for pro bono and ESG work at NLJ Legal Awards (28 October 2024)
- Reed Smith’s German practice strength recognised by <em>Best Law Firms™</em> Germany (30 September 2024)
- Reed Smith shortlists for two<em> Hedgeweek</em> European Emerging Manager awards (16 September 2024)
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