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Ryan Expands Global Presence and European Reach Through Acquisition of Svalner Atlas Advisors

Jun 1, 2026 | By Startuprise io

Ryan, LLC, a global provider of tax services and software solutions, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Svalner Atlas Advisors, an independent tax and transaction advisory firm based in Stockholm, Sweden.

The acquisition will strengthen Ryan, LLC’s presence in the Nordic and Benelux markets and improve its ability to provide cross-border tax and advisory services to clients across Europe.

Svalner Atlas Advisors is a leading independent advisory firm in Northern Europe. The company has more than 450 employees and 50 partners serving over 4,000 clients across five countries, with offices in Stockholm, Amsterdam, Helsinki, Oslo, Copenhagen, Gothenburg, and Turku.

As part of the acquisition, the leadership team, partners, and employees of Svalner Atlas Advisors will join Ryan, LLC. Their experience and strong client relationships will help expand Ryan’s presence and capabilities across Sweden, the Netherlands, Finland, Norway and Denmark.

“Svalner Atlas Advisors is a premier business with a strong reputation for delivering cross-border advisory services across Northern Europe,” said Tom Shave, Ryan's President of European and Asia-Pacific Operations. “Together, this combination will further establish Ryan as the leading tax and advisory platform serving clients across Europe.”

“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, Group CEO at Svalner Atlas Advisors. “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.”

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“This transaction is an important milestone in Ryan’s continued European growth strategy,” said G. Brint Ryan, Chairman and CEO of Ryan. 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 Ryans values and strategic vision.”

About Ryan

Ryan, LLC is a global tax services and software firm focused exclusively on business taxes. The company provides a wide range of services, including tax compliance, consulting, cost management, technology solutions, business transformation, and innovation funding. With more than 7,100 professionals serving over 74,000 clients in more than 80 countries, Ryan works with many of the worlds largest companies and is recognized as a leader in the tax services industry.

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