Josephine works within the firm’s employment practice and advises both domestic and international companies on a broad range of employment law matters.
Her expertise includes providing tailored advice on a variety of employment-related issues, including management agreements and executive exits, compensations and benefits, health and safety matters, protection of trade secrets, terminations and reorganisations, as well as investigations and handling of whistleblowing cases.
In addition, Josephine regularly advises on employment law aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructurings.
Snellman counsel to the owners of Subset in the divestment to IK Partners-backed Truesec Group
2026
Snellman acted as counsel to the owners of Subset, a specialized cybersecurity and secure software development firm delivering services to clients in defence, critical infrastructure and other essential sectors, in the divestment of Subset to IK Partners-backed Truesec Group.
The transaction marks a further strengthening of Truesec’s position as a comprehensive cybersecurity provider, while enabling Subset to continue its development as part of the group.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Miklos Kovacs Scherlin and Emma Andersson (Private M&A), Philip Thorell and Veronica Thurin (Competition, Procurement & Regulatory), Josephine Gjerstad Medina and Nellie Jönsson (Employment), and Louise Nordback and Moa Gilbertsson (IP&Tech).
Snellman counsel to Bonnier Capital in its acquisition of a majority stake in Elektron
2026
Snellman acted as counsel to Bonnier Capital in its acquisition of a majority stake in Elektron Music Machines AB from a consortium led by EMM Intressenter AB. The investment marks Bonnier Capital’s entry into the electronic music instrument sector and reflects Bonnier Capital’s continued focus on long-term ownership of businesses built around strong creative identities.
Snellman’s advisory team comprised Miklos Kovacs Scherlin, Douglas Essehorn, Ulrika Wigart and Adam Jatta Kölin (Private M&A), Sina Mindus Amini and Louise Nordback (IP & Tech), Josephine Gjerstad Medina and Lisa Pålsson (Employment), Angelica Berntsson and Linnéa Eriksson (Real Assets), Charlotte Säker (Finance and Restructuring) and Philip Thorell and Ajda Hasanovic (Competition, Procurement & Regulatory).
Snellman counsel to JM AB (publ) in divestment of contracting operations
2025
Snellman acted as counsel to JM AB (publ), the leading residential project developer in the Nordic region, in its divestment of its remaining contracting operations. The divested business currently comprises approximately 120 employees and has annual revenue of around SEK 500 million.
Completion of the transaction is planned to take place during the first quarter of 2026.
Snellman’s advisory team includes Claes Kjellberg, Isabelle Vinterskog, Ulrika Wigart and Adrian Bäck (Private M&A), Philip Thorell and Ajda Hasanovic (Competition, Procurement & Regulatory), and Josephine Gjerstad Medina (Employment).
Snellman counsel to shareholders of Eletive in investment by Accel-KKR
2025
Snellman acted as counsel to the shareholders of Eletive, a provider of employee engagement and performance management software, in connection with a significant investment by Accel-KKR. Accel-KKR is a technology-focused investment firm with over $23 billion in cumulative capital commitments. The partnership marks a significant milestone in Eletive’s growth journey and positions the company to accelerate its expansion and innovation. For more information, please see the press release.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Lars Bärnheim, Isabelle Vinterskog, Klara Hasselberg, Sophia Engdahl and Adam Jatta Kölin (Private M&A), Josephine Gjerstad Medina (Employment) and Sina Mindus Amini (IP & Tech).
Snellman counsel to SoftBank in its acquisition of ABB Robotics division
2025
Snellman acted as Swedish counsel to SoftBank Group Corp in its acquisition of ABB Robotics division from ABB Ltd, for an enterprise value of USD 5.375 billion. SoftBank’s acquisition of ABB’s Robotics division is expected to strengthen its AI robotics platform by combining sales network and technical know-how with SoftBank’s existing robotics and AI investments. The acquisition is intended to accelerate innovation and growth in artificial intelligence–driven robotics, advancing SoftBank’s broader mission of realizing artificial super intelligence (ASI). Subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions, SoftBank expects to complete the transaction by mid-to-late 2026.
For further information, please refer to SoftBank’s press release: https://group.softbank/en/news/press/20251008
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Richard Åkerman, Isabelle Vinterskog, Ulrika Wigart, and Sophia Engdahl (Private M&A), Mattias Friberg and Khaled Talayhan (Public M&A and Capital Markets), Josephine Gjerstad Medina and Lisa Pålsson (Employment), Elisabeth Vestin, Sina Mindus Amini and Louise Nordback (IP & Tech), Philip Thorell and Ajda Hasanovic (Competition and Regulatory).
Snellman counsel to IK Partners in its acquisition of Francks Kylindustri
2025
Snellman acted as counsel to IK Partners in its acquisition of Francks Kylindustri, a leading Nordic provider of installation and maintenance of commercial and industrial refrigeration systems, from Segulah V, a fund advised by Amplio Private Equity AB. The investment will be made through the IK X Fund.
Francks Kylindustri is a leading specialist provider of installation and aftermarket services within commercial and industrial refrigeration systems and was founded in 1950 with headquarters in Sweden. The operations have developed from a regional business in Sweden to a group with comprehensive coverage of the Nordics following market entry into Norway, Denmark and Finland. Francks Kylindustri has delivered consistent and profitable growth, both organically and through strategic add-on acquisitions. With the support of IK, the group aims to further consolidate its position in the Nordic market and pursue international expansion, leveraging IK Partners’ operational expertise and proven track record in building scalable, resilient businesses.
The transaction is subject to regulatory approval.
IK Partners is a European private equity firm focused on investments in the Benelux countries, the DACH region, France, the Nordic countries, and the UK. IK supports companies with strong underlying potential, partnering with management teams and investors to create robust, well-positioned businesses with excellent long-term prospects.
For further information, please refer to IK Partners’ press release here.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Johanna Wärnberg, Douglas Essehorn, Tanja Schnitt, Carl Tengblad, Elin Boman and Irma Jarlén (Private M&A), Fredrik Olsson, Rezan Akkurt, Lina Lundevall-Brunö and Signe Persson (Finance), Andreas Wingren (Real Assets), Josephine Gjerstad Medina and Nellie Jönsson (Employment), Louise Nordback, Emma Johari and Anna Hultengård (IP & Tech), Philip Thorell and Emma Fröderberg Shaiek (Competition, Procurement & Regulatory).
Snellman counsel to Oras Group in the acquisition of the Gustavsberg and Vatette businesses from Villeroy & Boch
2025
Snellman acted as legal advisor to Finnish fittings manufacturer Oras Group in the acquisition of the Gustavsberg and Vatette businesses from Villeroy & Boch. The transaction is expected to be closed during the third quarter of 2025.
The acquisition represents an important strategic move for both companies. With the deal, Oras Group strengthens its position as a leading supplier of sanitary fittings in Northern Europe and strategically expands into a complete bathroom supplier, with a portfolio ranging from bathroom furniture to faucets.
Snellman’s core advisory team included Johanna Wärnberg, Alexander Lindqvist, Tanja Schnitt and Elin Boman (Private M&A), Elisabeth Vestin, Sina Mindus Amini and Emma Johari (IP & tech), Jenny Lundberg, Josephine Gjerstad Medina, Lisa Pålsson and Nellie Jönsson (Employment), Philip Thorell (Competition and Procurement), Angelica Berntsson (Real Estate) and Oskar Bragée (Finance & Restructuring).
Snellman advisor on the cross-border merger between If P&C Insurance and Topdanmark Forsikring
2025
Snellman acted as legal advisor to Swedish insurance company If P&C Insurance Ltd (publ) (Sw: If Skadeförsäkring AB (publ)) in connection with the statutory cross-border merger between If P&C Insurance Ltd (publ) as the absorbing company, and Danish insurance company Topdanmark Forsikring A/S as the absorbed company, which was completed on 1 July 2025. If P&C Insurance is the largest insurance company in the Nordics with Sampo plc, listed on Nasdaq Helsinki, Nasdaq Stockholm and Nasdaq Copenhagen, as ultimate parent company. Following the cross-border merger, If P&C Insurance becomes Denmark’s second-largest insurance provider.
Snellman’s core advisory team included Mattias Friberg, Anton Eriksson and Edvin Matton (Corporate), and Jenny Lundberg, Josephine Gjerstad Medina and Lisa Pålsson (Employment).
Snellman advisor to Soltech Energy on its share exchange acquisition of Sesol Group
2025
Snellman is legal advisor to Soltech Energy Sweden AB (publ), listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market, on its acquisition of solar energy company Sesol Group AB from Nordic Capital. The acquisition is implemented by Soltech Energy acquiring all shares in Sesol Group for a purchase price of approximately SEK 117 million being offset against new shares in Soltech Energy, issued at a subscription price of SEK 2.065 per share, resulting in Nordic Capital owning 56,691,168 shares in Soltech Energy and thus becoming Soltech Energy’s largest shareholder with 30 percent of the outstanding shares and votes in Soltech Energy after the transaction. Nordic Capital has been granted an exemption by the Swedish Securities Council in respect of the obligation to make a mandatory offer for all shares Soltech Energy that would otherwise apply because of the transactions. The acquisition is subject to approval by an Extraordinary General Meeting in Soltech Energy and further subject to regulatory approvals being obtained from the Swedish Competition Authority and from the Swedish Inspectorate of Strategic Products.
Following the completion of the acquisition, which is expected to take place during the third quarter of 2025, Soltech Energy intends to carry out an issue of new shares with preferential rights for the shareholders of approximately SEK 335 million. Nordic Capital has undertaken to subscribe for its pro rata share of the rights issue corresponding to approximately SEK 100 million and to guarantee an additional SEK 50 million of the rights issue.
Snellman’s advisory team included Mattias Friberg, Anton Eriksson, Edvin Matton and Agnes Svensson Backlund (Public M&A and Capital Markets), Claes Kjellberg and Alexander Lindqvist (Private M&A), Philip Thorell, Ajda Hasanovic and Veronica Thurin (Competition & FDI), Josephine Gjerstad Medina and Lisa Pålsson (Employment), Angelica Berntsson (Real Assets), Lina Lundevall-Brunö (Finance & Restructuring), and Louise Nordback (IP & Technology).
Snellman counsel to Kingdom of Sweden in its sale of Lernia AB
2025
Snellman acted as counsel to the Kingdom of Sweden in its sale of Lernia AB to Aurelius (AURELIUS Investment Lux Fourteen SARL).
The closing of the transaction and Aurelius’ takeover of the shares in Lernia is expected to take place during the first quarter of 2025, pending, among other things, competition review as well as review under the Foreign Direct Investment Review Act.
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Snellman counsel to Nordic Re-Finance’s shareholders in the sale to Infranity
2025
Snellman acted as counsel to the shareholders of Nordic Re-Finance, the Scandinavian market-leading lessor of mid-life locomotives, in connection with the sale of Nordic Re-Finance to Infranity Equity Fund. The mission of Nordic Re-Finance is to enable and support the development of rail freight transportation in the context of growing international and national trade volumes, and the need to shift to more efficient and less carbon-intensive modes of transportation.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Mikael Klang, Isabelle Vinterskog, Tanja Schnitt, and Elin Boman (Private M&A), Peter Forsberg and Emma Fröderberg Shaiek (Regulatory), Josephine Gjerstad Medina (Employment), Ebba Sjölin (Finance) and Louise Nordback (IP & Technology).
Snellman advised PQ Sweden AB on its acquisition of silicate business from Sibelco Group
2025
Snellman acted counsel to PQ Sweden AB, in connection with its acquisition of the specialty silicate business from Sibelco Group currently operated in the Lödöse plant in Sweden. With over 70 years of presence in the Nordic region, PQ is a leading global producer of silicates, silicas, and derivative products essential to industries in the mining and construction sector. The acquisition represents a significant milestone in PQ’s strategy to expand its presence and enhance its product offering in the region.
Snellman’s core advisory team included Claes Kjellberg, Isabelle Vinterskog, and Adrian Bäck (Private M&A), Josephine Gjerstad Medina (Employment), Peter Forsberg and Veronica Thurin (Competition, Procurement & Regulatory).
Snellman counsel to Bridgepoint in its investment in Surikat AB
2024
Snellman acted as counsel to Bridgepoint in its investment in Surikat AB, a leading SaaS company providing supply chain solutions for the maritime and logistic sectors, serving customers in over 35 countries.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Johanna Wärnberg, Alexander Lindqvist, Nadine Lågland, Elin Boman and Aykut Yucel (Private M&A), Peter Forsberg and Emma Fröderberg Shaiek (Competition, Procurement & Regulatory), Jenny Lundberg, Josephine Gjerstad Medina and Lisa Pålsson (Employment), Elisabeth Vestin and Sara Domeij (IP & Tech), Andreas Wingren (Real Estate) and Amanda Alexandersson (Finance & Restructuring).
Snellman counsel to Allvida (backed by Systematic Growth) in its acquisition of FEAL AB
2024
Snellman acted as counsel to Allvida (backed by Systematic Growth) in its acquisition of FEAL AB (Feal), a company founded in 1991, specializing in the design and manufacturing of high-end wheelchair ramps.
Allvida was founded in 2020 with the vision of building a market leader for niche accessibility products and solutions for individuals with different needs and abilities. Through the acquisition of Feal, Allvida strengthens its offering in accessibility solutions, aligning with its mission to improve inclusivity.mik
Snellman’s advisory team comprised Miklos Kovacs Scherlin, Emma Andersson, Klara Hasselberg and Adrian Bäck (Private M&A), Maria Orrgard and Johan Erlandsson (Finance & Restructuring), Olof Östman (IP & Tech), Josephine Gjerstad Medina and Nellie Jönsson (Employment), and Mikael Stabo and Angelica Berntsson (Real Assets).
Snellman counsel to Accent Equity in its acquisition of Unisport from Unisport-Saltex Group
2024
Snellman acted as counsel to Accent Equity in its acquisition of the indoor division of Unisport-Saltex, consisting of Kerko Group Oy, Unisport Scandinavia AS, Unisport Scandinavia ApS and Unisport Sverige AB (jointly “Unisport”). Unisport is a specialist within indoor sports facilities and sports equipment with market leading presence in Sweden and Finland and establishments in Norway and Denmark.
Snellman’s advisory team comprised Johanna Wärnberg, Emma Andersson, Anna Nordin Pettersson, Carl Tengblad and Elin Boman (Private M&A), Carolina H. Wahlby and Johan Erlandsson (Finance & Restructuring), Jenny Lundberg, Josephine Gjerstad Medina, Lisa Pålsson and Nellie Jönsson (Employment), Peter Forsberg, Philip Thorell and Ajda Hasanovic (Competition, Procurement & Regulatory), Angelica Berntsson (Real Estate) and Louise Nordback (IP & Tech).
Snellman counsel to Region Stockholm’s Health and Medical Care Committee in the procurement of operation of S:t Göran’s Hospital
2024
Snellman acted as counsel to Region Stockholm’s Health and Medical Care Committee in the procurement of the operation S:t Görans Hospital located in the centre of Stockholm and one of the largest emergency hospitals in Sweden, known for its high-quality care and innovative healthcare approaches.
The acquisition concluded the procurement process which was one of the largest non-military procurements in the EU. The contract spans eight years, with an option to extend for up to four additional years, making the total potential duration twelve years. The value of the contract is approximately SEK 55 billion over the twelve-year period starting from 4 January 2026.
Snellman’s core project management team comprised Joakim Lavér and Philip Thorell (Competition, Procurement & Regulatory), Johanna Wärnberg, Maja Uppgren, Emma Andersson, Nadine Lågland and Elin Boman (Private M&A), Anna Ribenfors and Jessica Tressfeldt (Commerical, IP & Tech), Mikael Stabo and Andreas Wingren (Real Estate), Josephine Gjerstad Medina (Employment).
Snellman local counsel to Mastercard in its purchase of Minna Technologies AB
2024
Snellman acted as counsel to Mastercard, in its purchase of Minna Technologies, a Swedish payment technology company.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Richard Åkerman, Astrid Trolle Adams, Ulrika Wigart and Sophia Engdahl (Private M&A), Ola Åhman (Public M&A) and Pontus Ewerlöf (Dispute Resolution).
Snellman counsel to SEB Private Equity in the acquisition of Talurit Aktiebolag
2024
Snellman acted as counsel to SEB Private Equity in the acquisition of Talurit Aktiebolag (“Talurit”), a global market leader in mechanical splicing systems for wire rope. Talurit operates offices in Sweden, the UK, Germany, the U.S., China, and Singapore, with a global sales reach.
Snellman’s core advisory team included Mikael Klang, Alexander Lindqvist, Carl Tengblad, Nadine Lågland and Adrian Bäck (M&A), Josephine Gjerstad Medina and Nellie Jönsson (Employment), Nicolas Günthardt (IP/Tech) and Angelica Berntsson (Real Assets).
Snellman Swedish counsel to Apollo Funds in its acquisition of IGT Gaming and Everi for $6.3 billion
Snellman acted as Swedish counsel to Apollo Funds in its $6.3 billion agreements to simultaneously acquire International Game Technology’s gaming and digital business, IGT Gaming, and Everi Holdings, a leading provider of casino floor technology.
Subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals, the all-cash transaction is expected to close by the end of the third quarter of 2025.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Claes Kjellberg, Jonas Sjöberg, and Aykut Aslan Yucel (Private M&A), as well as Jenny Lundberg and Josephine Gjerstad Medina (Employment).
Snellman acted as Swedish counsel to nVent in the sale of its Thermal Management Business
2024
Snellman acted as Swedish counsel to nVent Electric plc, a global leader in electrical connection and protection solutions, in the sale of its Thermal Management business to funds managed by Brookfield Asset Management for a sale price of $1.7 billion.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised of Miklos Kovacs Scherlin, Tanja Schnitt, Carl Tengblad, Sophia Engdahl (Private M&A) and Josephine Gjerstad Medina (Employment).
Snellman advisor to NYAB on its ground-breaking cross-border conversion re-domiciliation and simultaneous listing transfer from Finland to Sweden
2024
Snellman acted as legal advisor to NYAB Plc / NYAB AB, a leading specialized contractor of sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy projects, on its re-domiciliation and transfer of listing from Finland to Sweden. The re-domiciliation to Sweden was executed as a cross-border conversion, pursuant to the so-called EU Mobility Directive, whereby NYAB Plc, without being dissolved or liquidated, was converted from a Finnish to a Swedish public limited liability company, NYAB AB, with its registered office in Sweden. The conversion of the shares was implemented by delivery of the converted shares in NYAB AB to the shareholders in the form of so-called link securities in the book-entry securities system maintained by Euroclear Finland Oy, such link securities being exchangeable to shares in NYAB AB issued in the book-entry securities system maintained by Euroclear Sweden AB.
Simultaneously with the cross-border conversion, NYAB Plc’s shares were delisted from Nasdaq First North Growth Market in Finland and NYAB AB’s shares were listed at the Premier segment of Nasdaq First North Growth Market in Sweden. Based on the closing share price on the first day of trading at Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market in Sweden, 28 June 2024, the market capitalisation of NYAB AB amounted to approximately SEK 7.3 billion.
The transaction is the first EU Mobility Directive based cross-border conversion with a simultaneous cross-border transfer of listing in Europe.
Snellman’s core advisory team included Mattias Friberg, Khaled Talayhan, Marc Tevell de Falck, and Sebastian Sund (Corporate & Capital Markets), and Jenny Lundberg, Josephine Gjerstad Medina, and Nellie Jönsson (Employment).
ABG Sundal Collier acted as financial advisor to NYAB in the cross-border conversion re-domiciliation and listing transfer.
Snellman counsel to Teser Group AB in the acquisition of Godsmak Sweden AB
2024
Snellman acted as counsel to Teser Group AB, a portfolio company of SEB Private Equity, in the acquisition of Godsmak Sweden AB. Godsmak Sweden AB specializes in food delivery directly to small and large companies and offices in the Stockholm area.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Mikael Klang, Alexander Lindqvist, Carl Tengblad, Adrian Bäck (M&A), Josephine Gjerstad Medina, Nellie Jönsson (Employment), and Louise Nordback (IP/Tech).
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Snellman counsel to Petroswede AB in the sale of Svenska Petroleum Exploration Aktiebolag
2024
Snellman acted as counsel to Petroswede AB in the sale of Svenska Petroleum Exploration Aktiebolag, an exploration and production company based in Sweden with assets such as an offshore block in Côte d’Ivoire in West Africa to Vaalco Energy (Holdings), LLC.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Ola Åhman, Claes Kjellberg, Astrid Trolle Adams, Ulrika Wigart and Sophia Engdahl (M&A), Jenny Lundberg and Josephine Gjerstad Medina (Employment), Peter Forsberg and Lars Lundgren (Competition and Regulatory).
Snellman counsel to Comstock Inc. in its investment in RenFuel
2024
Snellman acted as counsel to Comstock Inc. in its investment in RenFuel, a Swedish innovation company in bioenergy. The investment aims to support commercialization of joint development applications for RenFuel and Comstock complementary renewable fuel technologies.
RenFuel innovates technologies that contribute to decarbonization and circularity by effectively turning under-utilized biomass waste and residues into renewable fuels and materials.
Snellman’s advisory team comprised Fredrik Olsson, Albert Danielsson and Ebba Sjölin (Finance), Jonas Sjöberg, Nadine Lågland and Elin Boman (Private M&A), Elisabeth Vestin and Nicolas Günthardt (IP & Technology), Josephine Gjerstad Medina and Nellie Jönsson (Employment).
Snellman counsel to Lagercrantz Group in the acquisition of Nordic Road Safety
2024
Snellman acted as counsel to Lagercrantz Group in the acquisition of 85% of the shares in Nordic Road Safety AB (NRS), a Swedish supplier of permanent road safety through development, consulting, sales, project management and installation of safety barrier systems and noise barriers.
Our core team comprised of Claes Kjellberg, Maja Uppgren, Nicolina Hultgren Farsani, Philip Thorell, Nellie Jönsson, and Josephine Gjerstad Medina.
Counsel to Thoma Bravo in its growth investment in Hypergene
2023
Snellman acted as counsel to Thoma Bravo in its growth investment in Hypergene, a Swedish software-as-a-service company for planning and performance management. As part of the investment, Thoma Bravo acquires a majority stake from Monterro and other minority shareholders.
Hypergene, headquartered in Malmö, and with over 200 people employed across eight offices in Sweden, Norway, and Germany, is one of the larger players in Corporate Performance Management and Project & Portfolio Management (xP&A) in Northern Europe.
Thoma Bravo, one of the largest software investors in the world, has a 20-plus year history of providing capital and support to high-growth software businesses. This is Thoma Bravo’s third investment by its Europe-based team, and the first platform acquisition of a Swedish company.
Our team included Claes Kjellberg, Douglas Essehorn, Emma Andersson, Ulrika Wigart, Elin Boman, and Aykut Yucel (Private M&A), Fredrik Olsson, Carolina Wahlby and Sofia Granberg (Finance), Caroline Sundberg and Nicolas Günthardt (IP & Technology), Peter Forsberg and Sarah Ek (Competition & Regulatory), Josephine Gjerstad Medina and Nellie Jönsson (Employment), and Angelica Berntsson (Real Assets).
Snellman counsel to KLAR Partners Backed Sandbäckens in its acquisition of EVIAB Gruppen AB, Växjö Elmontage AB, and El & Projektering Vetlanda AB, controlled by Storskogen Group AB
2023
Snellman acted as counsel to KLAR Partners backed Sandbäckens in its acquisition of the three electricity companies EVIAB Gruppen AB, Växjö Elmontage AB, and El & Projektering Vetlanda AB, controlled by Storskogen Group AB. The companies have a combined turnover of approximately SEK 400 million and have around 180 employees.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Claes Kjellberg, Miklos Kovacs Kal, Anna Nordin Pettersson, Ulrika Wigart, and Klara Hasselberg (Private M&A), Fredrik Olsson, Carolina H. Wahlby, Rezan Akkurt, and Johan Erlandsson (Finance), Josephine Gjerstad Medina and Lisa Pålsson (Employment), Abiram Soma and Angelica Berntsson (Real Assets), Sara Heikfolk (IP & Tech), and Peter Forsberg and Sarah Ek (Competition & Regulatory).
Snellman local counsel to GfK SE in the EUR 315 million sale of its European Consumer Panel business (GfK CP) to YouGov PLC
2023
Snellman acted, together with Jones Day, as counsel to GfK SE in the EUR 315 million sale of its European Consumer Panel business (GfK CP) to YouGov PLC, a leading international online research data and analytics technology group headquartered in the United Kingdom and listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: YOU).
GfK CP compasses over 100,000 households with panels across 16 European countries collecting and providing data on shopping behaviour relating to fast moving consumer goods.
Snellman’s advisory team comprised Richard Åkerman, Astrid Trolle Adams, Ulrika Wigart, Klara Hasselberg (Private M&A), Jenny Lundberg, Josephine Gjerstad Medina (Employment), and Olof Östman (IP & Tech).
Snellman counsel to Equip Capital in the acquisition of a portfolio of companies from Lakers Group AB (publ)
2023
Snellman acted as counsel to Equip Capital, a Nordic private equity firm, in the acquisition of a portfolio of companies that were previously part of the Lakers Group but are now part of Vestum AB (publ). The portfolio of companies consists of 20 operating companies in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, and Germany. Closing of the transaction is expected to take place in the second quarter of 2023.
Snellman’s team included Johanna Wärnberg, Jonas Sjöberg, Emma Andersson, Tanja Schnitt, and Carl Tengblad (Private M&A), Carolina Wahlby and Amanda Alexandersson (Finance & Restructuring), Abiram Soma and Milla Mänistö (Real Assets), Josephine Lindgren (Employment), Louise Nordback (IP & Tech), and Peter Forsberg and Philip Thorell (Competition & Regulatory).
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Snellman counsel to Equip Capital in its investment in Stenbolaget
2023
Snellman acted as counsel to Equip Capital, a Nordic private equity firm, in its investment in Stenbolaget Sverige AB, a Swedish stone supplier.
Stenbolaget produces and sells stone and stone products to private and professional customers. The production is carried out by Stenbolaget’s wholly-owned Turkish subsidiary, which has, among other things, certifications from SMETA.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Johanna Wärnberg, Douglas Essehorn, Nadine Lågland, and Nicolina Hultgren Farsani (Private M&A), Josephine Lindgren and Jens Rönneholm (Employment), Carolina Wahlby and Amanda Alexandersson (Finance), Andreas Wingren (Real Assets), Olof Östman (IP & Tech), and Philip Thorell and Sarah Ek (Competition & Regulatory).
Snellman counsel to Vaaka Partners backed Staria Oyj in the acquisition of Suitespot AB
2023
Snellman acted as counsel to Vaaka Partners backed Staria Oyj, a Finnish information system and accounting services company, in the acquisition of Suitespot AB, a Swedish information technology and services company.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Claes Kjellberg, Annika Schaumann, Jonas Sjöberg, Nicolina Hultgren Farsani, and Nadine Lågland (M&A), Josephine Lindgren (Employment), Sara Heikfolk (IP & Tech).
Snellman counsel to the Power Group in establishing its partnership with MediaMarktSaturn
2023
Snellman acted as counsel to the Northern European electronics retailer Power International AS and its subsidiary Power Retail Sweden AB (the “Power Group”), in its acquisition of MediaMarkt Sweden, Europe’s leading retailer of home electronics, and thereby in the establishment of the new partnership between the Power Group and MediaMarkt.
Snellman’s core team included Richard Åkerman, Miklos Kovacs Kal, Nicolina Hultgren Farsani, Tanja Schnitt and Alexander Lindqvist (Private M&A), Peter Forsberg, and Emma Fröderberg Shaiek (Competition & Regulatory), Jenny Lundberg and Josephine Lindgren (Employment), Mikael Stabo and Andreas Wingren (Real Assets), Anna Ribenfors and Jessica Tressfeldt (IP & Technology), and Ebba Sjölin (Finance & Restructuring).
Snellman counsel to Marlin Equity Partners and its portfolio company Puzzel AS in the acquisition of S2 Communications AB
2022
Snellman acted as counsel to Marlin Equity Partners, a global investment firm with over $ 8.2 billion of capital under management, and its portfolio company Puzzel AS in the acquisition of S2 Communications AB, a digital-first provider of outbound campaign management and sales functionality solutions, such as payment services, order capture, calendar bookings and e-signatures.
Our core team included Mikael Klang, Alexander Lindqvist, Tanja Schnitt, and Emma Johari (Private M&A), Josephine Lindgren (Employment) and Olof Östman (IP and Technology).
Snellman counsel to Sandbäckens in its acquisition of LH Ventteknik AB
2022
Snellman acted as counsel to Sandbäckens, a provider of technical installation services, in its acquisition of LH Ventteknik AB. The acquisition continues to broaden Sandbäckens range of services within the property technology solution.
Snellman’s core team included Claes Kjellberg, Miklos Kovacs Kal, Nicolina Hultgren Farsani, Tanja Schnitt (M&A Private), Jenny Lundberg, Josephine Lindgren, Lisa Pålsson (Employment), Abiram Soma (Real Assets), Sara Heikfolk (IP & Technology), Rezan Akkurt, and Ebba Sjölin (Finance & Restructuring).
Snellman counsel to Novedo in the acquisition of Nordsign AB and its Portfolio Company ProvideU in the acquisition of Elektronik Mekanik in Västerås
2022
Snellman acted as counsel to Novedo in the acquisition of Nordsign AB, a product and installation company that delivers tailormade and complete solutions in commercial signs for clients in the Nordic countries, and Novedo’s portfolio company ProvideU in its acquisition of Elektronik Mekanik in Västerås, a fast-growing industrial company focusing on the production and assembly of circuit boards.
The acquisition of Nordsign is Novedo’s eighteenth since inception and the seventh in 2022, whereas the acquisition of EM is the first add-on acquisition for Novedo.
Snellman’s core team comprised Miklos Kovacs Kal, Tanja Schnitt, and Anna Nordin Pettersson (M&A Private), Jenny Lundberg and Josephine Lindgren (Employment), and Olof Östman (IP & Technology).
Snellman counsel to Xindao in its acquisition of Vinga Sweden
2022
Snellman acted as counsel to Xindao, a Dutch company and the leading European provider of sustainable business gifts serving over 4,500 distributors, in its acquisition of Vinga Sweden.
With the acquisition, Xindao becomes the leading provider of business gifts in Sweden and further strengthens its position across the Nordics.
Snellman’s core team comprised Richard Åkerman, Maja Uppgren, Nicolina Hultgren Farsani and Tanja Schnitt (Private M&A), Andreas Wingren (Real Asset), Josephine Lindgren (Employment), Ebba Sjölin (Finance), and Olof Östman (IP & Tech).
Snellman counsel to Gores Guggenheim, Inc. in its closing of business combination with Polestar
2022
Snellman acted as counsel to Gores Guggenheim, Inc., a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) formed by the affiliates of The Gores Group and Guggenheim Capital, LLC, in its business combination with the global electric performance car company Polestar. The transaction implies an equity value of approximately USD 20 billion for Polestar. The combined company will retain the Polestar name and will commence trading on the Nasdaq under the new ticker symbol ‘PSNY’ on June 24, 2022.
Polestar is a Swedish premium electric performance car brand, headquartered in Gothenburg and founded by Volvo Cars and Geely Holding. Polestar’s vehicles are available and on the road in fourteen active global markets across Europe, North America, and China.
Gores Guggenheim, Inc. completed its initial public offering in April 2021, raising approximately USD 800 million in cash proceeds. Gores Guggenheim’s strategy is to identify and complete business combinations with market leading companies with strong equity stories that will benefit from the growth capital of the public equity markets and be enhanced by the experience and expertise of Gores’ and Guggenheim’s long history and track record of investing in and operating businesses.
Snellman acted as a legal advisor to Gores Guggenheim, Inc. together with Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP.
Snellman’s advisory team included Richard Åkerman, Douglas Essehorn, Iiris Ikkelä, and Alexander Lindqvist (M&A), Elisabeth Vestin and Anna Ribenfors (IP & Tech), Josephine Lindgren and Lisa Pålsson (Employment), Fredrik Olsson and Sofia Bengtsson (Finance), and Andreas Wingren (Real Estate).
Snellman counsel to Soltech Energy Sweden in the acquisition of Sud Energies Renovables S.L
2022
Snellman acted as counsel to Soltech Energy Sweden AB (publ) in the acquisition of Sud Energies Renovables S.L., a Spanish solar energy company that specialises in industrial, energetic, and environmental areas.
With the acquisition of Sud Energies Renovables S.L., Soltech Energy Sweden AB (publ)’s further strengthens its international expansion with its first acquisition in Spain. The revenues of Sud Energies Renovables S.L. is expected to increase significantly from SEK 90 million in 2021 to SEK 245 million by the end of 2022.
Snellman’s core team comprised Johanna Wärnberg and Alexander Lindqvist (Private M&A) and Josephine Lindgren (Employment).
Snellman counsel to KLAR Partners backed Oleter Group in the merger between its underground infrastructure maintenance business (UIM) and Swoosh
2022
Snellman acted as counsel to KLAR Partners backed Oleter Group in the merger between its underground infrastructure maintenance business (UIM) and Swoosh, a group active in the flushing and relining business.
Snellman’s core team included Claes Kjellberg, Miklos Kovacs Kal, Emma Andersson, Tanja Schnitt and Anna Nordin Pettersson (Private M&A), Josephine Lindgren (Employment), Andreas Wingren (Real Assets), Fredrik Olsson, Carolina Wahlby and Amanda Alexandersson (Finance), Peter Forsberg and Lars Lundgren (Competition), and Olof Östman (IP & Technology).
Snellman counsel to Rebellion in the acquisition of Stockholm Betongkonsult AB
2022
Snellman acted as counsel to Rebellion in the acquisition of Stockholm Betongkonsult AB, a company consisting of niche technical consultants focusing on concrete.
Snellman’s core team included Miklos Kovacs Kal and Alexander Lindqvist (Private M&A), Josephine Lindgren (Employment), and Olof Östman (IP & Technology).
Snellman counsel to Soltech Energy Sweden AB (publ) in its international expansion and first bolt-on acquisition
2022
Snellman acted as counsel to Soltech Energy Sweden AB (publ) in its acquisition of the Dutch solar energy company 365 Energie Holding B.V. (“365zon”), the acquisition of the remaining 40 per cent of the subsidiary Din Takläggare i Värmland-Dalsland AB (“Din Takläggare”), and the bolt-on acquisition of the solar energy company Solexperterna Värmland AB (“Solexperterna”).
Soltech Energy Sweden AB (publ) acquired 53.3 per cent of the shares in 365zon, which had sales of SEK 250 million in 2021 and is estimated to have sales of approximately SEK 350 million in 2022 with an operating profit of approximately 10 per cent. This is Soltech’s first international acquisition and establishes the Soltech group in the growing Dutch solar energy market. The acquisition is financed entirely with own cash and with newly issued Soltech shares.
Soltech Energy Sweden AB (publ) also acquired the remaining 40 per cent of the shares in its subsidiary Din Takläggare and, in connection with the acquisition, the Soltech Group made its first bolt-on acquisition by way of acquiring 100 per cent of the solar energy company Solexperterna through Din Takläggare. The bolt-on acquisition of Solexperterna further strengthens Din Takläggare’s solar energy competence and installation capacity. Both acquisitions were financed entirely by equity with newly issued Soltech shares.
These transactions were carried out within our private M&A and infrastructure practice, and our core advisory team included Johanna Wärnberg, Maja Uppgren, Alexander Lindqvist, and Josephine Lindgren.
Snellman counsel to Aker BP ASA in the combination of the oil and gas businesses of Aker BP ASA and Lundin Energy AB
2022
Snellman acted as counsel to Aker BP ASA, the Norwegian oil and gas company listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange, in the combination of its oil and gas business with the oil and gas business of Lundin Energy AB, the Swedish oil and gas company listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. At the time of the announcement of the transaction, the total value of the consideration for Lundin Energy AB’s oil and gas business corresponds to approximately SEK 100.17 billion.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Mattias Friberg, Emma Greiff, Anton Eriksson, Lisa Kindstedt, Julia Zetterberg, and Josephine Gjerstad Medina.
Snellman Swedish counsel to Savvy Gaming Group in its acquisition of ESL Gaming and FACEIT
2022
Snellman acted as Swedish counsel to Savvy Gaming Group, a newly launched gaming and esports group, in its simultaneous acquisition of ESL Gaming, from Modern Times Group MTG AB and its minority owners, and of FACEIT, from various sellers. ESL Gaming and FACEIT are two industry leading esport players and will form the ESL FACEIT Group. The enterprise value of the combined transaction was approximately SEK 15 billion.
The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals.
Snellman’s advisory team included Ola Åhman, Mattias Friberg, Ammar Khan, Khaled Talayhan, Maja Uppgren, and Alexander Lindqvist (Public and Private M&A), Olof Östman (IP&Tech), Albert Danielsson and Amanda Alexandersson (Finance & Reconstruction), and Josephine Lindgren (Employment).
Snellman counsel to Mangold AB in its listing on Nasdaq Stockholm Main Market
2022
Snellman acted as counsel to Mangold AB, a Swedish investment firm providing investment banking as well as private banking services, in relation to its listing on the Nasdaq Stockholm Main Market. Mangold AB transferred to the Main Market from Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market, on which its shares had been listed since 2012.
Snellman’s advisory team consisted mainly of Ola Åhman, Mattias Friberg, Marcus Lehtinen, Marc Tevell de Falck, and Lisa Kindstedt (Capital Markets, Corporate Advisory, Public M&A); Anna Ribenfors (IP & Tech); Jenny Lundberg, Josephine Lindgren, and Lisa Pålsson (Employment); Albert Danielsson (Finance); and Alexander Lindqvist (Private M&A).
Snellman counsel to Fazer Group in its acquisition of Trensums Food
2021
Nordic Law Firm Snellman acted as counsel to Fazer Group in its acquisition of Trensums Food, a Swedish market-leading producer of plant-based drinks, with a strategic focus on oat drinks. Trensums Food, together with its fully owned subsidiary, generated 779 MSEK (about 77 MEUR) of net sales in the fiscal year ending April 2021. The acquisition is a further step in the implementation of Fazer Group’s growth strategy and ambition to become one of the leading players in non-dairy and plant-based food in Northern Europe. The transaction is subject to Swedish Competition Authority approval.
Trensums Food is a growth company and a leading player in liquid plant-based foods with oat drinks as its main focus. The company was the first in the world to commercially produce oat drinks and today Trensums Food sells its oat drinks to a large part of the world. In recent years, Trensums Food has invested in expanded capacity based on strong demand, which continues to grow – setting the stage for further growth in the future.
Fazer Group, the Food Experience Company, focuses on fast-moving consumer goods, operates in eight countries and exports to around 40 countries. In 2020, Fazer Group had net sales of 1.1 billion euros and almost 8,500 employees. Fazer Group’s operations comply with ethical principles that are based on the Fazer Group’s values and the UN Global Compact.
For further information, please refer to Fazer Group’s press release here.
Our core advisory team included Richard Åkerman, Miklos Kovacs Kal, Jonas Sjöberg, Iiris Ikkelä and Emma Andersson (M&A), Mikael Stabo and Andreas Wingren (Real Assets), Jessica Tressfeldt (IP & Tech), Josephine Lindgren (Employment) and David Olander (Competition).
Snellman counsel to Nivika Fastigheter AB (publ) on its IPO and listing on Nasdaq Stockholm main list
2021
Snellman acted as counsel to Nivika Fastigheter AB (publ), a fast-growing property company, on its initial public offering and listing of all class B shares on the Nasdaq Stockholm main list. The offering of newly issued class B shares, which was heavily oversubscribed, amounted to SEK 1,000 million, and additional class B shares amounting up to SEK 150 million may be issued under an overallotment option. Tredje AP-fonden, Swedbank Robur Fonder, Öhman Fonder, and Weland AB were cornerstone investors in the offering and acquired shares for SEK 600 million in total. Based on the closing share price on the first day of trading, 3 December 2021, the market capitalisation of the company amounted to approximately SEK 5,417 million. Danske Bank A/S, Danmark, Sverige Filial, and Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB acted as joint global coordinators and joint bookrunners.
Nivika is a fast-growing property company with a focus on long-term ownership, efficient new development, and an investment strategy with purpose of being flexible and adaptable towards the property market. The net proceeds will be used to finance continued growth through acquisitions and project development with new development of residential and commercial properties for long-term own ownership and management.
Snellman’s advisory team consisted mainly of Mattias Friberg, Christoffer Saidac, Khaled Talayhan, Emma Greiff, Anton Eriksson, Lisa Kindstedt, Andreas Wingren, Josephine Lindgren, Rezan Akkurt, and Alexander Lindqvist.
Snellman counsel to Gores Guggenheim, Inc. in its proposed business combination with Polestar
2021
Snellman acted as counsel to Gores Guggenheim, Inc., a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) formed by the affiliates of The Gores Group and Guggenheim Capital, LLC, in its proposed business combination with the global electric performance car company Polestar. The transaction implies an equity value of approximately USD 20 billion for Polestar. Upon closing, which is expected to take place in the first half of 2022, the combined company will be held by a new public company which is expected to be listed on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “PSNY”.
Polestar is a Swedish premium electric performance car brand, headquartered in Gothenburg and founded by Volvo Cars and Geely Holding. Polestar’s vehicles are available and on the road in fourteen active global markets across Europe, North America, and China.
Gores Guggenheim, Inc. completed its initial public offering in April 2021, raising approximately USD 800 million in cash proceeds. Gores Guggenheim’s strategy is to identify and complete business combinations with market leading companies with strong equity stories that will benefit from the growth capital of the public equity markets and be enhanced by the experience and expertise of Gores’ and Guggenheim’s long history and track record of investing in and operating businesses.
Snellman acted as a legal advisor to Gores Guggenheim, Inc. together with Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP.
Snellman’s advisory team included Richard Åkerman, Douglas Essehorn, Iiris Ikkelä, and Alexander Lindqvist (M&A), Elisabeth Vestin and Anna Ribenfors (IP & Tech), Josephine Lindgren and Lisa Pålsson (Employment), Fredrik Olsson and Sofia Bengtsson (Finance), and Andreas Wingren (Real Estate).
Snellman counsel to KLAR Partners Limited in the investment in Oleter Group
2021
Snellman acted as counsel to KLAR Partners Limited in the investment in Oleter Group consisting of OCAB and Frøiland Bygg Skade, market leading providers of property damage restoration services. The investment was made by funds advised by KLAR Partners, a European private equity company focused on investments in companies operating in the business services and light industrials.
Snellman’s core team included Claes Kjellberg, Miklos Kovacs Kal, Emma Andersson, Maria Orrgard, Fredrik Olsson, and Josephine Lindgren.
Snellman advised private equity sponsor Riverside and its portfolio company Abracon on the aquisition of Proant AB and Proant Asia Limited
2021
Snellman advised private equity sponsor Riverside and its portfolio company Abracon on the acquisition of Proant AB and Proant Asia Limited, privately held antenna suppliers headquartered in Umeå, Sweden, and Hong Kong, respectively. The combined companies will form Abracon’s new ProAnt brand. Abracon will retain facilities in both Sweden and Hong Kong. Abracon, LLC is an industry leader in passive components, providing frequency control & timing device, RF & antenna, and inductor & connectivity solutions through a global distribution network.
Snellman’s team consisted of Mikael Klang, Iiris Ikkelä, Douglas Essehorn, Alexander Lindqvist (Corporate/M&A), Jenny Lundberg, Josephine Lindgren (Employment), and Anna Ribenfors (IP & Technology).
Snellman counsel to SEB Private Equity in its partnership with Eatery
2021
Snellman acted as counsel to SEB Private Equity in its investment in and partnership with Eatery. Eatery is a Swedish fast-growing concept chain with conferences, restaurants, cafés, evening restaurants, and food delivery to the public sector. Eatery has eight restaurants and conference facilities and ten production kitchens. SEB Private Equity is part of SEB, which focuses on developing companies such as Eatery through close collaboration with entrepreneurs and management teams.
Our advisory team included Mikael Klang, Jonas Sjöberg, Ebba Almén and Alexander Lindqvist (Private M&A); Caroline Sundberg and Jessica Tressfeldt (IP & Technology); Jenny Lundberg, Josephine Lindgren, and Lisa Pålsson (Employment); and Andreas Wingren (Real Assets).
Snellman counsel to Proventus Capital Partners IV AB (publ) in its SEK 700 million loan facility to MatHem
2021
Snellman acted as counsel to Proventus Capital Partners IV AB (publ) in its SEK 700 million loan facility to MatHem. MatHem is the Swedish market leader in online groceries with revenues of approximately SEK 2.3 billion in 2020, a customer base of around 250 000 persons, and almost 2 million annual deliveries.
Proventus Capital Partners IV AB (publ) provides tailored funding solutions to mid-sized companies in Northern Europe. Proventus Capital Partners IV AB (publ) acts as a strategic financial partner to companies who need additional funds to expand, make acquisitions, refinance their balance sheets, or restructure their operations. Over the last two decades, Proventus Capital Partners IV AB (publ) has engaged and invested in over 130 companies and helped them maximise their potential.
Snellman’s core team included Fredrik Olsson, Maria Orrgard and Sofia Bengtsson (Finance & Restructuring), Jonas Sjöberg and Ebba Almén (Private M&A), and Josephine Lindgren (Employment)
Snellman counsel to Intera Partners backed Sitowise in the acquisition of Stockholms VVS-Kompetens
2021
Snellman acted as counsel to Intera Partners backed Sitowise Holding AB in the acquisition of Stockholms VVS-Kompetens AB, a Swedish technical installation consultant within heating ventilation and cooling systems.
Sitowise Group is a Nordic expert in the built environment with a strong focus on digitality. The group has 2,000 experts that daily provides a comprehensive range of built environment services within building design, infrastructure design, and digital solutions. Snellman’s core team included Claes Kjellberg, Jonas Sjöberg, Anna Bergström, and Emma Andersson (Private M&A) and Josephine Lindgren (Employment).
Snellman counsel to AURELIUS Equity Opportunities SE & Co. KGaA and its portfolio company Conaxess Trade Sweden AB in the acquisition of Movement Group Nordic AB
2021
Snellman acted as counsel to AURELIUS Equity Opportunities SE & Co. KGaA and its portfolio company Conaxess Trade Sweden AB in the acquisition of Movement Group Nordic AB (a leading Swedish sales, marketing and distribution company for fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) that offers both field sales services and full-service distribution).
Conaxess Trade Group is an exclusive distributor of FMCG products to large-scale retail organizations in six European countries with a particularly strong presence in the Nordics. Add-on acquisitions have been an important part of Conaxess’ strategy to grow its market presence in the region.
Snellman’s core team included Mikael Klang, Miklos Kovacs Kal, Nicole Jerad, Iiris Ikkelä (Private M&A), Josephine Lindgren (Employment), David Smith (Finance), Peter Forsberg and David Olander (Competition).
Snellman counsel to KLAR Partners in the acquisition of Sandbäckens
2021
Snellman acted as counsel to KLAR Partners in the acquisition of Sandbäckens, the Swedish provider of technical installation and service of Sprinkler, Heating & Sanitation solutions for buildings. The acquisition was made by funds advised by KLAR Partners, a European private equity company focused on investments in companies operating in the business services and light industrials. Sandbäckens is KLAR Partners’ first acquisition in Sweden.
Snellman’s core team included Claes Kjellberg, Miklos Kovacs Kal, Anna Bergström, Julia Wegelius, Ebba Almén and Emma Andersson (Private M&A), Fredrik Olsson, Aina Renström and Rezan Akkurt (Banking & Finance), Martin Rifall (Construction), Jenny Lundberg, and Josephine Lindgren (Employment).
Snellman counsel to Vitec Software Group AB (publ) in the acquisition of Unikum Datasystem Aktiebolag
2021
Snellman acted as counsel to Vitec Software Group AB (publ), in the acquisition of Unikum Datasystem Aktiebolag, a Swedish business system developer.
Snellman’s core team included Claes Kjellberg, Johanna Wärnberg, Julia Wegelius, Josephine Lindgren, Ebba Almén, Linn Alfredsson, Alexander Lindqvist, and Caroline Sundberg.
Snellman Counsel to Sitowise in the acquisition of TFIP
2020
Parties
Sitowise Holding AB, TFIP
Transaction
Sitowise in the Acquisition of TFIP
Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Intera Partners backed Sitowise Holding AB
Snellman Swedish counsel to TrønderEnergi AS in Its investment to become the largest shareholder in Scandinavian Biogas
2020
Parties
TrønderEnergi AS, Scandinavian Biogas
Transaction
The Norwegian energy company TrønderEnergi has become the largest shareholder in Scandinavian Biogas, a leading producer of biogas in the Nordics.
Deal value
Value not public
Role
Swedsih counsel to TrønderEnergi AS
Snellman Swedish and Finnish counsel to SGS in the acquisition of SYNLAB’s Analytics & Services Division
2020
Parties
SGS, SYNLAB’s Analytics & Services division
Transaction
SGS to buy SYNLAB’s Analytics & Services division
Deal value
EUR 550 million
Role
Swedish and Finnish Counsel to SGS
Snellman counsel to REF IV Luxembourg S.à r.l. an affiliate of The Riverside Company in the divestment of RE Skolor AB to AcadeMedia
2020
Parties
REF IV Luxembourg S.à r.l., AcadeMedia
Transaction
Divestment of RE Skolor AB to AcadeMedia
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to REF IV Luxembourg S.à r.l.
Snellman counsel to Magnesium Capital LLP in the acquisition of Rejlers Embriq AS and Rejlers Embriq AB from Rejlers AB (publ)
2020
Parties
Magnesium Capital LLP, Rejlers Embriq AS, Rejlers Embriq AB, Rejlers AB (publ)
Transaction
Magnesium Capital LLP in the acquisition of Rejlers Embriq AS and Rejlers Embriq AB from Rejlers AB (publ). The acquisition was made by funds advised by Magnesium Capital LLP
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Magnesium Capital LLP
Snellman counsel to Alma Talent in the divestment of its Media Business in Sweden
2020
Parties
Alma Talent AB (Seller), New Technology Media Group AB (Buyer)
Transaction
Counsel to Alma Talent, which is a part of Alma Media, in a share transaction to sell the share capital of Alma Talent AB to New Technology Media Group AB.
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Alma Talent AB
Snellman counsel to Vida AB in the acquisition of Bergs Timber AB’s (publ) Swedish sawmill business
2020
Parties
Vida AB, Bergs Timber AB (publ)
Transaction
Vida AB in the Acquisition of Bergs Timber AB’s (publ) Swedish Sawmill Business
Deal Value
SEK 400 million
Role
Counsel to Vida AB
Snellman counsel to Vitec Software Group AB (publ) in the acquisition of Appva AB
2020
Parties
Vitec Software Group AB (Publ) (Buyers), Appva AB (Management Sellers)
Transaction
Vitec Software Group AB (publ) in the acquisition of Appva AB
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Vitec Software Group AB (publ)
Snellman counsel to Siemens AB in the acquisition of Vizendo AB
2020
Parties
Siemens AB, Vizendo
Transaction
Siemens has acquired Swedish service and software company Vizendo AB, a provider of virtual operator training for industrial companies.
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Siemens AB
Snellman counsel to Sitowise Holding AB in the acquisition of Karlsson & Segelström Construct AB
2020
Parties
Sitowise Holding AB, Karlsson & Segelström Construct AB
Transaction
Sitowise Holding AB in the acquisition of Karlsson & Segelström Construct AB.
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Sitowise Holding AB
Snellman Counsel to Transdev Group in the Divestment of Flygbussarna Airport Coaches to Vy
2019
Parties
Transdev Group, Flygbussarna Airport Coaches
Transaction
Transdev Group in its divestment of Flygbussarna Airport Coaches to Vy
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Transdev Group
Snellman counsel to Calabrio a portfolio company of KKR in its acquisition of Teleopti
2019
Parties
Calabrio Sweden AB (Buyer), HoldIT Communication AB (Seller), Teleopti (Target)
Transaction
Calabrio, a portfolio company of KKR, in its acquisition of Teleopti, a global provider of cloud-based workforce management (WFM) software
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Calabrio
Snellman counsel to Fazer Group in its divestment of Fazer Food Services
2019
Parties
Fazer Food Services, Compass Group PLC
Transaction
Fazer Group in its divestment of Fazer Food Services to Compass Group PLC
Deal Value
EUR 475 million
Role
Counsel to Fazer Group
Snellman counsel to Intera Partners backed Sitowise Oy in the acquisition of Byggnadstekniska Byrån Sverige AB
2019
Parties
Byggnadstekniska Byrån Sverige AB (Target), Sitowise Holding AB (Buyer), Byggnadstekniska Byrån Mosebacke AB (Seller)
Transaction
Intera Partners backed Sitowise Oy in the Acquisition of Byggnadstekniska Byrån Sverige AB
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Intera Partners
Snellman counsel to Stirling Square Capital Partners LLP in the acquisition of Logent Group from Adelis Equity Partners and minority shareholders
2019
Parties
Stirling Square Capital Partners LLP (Buyer), Logent Group (Target), Adelis Equity Partners (Sellers)
Transaction
Stirling Square Capital Partners LLP in the Acquisition of Logent Group from Adelis Equity Partners.
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Stirling Square Capital Partners LLP
Snellman counsel to Rettig ICC Ltd in the acquisition of Sigarth Aktiebolag
2018
Parties
Rettig ICC Ltd (Buyer), Sigarth Aktiebolag (Seller)
Transaction
Rettig ICC Ltd in the Acquisition of Sigarth Aktiebolag
Deal Value
SEK 70 Million
Role
Counsel to Rettig ICC Ltd
Snellman Counsel to Infranode 1 (No. 1) AB and Infranode Energi AB on Infranode Energi AB’s public offer for Skånska Energi AB (publ)
2018
Parties
Infranode 1 (No. 1) AB and Infranode Energi AB (Buyers), Skånska Energi AB (publ) (Target)
Transaction
Infranode Energi AB’s recommended public cash offer for all shares in Skånska Energi AB (publ)
Deal Value
SEK 621 million
Role
Counsel to Infranode 1 (No. 1) AB and Infranode Energi AB
Snellman counsel to Aspo Plc in the acquisition of AtoB@C Shipping AB
2018
Parties
AtoB@C Shipping AB (Target), Aspo Plc (Bidder) Anders Nilsson (Private Investor)(Seller)
Transaction
Aspo Plc has agreed to acquire AtoB@C Shipping AB from Anders Nilsson (Private investor).
Deal Value
EUR 30 million
Role
Counsel to Aspo Plc
Snellman Counsel to Accent Equity in the divestment of S:t Eriks Group AB
2018
Parties
Accent Equity (Seller) Volati AB (publ) (Buyer) S:t Eriks Group AB (Target)
Transaction
Accent Equity in its divestment of S:t Eriks Group AB to the Swedish industrial group Volati AB (publ)
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Accent Equity
Professional Background
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