Alexander is a senior associate at Snellman, mainly focusing on private equity and private M&A. He is regularly involved in acquisitions, divestments, leveraged buyouts, add-ons, mergers and equity financing rounds, representing both private equity and industrial clients. He has also been engaged in several real estate transactions.
In addition, Alexander advises clients on general corporate and commercial law matters.
Snellman counsel to Paulig in the divestment of Risenta
2026
Snellman acted as counsel to Paulig Ltd and its wholly-owned subsidiary Santa Maria AB, in the divestment of the Risenta brand and associated business, to the Swedish consumer goods company Midsona AB (publ). The divestment is part of Paulig’s strategy to sharpen its focus on the categories World Foods and Tex Mex in order to drive the company’s long-term growth.
The transaction is subject to approval from the Swedish Inspectorate for Strategic Products.
Snellman’s core advisory team included Claes Kjellberg, Alexander Lindqvist and Ulrika Wigart.
Snellman acted as counsel in SEB Private Equity’s majority share acquisition of Multisoft Group
2026
Snellman acted as counsel in SEB Private Equity’s acquisition of the majority of the shares in Multisoft Group, one of Sweden’s leading suppliers of systems for automation of business processes. The founders of Multisoft Group will remain in the company as minority shareholders.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised of Mikael Klang, Alexander Lindqvist, and Adrian Bäck (Private M&A), Douglas Essehorn (Management reinvestment), Carolina H. Wahlby and Signe Persson (Finance and Restructuring), Philip Thorell, Veronica Thurin and Esther Järvling (Competition and Regulatory), Sina Mindus Amini, Louise Nordback and Bohdana Kopyl (IP & Tech), Nellie Jönsson (Employment) and Linnéa Eriksson (Real Assets).
Snellman acted as legal counsel to Vitec Software Group AB (publ) in its majority acquisition of Infometric AB
2026
Snellman acted as legal counsel to Vitec Software Group AB (publ) in its acquisition of a majority of the shares in Infometric AB – a software company providing a complete system of hardware and software for collecting, analyzing and debiting energy and water consumption as well as temperature measurement for the Swedish housing and real estate industry.
Snellman’s advisory team included Claes Kjellberg, Alexander Lindqvist, Nadine Lågland, Klara Hasselberg and Irma Jarlén (Private M&A), Sina Mindus Amini and Louise Nordback (IP & Tech) and Lisa Pålsson (Employment).
Snellman acted as legal counsel to Incore Invest in its acquisition of CoreOrchestration AB
2025
Snellman acted as legal counsel to Incore Invest, a Swedish investment firm, in its acquisition of CoreOrchestration AB from Worldline in a carve-out transaction. The acquisition, a nine-figure deal, is expected to close in Q1 2026 and will result in CoreOrchestration operating as a standalone company under Incore Invest’s ownership.
At the heart of CoreOrchestration is PaymentIQ, a SaaS payment orchestration platform built to help merchants centrally manage, optimise and scale payment flows across providers and markets.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised of Miklos Kovacs Scherlin, Alexander Lindqvist, Nadine Lågland, Sophia Engdahl, and Adam Jatta Kölin (Private M&A), Carolina H. Wahlby, Lina Lundevall-Brunö, and Oskar Bragée (Finance & Restructuring), Caroline Sundberg, Sina Mindus Amini, and Louise Nordback (IP & Technology), Jenny Lundberg and Lisa Pålsson (Employment), as well as Philip Thorell and Ajda Hasanovic (Competition, Procurement & Regulatory).
Snellman counsel to CapMan in the sale of MM Sports to the Feelgood Company AS
2025
Snellman acted as counsel to CapMan in the sale of MM Sports to the Feelgood Company AS. MM Sports is a Swedish leading sports nutrition company operating across the Nordic countries, with an e-com platform and 10 physical stores.
Closing of the transaction is, subject to regulatory approvals, expected to occur during Q3 2025,
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Johanna Wärnberg, Alexander Lindqvist, Klara Hasselberg and Carl Tengblad (M&A Private), Philip Thorell and Emma Fröderberg Shaiek (Competition and Procurement).
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 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 acted as Swedish counsel to Pioneer Point Partners LLP in its acquisition of OG Clean Fuels B.V.
2025
Snellman acted as Swedish counsel to Pioneer Point Partners LLP in its acquisition of OG Clean Fuels B.V. from ABN AMRO Sustainable Impact Fund and a fund managed by Meewind.
OG Clean Fuels B.V. is a leading owner and operator of clean fuels filling stations based in the Netherlands, with 325 filling station locations offering compressed biomethane, liquefied biomethane, electric vehicle charging, hydrogen and liquid biofuels across Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden and Italy.
Pioneer Point Partners LLP is a leading European sustainable infrastructure investor, having made 20 investments and committed over €1.8 billion to date.
Snellman’s advisory team comprised Mikael Klang, Alexander Lindqvist and Klara Hasselberg (Private M&A), Andreas Wingren and Angelica Berntsson (Real Assets), and Philip Thorell and Veronica Thurin (FDI).
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.
Photo: Magnus Liljegren / Regeringskansliet
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 Bonnier Capital in its additional investment in Vertiseit AB (publ), in connection with Vertiseit’s acquisition of Visual Art, thereby becoming the largest shareholder
2024
Snellman acted as counsel to Bonnier Capital in its SEK 200 million investment in its existing portfolio company Vertiseit, listed on Nasdaq First North, thereby becoming the largest shareholder in Vertiseit. In connection with Bonnier Capital’s investment, Vertiseit acquired the Swedish company Visual Art for a purchase price of approximately SEK 469 million.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Miklos Kovacs Scherlin and Alexander Lindqvist (Private M&A), Emma Greiff (Public M&A), and Caroline Sundberg (IP & Tech).
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 counsel to Vitec in the acquisition of Taxiteknik Nordic AB
2024
Snellman acted as counsel to Vitec in the acquisition of a majority of the shares in the Swedish software company Taxiteknik Nordic AB. Taxiteknik develops and delivers a complete business system for taxi companies, with functionality for traffic management, a driver app, and a booking app.
Snellman’s advisory team included Claes Kjellberg, Alexander Lindqvist, Tanja Schnitt, Aykut Yucel and Carl Tengblad (Private M&A), Lisa Pålsson (Employment), Lars Lundgren (Regulatory), and Sara Domeij (IP/Tech).
Snellman counsel to Vitec Software Group AB (publ) in the acquisition of Bidtheatre AB
2024
Snellman acted as counsel to Vitec Software Group AB (publ) in the acquisition of Bidtheatre AB, a Swedish SaaS company that develops and delivers a Demand Side Platform (DSP) for programmatic advertising, offering advanced audience targeting across various digital channels.
Snellman’s core advisory team included Claes Kjellberg, Alexander Lindqvist, Tanja Schnitt and Aykut Aslan Yucel (Private M&A).
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 Sandbäckens in the acquisition of City Eltjänst
2023
Snellman acted as counsel to Sandbäckens in the acquisition of City Eltjänst Sthlm AB, a company specialised in electrical installations. The acquisition is part of Sandbäcken’s strategy for continued growth within the electricity segment.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Claes Kjellberg, Miklos Kovacs Kal, Alexander Lindqvist, and Klara Hasselberg (Private M&A).
Snellman acted as counsel to Magnet Forensics, backed by Thoma Bravo, in the acquisition of Griffeye
2023
Snellman acted as counsel to Magnet Forensics, backed by Thoma Bravo, in the acquisition of Griffeye from Safer Society Group.
Griffeye, based in Gothenburg, Sweden, and founded in 2015, is a leader in digital media forensics for child sexual abuse investigations.
Magnet Forensics is a developer of digital investigation solutions that acquire, analyze, report on, and manage evidence from digital sources, including mobile devices, computers, IoT devices and cloud services. Magnet Forensics is backed by Thoma Bravo, one of the largest software investors in the world.
Snellman’s team was led by Claes Kjellberg and Douglas Essehorn (Private M&A), and it also included Alexander Lindqvist, Nadine Lågland, Anna Nordin Pettersson, and Ulrika Wigart (Private M&A), Carolina Wahlby and Rezan Akkurt (Finance), Caroline Sundberg, Sara Heikfolk, and Louise Nordback (IP & Technology), Jenny Lundberg (Employment), Peter Forsberg and Lars Lundgren (Competition), and Andreas Wingren (Real Assets).
Snellman counsel to Blåsjön Kraft AB in the sale of Blåsjön Nät AB
2023
Snellman acted as counsel to Blåsjön Kraft AB in the sale of Blåsjön Nät AB, a Swedish electricity distribution system operator, for approximately GBP 7 million to Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust (DORE) [LON:DORE], a closed-end investment trust with a portfolio of renewable energy and infrastructure assets in the UK and Northern Europe.
Blåsjön Nät delivers 16 –18 GWh per annum of electricity to approximately 1,500 customers.
Snellman’s advisory team comprised Richard Åkerman, Astrid Trolle Adams, Alexander Lindqvist, and Emma Johari (Private M&A)
Snellman Swedish counsel to Intersections, LLC in the acquisition of OVPN Integritet AB
2023
Snellman acted, together with Buhler, Duggal & Henry LLP, as Swedish counsel to Intersections, LLC (part of the Pango Group) in the acquisition of OVPN Integritet AB from Foliehatt AB and Rehn Studios AB. OVPN Integritet AB specialises in providing VPN services to individuals and companies.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Mikael Klang, Astrid Trolle Adams, Alexander Lindqvist, and Ulrika Wigart (Private M&A), Olof Östman (IP & Tech), and Jenny Lundberg (Employment).
Snellman counsel to Mecenat Aktiebolag, a portfolio company of IK Partners, in the acquisition of PFG Media AB
2023
Snellman acted as counsel to Mecenat Aktiebolag (“Mecenat”), a portfolio company of IK Partners, in the acquisition of PFG Media AB, the owner of TraineeGuiden and TraineeDagen, Sweden’s leading player in the mediation of trainee services.
Mecenat is a leading marketing technology company which promotes unique discounts to its community of students and young professionals.
For further information, please refer to Mecenat’s press release here.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Miklos Kovacs Kal, Alexander Lindqvist, Emma Johari (Private M&A), Olof Östman (IP & Tech) and Jens Rönneholm (Employment).
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 Aneo in the acquisition of two wind farms in Sweden from Marguerite Infrastructure
2023
Snellman acted as counsel to Aneo, a Norway-based company operating in renewable energy sector owned by TrønderEnergi and HitecVision, in the acquisition of two wind farms in Sweden from Marguerite Infrastructure, a pan-European investor in long-life infrastructure focused on greenfield and brownfield expansion initiatives. This is Aneo’s first investment in renewable energy production outside Norway.
This transaction was carried out as a part of Snellman’s multidisciplinary approach in core areas of legal work relating to green economy, sustainability, ESG, renewable energy projects, natural resources, and infrastructure. Our cross-border team includes experienced lawyers with a business understanding of different parts of the green projects and sustainability sectors and expertise in all fields of evolving green economy, such as ESG, project development, project finance, construction, real estate, energy regulation, environment, planning and regulation, procurement, state aid regulations, M&A, private equity and dispute resolution.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Johanna Wärnberg, Douglas Essehorn, Alexander Lindqvist, Nadine Lågland and Emma Johari (Private M&A), Mikael Stabo and Andreas Wingren (Real Assets), and Fredrik Olsson and Rezan Akkurt (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 Sitowise Group Oyj in the acquisition of Convia Ingenjörsbyrå AB and Convia Infrastructure AB
2022
Snellman acted as counsel to Sitowise Group Oyj in the acquisition of Convia Ingenjörsbyrå AB and Convia Infrastructure AB.
Snellman’s core team included Claes Kjellberg, Alexander Lindqvist, and Nadine Lågland (Private M&A) and Jenny Lundberg and Lisa Pålsson (Employment)
Snellman counsel to Sylvamo Corporation in the acquisition of Stora Enso Paper Nymölla AB (including its uncoated freesheet paper mill) in Nymölla, Sweden
2022
Snellman acted as counsel to Sylvamo Corporation, a global paper company with mills in Europe, Latin America, and North America, in the acquisition of Stora Enso Nymölla Paper AB, which is operating an uncoated freesheet paper mill in Nymölla, Sweden, for approximately EUR 150 million.
Snellman’s core team included Richard Åkerman, Miklos Kovacs Kal, Alexander Lindqvist and Nadine Lågland (Private M&A), Jenny Lundberg and Lisa Pålsson (Employment), Mikael Stabo and Andreas Wingren (Real Assets) 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 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 CapMan Buyout in its acquisition of Hydroware
2022
Snellman acted as counsel to CapMan Buyout in its acquisition of Nordic lift modernisation market leader Hydroware AB from the company’s founder and other shareholders. CapMan will partner with the Hydroware team to support the company’s accelerated growth and international expansion with a focus on first-rate sustainable products and solutions. Hydroware is the market leader in modernisation of hydraulic lifts in the Nordic countries with a strong position and growing sales in the DACH and UK markets. The company’s customers include installation and service companies and large multinational lift companies. Hydroware has a successful history of strong growth and is currently expanding in the large and growing traction lift market. The investment in Hydroware is the fourth investment from the CapMan Buyout XI fund.
Our core team comprised Johanna Wärnberg, Alexander Lindqvist, and Tanja Schnitt (M&A), Carolina Wahlby and Albert Danielsson (Finance), Lisa Pålsson (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 the Kingdom of Sweden in the sale of Metria AB
2022
Snellman acted as counsel to the Kingdom of Sweden in the sale of Metria AB to Sikri Holding AS.
Metria is a Swedish provider of GIS, geodata, business and real estate information and planning and surveying services to authorities, municipalities and companies. Metria was established in 2011 following a corporatization of a division of the Swedish Mapping, Cadastral and Land Registration Authority (Sw. Lantmäteriet).
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Claes Kjellberg, Johanna Wärnberg, Douglas Essehorn, Alexander Lindqvist, Nicolina Hultgren Farsani, and Anna Wahlbeck (Private M&A), Peter Forsberg, Oskar Helsing and Lars Lundgren (Competition & Procurement), Andreas Wingren (Real Estate), Jenny Lundberg and Lisa Pålsson (Employment), Elisabeth Vestin and Jessica Tressfeldt (IP & Tech), and Julia Nordgren (Dispute Resolution).
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 the Church of Sweden’s pension foundation and the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research
2022
Snellman acted as counsel to the Church of Sweden’s pension foundation and the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research in the debt financing of their purchase of the remaining 46% of shares in Fastighets AB Stenvalvet (publ) from Kåpan Tjänstepensionsförening. Stenvalvet is one of the leading Swedish property companies that owns, actively manages, and develops buildings for community services in Sweden with a total of approximately 110 properties and a combined market value of SEK 15.7 billion.
Snellman’s core advisory team included Albert Danielsson and Oscar Bengtsson from our Finance and Restructuring team and Alexander Lindqvist from our Private M&A team.
Snellman counsel to SEB Private Equity in the co-Investment with IK Partners in their acquisition of Truesec
2022
Snellman acted as counsel to SEB Private Equity in the co-investment with IK Partners in their acquisition of Truesec.
IK Partners, a leading Nordic private equity group, has acquired Truesec, and Snellman represented the co-investor SEB Private Equity in the transaction.
Hannes Spellman’s core team included Mikael Klang and Alexander Lindqvist.
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.
Counsel to Mecenat, a Portfolio Company of IK Partners, in its add-on acquisition of Seniordays
2021
Snellman acted as counsel to Mecenat Aktiebolag, a portfolio company of IK Partners (“IK”), in its add-on acquisition of Senior World AB, which operates under the brand “Seniordays”.
Senior World AB, which has shown a substantial growth in turnover, operates in the same industry as Mecenat, but in a different market segment, offering discounts to its community of 130,000 members over the age of 55.
For further information, please refer to Mecenat’s press release here.
Our core advisory team included Johanna Wärnberg, Douglas Essehorn, 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 Svensk Plaståtervinning in acquisition of Industrial Property
2021
Snellman acted as counsel to Svensk Plaståtervinning i Motala AB in its acquisition of an industrial property of approximately 100,000 square metres lettable area located in Motala.
Svensk Plaståtervinning already operates Europe’s largest and most efficient facility for recycling of plastic packaging at the property in Motala, but it recently announced its plan to further invest approximately SEK 1 billion in the facility. As a result of this investment, it will become the world’s largest and most modern facility for plastic recycling with capacity to recycle any plastic containers that comes from Swedish households without any negative climate impact.
Snellman’s team consisted of Mikael Stabo, Andreas Wingren, and Alexander Lindqvist.
Snellman counsel to Sitowise in the acquisition of Infracontrol
2021
Snellman acted as counsel to Sitowise in the acquisition of the Swedish traffic and infrastructure IT company Infracontrol. Together, the two companies accelerate the development of intelligent traffic solutions for smart cities. Infracontrol currently provides digital services and SaaS solutions for about 120 Swedish municipalities and the national transport and infrastructure authorities.
Snellman’s core team included Claes Kjellberg, Olli-Pekka Veranen, Jonas Sjöberg, Anna Bergström, Alexander Lindqvist, and Mikael Byman.
Snellman counsel to Consortium of F. Holmström Fastigheter AB and Areim AB on its public offer for Magnolia Bostad AB
2021
Snellman advised the consortium of F. Holmström Fastigheter AB and Areim AB on its public cash offer for Magnolia Bostad AB (“Magnolia Bostad”), listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken acted as the sole financial advisor. The offer values Magnolia Bostad at approximately SEK 2.9 billion. Magnolia Bostad is a leading community developer that develops new housing, both rental apartments and condominiums, community properties, and hotels in attractive locations in Sweden’s growth areas and large cities.
Snellman’s advisory team consisted mainly of Ola Åhman, Mattias Friberg, Emma Greiff, and Anton Eriksson (Public M&A and Capital Markets), Fredrik Olsson (Finance), Peter Forsberg and David Olander (Competition), and Mikael Stabo, Alexander Lindqvist, and Andreas Wingren (Real Estate).
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 acted as counsel to funds advised by CapMan Buyout (“CapMan”) in its investment in MMSports AB
2021
CapMans fund CapMan Buyout XI has entered into an agreement to invest in a leading sports nutrition and equipment company, MMSports. CapMan will acquire a majority equity share in the company, with key members of the MMSports organisation investing a significant share. CapMan will partner with the MMSports team to continue to support its accelerated growth and international expansion. The investment is the third investment made by the CapMan Buyout XI fund, which was established in 2019.
Our advisory team included Johanna Wärnberg, Alexander Lindqvist, and Anna Bergström (M&A Private); and Paula Röttorp and Albert Danielsson (Finance).
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 acted as the Swedish counsel to Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. in the acquisition of Cognate BioServices, Inc.
2021
Snellman acted as the Swedish counsel to Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. in the acquisition of Cognate BioServices, Inc,. including its Swedish and British subsidiaries Cobra Biologics, a premier cell and gene therapy contract development and manufacturing organisation. The purchase price amounted to approximately USD 875 million.
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. provides essential products and services to help pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, government agencies, and leading academic institutions around the globe accelerate their research and drug development efforts. Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange.
Snellman’s core team included Richard Åkerman, Nicole Jerad, Douglas Essehorn, Iiris Ikkelä, and Alexander Lindqvist (Private M&A), Jenny Lundberg (Employment), and Elisabeth Vestin and Itai Coleman (IP & Tech).
Snellman counsel to Savaria Corporation in its public offer for Handicare Group AB
2021
Snellman advised Savaria Corporation and its acquisition vehicle Savaria (Sweden) AB on its recommended cash offer to the shareholders of Handicare Group AB (“Handicare”) listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. The offer values Handicare at approximately SEK 2.9 billion. Handicare offers solutions to increase the independence of disabled or elderly people to facilitate for their care providers and family.
Our advisory team included Ola Åhman, Mattias Friberg, Sanna Böris, Marcus Lehtinen, and Marc Tevell de Falck (Public M&A and Capital Markets), Fredrik Olsson and Albert Danielsson (Finance), Peter Forsberg, Johan Holmquist, and Sarah Ek (Competition), Itai Coleman and Sofia Widegren (IP/TMT), Anna Bergström and Alexander Lindqvist (Private M&A) and Jenny Lundberg (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 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 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
Professional Background
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