Snellman counsel to Linx Equity-backed Cube Storage AS in its acquisitions of Prinsens lager AB and Big Easy Self Storage AB
2026
Snellman acted as counsel to Linx Equity-backed Cube Storage AS in its acquisitions of the self-storage operators Prinsens lager AB and Big Easy Self Storage AB. The acquisition of Prinsens lager marks Cube Storage’s entry into Sweden, giving it a broader geographic footprint and a scalable platform for future acquisitions, and accelerates its Nordic expansion strategy, and the acquisition of Big Easy further strengthens Cube Storage’s Swedish platform.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Mikael Klang, Emma Andersson, Ulrika Wigart and Sophia Engdahl (Private M&A), Mikael Stabo, Andreas Wingren, Angelica Berntsson and Linnéa Eriksson (Real Assets), Lisa Pålsson and Nellie Jönsson (Employment), and Sina Mindus Amini, Louise Nordback and Moa Gilbertsson (IP & Tech).
Snellman counsel to Integrated Global Services, backed by American Securities, in its acquisition of Flamsprutarna
2026
Snellman acted as counsel to Integrated Global Services, Inc. (“IGS”) in its acquisition of Flamsprutarna AB, a global provider of turbine maintenance and thermal spray services.
Flamsprutarna brings more than 40 years of experience in turbine maintenance, thermal spray coatings, and nuclear power plant services. The acquisition strengthens IGS’s ability to support power plant operators worldwide with integrated maintenance solutions across gas turbines, steam turbines, and nuclear assets.
IGS is an international provider of on-site surface protection solutions, headquartered in Virginia.
IGS is backed by American Securities, a leading U.S. private equity firm investing in market-leading North American companies.
Snellman’s advisory team included Claes Kjellberg, Douglas Essehorn and Klara Hasselberg (Private M&A), Lisa Pålsson (Employment), Philip Thorell and Veronica Thurin (Competition, Procurement & Regulatory), Louise Nordback (IP & Tech), Mikael Stabo and Angelica Berntsson (Real Assets), and Signe Persson (Finance & Restructuring).
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 Hypergene, a portfolio company of Thoma Bravo, in its acquisition of Escali
2026
Snellman acted as counsel to the Swedish SaaS company Hypergene AB, backed by Thoma Bravo, in its acquisition of the Norwegian SaaS company Escali.
Escali Financial is a modular platform for asset, portfolio, and treasury management. Escali is expected to expand Hypergene’s solution to better support the full financial workflow, from planning and consolidation to liquidity, debt and regulatory compliance.
Snellman’s advisory team included Claes Kjellberg, Douglas Essehorn, Anna Ribenfors and Lisa Pålsson.
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 counsel to Hypergene, a portfolio company of Thoma Bravo, in its business combination with Stratsys
2025
Snellman acted as counsel to Hypergene, a Nordic SaaS company within Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and Portfolio Management, backed by Thoma Bravo, in its business combination with Stratsys, a Swedish provider of software solutions for Compliance, Risk Management, and Strategy Execution.
Hypergene and Stratsys are aiming to jointly combine their expertise in financial planning and performance management with strong capabilities in compliance, risk management, and strategy execution, respectively, within one coherent software platform for the benefit of public and private sector customers.
The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals.
Snellman’s advisory team includes Claes Kjellberg, Douglas Essehorn, Elin Boman, Nadine Lågland and Irma Jarlén (Private M&A), Philip Thorell and Veronica Thurin (Competition, Procurement & Regulatory), Carolina H. Wahlby and Charlotte Säker (Finance & Restructuring), Elisabeth Vestin and Louise Nordback (IP & Technology), Lisa Pålsson (Employment), and Andreas Wingren (Real Assets).
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 acted as lead counsel to Baylin Technologies Inc. in its acquisition of Kaelus AB
2025
Snellman acted as lead counsel to Baylin Technologies Inc., a leading diversified global wireless technology company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, in its acquisition of Kaelus AB, a Sweden-based global radio frequency technology manufacturer supplying products essential to wireless networks, defense systems, and telecommunications infrastructure. Closing of the transaction is subject to regulatory approval.
For further information, please refer to Baylin’s press release here (https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/baylin-technologies-signs-agreement-for-a-transformational-acquisition-of-sweden-s-kaelus-ab-creating-a-global-wireless-technology-leader-870665337.html).
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised of Mikael Klang, Emma Andersson, Elin Boman, and Adam Jatta Kölin (Private M&A), Philip Thorell (Competition, Procurement & Regulatory), Lisa Pålsson (Employment), Louise Nordback (IP & Technology), Angelica Berntsson (Real Assets) and Oskar Bragée (Finance & Restructuring).
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 Linx Equity in its acquisition of Stockholm Selfstorage (forming part of Cube Storage)
2025
Snellman acted as counsel to Linx Equity in its acquisition of Stockholm Selfstorage AB. The acquisition represents one of Linx Equity’s five partnerships with self-storage operators in Norway and Sweden, all of them forming part of the newly established Cube Storage and which from start is set to become the second-largest self-storage operator on the Norwegian market.
Snellman’s core advisory team consisted of Mikael Klang, Emma Andersson, Carl Tengblad (Private M&A), and Lisa Pålsson (Employment).
Snellman acted as counsel to Bonnier Capital in its acquisition of a significant minority stake in Mediaflow
2025
Snellman acted as counsel to Bonnier Capital in its acquisition of a significant minority stake in Mediaflow.
Bonnier Capital will partner with Mediaflow and provide capital and strategic resources to further accelerate Mediaflow’s growth and international expansion and broaden the product offering.
Mediaflow is a Swedish SaaS platform and DAM provider that combines a media bank, video platform, and brand management tools in one solution. Mediaflow supports more than 850 customers including many Nordic municipalities and global brands.
For further information, please refer to Bonnier Capital’s press release: Bonnier Capital
Snellman’s advisory team comprised Miklos Kovacs Scherlin, Douglas Essehorn, Tanja Schnitt, Carl Tengblad and Adam Jatta Kölin (Private M&A), Sina Mindus Amini and Emma Johari (IP & Tech), Lisa Pålsson (Employment), Philip Thorell and Emma Fröderberg Shaiek (Competition, Regulatory and Procurement), and Angelica Berntsson (Real Assets).
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 KLAR Partners backed Sandbäckens in its acquisition of Umia Nord and Umia Skellefteå
2025
Snellman acted as counsel to KLAR Partners backed Sandbäckens in its acquisition of Umia Nord AB and Umia Skellefteå AB from the Umia Group. The transaction constitutes Sandbäckens’ largest acquisition of the year so far, and expands and establishes Sandbäckens’ operations in both Norrbotten and Västerbotten counties.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Claes Kjellberg, Miklos Kovacs Scherlin, Isabelle Vinterskog, Tanja Schnitt, Ulrika Wigart, Klara Hasselberg and Sophia Engdahl (Private M&A), Carolina H. Wahlby and Oskar Bragée (Finance and Restructuring), Lisa Pålsson (Employment), Philip Thorell and Veronica Thurin (Competition, Procurement & Regulatory).
Snellman counsel to Allshares, a portfolio company of Bregal Milestone, in its acquisition of Bolago
2025
Snellman acted as counsel to Allshares in its acquisition of Bolago, a company offering digital solutions for share programs, option schemes and investments.
Allshares is a global leader in equity and incentive management solutions, providing businesses with advanced software, advisory services and reporting tools. By integrating Bolago’s advanced technology for scenario planning and equity modelling, Allshares will broaden its product offering and further empower companies to manage incentive programs at scale.
Bregal Milestone is a leading European software and technology growth private equity firm with c.€1.3 billion of capital raised since inception. The firm provides growth capital and operational support to build market-leading technology companies.
Snellman’s core advisory team included Claes Kjellberg, Douglas Essehorn, and Nadine Lågland (Private M&A), Lisa Pålsson and Nellie Jönsson (Employment), and Anna Hultengård and Moa Gilbertsson (IP & Technology).
Snellman counsel to IK Partners in its acquisition of Tecomatic
2025
Snellman acted as counsel to IK Partners in its acquisition of Tecomatic, a leading Swedish provider of water treatment and erosion control solutions, from PEQ Invest. IK is investing from IK Small Cap III Fund’s dedicated pool of Development Capital, alongside Tecomatic’s management team who will be reinvesting.
Tecomatic is a specialist in protecting critical infrastructure and purifying marine environments, with end-to-end solutions for water treatment and erosion control. Tecomatic was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Kalmar, Sweden.
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’s press release here.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Johanna Wärnberg, Douglas Essehorn, Anna Nordin Pettersson, and Irma Jarlén (Private M&A), Fredrik Olsson, Rezan Akkurt, Lina Lundevall-Brunö, and Charlotte Säker (Finance), Lisa Pålsson (Employment), Martin Rifall and Saga Christiernin (Construction), Peter Forsberg, Emma Fröderberg Shaiek, and Ajda Hasanovic (Competition, Procurement & Regulatory), Angelica Berntsson (Real Assets), and Elisabeth Vestin and Anna Hultengård (IP & Tech).
Snellman counsel to DUBAG Group in the acquisition of Universum from the Stepstone Group
2025
Snellman acted as counsel to DUBAG Group in the acquisition of Universum Communications Sweden Aktiebolag including its subsidiaries (the “Universum Group”). Universum Group is a globally recognised specialist in employer branding, offering talent research and branding advisory services to clients worldwide.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Richard Åkerman, Astrid Trolle Adams and Carl Tengblad (Private M&A), Jenny Lundberg and Lisa Pålsson (Employment) and Elisabeth Vestin and Louise Nordback (IP/Tech).
Snellman counsel to IK Partners in the sale of Mecenat to Inflexion
2024
Snellman acted as counsel to IK Partners and Mecenat’s management team in the sale of Mecenat to Inflexion. Mecenat is a digital marketing platform which connects students, young professionals/alumni and seniors with well-known brands by providing access to exclusive offerings, career services and relevant events.
Since IK first invested in the business in September 2021, Mecenat has more than doubled its revenue. In recent years, the Mecenat Group has expanded through the acquisitions of Seniordays in 2021, Frank Students in 2022, and Traineeguiden in 2023.
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, supporting companies with strong underlying potential, partnering with management teams and investors to create robust, well-positioned businesses with excellent long-term prospects.
Snellman has acted as counsel to IK Partners since IK’s entry in September 2021, supporting the Mecenat Group on its add-on acquisitions and up until the exit in December 2024.
For further information, please refer to IK’s press release here.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Johanna Wärnberg, Douglas Essehorn, Nadine Lågland and Adrian Bäck (Private M&A), assisted by Fredrik Olsson, Rezan Akkurt and Lina Lundevall-Brunö (Finance), Lisa Pålsson (Employment), Louise Nordback (IP & Tech), and Peter Forsberg and Emma Fröderberg Shaiek (Competition & Procurement).
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 ABAX in its acquisition of Fleet Consulting AB
2024
Snellman acted as counsel to ABAX in its acquisition of Fleet Consulting AB, which owns the advanced vehicle management tool Fleet360. The acquisition reinforces ABAX’s position as a European leader in telematics and smart mobility solutions for vehicle tracking, tool tracking, and equipment control.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Lars Bärnheim, Isabelle Vinterskog, and Aykut Aslan Yucel (Private M&A), Jessica Tressfeldt and Louise Nordback (IP & Technology) and Lisa Pålsson (Employment).
Snellman counsel to KLAR Partners backed Sandbäckens in its acquisition of Umia Stockholm AB from the Umia Group
2024
Snellman acted as counsel to KLAR Partners backed Sandbäckens in its acquisition of Umia Stockholm AB from the Umia Group. The transaction constitutes Sandbäckens’ largest acquisition of the year and is part of Sandbäckens’ strategy for continued growth within the segments of electricity and ventilation.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Claes Kjellberg, Miklos Kovacs Scherlin, Isabelle Vinterskog, Ulrika Wigart, Klara Hasselberg and Sophia Engdahl (Private M&A).
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 Recharge, a portfolio company of Infracapital, on its EUR 180 million green debt financing
2024
Snellman acted as Swedish counsel to Recharge, an energy company and pure-play electric vehicle (EV) public charging network in the Nordics, on its EUR 180 million inaugural green debt financing.
Built since 2011, Recharge operates more than 4,500 charge points at 800 locations across the Nordic countries. The debt financing will enable Recharge to accelerate the growth of its infrastructure and energy solutions, supporting the rising demand for EV and contributing to the decarbonization of transportation across the region.
Recharge is owned by Infracapital, one of the leading European infrastructure investors. Infracapital was founded in 2001 and has since invested in over 60 businesses across Europe.
Snellman’s core advisory team included Johanna Wärnberg, Douglas Essehorn, Nadine Lågland, Carl Tengblad and Elin Boman (Private M&A), Carolina Wahlby, Ebba Sjölin and Lina Lundevall-Brunö (Finance & Restructuring), Mikael Stabo and Angelica Berntsson (Real Assets), and Lisa Pålsson (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 legal advisor to Roc Oil on its recommended public tender offer for Tethys Oil AB
2024
Snellman advised Roc Oil Company Pty Limited, one of Australia’s leading independent upstream oil and gas companies, in connection with its recommended public cash tender offer for all shares in Tethys Oil AB, listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. The offer values Tethys Oil AB at approximately SEK 1.894 billion, corresponding to a share price premium of 89 percent compared to the closing price of Tethys’ shares the last day of trading before the announcement of the offer.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Mattias Friberg, Khaled Talayhan, Emma Greiff, Lisa Kindstedt and Edvin Matton (Public M&A), Peter Forsberg, Philip Thorell and Ajda Hasanovic (Competition and FDI), Jenny Lundberg and Lisa Pålsson (Employment), Rezan Akkurt and Johan Erlandsson (Finance & Restructuring), and Sara Domeij (IP/Tech).
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 Responda Group, a portfolio company of IK Partners, in the acquisition of K2C
2024
Snellman acted as counsel to Responda Group, a portfolio company of IK Partners, in its strategic acquisition of K2C in Sweden AB (“K2C”). Responda Group’s acquisition of K2C is expected to create synergies that will benefit existing and new customers through improved customer service, flexibility, and a broader service offering.
Snellman’s advisory team included Johanna Wärnberg, Douglas Essehorn, Anna Nordin Pettersson, and Adrian Bäck (Private M&A), Lisa Pålsson, and Nellie Jönsson (Employment), and Louise Nordback, and Sara Domeij (IP & Tech).
Snellman counsel to Atria in the acquisition of the Swedish Convenience Food Business Gooh
2024
Snellman acted as counsel to Atria in the acquisition of the Swedish convenience food business Gooh.
Gooh is part of Lantmännen Cerealia and a clear market leader in the fresh micromeals product segment in the Swedish retail trade with a market share of around 25 per cent. The acquisition fits with Atria Group’s strategic goal of expanding in the convenience food segment. Closing of the transaction is subject to regulatory approval.
Snellman’s advisory team comprised Claes Kjellberg, Jonas Sjöberg, Nadine Lågland, Carl Tengblad, and Elin Boman (Private M&A), Mikael Stabo, and Angelica Berntsson (Real Assets), Peter Forsberg, and Lars Lundgren (Competition and Regulatory), Anna Ribenfors, and Olof Östman (IP and Technology) and Lisa Pålsson (Employment).
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).
Swedish counsel to the Marshall Family in the creation of the Marshall Group together with Zound Industries
2023
Snellman acted as Swedish counsel to the Marshall Family, along with Geoffrey Leaver Solicitors, who advised the Marshall Family on the deal itself including all UK aspects of the transaction, in the sale of Marshall Amplification to Zound Industries, in connection with which the Marshall Family will become the largest shareholder of the newly formed Marshall Group.
Since 2010, Zound Industries has been bringing the Marshall brand to a global consumer audience through its range of headphones and wireless speakers sold in over 90 countries. This deal represents the moment that the iconic British brand and its partner, one of Sweden’s most successful profitable growth companies, come together to build the most exciting audio tech powerhouse.
The Marshall Family will own 24% of the newly formed Marshall Group, with Terry Marshall and Victoria Marshall joining the board of the Marshall Group.
The Snellman team included Ola Åhman, Claes Kjellberg, Douglas Essehorn, Anna Nordin Pettersson, Marc Tevell de Falck, and Carl Tengblad (M&A), Jessica Tressfeldt and Louise Nordback (IP & Tech), Ebba Sjölin (Finance), and Lisa Pålsson (Employment).
Snellman counsel to Equip Capital in the acquisition of Remagruppen
2023
Snellman acted as counsel to Nordic private equity firm Equip Capital in the acquisition of Remagruppen.
As the new principal owner in Remagruppen, Equip Capital will assist Remagruppen to reach continued growth and realise the vision of becoming the leading Nordic player in sustainable property-related services within external property maintenance and service. Remagruppen’s management team, including Niclas Winberg (CEO and founder), and NEA Partners are reinvesting in Remagruppen alongside Equip.
Our core team comprised Johanna Wärnberg, Douglas Essehorn, Tanja Schnitt, and Ulrika Wigart (Private M&A), Lisa Pålsson (Employment), Ebba Sjölin (Finance), Andreas Wingren (Real Assets), and Olof Östman and Louise Nordback (IP & Tech).
Snellman counsel to Novedo in Its acquisition of Helsingborgs Byggplåt and Bra Tak Entreprenad Skåne
2023
Snellman acted as counsel to Novedo in its acquisition of the roofing specialist Helsingborgs Byggplåt and its wholly-owned subsidiary Bra Tak Entreprenad Skåne. Novedo is a niche industrial group focusing on acquiring companies within the segments industry, infrastructure, and installation & services, developing the businesses with their entrepreneurs to create the best conditions for value growth.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Miklos Kovacs Kal, Tanja Schnitt, and Anna Nordin Pettersson (Private M&A), and Lisa Pålsson (Employment).
Snellman counsel to IK Partners in its investment in Responda Group
2023
Snellman acted as counsel to IK Small Cap III Fund (“IK”) in its investment in Responda Group, a leading provider of business process outsourcing services to small and medium-sized enterprises in Sweden. IK is investing from its dedicated pool of development capital.
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, supporting 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’s press release here.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Johanna Wärnberg, Miklos Kovacs Kal, Douglas Essehorn, Anna Nordin Pettersson, and Ulrika Wigart (Private M&A), Fredrik Olsson, Albert Danielsson, and Johan Erlandsson (Finance & Regulatory), Lisa Pålsson (Employment), and Filip Åhsberger and Olof Östman (IP & Tech).
Snellman counsel to Thoma Bravo Backed SMA Technologies in its acquisition of VisualCron
2022
Snellman acted as counsel to SMA Technologies, a portfolio company of Thoma Bravo, in its acquisition of VisualCron, an automation, integration and task scheduling tool for Windows environments.
Our core team comprised Claes Kjellberg, Jonas Sjöberg, Nicolina Hultgren Farsani and Tanja Schnitt (Private M&A), Olof Östman (IP & Tech), and Lisa Pålsson (Employment).
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 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 VASS Group in the acquisition of Zington
2022
Snellman acted as counsel to VASS Group, a leading digital solutions company present in 26 countries in Europe, the Americas, and Asia owned by One Equity Partners, in the acquisition of Zington, a renowned Swedish IT and management consultancy company serving a strong leading client portfolio in key sectors such as retail, food industry, and banking.
The acquisition of Zington strengthens VASS Group’s presence in the Nordic market and is VASS Group’s seventh acquisition since VASS Group’s growth plan was launched.
Snellman’s core team included Mikael Klang, Maja Uppgren, Nicolina Hultgren Farsani, and Tanja Schnitt (M&A Private), Lisa Pålsson and Josephine Lindgren (Employment), Olof Östman (IP & Technology), Filip Åhsberger (GDPR), Abiram Soma (Real Assets), Markus Nilsson (Finance & Restructuring), and Peter Forsberg and Lars Lundgren (Competition & Procurement).
Snellman acted as counsel to PCP in the provision of an ESG-linked debt financing to Kry International AB
2022
Snellman acted as counsel to PCP, who provided an ESG-linked debt financing to Kry International AB, Europe’s market leader in digi-physical healthcare services, as part of their €160m fundraise.
PCP provides tailored funding solutions to mid-sized companies in Northern Europe and 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, PCP has engaged and invested in over 130 companies and helped them maximise their potential.
Kry was co-founded in 2014 by its CEO Johannes Schildt and has become a market leader by enabling patients to access quality healthcare, quickly and efficiently. Working in partnership with healthcare professionals, governments, and partners across Europe, Kry improves patient access to both primary and specialist care via its technology and physical care centres.
Snellman’s core team included Fredrik Olsson, Maria Orrgard, Oscar Bengtsson, Tanja Schnitt, Jenny Lundberg, Lisa Pålsson, Olof Östman, Lars Lundgren, and Andreas Wingren.
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 Accent Equity in the investment in Norcospectra
2022
Snellman acted as counsel to Accent Equity in the investment in Norcospectra.
Norcospectra is a specialist within tailor made interior solutions for commercial spaces with market leading presence in Norway, Poland and Sweden.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Claes Kjellberg, Johanna Wärnberg, Maja Uppgren, Nicolina Hultgren Farsani and Tanja Schnitt (Private M&A), Andreas Wingren (Real Asset), Jenny Lundberg and Lisa Pålsson (Employment), Albert Danielsson and Oscar Bengtsson (Finance), Peter Forsberg and Oskar Helsing (Competition & Procurement) and Olof Östman (IP & Tech).
Snellman counsel to Equip and Vendis in the acquisition of Mountain Village to Create House of Discs, a new powerhouse within the Disc Golf Industry
2022
Snellman acted as counsel to Equip Capital and Vendis Capital, two leading private equity funds with a strong expertise in consumer goods in their investment in Mountain Village, a leading European producer and group of disc golf brands, including Latitude 64, Westside Discs and Kastaplast. As part of the transaction, Equip and Vendis invest alongside the founders becoming the majority shareholders of Mountain Village to create House of Discs, a new powerhouse within the disc golf industry. The transaction unites a number of leading disc golf brands and builds on strong pillars of branding, marketing, production, R&D, distribution and course building.
Our core team comprised Johanna Wärnberg, Douglas Essehorn, Anna Nordin Pettersson, Nicolina Hultgren Farsani (M&A), Carolina Wahlby, Rezan Akkurt and Ebba Sjölin (Finance), Lisa Pålsson (Employment), and Olof Östman (IP & Tech).
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 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 counsel to IK Partners in its investment in Sitevision AB
2022
Snellman acted as counsel to the IK Small Cap III Fund (“IK”) in its investment in Sitevision AB (“Sitevision”), a leading Swedish content management system (“CMS”) and intranet solution provider. IK is investing from its dedicated pool of development capital and is acquiring its stake from the founders Anders Korsvall, Karl Eklöf, and Niclas Hedlund, all of whom will be reinvesting alongside IK and will remain majority owners.
Sitevision was founded in 2002 in Örebro, where its headquarters remain. Today, Sitevision has grown into one of the leading CMS and intranet providers in Sweden and has local sales presence in Stockholm, Gothenburg, and more recently Oslo, as part of its strategic expansion into Norway.
Read more about the transaction here.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Johanna Wärnberg, Miklos Kovacs Kal, Douglas Essehorn, and Nadine Lågland (Private M&A), Fredrik Olsson, Albert Danielsson, and Oscar Bengtsson (Finance), Lisa Pålsson (Employment), and Olof Östman (IP & Tech).
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 Bare Collective in its aquisition of Boob Design
2022
Snellman acted as counsel to Bare Collective in its acquisition of Boob Design. Boob Design is offering a sustainable range of high design maternity and nursing wear sold on 59 markets primarily as direct-to-consumer sales through its own online store.
Bare Collective, a group of companies aiming to become a leader in products for children and women’s well-being, strengthens their position with the acquisition of Boob Design. The transaction is in line with Bare Collective’s acquisition strategy under which it has previously acquired Esska, Jabadabado, and ImseVimse.
Bare Collective is backed by Pivot, a Swedish private equity firm founded in 2019.
Snellman’s core advisory team included Mikael Klang, Douglas Essehorn, and Tanja Schnitt (Private M&A), Lisa Pålsson (Employment), and Olof Östman (IP & Tech).
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 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).
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