Maja is a senior associate at Snellman’s Stockholm office. She specializes in private M&A and corporate law. Maja focuses mainly on advising clients on domestic and cross-border M&A transactions and matters related to corporate law and corporate reorganizations. Her previous experience includes working as an associate at international law firms and client secondment at Nordea.
Snellman Counsel to Lagercrantz Group in the Acquisition of Nordic Road Safety
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.
Snellman Counsel to Oddschecker in the Acquisition of SuperScommesse from Catena Media
Snellman acted as counsel to Oddschecker, a prominent player in the sports betting industry, in the acquisition of Italian sports betting brand SuperScommesse from Catena Media.
Snellman’s core team comprised Mikael Klang, Miklos Kovacs Scherlin and Maja Uppgren.
Snellman Counsel to The Riverside Company in the Acquisition of Vita Verita AB
Snellman acted as counsel to The Riverside Company, a global private investor focused on the smaller end of the middle market, in the acquisition of Vita Verita, a specialist in cleanroom consumables and laboratory equipment, as the first add-on to Dastex Reinraumzubehör GmbH & Co. KG.
The Riverside Company is a global investment firm focused on being one of the leading private capital options for investors, business owners, and employees at the smaller end of the middle market by seeking to fuel transformative growth and creating lasting value.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Mikael Klang, Maja Uppgren, Nicolina Hultgren Farsani, Tanja Schnitt and Anna Nordin Pettersson, (Private M&A), Jens Rönneholm and Jenny Lundberg (Employment), Ebba Sjölin (Finance & Restructuring), Louise Nordback (IP & Tech), Abiram Soma (Real Assets), and Lars Lundgren and Peter Forsberg (Competition & Regulatory).
Snellman Counsel to Transdev Sverige in the Divestment of RP Charter to Västanhede Holding
Snellman acted as counsel to Transdev Sverige, a Sweden-based private passenger transport company, in the sale of its commercial bus operations, which are run by RP Charter. RP Charter operates charter buses in central Sweden and boat bus traffic from Stockholm city to the ferry ports in Nynäshamn, Grisslehamn, and Värtahamnen.
Snellman’s core team included Richard Åkerman, Maja Uppgren, and Tanja Schnitt.
Snellman Counsel to VASS Group in the Acquisition of Zington
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 Counsel to Thomas H. Lee Partners in its investment in inriver AB
Snellman acted as counsel to Thomas H. Lee Partners in its investment in inriver AB, a provider of Product Information Management (PIM) software for the world’s leading manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.
Snellman’s core team included Claes Kjellberg, Moa Fritzon Torbjelt, Maja Uppgren, Tanja Schnitt and Nicolina Hultgren Farsani (M&A Private), Mattias Friberg and Khaled Talayhan (M&A Public), Fredrik Olsson, Carolina Wahlby, Maria Orrgard, Albert Danielsson and Oscar Bengtsson (Finance), and Jenny Lundberg (Employment).
Snellman Counsel to Xindao in Its Acquisition of Vinga Sweden
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 Accent Equity in the Investment in Norcospectra
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 Soltech Energy Sweden AB (publ) in Its International Expansion and First Bolt-on Acquisition
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 Swedish Counsel to Savvy Gaming Group in Its Acquisition of ESL Gaming and FACEIT
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 Soltech Energy AB (publ) in Its Acquisition of Falu Plåtslageri AB and Tak och Bygg i Falun AB
Snellman acted as counsel to Soltech Energy Sweden AB (publ) in its acquisition of 70 per cent of the shares in Falu Plåtslageri AB (Falu Plåtslageri) and Tak & Bygg in Falun AB (Takab), respectively. The acquisitions are Soltech’s first in Dalarna and will strengthen the group’s presence in Central Sweden. The acquisition will be financed entirely with the group’s own cash and newly issued Soltech shares.
Soltech has an offensive growth strategy with acquisitions in the solar, roof, façade, and electrical engineering industries. Together, these companies will create synergy effects and build a strong hub with cross-border expertise that can offer complete solutions.
Takab was founded in 2004 and has since had a successful journey. In 2017, Takab’s owner acquired Falu Plåtslageri, a classic sheet metal manufacturer founded as early as 1952. Since then, the companies have been run by the same owner, Jon Onsbacke. Both companies have great ambitions to add solar energy to their offerings as they now become part of Soltech.
This transaction was carried out within our infrastructure practice, and our core advisory team included Johanna Wärnberg, Claes Kjellberg, and Maja Uppgren.
Snellman Counsel to Soltech Energy AB (publ) in Its Acquisition of Essaglas & Aluminium AB
Snellman acted as counsel to Soltech Energy Sweden AB (publ) in its acquisition of 100 per cent of the shares of the facade company Essaglas & Aluminium AB. The plan going forward is to, jointly with Soltech, integrate solar energy into the product range and increase both sales and earnings. The acquisition is Soltech’s second acquisition in the facade industry and will strengthen the group’s presence in this growing segment. The acquisition will be financed entirely by own cash and newly issued Soltech shares.
Essaglas was founded in 2012 and has since had a successful journey and is currently at the forefront of its industry. The business is run from a production facility outside Örebro, and the company performs all types of exterior and interior glass solutions, with an emphasis on facade construction of commercial properties. As Essaglas now becomes part of Soltech, the intention is to grow within solar cell facades.
This transaction was carried out within our infrastructure practice, and our core advisory team included Johanna Wärnberg, Claes Kjellberg, and Maja Uppgren.
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