Andreas advises national and international clients on real estate transactions, lease matters and development projects. He also provides advice in the field of environmental law and on energy-related projects.
Andreas is currently on leave of absence.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 in a JV property transaction
2026
Snellman has acted as legal counsel to a joint venture between Mengus and Balder, in the acquisition of the “HagaBlue” property in Solna, from DNB Scandinavian Property Fund. The property, Solna Brahelund 3, comprises a modern office building with approximately 10,200 sqm lettable area plus garage. The transaction was structured as a share transaction.
Snellman’s advisory team comprised Mikael Stabo, Angelica Berntsson, Andreas Wingren, and Linnéa Eriksson (Real Assets) as well as Carolina H. Wahlby and Charlotte Säker (Finance).
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 counsel to IK Partners in its acquisition of Francks Kylindustri
2025
Snellman acted as counsel to IK Partners in its acquisition of Francks Kylindustri, a leading Nordic provider of installation and maintenance of commercial and industrial refrigeration systems, from Segulah V, a fund advised by Amplio Private Equity AB. The investment will be made through the IK X Fund.
Francks Kylindustri is a leading specialist provider of installation and aftermarket services within commercial and industrial refrigeration systems and was founded in 1950 with headquarters in Sweden. The operations have developed from a regional business in Sweden to a group with comprehensive coverage of the Nordics following market entry into Norway, Denmark and Finland. Francks Kylindustri has delivered consistent and profitable growth, both organically and through strategic add-on acquisitions. With the support of IK, the group aims to further consolidate its position in the Nordic market and pursue international expansion, leveraging IK Partners’ operational expertise and proven track record in building scalable, resilient businesses.
The transaction is subject to regulatory approval.
IK Partners is a European private equity firm focused on investments in the Benelux countries, the DACH region, France, the Nordic countries, and the UK. IK supports companies with strong underlying potential, partnering with management teams and investors to create robust, well-positioned businesses with excellent long-term prospects.
For further information, please refer to IK Partners’ press release here.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Johanna Wärnberg, Douglas Essehorn, Tanja Schnitt, Carl Tengblad, Elin Boman and Irma Jarlén (Private M&A), Fredrik Olsson, Rezan Akkurt, Lina Lundevall-Brunö and Signe Persson (Finance), Andreas Wingren (Real Assets), Josephine Gjerstad Medina and Nellie Jönsson (Employment), Louise Nordback, Emma Johari and Anna Hultengård (IP & Tech), Philip Thorell and Emma Fröderberg Shaiek (Competition, Procurement & Regulatory).
Snellman counsel to Vida AB in the acquisition of AB Karl Hedin Sågverk
2025
Snellman acted as counsel to Vida AB in its acquisition of AB Karl Hedin Sågverk from Mattsbo Såg AB and minority shareholders. AB Karl Hedin Sågverk operates sawmills in Central Sweden and will significantly expand Vida’s production capacity. Closing of the transaction is subject to regulatory approvals.
Snellman’s advisory team comprised Mikael Klang, Douglas Essehorn, Emma Andersson, Tanja Schnitt, Nadine Lågland, Elin Boman and Sophia Engdahl (Private M&A), Andreas Wingren and Angelica Berntsson (Real Assets), Philip Thorell and Ajda Hasanovic (Competition & Regulatory), Elisabeth Vestin, Sina Mindus Amini and Moa Gilbertsson (IP & Tech), Jenny Lundberg and Nellie Jönsson (Employment), and Carolina H. Wahlby and Charlotte Säker (Finance).
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 Granitor in transaction with Wihlborgs
2025
Snellman has acted as legal counsel to Granitor in the divestment of a property portfolio in southern Sweden to listed property company Wihlborgs. The properties, located in Malmö, Lund and Helsingborg, comprises more than 51,000 sqm lettable area, mainly office’s and hotels (including the World Trade Center buildings in Malmö, Lund and Helsingborg as well as the SeaU hotel- and congress centre in Helsingborg). There is further development potential on two development properties, comprising an additional 82,000 sqm of land and building rights for up to 12,000 sqm new offices.
The underlying property value is approximately SEK 2,400 million. Completion of the transaction will take place on 1 April 2025.
Snellman’s core team comprised Mikael Stabo, Andreas Wingren and Angelica Berntsson.
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 ALFA Development in a joint venture in Stockholm
2024
Snellman has acted as legal counsel to ALFA Development in a joint venture (as capital partner) with Besqab, for the acquisition and subsequent development of a property on Södermalm in Stockholm. The project comprises the development of 93 new residential units, totalling approximately 9,400 sqm. gross floor area. The land was acquired through a land allocation from Stockholm municipality, and the purchase price was approximately SEK 322 million.
Further information available at www.alfadev.se.
Snellman’s team comprised Mikael Stabo, Abiram Soma, Andreas Wingren and Angelica Berntsson (Real Assets).
Snellman counsel to Region Stockholm’s Health and Medical Care Committee in the procurement of operation of S:t Göran’s Hospital
2024
Snellman acted as counsel to Region Stockholm’s Health and Medical Care Committee in the procurement of the operation S:t Görans Hospital located in the centre of Stockholm and one of the largest emergency hospitals in Sweden, known for its high-quality care and innovative healthcare approaches.
The acquisition concluded the procurement process which was one of the largest non-military procurements in the EU. The contract spans eight years, with an option to extend for up to four additional years, making the total potential duration twelve years. The value of the contract is approximately SEK 55 billion over the twelve-year period starting from 4 January 2026.
Snellman’s core project management team comprised Joakim Lavér and Philip Thorell (Competition, Procurement & Regulatory), Johanna Wärnberg, Maja Uppgren, Emma Andersson, Nadine Lågland and Elin Boman (Private M&A), Anna Ribenfors and Jessica Tressfeldt (Commerical, IP & Tech), Mikael Stabo and Andreas Wingren (Real Estate), Josephine Gjerstad Medina (Employment).
Snellman local counsel to Mastercard in its purchase of Minna Technologies AB
2024
Snellman acted as counsel to Mastercard, in its purchase of Minna Technologies, a Swedish payment technology company.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Richard Åkerman, Astrid Trolle Adams, Ulrika Wigart and Sophia Engdahl (Private M&A), Ola Åhman (Public M&A) and Pontus Ewerlöf (Dispute Resolution).
Snellman counsel to Mengus in the acquisition of Solna Hilton 4
2024
Snellman has acted as legal counsel to Mengus’s fourth fund, in the acquisition of the office property Hilton 4 in Solna.
For further information on the transaction, please refer to Mengus’s press release here.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Mikael Stabo, Andreas Wingren and Angelica Berntsson (Real Assets).
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 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 Equip Capital in its investment in Stenbolaget
2023
Snellman acted as counsel to Equip Capital, a Nordic private equity firm, in its investment in Stenbolaget Sverige AB, a Swedish stone supplier.
Stenbolaget produces and sells stone and stone products to private and professional customers. The production is carried out by Stenbolaget’s wholly-owned Turkish subsidiary, which has, among other things, certifications from SMETA.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Johanna Wärnberg, Douglas Essehorn, Nadine Lågland, and Nicolina Hultgren Farsani (Private M&A), Josephine Lindgren and Jens Rönneholm (Employment), Carolina Wahlby and Amanda Alexandersson (Finance), Andreas Wingren (Real Assets), Olof Östman (IP & Tech), and Philip Thorell and Sarah Ek (Competition & Regulatory).
Snellman counsel to 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 Bewi ASA in sale and leaseback transaction
2022
Snellman acted as counsel to Bewi ASA (“Bewi”) in its indirect sale of ten properties and one land plot located in Norway and Sweden. The agreed property value is approximately NOK 900 million. The buyer is KMC Properties ASA (“KMC”).
Bewi is a leading international provider of packaging, components, and insulations solutions. The transaction is structured as a sale and leaseback, through which long term lease agreements between the property-owning companies and Bewi’s operational companies were entered into in connection with the closing.
Furthermore, KMC has an exclusive right until 30 June 2023 to acquire the remaining part of Bewi’s portfolio valued up to NOK 1,1 billion.
Our core team comprised Mikael Stabo, Abiram Soma, and Andreas Wingren.
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 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 Xindao in its acquisition of Vinga Sweden
2022
Snellman acted as counsel to Xindao, a Dutch company and the leading European provider of sustainable business gifts serving over 4,500 distributors, in its acquisition of Vinga Sweden.
With the acquisition, Xindao becomes the leading provider of business gifts in Sweden and further strengthens its position across the Nordics.
Snellman’s core team comprised Richard Åkerman, Maja Uppgren, Nicolina Hultgren Farsani and Tanja Schnitt (Private M&A), Andreas Wingren (Real Asset), Josephine Lindgren (Employment), Ebba Sjölin (Finance), and Olof Östman (IP & Tech).
Snellman counsel to Gores Guggenheim, Inc. in its closing of business combination with Polestar
2022
Snellman acted as counsel to Gores Guggenheim, Inc., a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) formed by the affiliates of The Gores Group and Guggenheim Capital, LLC, in its business combination with the global electric performance car company Polestar. The transaction implies an equity value of approximately USD 20 billion for Polestar. The combined company will retain the Polestar name and will commence trading on the Nasdaq under the new ticker symbol ‘PSNY’ on June 24, 2022.
Polestar is a Swedish premium electric performance car brand, headquartered in Gothenburg and founded by Volvo Cars and Geely Holding. Polestar’s vehicles are available and on the road in fourteen active global markets across Europe, North America, and China.
Gores Guggenheim, Inc. completed its initial public offering in April 2021, raising approximately USD 800 million in cash proceeds. Gores Guggenheim’s strategy is to identify and complete business combinations with market leading companies with strong equity stories that will benefit from the growth capital of the public equity markets and be enhanced by the experience and expertise of Gores’ and Guggenheim’s long history and track record of investing in and operating businesses.
Snellman acted as a legal advisor to Gores Guggenheim, Inc. together with Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP.
Snellman’s advisory team included Richard Åkerman, Douglas Essehorn, Iiris Ikkelä, and Alexander Lindqvist (M&A), Elisabeth Vestin and Anna Ribenfors (IP & Tech), Josephine Lindgren and Lisa Pålsson (Employment), Fredrik Olsson and Sofia Bengtsson (Finance), and Andreas Wingren (Real Estate).
Snellman counsel to 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 KLAR Partners backed Oleter Group in the merger between its underground infrastructure maintenance business (UIM) and Swoosh
2022
Snellman acted as counsel to KLAR Partners backed Oleter Group in the merger between its underground infrastructure maintenance business (UIM) and Swoosh, a group active in the flushing and relining business.
Snellman’s core team included Claes Kjellberg, Miklos Kovacs Kal, Emma Andersson, Tanja Schnitt and Anna Nordin Pettersson (Private M&A), Josephine Lindgren (Employment), Andreas Wingren (Real Assets), Fredrik Olsson, Carolina Wahlby and Amanda Alexandersson (Finance), Peter Forsberg and Lars Lundgren (Competition), and Olof Östman (IP & Technology).
Snellman counsel to 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 Fazer Group in its acquisition of Trensums Food
2021
Nordic Law Firm Snellman acted as counsel to Fazer Group in its acquisition of Trensums Food, a Swedish market-leading producer of plant-based drinks, with a strategic focus on oat drinks. Trensums Food, together with its fully owned subsidiary, generated 779 MSEK (about 77 MEUR) of net sales in the fiscal year ending April 2021. The acquisition is a further step in the implementation of Fazer Group’s growth strategy and ambition to become one of the leading players in non-dairy and plant-based food in Northern Europe. The transaction is subject to Swedish Competition Authority approval.
Trensums Food is a growth company and a leading player in liquid plant-based foods with oat drinks as its main focus. The company was the first in the world to commercially produce oat drinks and today Trensums Food sells its oat drinks to a large part of the world. In recent years, Trensums Food has invested in expanded capacity based on strong demand, which continues to grow – setting the stage for further growth in the future.
Fazer Group, the Food Experience Company, focuses on fast-moving consumer goods, operates in eight countries and exports to around 40 countries. In 2020, Fazer Group had net sales of 1.1 billion euros and almost 8,500 employees. Fazer Group’s operations comply with ethical principles that are based on the Fazer Group’s values and the UN Global Compact.
For further information, please refer to Fazer Group’s press release here.
Our core advisory team included Richard Åkerman, Miklos Kovacs Kal, Jonas Sjöberg, Iiris Ikkelä and Emma Andersson (M&A), Mikael Stabo and Andreas Wingren (Real Assets), Jessica Tressfeldt (IP & Tech), Josephine Lindgren (Employment) and David Olander (Competition).
Snellman counsel to Nivika Fastigheter AB (publ) on its IPO and listing on Nasdaq Stockholm main list
2021
Snellman acted as counsel to Nivika Fastigheter AB (publ), a fast-growing property company, on its initial public offering and listing of all class B shares on the Nasdaq Stockholm main list. The offering of newly issued class B shares, which was heavily oversubscribed, amounted to SEK 1,000 million, and additional class B shares amounting up to SEK 150 million may be issued under an overallotment option. Tredje AP-fonden, Swedbank Robur Fonder, Öhman Fonder, and Weland AB were cornerstone investors in the offering and acquired shares for SEK 600 million in total. Based on the closing share price on the first day of trading, 3 December 2021, the market capitalisation of the company amounted to approximately SEK 5,417 million. Danske Bank A/S, Danmark, Sverige Filial, and Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB acted as joint global coordinators and joint bookrunners.
Nivika is a fast-growing property company with a focus on long-term ownership, efficient new development, and an investment strategy with purpose of being flexible and adaptable towards the property market. The net proceeds will be used to finance continued growth through acquisitions and project development with new development of residential and commercial properties for long-term own ownership and management.
Snellman’s advisory team consisted mainly of Mattias Friberg, Christoffer Saidac, Khaled Talayhan, Emma Greiff, Anton Eriksson, Lisa Kindstedt, Andreas Wingren, Josephine Lindgren, Rezan Akkurt, and Alexander Lindqvist.
Snellman counsel to Gores Guggenheim, Inc. in its proposed business combination with Polestar
2021
Snellman acted as counsel to Gores Guggenheim, Inc., a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) formed by the affiliates of The Gores Group and Guggenheim Capital, LLC, in its proposed business combination with the global electric performance car company Polestar. The transaction implies an equity value of approximately USD 20 billion for Polestar. Upon closing, which is expected to take place in the first half of 2022, the combined company will be held by a new public company which is expected to be listed on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “PSNY”.
Polestar is a Swedish premium electric performance car brand, headquartered in Gothenburg and founded by Volvo Cars and Geely Holding. Polestar’s vehicles are available and on the road in fourteen active global markets across Europe, North America, and China.
Gores Guggenheim, Inc. completed its initial public offering in April 2021, raising approximately USD 800 million in cash proceeds. Gores Guggenheim’s strategy is to identify and complete business combinations with market leading companies with strong equity stories that will benefit from the growth capital of the public equity markets and be enhanced by the experience and expertise of Gores’ and Guggenheim’s long history and track record of investing in and operating businesses.
Snellman acted as a legal advisor to Gores Guggenheim, Inc. together with Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP.
Snellman’s advisory team included Richard Åkerman, Douglas Essehorn, Iiris Ikkelä, and Alexander Lindqvist (M&A), Elisabeth Vestin and Anna Ribenfors (IP & Tech), Josephine Lindgren and Lisa Pålsson (Employment), Fredrik Olsson and Sofia Bengtsson (Finance), and Andreas Wingren (Real Estate).
Snellman counsel to 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 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 counsel to the seller in the divestment of Two Properties to Stenhus Fastigheter
2021
Snellman acted as counsel to the seller in the divestment of two properties in the Stockholm region to Stenhus Fastigheter i Norden AB (publ). The properties are strategically located along the E4, have a lettable area of approximately 10,000 m², and are fully let to the car retailer Bilia AB on long term leases.
Snellman’s team consisted of Mikael Stabo and Andreas Wingren.
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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