Ajda primarily works within the fields of competition law, public procurement and regulatory matters.
She advises clients on all aspects of competition law matters, including merger control, compliance and investigations.
Ajda also provides advice on all aspects of public procurement law, including reviewing and preparing tenders, reviewing procurement documentation, and representing clients in court proceedings related to public procurement.
Furthermore, she regularly acts as counsel to clients in matters relating to foreign direct investment (FDI).
Snellman counsel to Bonnier Capital in its investment in Consat Telematics
2026
Snellman acted as counsel to Bonnier Capital in its investment in Consat Telematics. The investment establishes Bonnier Capital as a strategic partner to Consat Telematics and is aimed at supporting the company’s continued international growth and innovation within intelligent public transportation systems.
Consat Telematics develops intelligent transport solutions for operators and public transport authorities and supports public transportation systems in markets including Sweden, Norway, Canada, Australia, Dubai and Brazil.
Snellman’s advisory team comprised Miklos Kovacs Scherlin, Douglas Essehorn, Emma Andersson, Ulrika Wigart and Adam Jatta Kölin (Private M&A), Sina Mindus Amini, Louise Nordback and Moa Gilbertsson (IP & Tech), Nellie Jönsson (Employment), Linnéa Eriksson (Real Assets), Signe Persson and Ylva Timmerbacka-Halje (Finance and Restructuring), and Philip Thorell and Ajda Hasanovic (Competition, Procurement & Regulatory).
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 Pacenote Equity in its investment in Restra Group
2026
Snellman acted as counsel to Pacenote Equity in its investment in Restra Group, an entrepreneur-led group of bio waste-to-energy companies in the Nordics.
Restra was founded with the ambition to strengthen the Nordic energy and heat supply through the responsible and sustainable use of bio-based resources. Restra currently consists of five companies (Skogsbränsle Småland, Naturskog, Naturskog Biofuel, Skogax and Biodrift), and is backed by a long-term ownership base including Swedish and international families, institutions, and entrepreneurs.
Snellman’s core advisory team included Claes Kjellberg and Douglas Essehorn (Private M&A), and Philip Thorell and Ajda Hasanovic (Competition, Procurement & Regulatory).
Snellman counsel to JM AB (publ) in divestment of contracting operations
2025
Snellman acted as counsel to JM AB (publ), the leading residential project developer in the Nordic region, in its divestment of its remaining contracting operations. The divested business currently comprises approximately 120 employees and has annual revenue of around SEK 500 million.
Completion of the transaction is planned to take place during the first quarter of 2026.
Snellman’s advisory team includes Claes Kjellberg, Isabelle Vinterskog, Ulrika Wigart and Adrian Bäck (Private M&A), Philip Thorell and Ajda Hasanovic (Competition, Procurement & Regulatory), and Josephine Gjerstad Medina (Employment).
Snellman 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 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 the transferring partners of KPMG Sweden in the carve-out to Azets Sweden
2025
Snellman acted as counsel to the transferring partners of KPMG Sweden in the carve-out of KPMG Sweden’s business operations focusing on audit, advisory, and tax services for smaller companies to Azets Sweden. The transaction also included, to some extent, parts of the business for medium-sized companies as well as audit and certain advisory services for municipalities and regions.
Snellman’s core advisory team consisted of Mikael Klang, Emma Andersson, and Carl Tengblad (Private M&A) as well as Philip Thorell and Ajda Hasanovic (Competition and 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 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 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 Anywhere365, a portfolio company of Bregal Milestone, in its acquisition of Tendfor
2024
Snellman acted as counsel to Anywhere365 in its acquisition of Tendfor AB, a leading provider of advanced cloud communication capabilities for mid-market and large enterprises.From its base in Sweden, Tendfor has grown rapidly over the past years and established itself as the most reliable and secure cloud service of its kind, becoming the product of choice for many of the world’s leading global enterprises and most discerning public organizations.
Today, Tendfor has customers in 18 countries, including 10 on the Fortune Global 500 list. Anywhere365 is a Netherlands-headquartered and fast-growing provider of Enterprise Dialogue Management SaaS solutions. Anywhere365 empowers voice and digital dialogues for organizations worldwide and brings AI intelligence for increased productivity and effectiveness.
Bregal Milestone is a leading European software and technology growth private equity firm with c.€1.3 billion of capital raised since inception. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals.
Snellman’s advisory team included Claes Kjellberg, Douglas Essehorn, Tanja Schnitt and Josefine Höyby Fathi (Private M&A), Peter Forsberg and Ajda Hasanovic (Competition & Regulatory), Nellie Jönsson (Employment), and Olof Östman and Sara Domeij (IP & Technology).
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 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).
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