Claes heads Snellman’s Private M&A and Private Equity practice and is a member of the firm’s Partner Committee. He specialises in private equity and M&A transactions and advises international corporate as well as private equity clients. Claes has extensive experience primarily in M&A and is known for his competence and capability in large corporate deals, divisional carve-outs, as well as infrastructure and energy related deals. He is also experienced in both review and establishment of private equity and venture capital funds.
Snellman counsel to Accent Equity-owned Unisport Sweden in its acquisition of Mälardalens Idrottsservice and Fenix Sport
2026
Snellman acted as counsel to Accent Equity-owned Unisport Sweden in connection with its acquisition of Mälardalens Idrottsservice and Fenix Sport, companies operating in the sports facility services sector.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Claes Kjellberg, Emma Andersson and Irma Jarlén (Private M&A).
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 Paulig in the divestment of Risenta
2026
Snellman acted as counsel to Paulig Ltd and its wholly-owned subsidiary Santa Maria AB, in the divestment of the Risenta brand and associated business, to the Swedish consumer goods company Midsona AB (publ). The divestment is part of Paulig’s strategy to sharpen its focus on the categories World Foods and Tex Mex in order to drive the company’s long-term growth.
The transaction is subject to approval from the Swedish Inspectorate for Strategic Products.
Snellman’s core advisory team included Claes Kjellberg, Alexander Lindqvist and Ulrika Wigart.
Snellman 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 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 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 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 KLAR Partners backed Sandbäckens in its acquisitions of Nordvalvet and Caeli
2025
Snellman acted as counsel to KLAR Partners backed Sandbäckens in its acquisitions of Nordvalvet AB and Caeli AB, thereby strengthening Sandbäckens’ position in the Stockholm region and its continued expansion with the segment of ventilation.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Claes Kjellberg, Miklos Kovacs Sherlin, Nicolina Hultgren Farsani, Ulrika Wigart and Sophia Engdahl (Private M&A).
Snellman counsel to Hypergene, a portfolio company of Thoma Bravo, in its acquisition of Profitbase
2025
Snellman acted as counsel to the Swedish SaaS company Hypergene AB, backed by Thoma Bravo, in its acquisition of the Norwegian SaaS company Profitbase AS.
Profitbase offers smart and user-friendly solutions for financial planning, reporting and so-called “low-code” applications, with over 300 customers in Norway and the Nordic region. By acquiring Profitbase, Hypergene broadens its presence in the Nordic market and gains access to new expertise.
Snellman’s advisory team included Claes Kjellberg, Douglas Essehorn, and Elin Boman (Private M&A).
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 Kingdom of Sweden in its sale of Lernia AB
2025
Snellman acted as counsel to the Kingdom of Sweden in its sale of Lernia AB to Aurelius (AURELIUS Investment Lux Fourteen SARL).
The closing of the transaction and Aurelius’ takeover of the shares in Lernia is expected to take place during the first quarter of 2025, pending, among other things, competition review as well as review under the Foreign Direct Investment Review Act.
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Snellman advised PQ Sweden AB on its acquisition of silicate business from Sibelco Group
2025
Snellman acted counsel to PQ Sweden AB, in connection with its acquisition of the specialty silicate business from Sibelco Group currently operated in the Lödöse plant in Sweden. With over 70 years of presence in the Nordic region, PQ is a leading global producer of silicates, silicas, and derivative products essential to industries in the mining and construction sector. The acquisition represents a significant milestone in PQ’s strategy to expand its presence and enhance its product offering in the region.
Snellman’s core advisory team included Claes Kjellberg, Isabelle Vinterskog, and Adrian Bäck (Private M&A), Josephine Gjerstad Medina (Employment), Peter Forsberg and Veronica Thurin (Competition, Procurement & Regulatory).
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 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 Swedish counsel to Apollo Funds in its acquisition of IGT Gaming and Everi for $6.3 billion
Snellman acted as Swedish counsel to Apollo Funds in its $6.3 billion agreements to simultaneously acquire International Game Technology’s gaming and digital business, IGT Gaming, and Everi Holdings, a leading provider of casino floor technology.
Subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals, the all-cash transaction is expected to close by the end of the third quarter of 2025.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Claes Kjellberg, Jonas Sjöberg, and Aykut Aslan Yucel (Private M&A), as well as Jenny Lundberg and Josephine Gjerstad Medina (Employment).
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 Hypergene, a portfolio company of Thoma Bravo, in the acquisition of Thinking Portfolio
2024
Snellman acted as counsel to Swedish SaaS company Hypergene AB, backed by Thoma Bravo, in its entry into the Finnish market through the acquisition of Thinking Portfolio Oy.
Thinking Portfolio offers a platform solution focused on strategic project and portfolio management, which strengthens Hypergene’s offering in strategic portfolio management by supplementing the company’s existing product range related to financial and strategic planning, project management, and reporting and analysis.
Snellman’s advisory team included Claes Kjellberg, Douglas Essehorn, and Elin Boman (Private M&A).
Snellman counsel to Vitec Software Group AB (publ) in the acquisition of Bidtheatre AB
2024
Snellman acted as counsel to Vitec Software Group AB (publ) in the acquisition of Bidtheatre AB, a Swedish SaaS company that develops and delivers a Demand Side Platform (DSP) for programmatic advertising, offering advanced audience targeting across various digital channels.
Snellman’s core advisory team included Claes Kjellberg, Alexander Lindqvist, Tanja Schnitt and Aykut Aslan Yucel (Private M&A).
Snellman acted as counsel to Linde Gas in the divestment of Linde’s Home Carbonation Operations in the Nordics and Baltics
2024
Snellman acted as counsel to Linde Gas AB in the divestment of Linde’s home carbonation operations in the Nordics and Baltics.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Claes Kjellberg, Miklos Kovacs Scherlin, and Aykut Aslan Yucel (Private M&A), together with Peter Forsberg and Lars Lundgren (Competition & Regulatory).
Snellman counsel to Petroswede AB in the sale of Svenska Petroleum Exploration Aktiebolag
2024
Snellman acted as counsel to Petroswede AB in the sale of Svenska Petroleum Exploration Aktiebolag, an exploration and production company based in Sweden with assets such as an offshore block in Côte d’Ivoire in West Africa to Vaalco Energy (Holdings), LLC.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Ola Åhman, Claes Kjellberg, Astrid Trolle Adams, Ulrika Wigart and Sophia Engdahl (M&A), Jenny Lundberg and Josephine Gjerstad Medina (Employment), Peter Forsberg and Lars Lundgren (Competition and Regulatory).
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 Storå Rör
2024
Snellman acted as counsel to KLAR Partners backed Sandbäckens in its acquisition of AB Storå Rör, a company specialised in installations and service of heat pumps. The acquisition is part of Sandbäckens strategy for continued growth within the segment of heating, sanitation and energy solutions.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Claes Kjellberg, Miklos Kovacs Scherlin, Emma Andersson and Aykut Aslan Yucel (Private M&A).
Snellman counsel to Lagercrantz Group in the acquisition of Nordic Road Safety
2024
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 local counsel to ASICS CORPORATION in its sale of Haglöfs AB
2023
Snellman acted as counsel to ASICS CORPORATION in its sale of Haglöfs AB, a well-known Sweden-based outdoor goods provider with products sold in 28 countries, to the global private equity firm Lionrock Capital Limited.
Snellman’s core advisory team on the sale comprised Claes Kjellberg, Astrid Trolle Adams, and Klara Hasselberg (Private M&A), Ebba Sjölin (Finance), and Philip Thorell (Competition & Regulatory).
Counsel to Thoma Bravo in its growth investment in Hypergene
2023
Snellman acted as counsel to Thoma Bravo in its growth investment in Hypergene, a Swedish software-as-a-service company for planning and performance management. As part of the investment, Thoma Bravo acquires a majority stake from Monterro and other minority shareholders.
Hypergene, headquartered in Malmö, and with over 200 people employed across eight offices in Sweden, Norway, and Germany, is one of the larger players in Corporate Performance Management and Project & Portfolio Management (xP&A) in Northern Europe.
Thoma Bravo, one of the largest software investors in the world, has a 20-plus year history of providing capital and support to high-growth software businesses. This is Thoma Bravo’s third investment by its Europe-based team, and the first platform acquisition of a Swedish company.
Our team included Claes Kjellberg, Douglas Essehorn, Emma Andersson, Ulrika Wigart, Elin Boman, and Aykut Yucel (Private M&A), Fredrik Olsson, Carolina Wahlby and Sofia Granberg (Finance), Caroline Sundberg and Nicolas Günthardt (IP & Technology), Peter Forsberg and Sarah Ek (Competition & Regulatory), Josephine Gjerstad Medina and Nellie Jönsson (Employment), and Angelica Berntsson (Real Assets).
Snellman counsel to Sandbäckens in the acquisition of City Eltjänst
2023
Snellman acted as counsel to Sandbäckens in the acquisition of City Eltjänst Sthlm AB, a company specialised in electrical installations. The acquisition is part of Sandbäcken’s strategy for continued growth within the electricity segment.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Claes Kjellberg, Miklos Kovacs Kal, Alexander Lindqvist, and Klara Hasselberg (Private M&A).
Snellman 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).
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 Altor backed Silo AI in the acquisition of Combient Mix
2023
Snellman acted as counsel to Silo AI, backed i.a. by Altor, in the acquisition of Combient Mix.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Claes Kjellberg, Annika Schauman, Jonas Sjöberg, Tanja Schnitt, and Santeri Jääskeläinen (Private M&A), and Olof Östman (IP & Technology).
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 Vaaka Partners backed Staria Oyj in the acquisition of Suitespot AB
2023
Snellman acted as counsel to Vaaka Partners backed Staria Oyj, a Finnish information system and accounting services company, in the acquisition of Suitespot AB, a Swedish information technology and services company.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Claes Kjellberg, Annika Schaumann, Jonas Sjöberg, Nicolina Hultgren Farsani, and Nadine Lågland (M&A), Josephine Lindgren (Employment), Sara Heikfolk (IP & Tech).
Snellman counsel to KLAR Partners Backed Nimlas Group in its acquisition of Konstel
2022
Snellman acted as counsel to KLAR Partners backed Nimlas Group in its acquisition of Konstel, a leading electrical installation company in Norway, forming one of the largest installation companies in the Nordic region.
Snellman’s core team included Claes Kjellberg, Miklos Kovacs Kal, Emma Andersson, and Ulrika Wigart (Private Equity) and Fredrik Olsson, Carolina Wahlby and Rezan Akkurt (Finance & Restructuring).
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 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 MedCap in its divestment of Vitamin D
2022
Snellman acted as counsel to MedCap, who has through its subsidiary Unimedic Pharma AB, divested its rights to the product Vitamin D to Pharmaprim AB.
MedCap is a publicly listed company operating within the life sciences industry.
Snellman’s core team included Claes Kjellberg, Miklos Kovacs Kal, and Emma Andersson.
Snellman counsel to Thomas H. Lee Partners in its investment in Inriver AB
2022
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 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 the Kingdom of Sweden in the sale of Orio AB
2022
Snellman acted as counsel to the Kingdom of Sweden in the sale of Orio AB to Hedin Mobility Group AB.
Orio AB is a logistics and spare parts company with roots in the Swedish car industry. Orio is the exclusive global supplier of Saab Original spare parts through a global network in Europe, North America, Asia and Australia.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Claes Kjellberg and Douglas Essehorn (Private M&A), Peter Forsberg, Oskar Helsing and Lars Lundgren (Competition & Procurement).
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 Soltech Energy AB (publ) in its acquisition of Falu Plåtslageri AB and Tak och Bygg i Falun AB
2021
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
2021
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.
Snellman counsel to KLAR Partners Limited in the investment in Oleter Group
2021
Snellman acted as counsel to KLAR Partners Limited in the investment in Oleter Group consisting of OCAB and Frøiland Bygg Skade, market leading providers of property damage restoration services. The investment was made by funds advised by KLAR Partners, a European private equity company focused on investments in companies operating in the business services and light industrials.
Snellman’s core team included Claes Kjellberg, Miklos Kovacs Kal, Emma Andersson, Maria Orrgard, Fredrik Olsson, and Josephine Lindgren.
Snellman advised the founder and owners of Hemfrid in the sale of Hemfrid to Fidelio Capital
2021
Snellman advised the founder and owners of Hemfrid, Sweden’s largest company within household services with approximately 2,000 employees, in the sale of Hemfrid to Fidelio Capital.
Snellman’s core advisory team consisted of Claes Kjellberg, Johanna Wärnberg, Miklos Kovacs Kal, and Douglas Essehorn.
Snellman counsel to Global Elevator and Escalator Provider KONE Corporation and its subsidiary KONE Aktiebolag in the divestment of Motala Hissar AB
2021
Snellman acted as counsel to global elevator and escalator provider KONE Corporation and its subsidiary KONE Aktiebolag in the divestment of Motala Hissar AB to Aritco Group AB, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Investment AB Latour (publ). Motala Hissar AB is a manufacturer of platform lifts headquartered in Motala, Sweden.
Snellman’s team consisted of Claes Kjellberg, Johanna Wärnberg, Jonas Sjöberg, and Iiris Ikkelä (Corporate/M&A), Peter Forsberg and David Olander (Competition & Procurement), and Jenny Lundberg (Employment).
Snellman counsel to Sitowise in the acquisition of Infracontrol
2021
Snellman acted as counsel to Sitowise in the acquisition of the Swedish traffic and infrastructure IT company Infracontrol. Together, the two companies accelerate the development of intelligent traffic solutions for smart cities. Infracontrol currently provides digital services and SaaS solutions for about 120 Swedish municipalities and the national transport and infrastructure authorities.
Snellman’s core team included Claes Kjellberg, Olli-Pekka Veranen, Jonas Sjöberg, Anna Bergström, Alexander Lindqvist, and Mikael Byman.
Snellman counsel to Koch Industries and Infor on their divestment of Infor EAM to Hexagon
2021
Snellman acted as Swedish counsel to Koch Industries, Inc and its subsidiary Infor on their divestment of Infor’s global EAM (Enterprise Asset Management) business to Hexagon AB for approximately USD 2.75 billion (SEK 23.65 billion) on a cash and debt-free basis, consisting of approximately USD 800 million in cash and USD 1.95 billion in the form of 132.6 million newly issued series B shares in Hexagon corresponding to 4.9 per cent of all shares in Hexagon after completion of the transaction. The terms of the transaction also include establishing a deeper commercial relationship between Koch/Infor and Hexagon. Hexagon’s main shareholder, Melker Schörling AB, intends to propose a Koch representative to the Hexagon nomination committee for nomination to the Board of Directors of Hexagon after completion of the transaction.
Snellman’s main advisory team consisted of Mattias Friberg, Claes Kjellberg, and Khaled Talayhan.
Snellman acted as counsel in the divestment of GCC Capital AB
2021
Snellman acted as counsel to Accastum Partners AB and Accastum AB, in the divestment of its wholly owned subsidiary, GCC Capital AB, a fully regulated Swedish credit market company, to Brocc Holding AB, a fintech lending intermediary. The divestment was subject to various financial regulatory requirements, and it gave rise to a number of strategic M&A and capital market considerations. Our core advisory team included Christoffer Saidac, Paula Röttorp, Claes Kjellberg, and Emma Greiff.
Snellman counsel to Vitec Software Group AB (publ) in the acquisition of Nordman & Co
2021
Snellman acted as counsel to Vitec Software Group AB (publ) in the acquisition of Nordman & Co, a Swedish software company that develops and provides the Argus CRM software, which is a complete sales support system for grocery trade, service trade, pharmacy, catering, and the construction market primarily in the Nordic region.
Vitec Software Group AB (publ) is active within vertical market software in the Nordic region, and it has around 800 employees and offices in Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden.
Snellman’s core team included Claes Kjellberg, Johanna Wärnberg, and Douglas Essehorn (Private M&A) and Elisabeth Vestin (IP & Tech).
Snellman counsel to Intera Partners backed Sitowise in the acquisition of Stockholms VVS-Kompetens
2021
Snellman acted as counsel to Intera Partners backed Sitowise Holding AB in the acquisition of Stockholms VVS-Kompetens AB, a Swedish technical installation consultant within heating ventilation and cooling systems.
Sitowise Group is a Nordic expert in the built environment with a strong focus on digitality. The group has 2,000 experts that daily provides a comprehensive range of built environment services within building design, infrastructure design, and digital solutions. Snellman’s core team included Claes Kjellberg, Jonas Sjöberg, Anna Bergström, and Emma Andersson (Private M&A) and Josephine Lindgren (Employment).
Snellman counsel to KLAR Partners in the acquisition of Sandbäckens
2021
Snellman acted as counsel to KLAR Partners in the acquisition of Sandbäckens, the Swedish provider of technical installation and service of Sprinkler, Heating & Sanitation solutions for buildings. The acquisition was made by funds advised by KLAR Partners, a European private equity company focused on investments in companies operating in the business services and light industrials. Sandbäckens is KLAR Partners’ first acquisition in Sweden.
Snellman’s core team included Claes Kjellberg, Miklos Kovacs Kal, Anna Bergström, Julia Wegelius, Ebba Almén and Emma Andersson (Private M&A), Fredrik Olsson, Aina Renström and Rezan Akkurt (Banking & Finance), Martin Rifall (Construction), Jenny Lundberg, and Josephine Lindgren (Employment).
Snellman counsel to Vitec Software Group AB (publ) in the acquisition of Unikum Datasystem Aktiebolag
2021
Snellman acted as counsel to Vitec Software Group AB (publ), in the acquisition of Unikum Datasystem Aktiebolag, a Swedish business system developer.
Snellman’s core team included Claes Kjellberg, Johanna Wärnberg, Julia Wegelius, Josephine Lindgren, Ebba Almén, Linn Alfredsson, Alexander Lindqvist, and Caroline Sundberg.
Snellman Counsel to Sitowise in the acquisition of TFIP
2020
Parties
Sitowise Holding AB, TFIP
Transaction
Sitowise in the Acquisition of TFIP
Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Intera Partners backed Sitowise Holding AB
Snellman counsel to Magnesium Capital LLP in the acquisition of Rejlers Embriq AS and Rejlers Embriq AB from Rejlers AB (publ)
2020
Parties
Magnesium Capital LLP, Rejlers Embriq AS, Rejlers Embriq AB, Rejlers AB (publ)
Transaction
Magnesium Capital LLP in the acquisition of Rejlers Embriq AS and Rejlers Embriq AB from Rejlers AB (publ). The acquisition was made by funds advised by Magnesium Capital LLP
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Magnesium Capital LLP
Snellman counsel to Vitec Software Group AB (publ) in the acquisition of Appva AB
2020
Parties
Vitec Software Group AB (Publ) (Buyers), Appva AB (Management Sellers)
Transaction
Vitec Software Group AB (publ) in the acquisition of Appva AB
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Vitec Software Group AB (publ)
Snellman counsel to Siemens AB in the acquisition of Vizendo AB
2020
Parties
Siemens AB, Vizendo
Transaction
Siemens has acquired Swedish service and software company Vizendo AB, a provider of virtual operator training for industrial companies.
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Siemens AB
Snellman counsel to Vitec Software Group AB (publ) in the acquisition of LJ System
2020
Parties
Vitec Software Group AB (publ), LJ System
Transaction
Vitec Software Group AB (publ) in the acquisition of LJ System
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Vitec Software Group AB (publ)
Snellman counsel to CORDET in Instabox’s secured financing transaction of SEK 400 million
2020
Parties
CORDET, Creades, Instabox
Transaction
Counsel to CORDET in the secured financing transaction of Instabox.
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to CORDET
Snellman counsel to Eltel in the divestment of its aviation & security business to LFV
2020
Parties
Eltel AB, Eltel AB (Aviation & Security business), Luftfartsverket
Transaction
Eltel in the divestment of its Aviation & Security Business to Luftfarsverket
Deal Value
EUR 17 million
Role
Counsel to Eltel AB
Snellman counsel to Sitowise Holding AB in the acquisition of Karlsson & Segelström Construct AB
2020
Parties
Sitowise Holding AB, Karlsson & Segelström Construct AB
Transaction
Sitowise Holding AB in the acquisition of Karlsson & Segelström Construct AB.
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Sitowise Holding AB
Snellman Counsel to Anticimex in the Acquisition of SGS’ Benelux Pest Control and Fumigation Activities
2019
Parties
SGS SA, Anticimex AB
Transaction
Anticimex in the Acquisition of SGS’ Benelux Pest Control and Fumigation Activities
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Anticimex AB
Snellman Counsel to Lothar Geilen on the Public Offer for Opus Group AB
2019
Parties
Searchlight Capital Partners (co-bidder), Lothar Geilen (co-bidder), Opus Group AB (target)
Transaction
Public cash offer for all shares in Opus Group AB by Searchlight Capital Partners and Lothar Geilen
Deal Value
Approximately SEK 2.47 billion
Role
Counsel to Lothar Geilen
Snellman counsel to Celine Sieben GmbH in the acquisition of FFW Agency from ICTA AB
2019
Snellman Counsel to Celine Sieben GmbH in the Acquisition of FFW Agency from ICTA AB, 2019
Snellman counsel to Recipharm in the divestment of its GLP Bioanalysis Business to the Center for Translational Research AB (CTR) Group
2019
Parties
Recipharm (GLP Bioanalysis Business), Center for Translational Research AB
Transaction
Recipharm in the Divestment of its GLP Bioanalysis Business to the Center for Translational Research AB (CTR) Group
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to the Recipharm
Snellman counsel to NEP in its acquisition of HDR Sweden
2019
Parties
NEP Group (Bidder), HDR Sweden (Target)
Transaction
NEP Group in its acquisition of HDR Sweden, a company specialised in full-service production within the live sports, entertainment and broadcast markets in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to NEP Group
Snellman counsel to Calabrio a portfolio company of KKR in its acquisition of Teleopti
2019
Parties
Calabrio Sweden AB (Buyer), HoldIT Communication AB (Seller), Teleopti (Target)
Transaction
Calabrio, a portfolio company of KKR, in its acquisition of Teleopti, a global provider of cloud-based workforce management (WFM) software
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Calabrio
Snellman counsel to Intera Partners backed Sitowise Oy in the acquisition of Byggnadstekniska Byrån Sverige AB
2019
Parties
Byggnadstekniska Byrån Sverige AB (Target), Sitowise Holding AB (Buyer), Byggnadstekniska Byrån Mosebacke AB (Seller)
Transaction
Intera Partners backed Sitowise Oy in the Acquisition of Byggnadstekniska Byrån Sverige AB
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Intera Partners
Snellman counsel to KID ASA in its acquisition of 100% of the shares in Hemtex AB from ICA Gruppen AB
2019
Parties
KID ASA (Buyer), Hemtex Aktiebolag (Target), ICA Gruppen AB (Seller)
Transaction
Counsel to KID ASA in its Acquisition of 100% of the Shares in Hemtex AB from ICA Gruppen AB
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to KID ASA
Snellman counsel to Francisco Partners in the acquisition of EG from Axcel
2019
Parties
Francisco Partners (Buyer), Axcel (Seller), EG Software (Target)
Transaction
Snellman acted as counsel to Francisco Partners in the acquisition of EG From Axcel
Deal Value
DKK 3.7 billion
Role
Counsel to Francisco Partners
Snellman counsel to Summit Partners in its investment of USD 67 million in Syncron
2018
Parties
Summit Partners (Bidder), Syncron International AB (Target)
Transaction
Summit Partners in its USD 67 million investment in Syncron. Syncron™, a provider of cloud-based after-sales service solutions focused on empowering the world’s leading manufacturers to maximize product uptime.
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Summit Partners
Snellman counsel to Unigestion in the acquisition of Danica Pension Försäkringsaktiebolag (publ)
2018
Parties
Danica Pension A/S (Seller), Dancia Pension Försäkringsbolag AB (Target), Unigestion (Bidder), Acathia Capital GmbH (Bidder), Polaris Private
Transaction
A consortium consisting of Polaris, Acathia, Unigestion, and other co-investors has acquired Danica Pension Försäkringsaktiebolag (publ)
Deal Value
SEK 2.6 billion
Role
Counsel to Unigestion
Snellman counsel to Rettig ICC Ltd in the acquisition of Sigarth Aktiebolag
2018
Parties
Rettig ICC Ltd (Buyer), Sigarth Aktiebolag (Seller)
Transaction
Rettig ICC Ltd in the Acquisition of Sigarth Aktiebolag
Deal Value
SEK 70 Million
Role
Counsel to Rettig ICC Ltd
Snellman counsel to Kommunal Landspensjonskasse (KLP) in its acquisition of a 30% stake in Stena Renewable AB from Stena Adactum
2018
Parties
Kommunal Landspensjonskasse (Bidder), Stena Renewable AB (Target) Stena Adactum (Seller)
Transaction
Kommunal Landspensjonskasse in its acquisition of a 30% stake in Stena Renewable AB from Stena Adactum
Deal Value
EUR 63 million
Role
Counsel to Kommunal Landspensjonskasse
Snellman Counsel to Vitec Software Group AB (publ) in its acquisition of Smart Visitor System AB
2018
Parties
Vitec Software Group AB (Buyer), Wise Guys Konsult AB (Seller), Smart Visitor System AB (Target)
Transaction
Vitec Software Group AB (publ) has acquired Smart Visitor System AB.
Deal Value
SEK 32 million
Role
Counsel to Vitec Software Group AB
Snellman Counsel to Infranode 1 (No. 1) AB and Infranode Energi AB on Infranode Energi AB’s public offer for Skånska Energi AB (publ)
2018
Parties
Infranode 1 (No. 1) AB and Infranode Energi AB (Buyers), Skånska Energi AB (publ) (Target)
Transaction
Infranode Energi AB’s recommended public cash offer for all shares in Skånska Energi AB (publ)
Deal Value
SEK 621 million
Role
Counsel to Infranode 1 (No. 1) AB and Infranode Energi AB
Snellman Counsel to Accent Equity in the divestment of S:t Eriks Group AB
2018
Parties
Accent Equity (Seller) Volati AB (publ) (Buyer) S:t Eriks Group AB (Target)
Transaction
Accent Equity in its divestment of S:t Eriks Group AB to the Swedish industrial group Volati AB (publ)
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Accent Equity
Snellman counsel to Mekonomen Aktiebolag (publ) in its acquisition of FTZ Autodele & Værktøj A/S and INTER-TEAM Sp. z. o.o.
2018
Parties
Mekonomen Aktiebolag (publ) (Buyer), FTZ Autodele & Værktøj A/S, INTER-TEAM Sp. z. o.o. (Targets)
Transaction
Mekonomen’s acquisition of FTZ Autodele & Værktøj A/S. the Danish market leader within automotive spare parts distribution and INTER-TEAM Sp. z. o.o., who has an established market position in the fast-growing and fragmented Polish automotive spare parts market.
Deal Value
EUR 395 million
Role
Counsel to Mekonomen Aktiebolag (publ)
Snellman counsel to Recipharm in the divestment of the rights to its ThyroSafe Product
2018
Parties
Recipharm AB (publ) (Seller), SERB SA (Buyer)
Transaction
Recipharm’s divestment of the rights to its ThyroSafe product to SERB
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Recipharm AB (publ)
Snellman counsel to Ragn-Sells in the divestment of RSM&CO to Ramboll
2018
Parties
Ragn-Sells (Seller), RSM&CO (Target) Ramboll (Buyer)
Transaction
Ragn-Sells’ divestment of RSM&CO to Ramboll
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Ragn-Sells
Snellman counsel to Accent-Equity backed Bogfelt in the acquisition of Ljuspoolen i Kumla AB
2018
Parties
Bogfelts Holding AB (Buyer) Ljuspoolen i Kumla AB (Target) Ljuspoolen Holding AB (Seller)
Transaction
Bogfelts Holding AB acquisition of Ljuspoolen Holding AB
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to the Buyer
Snellman counsel to Vitruvian Partners LLP in the acquisition of Easy Park AS
2018
Parties
Vitruvian Partners LLP (buyer) Easy Park AS (target) Verdane Capital (seller)
Transaction
Vitruvian Partners LLP acquisition of Easy Park AS
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Vitruvian Partners LLP
Snellman counsel to Ragn-Sells in the divestment of its Latvian operations
2018
Parties
Ragn-Sells (Seller), RSM&CO (Target) Ramboll (Buyer)
Transaction
Ragn-Sells divestment of its Latvian operations
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Ragn-Sells
Snellman Counsel to S:t Eriks in the acquisition of Vinninga Cement
2017
Parties
S: t Eriks (Buyer), Vinninga Cement (Target)
Transaction
S: t Eriks AB acquired Vinninga Cement
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to S: t Eriks
Snellman Counsel to EQT in minority investment in Anticimex
2017
Parties
EQT (Seller), Anticimex (Target), AMF Pensionsforsakring AB, The Sixth National AP-fund, Volito, Cubera (Buyers)
Transaction
The sale of 19% minority stake sale in Anticimex by EQT
Deal Value
EUR 311 million
Role
Counsel to EQT
Snellman Counsel to Fingerprint Cards on the financing of the acquisition of Delta ID
2017
Parties
Fingerprint Cards (Buyer) Delta ID (Target)
Transaction
Financing of Fingerprint Cards acquisition of Delta ID
Deal Value
USD 106 million
Role
Counsel to Fingerprint Cards
Snellman counsel to Max Hansson in the sale of PayEx to Swedbank
2017
Parties
Max Hansson (Seller), PayEx (Target), Swedbank (Buyer)
Transaction
Swedbank acquires PayEx from Max Hansson
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Max Hansson
Snellman counsel to Accent Equity in the acquisition of Oral Care
2017
Parties
Accent Equity (Buyer), Procuritas Capital Investors IV and other minority owners (Sellers), Oral Care (Target)
Transaction
Accent Equity’s acquisition of Oral Care from Procuritas Capital Investors IV and other minority owners
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Accent Equity
Snellman counsel to Anticimex in the acquisition of Viking Pest Control
2017
Parties
Anticimex (Buyer), Viking Pest Control (Target)
Transaction
Anticimex’ acquisition of Viking Pest Control
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Anticimex
Snellman counsel to Coupa Software in its acquisition of Trade Extensions
2017
Parties
Coupa Software (Buyer), Trade Extensions TradeExt AB (Target)
Transaction
Coupa Software’s acquisition of Trade Extensions
Deal Value
USD 45 million
Role
Counsel to Coupa Software
Snellman counsel to Accent Equity 2012 in its divestment of Lavare AB to De Forenede Dampvaskerier
2017
Parties
Accent Equity 2012 (Seller), Lavare AB (Target), De Forenede Dampvaskerier (Buyer)
Transaction
Accent Equity 2012’s divestment of Lavare AB to De Forenede Dampvaskerier
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Accent Equity 2012
Snellman counsel to Fingerprint Cards on the acquisition of Delta ID
2017
Parties
Fingerprint Cards (Buyer), Delta ID (Target)
Transaction
The acquisition of Delta ID by Fingerprint Cards
Deal Value
USD 106 million (approximately 938 MSEK)
Role
Counsel to Fingerprint Cards
Snellman Counsel to Intrum Justitia in connection with the combination with Lindorff
2016
Parties
Intrum Justitia AB (Buyer) Lindorff (Target)
Transaction
Counsel to Intrum Justitia in Connection with the Combination with Lindorff
Deal Value
SEK 40 billion
Role
Counsel to Intrum Justitia AB
Snellman Counsel to Norvestor in connection with the takeover offer for Nordic Camping & Resort
2016
Parties
Norvestor VII L.P. through RCN Intressenter II AB (Bidder), Nordic Camping & Resort AB (Target)
Transaction
Norvestor VII L.P., through RCN Intressenter II AB, has made a recommended cash offer to the shareholders of Nordic Camping & Resort AB to acquire all shares in Nordic Camping & Resort AB.
Deal Value
SEK 284 million
Role
Counsel to Norvestor VII L.P. through RCN Intressenter II AB
Snellman Counsel to Anticimex on the financing of the acquisition of SITA Pest Control & Fumigation Service Pte Ltd
2016
Parties
Anticimex AB (Buyer); Sita Pest Control & Fumigation Services Pte Ltd (Target)
Transaction
Financing the acquisition of Sita Pest Control & Fumigation Services Pte Ltd by Anticimex AB
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Anticimex
Snellman counsel to Accent Equity 2012 in its acquisition of Bogfelts
2016
Parties
Bogfelts Holding AB (Buyer) Ljuspoolen i Kumla AB (Target) Ljuspoolen Holding AB (Seller)
Transaction
Accent Equity’s acquisition of Bogfelts
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Accent Equity 2012
Snellman counsel to Pelican Rouge Coffee Solution Group in the sale of Pelican Rouge Coffee Solution AB to Simonssongruppen
2016
Parties
Pelican Rouge Coffee Solution Group (Seller), Pelican Rouge Coffee Solution AB (Target), Simonssongruppen (Buyer)
Transaction
The sale of Pelican Rouge Coffee Solution AB to Simonssongruppen
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Pelican Rouge Coffee Solution Group
Snellman counsel to the managers and directors of Oak & Oak AB in the sale of Ekelöw InfoSecurity AB to PwC Sweden
2016
Parties
Oak & Oak AB, managers and directors (Sellers), Ekelöw InfoSecurity AB (Target), PwC Sweden (Buyer)
Transaction
The sale of Ekelöw InfoSecurity AB to PwC Sweden
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Oak & Oak AB, managers and directors
Snellman counsel to Etib Holding in the public offer to shareholders of NSP
2016
Parties
Etib Holding (Buyer), Nordic Service Partners Holding AB (Target)
Transaction
Etib Holding has announced a recommended public offer to the shareholders and holders of convertible notes in Nordic Service Partners Holding AB (NSP) to all outstanding A- and B-shares in NSP, as well as convertible notes issued by the company.
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Etib Holding
Snellman counsel to Anticimex in the acquisition of SITA Pest Control & Fumigation Service Pte Ltd
2016
Parties
Anticimex AB (Buyer); Sita Pest Control & Fumigation Services Pte Ltd (Target)
Transaction
Anticimex’ acquisition of Sita Pest Control & Fumigation Services Pte Ltd
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Anticimex
Snellman Counsel to Royal Vopak in its divestment of Vopak Chemicals Logistics Finland Oy
2015
Parties
Royal Vopak (Seller), Vopak Chemicals Logistics Finland Oy (Target), Oiltanking Sonmarin Oy (Buyer)
Transaction
Royal Vopak sold the Finnish entity Vopak Chemicals Logistics Finland Oy to Oiltanking Sonmarin Oy a wholly owned subsidiary of Oiltanking GmbH, based in Hamburg, Germany The divested entity consists of two terminals: Vopak Terminal Mussalo and Vopak Terminal Hamina
Deal Value
EUR 43 million
Role
Counsel to Royal Vopak
Snellman counsel to Recipharm on the acquisition of OnTarget Chemistry
2015
Parties
Recipharm (Buyer), OnTarget Chemistry (Target)
Transaction
Recipharm acquires Ontarget Chemistry and extends its offering into preclinical development services
Deal Value
SEK 15.1 million
Role
Counsel to Recipharm
Snellman counsel to Royal Vopak in the divestment of its terminals in Sweden
2015
Parties
Royal Vopak’s divestment of Vopak Sweden AB to Inter Pipeline Ltd
Transaction
Royal Vopak sold the Swedish entity Vopak Sweden AB to Inter Pipeline Ltd., a transportation and storage company based in Canada. The divested entity consists of four terminals: Vopak Terminal Gothenburg, Vopak Terminal Gävle, Vopak Terminal Malmö and Vopak Terminal Södertälje.
Deal Value
SEK 865 million
Role
Counsel to Royal Vopak
Snellman counsel to TeliaSonera in its USD 115 million investment in Spotify
2015
Parties
TeliaSonera, Spotify
Transaction
TeliaSonera is investing USD 115 million for a 1.4 percent stake in Spotify
Deal Value
USD 115 million
Role
Counsel to TeliaSonera
Snellman counsel to Tata Steel in its acquisition of steel service centers in Naantali (Finland) and Halmstad (Sweden)
2015
Parties
Tata Steel (Buyer), SSAB (Seller)
Transaction
Acquisition by Tata Steel of steel service centers in Naantali (Finland) and Halmstad (Sweden) from SSAB
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Tata Steel in Finland and Sweden
Snellman counsel to Anticimex in its acquisition of the Enviropest Group
2015
Parties
Anticimex (Buyer), Enviropest Group (Target)
Transaction
Anticimex’ acquisition of the Enviropest Group
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Anticimex
Snellman counsel to Paulig Group in its acquisition of Risenta
2015
Parties
Risenta (Target), Paulig Group (Buyer)
Transaction
The acquisition of Risenta by Paulig Group
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Paulig Group
Snellman counsel to Novax in its acquisition of Latour’s entire shareholding in Academic Work
2015
Parties
Novax (Buyer), Academic Work (Target), Latour (Seller)
Transaction
Novax’ acquisition of Latour’s entire shareholding in Academic Work
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Novax
Snellman counsel to Accent Equity 2012 in its acquisition of the St. Eriks group
2015
Parties
Accent Equity 2012, St. Eriks group
Transaction
The acquisition of the St. Eriks group by Accent Equity 2012
Deal Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Accent Equity 2012
Ranked as Leading individual ’ Clients report that he is “a great guy with a strong sense of driving projects forward” as well as “action oriented, fast and informal!”’, Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Legal 500, 2020
Professional Background
Education
