Isabelle is part of Snellman’s Private M&A and Private Equity practice. Isabelle has extensive experience from several Nordic and international transactions and she has during the recent years frequently advised numerous private equity clients with respect to platform investments and buy and build structures, including related incentive structures.
Isabelle is currently on leave of absence.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 shareholders of Eletive in investment by Accel-KKR
2025
Snellman acted as counsel to the shareholders of Eletive, a provider of employee engagement and performance management software, in connection with a significant investment by Accel-KKR. Accel-KKR is a technology-focused investment firm with over $23 billion in cumulative capital commitments. The partnership marks a significant milestone in Eletive’s growth journey and positions the company to accelerate its expansion and innovation. For more information, please see the press release.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Lars Bärnheim, Isabelle Vinterskog, Klara Hasselberg, Sophia Engdahl and Adam Jatta Kölin (Private M&A), Josephine Gjerstad Medina (Employment) and Sina Mindus Amini (IP & Tech).
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 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 Nordic Re-Finance’s shareholders in the sale to Infranity
2025
Snellman acted as counsel to the shareholders of Nordic Re-Finance, the Scandinavian market-leading lessor of mid-life locomotives, in connection with the sale of Nordic Re-Finance to Infranity Equity Fund. The mission of Nordic Re-Finance is to enable and support the development of rail freight transportation in the context of growing international and national trade volumes, and the need to shift to more efficient and less carbon-intensive modes of transportation.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Mikael Klang, Isabelle Vinterskog, Tanja Schnitt, and Elin Boman (Private M&A), Peter Forsberg and Emma Fröderberg Shaiek (Regulatory), Josephine Gjerstad Medina (Employment), Ebba Sjölin (Finance) and Louise Nordback (IP & Technology).
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 ABAX in its acquisition of Fleet Consulting AB
2024
Snellman acted as counsel to ABAX in its acquisition of Fleet Consulting AB, which owns the advanced vehicle management tool Fleet360. The acquisition reinforces ABAX’s position as a European leader in telematics and smart mobility solutions for vehicle tracking, tool tracking, and equipment control.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Lars Bärnheim, Isabelle Vinterskog, and Aykut Aslan Yucel (Private M&A), Jessica Tressfeldt and Louise Nordback (IP & Technology) and Lisa Pålsson (Employment).
Snellman counsel to KLAR Partners backed Sandbäckens in its acquisition of Umia Stockholm AB from the Umia Group
2024
Snellman acted as counsel to KLAR Partners backed Sandbäckens in its acquisition of Umia Stockholm AB from the Umia Group. The transaction constitutes Sandbäckens’ largest acquisition of the year and is part of Sandbäckens’ strategy for continued growth within the segments of electricity and ventilation.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Claes Kjellberg, Miklos Kovacs Scherlin, Isabelle Vinterskog, Ulrika Wigart, Klara Hasselberg and Sophia Engdahl (Private M&A).
Snellman advised NYAB AB on its acquisition of businesses from Dovre Group Plc
2024
Snellman acted as counsel to NYAB AB, a leading specialised contractor in sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy projects listed on Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market in Sweden, in connection with its acquisition of Dovre Group Plc’s consulting business in Norway and project personnel businesses across Norway, Asia-Pacific, North America, and the Middle East, together with certain customer contracts and related personnel. The acquisition further strengthens NYAB’s position as a leading provider of engineering, construction, and maintenance services in line with its growth strategy. The acquisition is subject to approval by an Extraordinary General Meeting of Dovre Group Plc.
Snellman’s core advisory team included Mikael Klang, Isabelle Vinterskog, Aykut Aslan Yucel and Adrian Bäck (Private M&A), and Mattias Friberg, Khaled Talayhan and Marc Tevell de Falck (Corporate & Capital Markets).
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