Lars works mainly within the field of competition law and public procurement.
Snellman counsel to Castlelake in its Investment in Scandinavian Airlines
Snellman acted as Swedish counsel to Castlelake, L.P. in its investment as part of a consortium for $1.2 billion debt and equity investment in the reorganized Scandinavian Airlines implemented pursuant to a Chapter 11 plan and Swedish reorganization proceeding.
Snellman’s advisory team included Richard Åkerman, Jonas Sjöberg and Aykut Aslan Yucel (Private M&A), Carolina Wahlby, Fredrik Olsson, Albert Danielsson, Oscar Bengtsson and Lina Lundevall-Brunö (Finance & Restructuring), Mattias Friberg and Emma Greiff (Public M&A), Peter Forsberg, Philip Thorell and Lars Lundgren (Competition and FDI), Pontus Ewerlöf and Gustav Lewin (Dispute Resolution) and Jenny Lundberg (Employment).
Snellman counsel to Vitec in the acquisition of Taxiteknik Nordic AB
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 acts as legal advisor to Paradigm Capital Value Fund (Sicav) and its acquisition company Notalp Logistik AB, in connection with the public cash offer for all shares in Jetpak Top Holding AB (publ)
Snellman acts as legal advisor to Paradigm Capital Value Fund (Sicav) (“PC Sicav”) and its acquisition company Notalp Logistik AB, in connection with the public cash offer for all shares in Jetpak Top Holding AB (publ), listed on Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market in Stockholm. The public offer was made by a consortium led by Paradeigma Partners AB (a subsidiary of PC Sicav) and further comprising Pak Logistik Intressenter AB (an indirect subsidiary of PC Sicav) and Aktiebolaget Tuna Holding. The offer values all outstanding shares in Jetpak Top Holding AB at approximately SEK 1.2 billion. This offer runs in parallel with the mandatory offer previously made by Pak Logistik Intressenter AB with Snellman as legal advisor.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprises Ola Åhman, Mattias Friberg, Gabriella Fredlund, Anton Eriksson, Sebastian Sund and Edvin Matton (Public M&A), and Peter Forsberg and Lars Lundgren (Competition and FDI).
Snellman Acts as legal advisor to Pak Logistik Intressenter AB and Paradigm Capital Value Fund (Sicav) on the mandatory public cash offer for Jetpak Top Holding AB (publ)
Snellman acts as legal advisor to Pak Logistik Intressenter AB (“Pak Logistik”) and its indirect owner, Paradigm Capital Value Fund (Sicav), in connection with Pak Logistik’s mandatory public cash offer to the shareholders of Jetpak Top Holding AB (publ) (“Jetpak”), listed on Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market in Stockholm. The mandatory public cash offer values Jetpak at approximately SEK 1.1 billion.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprises Ola Åhman, Mattias Friberg, Gabriella Fredlund, Anton Eriksson, Lisa Kindstedt and Sebastian Sund (Public M&A), and Peter Forsberg and Lars Lundgren (Competition and FDI).
Snellman Acted as Counsel to Linde Gas in the Divestment of Linde’s Home Carbonation Operations in the Nordics and Baltics
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
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
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 Finnish and Swedish Counsel to Masco Corporation in the Acquisition of Sauna360 Group
Snellman acted as the Finnish and Swedish counsel to Masco Corporation, a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of branded home improvement and building products, in the acquisition of Sauna360 Group Oy. Sauna360 Group is a global manufacturer of sauna solutions, and its portfolio of products includes traditional, infrared, and wood-burning saunas as well as steam showers, rooms, and generators, sold under the Tylö, Helo, Kastor, Finnleo, and Amerec brands. Masco Corporation is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
Snellman’s core team in Finland and Sweden included Tuire Kuronen, Agda Vähä-Piikkiö, Joonas Vartia, Wilma Montonen, Astrid Trolle Adams and Ulrika Wigart (M&A, Corporate), Simon Mittler, Liisa Vaaraniemi, Louise Nordback (IP&Tech), Ingrid Remmelgas, Anna Nyberg, Lisa Pålsson (Employment), Mikael Wood, Andreas Wingren (Real Assets), Peter Forsberg, Lars Lundgren, Sofia Saarelainen (Competition), Ville Säteri, Sofia Granberg (Finance), and Emilia Reis and Rebecca Osola (Legal Assistants).
Snellman Acted as Counsel to Magnet Forensics, Backed by Thoma Bravo, in the Acquisition of Griffeye
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 The Riverside Company in the Acquisition of Vita Verita AB
Snellman acted as counsel to The Riverside Company, a global private investor focused on the smaller end of the middle market, in the acquisition of Vita Verita, a specialist in cleanroom consumables and laboratory equipment, as the first add-on to Dastex Reinraumzubehör GmbH & Co. KG.
The Riverside Company is a global investment firm focused on being one of the leading private capital options for investors, business owners, and employees at the smaller end of the middle market by seeking to fuel transformative growth and creating lasting value.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Mikael Klang, Maja Uppgren, Nicolina Hultgren Farsani, Tanja Schnitt and Anna Nordin Pettersson, (Private M&A), Jens Rönneholm and Jenny Lundberg (Employment), Ebba Sjölin (Finance & Restructuring), Louise Nordback (IP & Tech), Abiram Soma (Real Assets), and Lars Lundgren and Peter Forsberg (Competition & Regulatory).
Snellman Counsel to VASS Group in the Acquisition of Zington
Snellman acted as counsel to VASS Group, a leading digital solutions company present in 26 countries in Europe, the Americas, and Asia owned by One Equity Partners, in the acquisition of Zington, a renowned Swedish IT and management consultancy company serving a strong leading client portfolio in key sectors such as retail, food industry, and banking.
The acquisition of Zington strengthens VASS Group’s presence in the Nordic market and is VASS Group’s seventh acquisition since VASS Group’s growth plan was launched.
Snellman’s core team included Mikael Klang, Maja Uppgren, Nicolina Hultgren Farsani, and Tanja Schnitt (M&A Private), Lisa Pålsson and Josephine Lindgren (Employment), Olof Östman (IP & Technology), Filip Åhsberger (GDPR), Abiram Soma (Real Assets), Markus Nilsson (Finance & Restructuring), and Peter Forsberg and Lars Lundgren (Competition & Procurement).
Snellman Acted as Counsel to PCP in the Provision of an ESG-linked Debt Financing to Kry International AB
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 the Kingdom of Sweden in the Sale of Orio AB
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
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 Buying Consortium (Ahlström Capital BV and Nidoco AB) in Its Investment in the Decor Business Area of Ahlstrom-Munksjö
Snellman acted as counsel to the buying consortium comprising Ahlström Capital BV and Nidoco AB, in the investment in the majority share of Ahlstrom-Munksjö’s Decor Solutions business area. The Decor Solutions business area is one of Ahlstrom-Munksjö‘s five reporting segments offering the broadest assortment of high-quality decor papers in its industry. The production of the Decor Solutions business takes place at six plants: Unterkochen and Dettingen in Germany, Tolosa in Spain, Arches in France, Caieiras in Brazil, and Xingtai in China. Including Xingtai, which was acquired in January 2022, the annual net sales of the Decor Solutions business is approximately EUR 500 million, and it has a production capacity of around 250,000 tons. Currently the combined businesses employ 1,200 people. The planned reorganisation is expected to be completed by the end of the third quarter of 2022.
Ahlström Capital BV is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ahlström Capital Oy, a family-owned investment company focusing on industrial companies, real estate, and forestry. Nidoco AB is a Swedish investment company whose strategy is to create long-term value through active ownership of public and private companies. Nidoco is currently a leading shareholder of three listed companies with head offices in the Nordic region, and it has direct and indirect investments in more than 300 unlisted companies globally. Nidoco is an independent part of the Virala Group.
Our core team comprised Johan Aalto, Johanna Wärnberg, and Mikael Lustig (M&A), Panu Siitonen and Anniina Jaatinen (IP & Tech), Antti Nyberg, Matias Moberg, and Pauliina Sutinen (Finance), and Peter Forsberg and Lars Lundgren (Competition).
Snellman Counsel to the Kingdom of Sweden in the Sale of Metria AB
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).
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