Miklos is part of Snellman’s Private M&A and Private Equity practice in Stockholm. Miklos has extensive experience from several Nordic and international transactions, including multiple carve-outs, representing both private equity sponsors and corporate investors. He also has experience of advising on general corporate and commercial contract issues, legal restructuring matters and has previously also worked as corporate legal counsel.
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 MotionTech (backed by Systematic Growth) in the Acquisitions of LAC Conveyors & Automation and Holloway Control Systems
Snellman acted as counsel to MotionTech (backed by Systematic Growth) in its strategic acquisitions of LAC Conveyors & Automation and Holloway Control Systems.
MotionTech was established by Systematic Growth in 2021, with a clear strategy to become a full solutions and service partner to customers within intralogistics and warehouse automation. LAC Conveyors & Automation specialises in the designing, manufacturing, and installation of automation solutions across various industries, whereas Holloway Control Systems is known for its expertise in developing advanced control and software systems.
Snellman’s advisory team comprised Miklos Kovacs Scherlin, Jonas Sjöberg, and Klara Hasselberg (Private M&A), Maria Orrgard, Oscar Bengtsson and Sofia Granberg (Finance and Restructuring).
Snellman Counsel to MotionTech (backed by Systematic Growth) in the Acquisitions of LAC Conveyors & Automation and Holloway Control Systems
Snellman acted as counsel to MotionTech (backed by Systematic Growth) in its strategic acquisitions of LAC Conveyors & Automation and Holloway Control Systems.
MotionTech was established by Systematic Growth in 2021, with a clear strategy to become a full solutions and service partner to customers within intralogistics and warehouse automation. LAC Conveyors & Automation specialises in the designing, manufacturing, and installation of automation solutions across various industries, whereas Holloway Control Systems is known for its expertise in developing advanced control and software systems.
Snellman’s advisory team comprised Miklos Kovacs Scherlin, Jonas Sjöberg, and Klara Hasselberg (Private M&A), Maria Orrgard, Oscar Bengtsson and Sofia Granberg (Finance and Restructuring).
Snellman Counsel to Bonnier Capital in its Investment in Safe Life
Snellman acted as counsel to Bonnier Capital in its investment in the health care company Safe Life. Safe Life enables emergency care for people who suffer cardiac arrest outside of hospitals and was founded in Sweden in 2019. Today, Safe Life has operations in nine countries in Europe and North America, including Sweden, Finland, U.K., Canada, and the U.S.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Johanna Wärnberg, Miklos Kovacs Scherlin, Jonas Sjöberg, Emma Andersson, Tanja Schnitt, Nadine Lågland and Carl Tengblad (Private M&A).
Snellman Counsel to KLAR Partners Backed Sandbäckens in Its Acquisition of Storå Rör
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 Oddschecker in the Acquisition of SuperScommesse from Catena Media
Snellman acted as counsel to Oddschecker, a prominent player in the sports betting industry, in the acquisition of Italian sports betting brand SuperScommesse from Catena Media.
Snellman’s core team comprised Mikael Klang, Miklos Kovacs Scherlin and Maja Uppgren.
Snellman Counsel to Sandbäckens in the Acquisition of City Eltjänst
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
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 Counsel to SEB Private Equity in Its Divestment of VaccinDirekt
Snellman acted as counsel to SEB Private Equity, minority shareholders and management in the divestment of VaccinDirekt, the largest retail vaccination provider in the Nordics with over 50 walk-in and mobile vaccination clinics in Sweden and Finland, to the Nordic investment company Impilo.
Snellman’s core advisory team on the divestment comprised Mikael Klang, Astrid Trolle Adams, Annika Schauman, Jonas Sjöberg, Alexander Lindqvist, Emma Andersson, Santeri Jääskeläinen, and Emma Johari, (Private M&A), Sara Heikfolk and Louise Nordback (IP & Tech), Angelica Berntsson (Real Estate), Jenny Lundberg and Jens Rönneholm (leave of absence) (Employment), and Elisa Viiri, Oscar Bengtsson, and Amanda Alexandersson (Finance).
Snellman’s core advisory team on management’s reinvestment comprised Miklos Kovacs Kal and Douglas Essehorn (Private M&A).
Snellman Counsel to Moneta Communications in Its Acquisition of UK and Australian Online Sport Betting Brands from Catena Media
Snellman acted as counsel to Moneta Communications Ltd, a leading UK-based sports betting affiliate, in its EUR 6.0 million acquisition of UK and Australian online sports betting brands from Catena Media.
The transaction covers the sale of all assets in Catena Media’s UK business, which includes sports betting brands Squawka and GG.co.uk, and all shares in the group’s wholly-owned Australian subsidiary.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Mikael Klang, Miklos Kovacs Kal, Tanja Schnitt, and Nicolina Hultgren Farsani (Private M&A), Anna Ribenfors and Sara Heikfolk (IP & Tech), and Jenny Lundberg (Employment).
Snellman Counsel to Responda Group, a Portfolio Company of IK Partners, in the Acquisition of H1 Communication
Snellman acted as counsel to Responda Group, a portfolio company of IK Partners, in the acquisition of H1 Communication.
Responda Group is a leading provider of answering and customer services with a passion to deliver value-creating customer experiences and strengthen relations through innovative, efficient, and qualitative customer service. The strategic acquisition of H1 is an important milestone in Responda Group’s growth agenda and strengthens its position as a leading supplier of outsourced customer service in the Nordics.
For further information, please refer to IK Partners’ press release here
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Johanna Wärnberg, Miklos Kovacs Kal, Douglas Essehorn, and Nadine Lågland (Private M&A), Jenny Lundberg and Jens Rönneholm (Employment), Filip Åhsberger and Louise Nordback (IP & Tech), Johan Erlandsson (Finance), and Angelica Berntsson (Real Assets).
Snellman Counsel to Mecenat Aktiebolag, a Portfolio Company of IK Partners, in the Acquisition of PFG Media AB
Snellman acted as counsel to Mecenat Aktiebolag (“Mecenat”), a portfolio company of IK Partners, in the acquisition of PFG Media AB, the owner of TraineeGuiden and TraineeDagen, Sweden’s leading player in the mediation of trainee services.
Mecenat is a leading marketing technology company which promotes unique discounts to its community of students and young professionals.
For further information, please refer to Mecenat’s press release here.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Miklos Kovacs Kal, Alexander Lindqvist, Emma Johari (Private M&A), Olof Östman (IP & Tech) and Jens Rönneholm (Employment).
Snellman Counsel to Alfvén & Didrikson in Its Additional Investment in Paligo
Snellman acted as counsel to Alfvén & Didrikson (“A&D”), an active and long-term backer of passionate entrepreneurs and ambitious teams, in its additional investment in Paligo, a leading provider of CCMS (Component Content Management Software).
Paligo received new funding from existing investor A&D as well as GRO, a Northern European private equity fund, in order to further expand operations and increase growth,
Snellman’s core team included Johanna Wärnberg and Miklos Kovacs Kal (Private M&A)
Snellman Counsel to Rebellion in Rebellion’s Establishment in Finland
Snellman acted as counsel to Rebellion, a Swedish long-term investor focusing on leaders within the fields of infrastructure, industry, and trade with an exceptional history and a brilliant future. The acquisition of Vihtan Oy, a leading manufacturer of shower screens and glass doors, marked Rebellion’s establishment in Finland.
Our core team comprised Annika Schauman, Miklos Kovacs Kal, Mikael Byman, Jenni Parviainen, Ingrid Remmelgas, and Isabella Kartila.
Snellman Counsel to Novedo in Its Acquisition of Helsingborgs Byggplåt and Bra Tak Entreprenad Skåne
Snellman acted as counsel to Novedo in its acquisition of the roofing specialist Helsingborgs Byggplåt and its wholly-owned subsidiary Bra Tak Entreprenad Skåne. Novedo is a niche industrial group focusing on acquiring companies within the segments industry, infrastructure, and installation & services, developing the businesses with their entrepreneurs to create the best conditions for value growth.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Miklos Kovacs Kal, Tanja Schnitt, and Anna Nordin Pettersson (Private M&A), and Lisa Pålsson (Employment).
Snellman Counsel to IK Partners in Its Investment in Responda Group
Snellman acted as counsel to IK Small Cap III Fund (“IK”) in its investment in Responda Group, a leading provider of business process outsourcing services to small and medium-sized enterprises in Sweden. IK is investing from its dedicated pool of development capital.
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, supporting 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, Miklos Kovacs Kal, Douglas Essehorn, Anna Nordin Pettersson, and Ulrika Wigart (Private M&A), Fredrik Olsson, Albert Danielsson, and Johan Erlandsson (Finance & Regulatory), Lisa Pålsson (Employment), and Filip Åhsberger and Olof Östman (IP & Tech).
Snellman Counsel to the Founders in Their Divestment of Vendre AB to Main Capital Partners backed Optimizers Group
Snellman acted as counsel to the Founders in their divestment of Vendre AB, a Swedish SaaS company providing an innovative module-based eCommerce platform, to the Optimizers group, a leading order-to-delivery software group backed by Main Capital Partners.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Mikael Klang, Miklos Kovacs Kal, Tanja Schnitt, and Ebba Almén (Private M&A).
Snellman Counsel to KLAR Partners Backed Nimlas Group in Its Acquisition of Konstel
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 Sylvamo Corporation in the Acquisition of Stora Enso Paper Nymölla AB (Including Its Uncoated Freesheet Paper Mill) in Nymölla, Sweden
Snellman acted as counsel to Sylvamo Corporation, a global paper company with mills in Europe, Latin America, and North America, in the acquisition of Stora Enso Nymölla Paper AB, which is operating an uncoated freesheet paper mill in Nymölla, Sweden, for approximately EUR 150 million.
Snellman’s core team included Richard Åkerman, Miklos Kovacs Kal, Alexander Lindqvist and Nadine Lågland (Private M&A), Jenny Lundberg and Lisa Pålsson (Employment), Mikael Stabo and Andreas Wingren (Real Assets) and Olof Östman (IP & Tech).
Snellman Counsel to Sandbäckens in Its Acquisition of LH Ventteknik AB
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
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 Novedo in the Acquisition of Nordsign AB and Its Portfolio Company ProvideU in the Acquisition of Elektronik Mekanik in Västerås
Snellman acted as counsel to Novedo in the acquisition of Nordsign AB, a product and installation company that delivers tailormade and complete solutions in commercial signs for clients in the Nordic countries, and Novedo’s portfolio company ProvideU in its acquisition of Elektronik Mekanik in Västerås, a fast-growing industrial company focusing on the production and assembly of circuit boards.
The acquisition of Nordsign is Novedo’s eighteenth since inception and the seventh in 2022, whereas the acquisition of EM is the first add-on acquisition for Novedo.
Snellman’s core team comprised Miklos Kovacs Kal, Tanja Schnitt, and Anna Nordin Pettersson (M&A Private), Jenny Lundberg and Josephine Lindgren (Employment), and Olof Östman (IP & Technology).
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 Rebellion in the Acquisition of Stockholm Betongkonsult AB
Snellman acted as counsel to Rebellion in the acquisition of Stockholm Betongkonsult AB, a company consisting of niche technical consultants focusing on concrete.
Snellman’s core team included Miklos Kovacs Kal and Alexander Lindqvist (Private M&A), Josephine Lindgren (Employment), and Olof Östman (IP & Technology).
Snellman Counsel to IK Partners in Its Investment in Sitevision AB
Snellman acted as counsel to the IK Small Cap III Fund (“IK”) in its investment in Sitevision AB (“Sitevision”), a leading Swedish content management system (“CMS”) and intranet solution provider. IK is investing from its dedicated pool of development capital and is acquiring its stake from the founders Anders Korsvall, Karl Eklöf, and Niclas Hedlund, all of whom will be reinvesting alongside IK and will remain majority owners.
Sitevision was founded in 2002 in Örebro, where its headquarters remain. Today, Sitevision has grown into one of the leading CMS and intranet providers in Sweden and has local sales presence in Stockholm, Gothenburg, and more recently Oslo, as part of its strategic expansion into Norway.
Read more about the transaction here.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Johanna Wärnberg, Miklos Kovacs Kal, Douglas Essehorn, and Nadine Lågland (Private M&A), Fredrik Olsson, Albert Danielsson, and Oscar Bengtsson (Finance), Lisa Pålsson (Employment), and Olof Östman (IP & Tech).
Snellman Counsel to Fazer Group in Its Acquisition of Trensums Food
Nordic Law Firm Snellman acted as counsel to Fazer Group in its acquisition of Trensums Food, a Swedish market-leading producer of plant-based drinks, with a strategic focus on oat drinks. Trensums Food, together with its fully owned subsidiary, generated 779 MSEK (about 77 MEUR) of net sales in the fiscal year ending April 2021. The acquisition is a further step in the implementation of Fazer Group’s growth strategy and ambition to become one of the leading players in non-dairy and plant-based food in Northern Europe. The transaction is subject to Swedish Competition Authority approval.
Trensums Food is a growth company and a leading player in liquid plant-based foods with oat drinks as its main focus. The company was the first in the world to commercially produce oat drinks and today Trensums Food sells its oat drinks to a large part of the world. In recent years, Trensums Food has invested in expanded capacity based on strong demand, which continues to grow – setting the stage for further growth in the future.
Fazer Group, the Food Experience Company, focuses on fast-moving consumer goods, operates in eight countries and exports to around 40 countries. In 2020, Fazer Group had net sales of 1.1 billion euros and almost 8,500 employees. Fazer Group’s operations comply with ethical principles that are based on the Fazer Group’s values and the UN Global Compact.
For further information, please refer to Fazer Group’s press release here.
Our core advisory team included Richard Åkerman, Miklos Kovacs Kal, Jonas Sjöberg, Iiris Ikkelä and Emma Andersson (M&A), Mikael Stabo and Andreas Wingren (Real Assets), Jessica Tressfeldt (IP & Tech), Josephine Lindgren (Employment) and David Olander (Competition).
Snellman Counsel to KLAR Partners Limited in the Investment in Oleter Group
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
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 Raketech in Its Acquisition of P&P Vegas Group Inc and Other Assets from QM Media AB
Snellman acted as legal counsel to the Raketech Group in the acquisition of all assets from QM Media AB, including its subsidiary P&P Vegas Group Inc.
With the acquisition, Raketech, a leading online affiliate and content marketing company with expertise within e.g. sports and gaming, has significantly strengthened its global sports portfolio footprint in the fast-growing US market. With the acquisition of P&P Vegas Group Inc, Raketech will be reinforced with a network of sports-betting experts and a local team, bringing valuable knowledge about the local US sports market to the group.
Snellman’s team consisted of Mikael Klang and Miklos Kovacs Kal.
Snellman Counsel to IK in its Partnership with Mecenat
Snellman acted as counsel to funds advised by IK Investment Partners (“IK”) in its investment in Mecenat Holding AB.
Mecenat is a leading marketing technology company that promotes unique discounts to its community of students and young professionals. Mecenat operates across Sweden with over 4,500 vendors offering discounts and deals to more than 1.2 million students and recent graduates. IK is a pan-European private equity firm focused on investments in the Benelux countries, the DACH countries, 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.
Our core advisory team included Johanna Wärnberg, Miklos Kovacs Kal, and Douglas Essehorn (Private M&A), Jessica Tressfeldt (IP & Tech), and Fredrik Olsson and Albert Danielsson (Finance).
Snellman Counsel to AURELIUS Equity Opportunities SE & Co. KGaA and Its Portfolio Company Conaxess Trade Sweden AB in the Acquisition of Movement Group Nordic AB
Snellman acted as counsel to AURELIUS Equity Opportunities SE & Co. KGaA and its portfolio company Conaxess Trade Sweden AB in the acquisition of Movement Group Nordic AB (a leading Swedish sales, marketing and distribution company for fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) that offers both field sales services and full-service distribution).
Conaxess Trade Group is an exclusive distributor of FMCG products to large-scale retail organizations in six European countries with a particularly strong presence in the Nordics. Add-on acquisitions have been an important part of Conaxess’ strategy to grow its market presence in the region.
Snellman’s core team included Mikael Klang, Miklos Kovacs Kal, Nicole Jerad, Iiris Ikkelä (Private M&A), Josephine Lindgren (Employment), David Smith (Finance), Peter Forsberg and David Olander (Competition).
Snellman Counsel to KLAR Partners in the Acquisition of Sandbäckens
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 Altra Industrial Motion in Its Strategic Partnership with MTEK Industry AB
Snellman acted as counsel to Altra Industrial Motion, a premier global designer and manufacturer of motion control and power transmission solutions, in the forming of a strategic partnership with advanced manufacturing software solution company MTEK Industry AB. The alliance with MTEK supports Altra Industrial Motion’s ongoing commitment to continue moving up the technology spectrum, offering more advanced solutions to its clients.
Snellman’s team included Richard Åkerman, Miklos Kovacs Kal, Nicole Jerad (Private M&A), Jenny Lundberg (Employment), and Itai Coleman (IP & Tech).
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