Rezan works mainly within the fields of banking, finance and capital markets, as well as general contract and commercial law.
Snellman counsel to Bonava AB (publ) in contemplated issuance of SEK 1.5 billion notes, new facilities agreement and related tender offer and redemption
2026
Snellman acts as legal advisor to Bonava AB (publ) in connection with Bonava’s contemplated issuance of new senior secured green floating rate notes, with an expected issue amount of SEK 1.5 billion under a total framework amount of SEK 2 billion.
Snellman also acts as legal advisor to Bonava in connection with Bonava’s agreement on the main terms for a new facilities agreement with a total credit volume of EUR 200.5 million, and the related conditional tender offer for and total redemption of Bonava’s outstanding SEK 960 million senior secured floating rate green notes.
Bonava is a leading residential developer in Europe with the purpose to create happy neighbourhoods for the many. With its 900 employees, Bonava develops residential housing in Germany, Sweden, Finland, Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania. To date, the company has built about 50,000 homes and reported net sales of approximately SEK 8 billion in 2025. Bonava’s shares and green bond are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprises Fredrik Olsson, Carolina H. Wahlby, Rezan Akkurt, Ebba Sjölin and Charlotte Säker (Finance and Restructuring), and Mattias Friberg, Lisa Kindstedt and Edvin Matton (Capital Markets).
Snellman counsel to IK Partners in its acquisition of Francks Kylindustri
2025
Snellman acted as counsel to IK Partners in its acquisition of Francks Kylindustri, a leading Nordic provider of installation and maintenance of commercial and industrial refrigeration systems, from Segulah V, a fund advised by Amplio Private Equity AB. The investment will be made through the IK X Fund.
Francks Kylindustri is a leading specialist provider of installation and aftermarket services within commercial and industrial refrigeration systems and was founded in 1950 with headquarters in Sweden. The operations have developed from a regional business in Sweden to a group with comprehensive coverage of the Nordics following market entry into Norway, Denmark and Finland. Francks Kylindustri has delivered consistent and profitable growth, both organically and through strategic add-on acquisitions. With the support of IK, the group aims to further consolidate its position in the Nordic market and pursue international expansion, leveraging IK Partners’ operational expertise and proven track record in building scalable, resilient businesses.
The transaction is subject to regulatory approval.
IK Partners is a European private equity firm focused on investments in the Benelux countries, the DACH region, France, the Nordic countries, and the UK. IK supports companies with strong underlying potential, partnering with management teams and investors to create robust, well-positioned businesses with excellent long-term prospects.
For further information, please refer to IK Partners’ press release here.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Johanna Wärnberg, Douglas Essehorn, Tanja Schnitt, Carl Tengblad, Elin Boman and Irma Jarlén (Private M&A), Fredrik Olsson, Rezan Akkurt, Lina Lundevall-Brunö and Signe Persson (Finance), Andreas Wingren (Real Assets), Josephine Gjerstad Medina and Nellie Jönsson (Employment), Louise Nordback, Emma Johari and Anna Hultengård (IP & Tech), Philip Thorell and Emma Fröderberg Shaiek (Competition, Procurement & Regulatory).
Snellman Swedish counsel to Allvida (backed by Systematic Growth) in its partnership with Khymeia
2025
Snellman acted as Swedish counsel to Allvida, a European MedTech group, founded and led by Systematic Growth, in its partnership with Khymeia, a company based in Italy and a pioneer in the field of virtual reality and robotic technologies applied to rehabilitative and tele-rehabilitative medicine.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Miklos Kovacs Scherlin, Nicolina Hultgren Farsani and Adrian Bäck (Private M&A), and Fredrik Olsson, Rezan Akkurt and Oskar Bragée (Finance & Restructuring).
Snellman advised Arctic Paper S.A. on its underwriting of Rottneros AB’s SEK 300 million rights issue
2025
Snellman advised Arctic Paper S.A., a leading European producer of high-quality graphic paper listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange and on Nasdaq Stockholm and the largest shareholder in the market pulp producer Rottneros AB (publ), listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, in connection with a rights issue of shares in Rottneros. The total value of the rights issue amounted to approximately SEK 300 million and the rights issue was oversubscribed. The rights issue was fully secured by Arctic Paper through a subscription commitment for its 51 percent pro rata portion and an underwriting commitment for the remaining portion of the rights issue. In connection with the rights issue and as a condition to Arctic Paper’s subscription and underwriting commitments, Rottneros entered into an amendment and restatement agreement to its existing loan agreement with its lenders which is better aligned with Rottneros’ financial situation.
Snellman’s advisory team included Mattias Friberg and Khaled Talayhan (Capital Markets), and Carolina H. Wahlby and Rezan Akkurt (Finance & Restructuring).
Snellman counsel to Bonava AB (publ) in its SEK 960 million senior secured green notes issue
2025
Snellman acted as counsel to Bonava AB (publ), a leading residential developer in Europe and listed on Nasdaq Stockholm (Mid Cap), in connection with the issuance of SEK 960 million senior secured green notes with the possibility of subsequent issuance of additional bonds up to a total of SEK 2 billion. The proceeds from the note issue have been and will be used in accordance with Bonava’s new green finance framework and to refinance Bonava’s outstanding senior secured green notes. Snellman also acted as counsel in connection with the tender offer for and total redemption of Bonava’s outstanding senior secured green notes in an amount of SEK 960 million.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Fredrik Olsson, Carolina H. Wahlby, Rezan Akkurt and Oscar Bengtsson (Finance and Restructuring) and Mattias Friberg, Khaled Talayhan, Lisa Kindstedt, Edvin Matton and Agnes Svensson Backlund (Capital Markets).
Snellman counsel to IK Partners in its acquisition of Tecomatic
2025
Snellman acted as counsel to IK Partners in its acquisition of Tecomatic, a leading Swedish provider of water treatment and erosion control solutions, from PEQ Invest. IK is investing from IK Small Cap III Fund’s dedicated pool of Development Capital, alongside Tecomatic’s management team who will be reinvesting.
Tecomatic is a specialist in protecting critical infrastructure and purifying marine environments, with end-to-end solutions for water treatment and erosion control. Tecomatic was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Kalmar, Sweden.
The transaction is subject to regulatory approval.
IK Partners is a European private equity firm focused on investments in the Benelux countries, the DACH region, France, the Nordic countries, and the UK. IK supports companies with strong underlying potential, partnering with management teams and investors to create robust, well-positioned businesses with excellent long-term prospects.
For further information, please refer to IK’s press release here.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Johanna Wärnberg, Douglas Essehorn, Anna Nordin Pettersson, and Irma Jarlén (Private M&A), Fredrik Olsson, Rezan Akkurt, Lina Lundevall-Brunö, and Charlotte Säker (Finance), Lisa Pålsson (Employment), Martin Rifall and Saga Christiernin (Construction), Peter Forsberg, Emma Fröderberg Shaiek, and Ajda Hasanovic (Competition, Procurement & Regulatory), Angelica Berntsson (Real Assets), and Elisabeth Vestin and Anna Hultengård (IP & Tech).
Snellman counsel to IK Partners in the sale of Mecenat to Inflexion
2024
Snellman acted as counsel to IK Partners and Mecenat’s management team in the sale of Mecenat to Inflexion. Mecenat is a digital marketing platform which connects students, young professionals/alumni and seniors with well-known brands by providing access to exclusive offerings, career services and relevant events.
Since IK first invested in the business in September 2021, Mecenat has more than doubled its revenue. In recent years, the Mecenat Group has expanded through the acquisitions of Seniordays in 2021, Frank Students in 2022, and Traineeguiden in 2023.
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.
Snellman has acted as counsel to IK Partners since IK’s entry in September 2021, supporting the Mecenat Group on its add-on acquisitions and up until the exit in December 2024.
For further information, please refer to IK’s press release here.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Johanna Wärnberg, Douglas Essehorn, Nadine Lågland and Adrian Bäck (Private M&A), assisted by Fredrik Olsson, Rezan Akkurt and Lina Lundevall-Brunö (Finance), Lisa Pålsson (Employment), Louise Nordback (IP & Tech), and Peter Forsberg and Emma Fröderberg Shaiek (Competition & Procurement).
Snellman legal advisor to Roc Oil on its recommended public tender offer for Tethys Oil AB
2024
Snellman advised Roc Oil Company Pty Limited, one of Australia’s leading independent upstream oil and gas companies, in connection with its recommended public cash tender offer for all shares in Tethys Oil AB, listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. The offer values Tethys Oil AB at approximately SEK 1.894 billion, corresponding to a share price premium of 89 percent compared to the closing price of Tethys’ shares the last day of trading before the announcement of the offer.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Mattias Friberg, Khaled Talayhan, Emma Greiff, Lisa Kindstedt and Edvin Matton (Public M&A), Peter Forsberg, Philip Thorell and Ajda Hasanovic (Competition and FDI), Jenny Lundberg and Lisa Pålsson (Employment), Rezan Akkurt and Johan Erlandsson (Finance & Restructuring), and Sara Domeij (IP/Tech).
Snellman counsel to Francks Kylindustri in its SEK 550 million senior secured bonds issue
2024
Snellman acted as counsel to Francks Kylindustri and Amplio Private Equity (formerly Segulah) in connection with the issuance of SEK 550 million senior secured bonds with the possibility of subsequent issuance of additional bonds up to a total of SEK 1,25 billion. The issuing entity will apply for an initial listing of the bonds on the Transfer Market segment of Nasdaq First North Bond Market with a subsequent transfer of listing to Nasdaq Stockholm’s corporate bond list or another regulated market within 12 months.
Francks Kylindustri is a market leading actor providing industrial and commercial temperature control solutions and services to companies in the Nordics. Amplio Private Equity is Swedish private equity firm specialising in the Nordic lower mid-market with a distinct sector focus on business services and IT & technology services.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Carolina H. Wahlby, Rezan Akkurt, Oscar Bengtsson and Lina Lundevall-Brunö (Finance and Restructuring) and Mattias Friberg and Anton Eriksson (Capital Markets).
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 Aneo in the acquisition of two wind farms in Sweden from Marguerite Infrastructure
2023
Snellman acted as counsel to Aneo, a Norway-based company operating in renewable energy sector owned by TrønderEnergi and HitecVision, in the acquisition of two wind farms in Sweden from Marguerite Infrastructure, a pan-European investor in long-life infrastructure focused on greenfield and brownfield expansion initiatives. This is Aneo’s first investment in renewable energy production outside Norway.
This transaction was carried out as a part of Snellman’s multidisciplinary approach in core areas of legal work relating to green economy, sustainability, ESG, renewable energy projects, natural resources, and infrastructure. Our cross-border team includes experienced lawyers with a business understanding of different parts of the green projects and sustainability sectors and expertise in all fields of evolving green economy, such as ESG, project development, project finance, construction, real estate, energy regulation, environment, planning and regulation, procurement, state aid regulations, M&A, private equity and dispute resolution.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Johanna Wärnberg, Douglas Essehorn, Alexander Lindqvist, Nadine Lågland and Emma Johari (Private M&A), Mikael Stabo and Andreas Wingren (Real Assets), and Fredrik Olsson and Rezan Akkurt (Finance & Restructuring)
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 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 consortium led by Paradigm Capital on its public offer for Internationella Engelska Skolan
2020
Parties
Paradigm Capital Value Fund SICAV, Internationella Engelska Skolan i Sverige Holdings II AB (“IES”)
Transaction
Counsel to consortium led by Paradigm Capital on its public offer for Internationella Engelska Skolan
Deal Value
The offer values IES at approximately 3.3 Billion
Role
Counsel to Consortium Led by Paradigm Capital
Snellman Counsel to Vitec Software Group AB (publ) in its refinancing and extension of its loan facility
2020
Parties
Vitec Software Group AB (publ)
Transaction
Vitec Software Group AB (publ) in its refinancing and extension of its loan facility
Value
Value not public
Role
Counsel to Vitec Software Group AB (publ)
Snellman counsel to the InfraVia Capital Partners in the financing of a wind farm in Sweden
2020
Parties
IndraVia Capital Partners
Transaction
InfraVia Capital Partners in the financing of the construction and operation of BJV’s wind farm located in Sweden.
Deal Value
EUR 133 million
Role
Counsel to InfraVia Capital Partners
Snellman counsel to InfraVia Capital Partners in its acquisition of 100% of the shares in Björkvattnet Vind AB
2019
Parties:
InfraVia Capital (Buyer), Björkvattnet Vind AB (Target), GE Energy LLC (Seller)
Transaction:
InfraVia Capital Partners’ acquisition of a 175 MW wind farm, Björkvattnet, through an acquisition of 100% of the shares in Björkvattnet Vind AB
Deal value:
Value not public
HS role:
Counsel to InfraVia Capital
Professional Background
Education
