Richard Åkerman

Partner | Stockholm

Richard Åkerman’s practice focuses on corporate and private equity transactions. He frequently provides advice regarding corporate law, governance and transactional matters to corporations and financial sponsors. Richard has also advised many industrial and technology companies in restructuring and insolvency situations. Richard Åkerman is the chairman of Snellman’s board of directors.

Contact

Mobile:

+46 760 000 005

richard.akerman@snellman.com

Legal 500 2024 | Commercial, Corporate and M&A
Richard Åkerman is an outstanding commercial lawyer. He is knowledgeable and always finds constructive solutions.

References

Snellman local Counsel to Mastercard in its purchase of Minna Technologies AB

Snellman counsel to Castlelake in its Investment in Scandinavian Airlines

2024

Snellman Counsel to Blåsjön Kraft AB in the Sale of Blåsjön Nät AB

2023

Snellman Local Counsel to GfK SE in the EUR 315 Million Sale of Its European Consumer Panel Business (GfK CP) to YouGov PLC

2023

Snellman Counsel to the Power Group in Establishing Its Partnership with MediaMarktSaturn

2023

Snellman Counsel to Nordic Metal Holdings in Its Acquisition of Alumeco Group

2022

Snellman Counsel to Transdev Sverige in the Divestment of RP Charter to Västanhede Holding

2022

Snellman Counsel to Sylvamo Corporation in the Acquisition of Stora Enso Paper Nymölla AB (Including Its Uncoated Freesheet Paper Mill) in Nymölla, Sweden

2022

Snellman Counsel to Xindao in Its Acquisition of Vinga Sweden

2022

Snellman Counsel to Gores Guggenheim, Inc. in its Closing of Business Combination with Polestar

2022

Snellman Counsel to Fazer Group in Its Acquisition of Trensums Food

2021

Snellman Counsel to Charles River in Its Sale of Cobra Matfors to Flerie Invest

2021

Snellman Counsel to Gores Guggenheim, Inc. in its Proposed Business Combination with Polestar

2021

Snellman Acted as the Swedish Counsel to Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. in the Acquisition of Cognate BioServices, Inc.

2021

Snellman Counsel to Altra Industrial Motion in Its Strategic Partnership with MTEK Industry AB

2021

Rankings
  • Ranked in Chambers and Partners Europe 2024
  • Ranked in Chambers and Partners Global 2024
  • “Richard Åkerman is known for advising domestic and international companies on acquisitions and strategic partnership agreements within the insurance and technology sectors.”, Corporate/ M&A, Chambers Global and Europe, 2023 
  • Ranked as Highly regarded lawyer, Private Equity, IFLR1000, 2022
  • "Good network and experience in several areas, and he is also easy to work with." Corporate/M&A, Chambers Global, 2022
  • Ranked among the 2021 Top DeSPAC Lawyers in EMEA, 2021 Top M&A Lawyers in Nordics, 2021 Top M&A Lawyers in EMEA, and 2021 Top Private Equity Lawyers in EMEA by MergerLinks, 2021
  • 'One client says: "Richard Åkerman builds his advice and communication on trust. He is very solid in all aspects of M&A and it is always a pleasure to work with him.", Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Legal 500, 2021
  • 'Described as "knowledgeable, pragmatic and results-oriented"', Corporate/M&A, Chambers Global and Chambers Europe, 2021
  • "Assists a broad range of clientele with public and private M&A." Corporate/M&A, Chambers Global and Chambers Europe, 2020
  • Ranked as Highly regarded lawyer, Private Equity, IFLR1000, 2020
  • Recommended in Corporate/M&A, Legal 500, 2019
  • Ranked as Highly regarded lawyer, Private Equity, IFLR1000, 2019
  • "A respected lawyer in the market, Richard Åkerman advises clients on a broad range of M&A mandates and has recent experience assisting clients from the food and pharmaceutical industries.", Chambers Global and Chambers Europe, 2018
  • Ranked as Highly regarded lawyer, Corporate/M&A, Private Equity, IFLR1000, 2018
  • "Truly professional.", Commercial, Corporate/M&A, Legal 500, 2017  
  • 'One client says: "He is not only a very experienced M&A lawyer, but he is very business-oriented and understands which matters to focus on", also appreciating that he is "very pleasant to work with and has great social skills.", Corporate/M&A, Chambers Europe, 2017
  • Ranked as Leading lawyer, Private Equity, IFLR1000, 2017
  • "Richard Åkerman heads the firm's private M&A practice. He is recommended for his transactional experience, particularly in the information and communications technology sectors.", Corporate/M&A, Chambers Global 2016 and Chambers Europe 2016
  • 'Richard Åkerman is "to the point in his advice and focused on the deal fundamentals."', Corporate/M&A, Chambers Global and Chambers Europe, 2015
Memberships and Positions of Trust
  • Member of the Swedish Bar Association
Publications
Education and Professional Background
  • Partner, Snellman, Stockholm, 2008
  • Managing Partner, Snellman, Stockholm, 2012-2015
  • Managing Partner, Setterwalls, 2002 – 2004
  • Partner, Setterwalls, 2000 – 2008
  • Associate Lawyer, Advokatfirman Hammarskiöld & Co., 1998 – 2000
  • Associate Lawyer, Lagerlöf & Leman Advokatbyrå, 1995 – 1998
  • LL.M., Columbia University School of Law, New York, 1994
  • Service with Swedish Courts, 1991 – 1993
  • Jur. kand. (LL.M.), Stockholm University, 1991

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Snellman counsel to Systematic Growth in connection with its investment into Klarna Checkout

08/10/2024

Snellman local Counsel to Mastercard in its purchase of Minna Technologies AB

Snellman Counsel to Allvida (backed by Systematic Growth) in its Acquisition of Dahl Engineering

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