Sofia works mainly within the fields of banking, finance and capital markets, as well as general contract and commercial law.
Sofia is currently on leave of absence.
Snellman local Counsel to Mastercard in its purchase of Minna Technologies AB
Snellman acted as counsel to Mastercard, in its purchase of Minna Technologies, a Swedish payment technology company.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Richard Åkerman, Astrid Trolle Adams, Ulrika Wigart and Sophia Engdahl (Private M&A), Ola Åhman (Public M&A) and Pontus Ewerlöf (Dispute Resolution).
Snellman Counsel to Allvida (backed by Systematic Growth) in its Acquisition of Dahl Engineering
Snellman acted as counsel to Allvida (backed by Systematic Growth) in its strategic acquisition of Dahl Engineering ApS.
Allvida was founded in 2020 with the vision of building a market leader for niche accessibility products and solutions for individuals with different needs and abilities. Through the acquisition of Dahl Engineering ApS, a Danish company with over 30 years of expertise in developing, safety testing, and manufacturing products designed for safe and easy transportation for wheelchair users, Allvida expands its global presence and furthers its commitment to delivering life-enhancing solutions via its portfolio of companies that specialize in developing and manufacturing high-end accessibility products.
Snellman’s advisory team comprised Miklos Kovacs Scherlin, Klara Hasselberg and Adrian Bäck (Private M&A), Maria Orrgard, Ebba Sjölin and Sofia Granberg (Finance and Restructuring).
Snellman Counsel to CORDET in the Financing of MVI’s Acquisition
2024
Snellman acted as counsel to CORDET in connection with senior secured debt facilities provided by CORDET to support MVI Fund II (“MVI”) in acquiring a majority stake in the Swedish firms DSolution and EasyPartner.
CORDET is an experienced alternative credit investor that provides bespoke financing solutions to lower mid-market companies in Northern Europe
For further information, please visit CORDET’s press release here.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Maria Orrgard, Oscar Bengtsson, Johan Erlandsson, and Sofia Granberg (Finance & Restructuring).
Snellman advisor to Byggmästare Anders J Ahlström Holding AB (publ) on its listing on Nasdaq Stockholm main market
2024
Snellman acted legal advisor to Byggmästare Anders J Ahlström Holding AB (publ), a Swedish investment company focusing primarily on investments in small and mid-sized companies in Sweden and the Nordics, on its listing of its shares on Nasdaq Stockholm main market. The market capitalisation of the company was approximately SEK 2 billion on the first day of main market listing on 19 June 2024.
Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Mattias Friberg, Emma Greiff, Edvin Matton and Sebastian Sund (Capital Markets), Lars Bärnheim (Private M&A), Jenny Lundberg and Nellie Jönsson (Employment), Elisabeth Vestin and Nicolas Günthardt (IP/Tech), and Carolina Wahlby and Sofia Granberg (Finance).
Snellman Counsel to MotionTech (backed by Systematic Growth) in the Acquisitions of LAC Conveyors & Automation and Holloway Control Systems
2024
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
2024
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).
Counsel to Thoma Bravo in Its Growth Investment in Hypergene
2023
Snellman acted as counsel to Thoma Bravo in its growth investment in Hypergene, a Swedish software-as-a-service company for planning and performance management. As part of the investment, Thoma Bravo acquires a majority stake from Monterro and other minority shareholders.
Hypergene, headquartered in Malmö, and with over 200 people employed across eight offices in Sweden, Norway, and Germany, is one of the larger players in Corporate Performance Management and Project & Portfolio Management (xP&A) in Northern Europe.
Thoma Bravo, one of the largest software investors in the world, has a 20-plus year history of providing capital and support to high-growth software businesses. This is Thoma Bravo’s third investment by its Europe-based team, and the first platform acquisition of a Swedish company.
Our team included Claes Kjellberg, Douglas Essehorn, Emma Andersson, Ulrika Wigart, Elin Boman, and Aykut Yucel (Private M&A), Fredrik Olsson, Carolina Wahlby and Sofia Granberg (Finance), Caroline Sundberg and Nicolas Günthardt (IP & Technology), Peter Forsberg and Sarah Ek (Competition & Regulatory), Josephine Gjerstad Medina and Nellie Jönsson (Employment), and Angelica Berntsson (Real Assets).
Snellman Finnish and Swedish Counsel to Masco Corporation in the Acquisition of Sauna360 Group
2023
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 Counsel to Tokmanni in its Acquisition of Dollarstore
2023
Snellman acted as counsel to Tokmanni in its acquisition of Dollarstore, one of the leading Swedish discount retail chains.
Dollarstore is one of the largest discount retailers in Sweden, operating through approx. 130 stores across Sweden and two stores in Denmark. Dollarstore’s revenue totalled approximately EUR 394 million for the financial year ending on 31 January 2023.
Tokmanni is Finland’s leading variety discount retailer, with a revenue of EUR 1,168 million in 2020. Tokmanni’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.
Snellman’s cross-border team included Claes Kjellberg, Douglas Essehorn, Alexander Lindqvist, Tanja Schnitt, and Carl Tengblad (Private M&A), Mikael Stabo, Abiram Soma, and Angelica Bengtsson (Real Assets), Antti Kuha, Annemari Rosi, and Julius Lempiäinen (Public M&A), Elisabeth Vestin and Olof Östman (IP & Technology), Carolina Wahlby, Rezan Akkurt, and Sofia Granberg (Finance), and Peter Forsberg, Philip Thorell, and Sarah Ek (Competition & Procurement).
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