About

Provided by Snellman Advokatbyrå AB

Snellman is consistently ranked as one of the top M&A advisers in the Nordic region. We provide advice and support on all types of transactions, including acquisitions; divestments; joint ventures; group restructurings and venture investments. In addition, we are preeminent in the area of private equity transactions and fund formation.

Many of the transactions we advise on are of strategic importance, often involving complex corporate and disclosure issues; our lawyers have considerable experience working as international lead counsel and handling complex cross-border transactions.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Sweden
3
Band 3
What the Team is Known For

Snellman houses a full-service transactional team with a strong reputation for Nordic-wide M&A deals, with particular strength in Finland. Companies benefit from the law firm's handling of acquisitions, mergers and divestments across various industries as well as public takeovers, including mandatory offers. Furthermore, Snellman is sought after by private equity funds for its expertise in transactions in the media, technology and manufacturing sectors. The team also assists companies and management boards with sales to private equity houses. The law firm has further strength in equity capital market transactions, including IPOs and rights issuances.

Work Highlights

Provided by Snellman Advokatbyrå AB
  • Snellman advised IK Investment Partners on its investment in the Swedish company Sitevision.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Mikael Klang
3
Mikael Klang
3
Band 3

Mikael Klang is respected for his expertise in advising private equity houses on investments and acquisitions throughout Sweden. He also evidences prowess in assisting management boards, founders and companies with their sale to private equity firms.

"Mikael Klang is commercial and helpful."

"He is sensible, efficient and responsive."

Mattias Friberg
4
Mattias Friberg
4
Band 4

Mattias Friberg often assists with equity transactions such as IPOs, share issuances and private placements.

"Mattias Friberg is quick to respond and very accessible."

Claes Kjellberg
5
Claes Kjellberg
5
Band 5

Claes Kjellberg advises on a range of corporate transactions, often acting for Swedish companies in the technology and infrastructure sectors.

"Claes Kjellberg is very pragmatic and knows what clients are looking for."

Ola Åhman
5
Ola Åhman
5
Band 5

Ola Åhman is appreciated for his expertise in M&A transactions, especially cross-border mergers and acquisitions.

Richard Åkerman
5
Richard Åkerman
5
Band 5

Richard Åkerman is known for advising domestic and international companies on acquisitions and strategic partnership agreements within the technology sector.

Ranked Lawyers at
Snellman Advokatbyrå AB

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Sweden

Capital Markets: Equity

Mattias Friberg
4
Mattias Friberg
4
Band 4
Corporate/M&A

Claes Kjellberg
5
Claes Kjellberg
5
Band 5
Ola Åhman
5
Ola Åhman
5
Band 5
Richard Åkerman
5
Richard Åkerman
5
Band 5
Private Equity

Mikael Klang
3
Mikael Klang
3
Band 3