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Snellman Advokatbyrå AB

Capital Markets: Equity

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Snellman Advokatbyrå AB

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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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Capital Markets: Equity - Sweden

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Snellman houses a full-service transactional team with a strong reputation for M&A deals. 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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Snellman advised Roc Oil Company on its recommended public cash tender offer for all shares in Tethys Oil.

Strengths

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  • The team's motivation combined with its high level of professionalism and pragmatic approach make working with Snellman a great pleasure.

    Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal

  • The M&A team at Snellman is excellent, commercial, efficient and dedicated.

    Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal

  • Snellman is very hands-on, commercially driven, pays attention to details, and is responsive.

    Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Mattias Friberg
    Mattias Friberg

    Mattias Friberg

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

    Claes Kjellberg

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

    • Claes Kjellberg is a skilled lawyer and trusted adviser.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal

    • Claes is service-minded and a true expert.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal
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  • Richard Åkerman
    Richard Åkerman

    Richard Åkerman

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

    Miklos Kovacs Scherlin

    Miklos Kovacs Scherlin advises on a range of corporate transactions including investments, divestments and acquisitions.

    • Miklos is commercial, to the point and a skilled lawyer.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal

    • He is service-minded and a true expert.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal
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