The Legal 500

Andersson Gustafsson Advokatbyrå KB is ‘the best in Stockholm for construction law’, handling complex disputes for Swedish and international construction and real estate businesses. Rolf Andersson and Jonny Gustafsson enjoy excellent reputations. The ‘skillful, knowledgeable’ Håkan Bjerle represented the Swedbank Arena in the SEK10bn Arenacity project. Per-Gunnar Jönsson and Fredrik Schedin act in large construction disputes, while Krister Lindgren represents mid-sized construction companies. Johan Rosén focuses on technical projects and advises on Sweden’s largest railway contracts. Liselott Fröstad, Viktoria Edelman and Bo Nordberg are specialist litigators.

Jan Kansmark, commended for his ‘good business accumen and strong negotiating skills’, and his seven-partner team at Mannheimer Swartling provide ‘solid advice and invaluable process support’, advising Stockholm County Council on the SEK14bn New Karolinska Solna University Hospital, and ESS Scandinavia (Lund University) on the SEK14bn European Spallation Source research facility. The ‘knowledgeable construction lawyer’ Johan Granehult advised the Jordanian Government on the $1bn Disi Project and the As Samra waste water treatment plant. Kaj Hobér acts in international arbitrations in Russia, China and South Africa.

White & Case Advokat AB provides ‘the expected high standards’. Anders Reldén advised Skanska Health & Care on the New Karolinska hospital project. Together with the universally respected Claes Zettermarck, he defended NCC against a class action brought by 168 home owners and a dispute related to a fire insurance claim. PEAB is another important client.

Foyen Advokatfirma KB merged with Hamilton Advokatbyrå’s Gothenburg office. Lars Hag is advising Swedish Rail Administration (Banverket) in the SEK16.3bn construction of Stockholm City Line. Key clients include SWECO and WSP Sverige. Kjell Wikström handles major construction disputes.

Advokatbyrån Hellgren Linander KB is assisting IKEA, the Swedish parliament, Skanska and Svevia with prestigious construction projects. Bo Linander, Joakim Hellgren and Pehr Jacobson handle litigation and arbitration; Hellgren negotiated the contract for Stockholm’s Waterfront building.

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton’s ‘top-quality, service-minded’ team led by Thomas Rajala and Nicklas Björklund offers ‘excellent value for money’, advising on Stockholm’s Citybanan railway tunnel and highway project Norra Länken. Johan Gustavsson and Mattias Wittgren are advising on Stockholm’s Waterfront Building. Ellinor Bergman joined from DLA Nordic.

MAQS Law Firm acts for state-owned airport operator Swedavia in several major construction matters.

Jan Alexanderson and Peter Östman at Baker & McKenzie Advokatbyra represented Citycon and Liljeholmen Development Services in four significant disputes. They advised Nordic Airport Properties on contracts worth SEK800m and Eknö Hemman Samfällighetsförening on developments on Sadhamn Island.

Advokatfirman Delphi’s ‘well informed’ managing partner and practice head Per Håkansson and recently promoted partner, the ‘swift, responsive’ Erik Kjaer’, are advising Cryo on a major storage facility for liquidated natural gas. Per Berglöf and Rickard Samuelsson advised Bouwfonds Veidekke land and property acquisitions. Vasakronan is another key client. Anders Lindström, Stefan Olsson and Tommy Hansson handle construction disputes.

Hellström Law advises on commercial leases and real estate deals and undertakes arbitration and mediation.

Anders Wimert and his team at Lindahl enhanced their profile in infrastructure and housing, advising on Stockholm’s Norra Länken and the city tunnel in Malmö. Key clients include NCC Construction Sverige, Bravida Sverige and infrastructure specialists Züblin Scandinavia and Bilfinger Berger Ingenieurbau.

Setterwalls’ ‘good, responsive’ practice is led by Lennart Iwar, in Malmö, who together with Martin Levinsohn, advised high-profile client Bilfinger Berger. Anders Heintze and Erik Palmgren ‘the best construction lawyer in Gothenburg’ advise NCC Construction on roadbuilding projects. Anders Linnerborg from Lindahl and Joachim Hagen Pikwer from IKEA strengthened the team. Clients recommend Anders Bengtsson.

Henrik Wollsén’s team at DLA Nordic advises on contracts, consultancy, major developments and construction-related disputes.

At Advokatfirman Engström & Co in Malmö, Sven Fjellander advises construction material retailers, building and civil engineers, and construction companies.

Gärde Wesslau Advokatbyrå handles construction disputes and arbitrations. Energy specialist Sten Gisselberg advises contractors on power and infrastructure projects.

At Hamilton Advokatbyrå, Björn Samuelson’s clients include Strängbetong.

Per Sjödin at Advokatfirman Nordia advises on construction matters. Henrik Wetzenstein is ‘super-professional’.

Wistrand handles disputes for contractors, customers and consultants and represents municipalities and public bodies.