The Legal 500

Clients commend Mannheimer Swartling’s ‘impressive team’ as ‘the best in Sweden’ Kaj Hobér, who is ‘outstanding in arbitration and international law’, represents the Republic of Hungary in a dispute under the Energy Charter Treaty and Vattenfall in a treaty claim against Germany. The ‘proactive and efficient’ Mattias Göransson is praised for his ‘good industry knowledge’. Nils Eliasson, Kristoffer Löf, Olle Flygt and Robin Oldenstam are respected by clients and peers.

Clients recommend Advokatfirman Vinge as ‘strong, professional in arbitration and international law’. Practice head James Hope and the ‘impressive, experienced’ Johan Gernandt represented a state-owned Chinese company against a US engineering company in a $80m SCC arbitration. Christer Söderlund handled three ICSID annulment proceedings, notably representing Sempra Energy International against the Argentine Republic. The ‘helpful, professional’ Jonas Eklund and ‘sound, thorough’ Krister Azelius, who represents home owners in a $36m class action against NCC, are recommended. Mikael Broomé wins plaudits for his insolvency expertise.

White & Case Advokat AB’s ‘strong team’, led by universally respected Claes Zettermarck and the ‘highly competent’ Anders Reldén, handle high-value SCC international arbitrations, notably representing Naftogaz and are also representing NCC in the class action. Bengt Åke Johnsson regularly sits as an arbitrator.

Wistrand’s ‘top-class’ litigation group offers ‘excellent value for money’. Led by Mårten Hulterström in Gothenburg and Jesper Grünbaum in Stockholm, who is commended for his ‘excellent legal knowledge and people skills’, it successfully represented Scania in a €4m arbitration. Lars-Olof Svensson and Andreas Rönnheden successfully defended Öhrlings PricewaterhouseCoopers in the long-running €140m Prosolvia dispute after a 101-day trial. Jörgen Eklund successfully represented DB Real Estate STJ 21 KB against Swedish State alcohol monopoly Systembolaget.

A1 Advokater’s Torgny Wetterberg represents companies and individuals involved in high-profile commercial disputes, notably representing a Swedish venture company against a leading Nordic private equity fund. Insurance specialist Rose-Marie Lundström joined from Wistrand. Top arbitrator and mediator Lars Göthlin and Thomas Tendorf are recommended.

Baker & McKenzie Advokatbyra works closely with its offices in Moscow and the CIS, handling high-value international arbitrations. Stefan Bessman, who is recommended for his ‘business and politcal acumen’, represents Swiss Re Europe against Aspis Life Insurance in liquidation. ‘Experienced, competent’ practice head Jonas Benedictsson represented Scarlet Corporation in a complex dispute with former investors.

Ulf Mellqvist’s team at Bird & Bird Advokat KB is representing 3G Infrastructure Services in multiple cases concerning connection fees. Ragnar Lundgren is a top patent litigator. Mellqvist and Michael Frie represented the Prosolvia bankruptcy estate in the long-running €140m damages case against Öhrlings PricewaterhouseCoopers. Henrik Bielenstein joined EU and competition boutique Kastell Advokatbyrå AB.

Leading arbitrator Lars Edlund at G Grönberg Advokatbyrå AB is commended for his ‘well-balanced legal mind’. Einar Wanhainen is recommended and Fredrik Forssman is ‘one to watch’.

Gernandt & Danielsson Advokatbyrå is ‘excellent value for money and a pleasure to work with’. Björn Tude, Mikael Borg and Pontus Scherp represented D Carnegie against the Swedish National Debt Office. Scherp and Anders Lundin successfully represented Toyota against Volvo before the Swedish Market Court. Karl-Erik Danielsson, Björn Tude and Charlotta Falkman are frequently appointed arbitrators. Telenor Sweden is a longstanding client.

Hammarskiöld & Co AB’s team is ‘skilled, experienced and service-minded’. Jacob Melander represented Systembolaget against Vin & Sprit. Peder Hammarskiöld and Lars Ulrichs successfully defended Swedish insurance companies in the District Court of Stockholm in Sweden’s largest personal injury claim.

Hannes Snellman Advokatbyrå AB’s team expanded from five to 13 lawyers. ‘Top-class’ practice head Martin Wallin successfully represented Citroën Sweden. The ‘quick and efficient’ Magnus Eriksson is representing TeliaSonera in disputes with Tele2 and TDC.

Lindahl’s practice head Bo Nilsson and Jesper Tiberg are representing the Russian Federation in investment treaty arbitrations. Eva-Maj Mühlenbock is defending Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency in a public procurement matter. Lars Jonson in Gothenburg is defending Svenska Handelsbanken against a damages claim concerning foreign currency loans.

At Linklaters LLP, Anders Nordström and ‘extraordinary, top-class attorney’ Niclas Widjeskog, undertake cross-border transactional and regulatory mandates for multinational clients. They participated in the cross-border team representing PricewaterhouseCoopers as administrators of Lehman Brothers International (Europe), and represented leading asset management company Commerz Real (part of Commerzbank) in international arbitration proceedings.

Monique Wadsted at MAQS Law Firm successfully represented Motion Pictures Association against Pirate Bay in the appeal against the landmark internet downloading decision. Lars Boman represented Norwegian shipowners Fonnship and mining company Lovisagruvan. Gothenburg-based Johan Söderlund represented Swedegas.

Roschier’s 13-lawyer team, headed by the universally respected Claes Lundblad, handles high-value disputes and complex cross-border arbitrations.

Setterwalls’ team, led by Harald Nordenson provides ‘solid, no-nonsense advice’, Jörgen Almelöv, who ‘quickly gets to the guts of a case’ and Johan Sidklev, represented Rosukrenergo in consolidated arbitrations against Ukrainian Naftogaz. Owe Hjelmqvist represented Golden State Vintners in a trade mark dispute. The practice was strengthened by Marie Öhrström former Deputy Secretary General of the SCC Arbitration Institute.

At Advokatfirman Cederquist, ‘competent, service-oriented’ practice head Erik Wernberg and Martin Rifall are representing Sparbanksstiftelsernas Förvaltnings in disputes and arbitrations regarding pledge enforcements. Wernberg is representing Apoteket and Apoteket Pharmaci against Abcur concerning the production of pharmaceuticals. Pontus Ewerlöf joined from Mannheimer Swartling

Claes Rainer’s ‘prompt, well-organised’ team at DLA Nordic handles major international arbitrations, representing Russian Gazprom and Rosukrenergo regarding gas supplies in the Ukraine. Stefan Kamlin represents minority shareholders in Skandia against Old Mutual. Anders Höglund acts for Trygg Hansa and Bengt Kärde’s clients include Folksam. The team represents The Swedish Government through Riksgälden, Riksbyggen ekonomisk förening and Spendrups Bryggeriaktiebolag.

Advokatfirman Delphi’s ‘swift, responsive’ team handles international arbitrations, with Ulf Hårdeman focusing on the Russian energy sector. Olof Rågmark is representing a Scandinavian financial institution in mass litigations following the Lehman insolvency. Peter Skoglund Henrik Bengtsson and Elisabeth Eklund undertake IPR litigation. Sverker Bonde was promoted to partner.

Eversheds Södermark Advokatbyrå AB’s litigators include Magnus Andrén, Jonas Löttiger, Hans Forsell, Peter Lindskog, Peter Bolmstedt and Lars Sandberg.

Hamilton Advokatbyrå’s team was boosted by the arrival of Ola Hansson and Olof Nilsson. Hansson is defending electricity company Kraftkommission in a pending class action. Hans Renman and construction litigator Björn Samuelson appear in industrial and commercial disputes. Johannes Ericson provides ‘excellent advice on complex insurance cases’.

Johan Gregow at Ashurst successfully represented TeliaSonera against Tele2 in two separate cases. High-profile clients include Siemens and Laird Technologies.

Dhunér Järvengren Advokatbyrå’s Karl Dhunér acts as arbitrator and mediator in domestic and international commercial disputes including proceedings before ICC and SCC.

Ekenberg & Andersson Advokatbyrå acts in M&A-related disputes and complex SCC arbitrations. Johan Sund handles employment cases.

Foyen Advokatfirma KB represents the National Rail Administration and the Swedish Road Administration. Kjell Wikström handles commercial and construction disputes. Veidekke is a longstanding client.

At ‘quick-footed upcoming firm’ Frank Advokatbyrå AB, Marcus Axelryd, Helena Dandenell and Kristoffer Persson were joined by Hans Bagner from Advokatfirman Vinge. The group specialises in cross-border disputes and international arbitration.

Gärde Wesslau Advokatbyrå’s group head Sten Gisselberg represents energy clients in construction matters and marine and liability underwriters. He recently represented Länsförsäkringar in an arbitration concerning defects in the design and construction of a congress centre.

At Advokatfirman Glimstedt, arbitrator Leif Ljungholm in Malmö is defending NRS Technologies. Jonas Ågren in Jönköping handles competition-related disputes.

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton has particular strength in construction and employment litigation offering ‘quick service and response time’. Nicklas Björklund successfully represented Deutsche Bank Group against Swedish alcohol monopoly Systembolaget. Robert Lakatos is representing Domstolsverket in a high-profile professional negligence case and Cargotec in Finland and Sweden in an international arbitration.

At Magnusson Advokatbyrå, the ‘analytical, persuasive, and commercial’ Per Magnusson, Maria Nisell and Johan Svahn successfully defended Wabtec in a major ICC arbitration. A ‘strong team’ represents clients ranging from pharmaceutical importers to premier league football clubs.

Stefan Wendén at Moll Wendén Advokatbyrå AB’s clients include forest owners’ association Södra Skogsägarna and Homer TLC, owner of the Home Depot trade mark.

At Advokatfirman Nordia, Per Sjödin and Rickard Arvidsson handle cross-border commercial disputes and major arbitrations.

The ‘excellent, professional’ team at Advokatfirman Norelidholm act for BMW Group, El-Giganten and Vi-Butikerna and insurance and reinsurance companies including AIG and Chubb.

Certified mediators Eric Runesson, ‘a very skilled arbitrator and litigator’, and Christer Holm at leading IP boutique Sandart&Partners Advokatbyrå KB specialise in domestic and international arbitration, ADR and litigation.

Clients praise ‘efficient, knowledgeable’ Richard Wessman at von lode advokat AB as a ‘star’ litigator, who represented Vin & Sprit against Golden State Vintners.