The Legal 500

Baker & McKenzie Advokatbyra’s Stefan Bessman, who is commended for his ‘political and business acumen’, is representing Chartis in coverage disputes and Swiss Re in the liquidation of Aspis Life. Bessman also represented If in a SEK60m reinsurance dispute and Royal Skandia Life Assurance in a damages claim.

DLA Nordic’s group head Bengt Kärde, who is ‘experienced and has a good network’, advised Folksam on its joint venture with Swedbank. Arthur Csatho assisted Chartis and Länsförsäkringar with recourse issues. Anders Höglund left to establish JCA Skarp Advokatbyrå AB.

Hamilton Advokatbyrå’s ‘approachable’ Peter Kullgren gives ‘high-quality advice’, and represented Livförsäkringsaktiebolaget during its merger with SalusAnsvar Grupplivförsäkringsaktiebolag. Jan Gregorsson represents Euler Hermes, and Johannes Ericson acts for major insurance companies in complex disputes.

Erik Swartling leads Hammarskiöld & Co AB’s team, which works closely with the banking and finance department. Lars Ulrichs represents Folksam in transactions and arbitrations. Ulrichs and Peder Hammarskiöld are representing Skandia, Länsförsäkringar, Trygg-Hansa, SEB Trygg Liv, Nordea Liv and Handelsbanken Liv in a major dispute.

MAQS Law Firm assisted with the establishment of an entirely new insurance company, and also acts for Trygg-Hansa and the Kingdom of Sweden. Lars Boman is acting as lead counsel for certain reinsurers in major arbitrations. Hans Schedin is also recommended.

Advokatfirman Norelidholm is a highly regarded insurance law boutique. Christer Holm provides ‘concrete, timely advice’ to clients such as CNA Insurance, Bostadsgaranti and Gjensidige Insurance, on risk management, claims handling and litigation. The ‘highly-qualified professional’ Susanna Norelid represents Allianz and Chubb Insurance in D&O and professional liability cases and is also acting in major product liability litigation.

Advokatfirman Vinge advised Gjensidige Insurance on the first Swedish cross-border insurance company merger. Practice head Peter Morawetz, who was appointed to administer the life insurance company Aspis Liv, is recommended along with Per Johan Eckerberg. Fabian Ekeblad and associate Malin van den Tempel joined from the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority.

Wistrand’s ‘technically skilled and experienced lawyers provide concise advice’. Jörgen Eklund assisted Anticimex Insurance with Swedish and pan-Nordic insurance and reinsurance schemes.

Advokatfirman Delphi advises insurance companies on new products, litigation and claim investigations. Gothenburg-based Rolf Karlsson represented Trygg Hansa and Crawford & Company in claims disputes. Olof Rågmark handles reinsurance arbitrations.

Mannheimer Swartling’s clients include Codan Forsikring, Gard and Skandia Liv. The ‘responsive, capable’ Helena Rempler and her team advised Brummer Life on establishing a new insurance company. Hans Hammarbäck focuses on disputes. The group recruited Jörgen Sköld from Setterwalls and Annika Grönlund from Trygg Hansa. Stefan Brocker is also a significant figure in the practice.

Setterwalls’ practice head Peter Sarkia advises Atlas Copco on global reinsurance risks. Jörgen Almelöv represents the UK P&I Club, and Magnus Berlin handles insurance disputes for clients such as Trelleborg. Åke Fors represents the Insurance Company of Hannover.

Eversheds’ ‘excellent litigator’ Peter Lindskog advises on corporate claims.

Gärde Wesslau Advokatbyrå acts for Länsförsäkringar, If and Chartis. Sten Gisselberg handles marine and construction matters, and is instructed by underwriters to represent intermediaries in professional liability claims.

Gernandt & Danielsson Advokatbyrå’s ‘highly skilled’ team represents Swedish insurance companies Alecta and Skandia.

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton’s real estate and construction specialist Thomas Rajala advises on related insurance matters.

Lindahl’s ‘knowledgeable, committed’ Kjell Olsson focuses on insurance litigation, and represents If P&C Insurance.

Linklaters LLP has represented major insurers in contentious matters.

Advokatfirman Nordia’s Per Sjödin specialises in insurance and tort law. Sjödin and Johan Strömberg act for insurance companies, brokers and insureds.