The Legal 500

At Baker & McKenzie Advokatbyra, Stefan Bessman, who is commended for his ‘political and business acumen’, is representing Swiss Re in the Apsis Life liquidation proceedings. Bessman represented If in a SEK60m reinsurance dispute, and Royal Skandia Life Assurance in a damages claim. Cigna Group is a regular client.

DLA Nordic is commended for ‘prompt service and value for money’, combining a global practice with domestic expertise and transactional support. Clients include Trygg-Hansa and Aon. Group head Bengt Kärde is official receiver for the Folksam Group in Sweden, Luxemburg and the Netherlands. ‘Excellent litigator’ Anders Höglund is representing traffic insurer, Länsförsäkringar Gävleborg. Arthur Csatho specialises in marine insurance.

Erik Swartling’s ‘strong’ team at Hammarskiöld & Co AB works closely with the banking and finance department to provide ‘the best possible service’. Lars Ulrichs represented Folksam in the potential acquisition of Moderna Försäkringar. Peder Hammarskiöld and Lars Ulrichs acted for Skandia, Länsförsäkringar, Trygg-Hansa, SEB Trygg Liv, Nordea Liv and Handelsbanken Liv in a major dispute.

Hamilton Advokatbyrå recruited Dan Öwerström, former practice head at MAQS Law Firm, and insurance litigator Johannes Ericsson following the merger with Advokatfirman Nilsson & Co. Peter Kullgren represented Sweden Re and Danica Pension, while Jan Gregorsson represents Euler Hermes in Sweden.

MAQS Law Firm’s ‘excellent, practical’ team handled a major transaction involving Sveland Sak Insurance, resolved two major disputes involving Trygg-Hansa, and advised the Kingdom of Sweden. Hans Schedin is recommended, and Lars Boman and Per-Olov Håkansson are regularly appointed as arbitrators. Former practice head Dan Öwerström has been appointed as a judge at the Svea Court of Appeal.

Boutique Advokatfirman Norelidholm has specialist insurance expertise, with ‘excellent speaker’ Christer Holm advising AIG, Chubb Insurance, Bostadsgaranti and Gjensidige Insurance, on risk management, claims handling and litigation,.The ‘knowledgeable, experienced’ Susanna Norelid assisted CNA Insurance with matters including D&O claims and acted for Allianz in a major product liability claim.

At Advokatfirman Vinge, practice head Peter Morawetz was appointed liquidator of Aspis Liv and KP Fondförsäkring and advised on the Moderna Försäkringar restructuring. Together with Per Brandt, he advised Storebrand on its acquisition of SPP Life Per Johan Eckerberg is recommended.

Wistrand represents ‘excellent value for money’. ‘Clear communicator’ Jörgen Eklund advised Hiscox on the reorganisation of its Swedish insurance business.

Advokatfirman Delphi provides ‘swift responses and good insurance knowledge’, assisting Swedish and international insurance companies with new products, litigation and claim investigations. Gothenburg-based Rolf Karlsson represented Trygg Hansa and Crawford & Company in claims disputes. Olof Rågmark handles reinsurance arbitrations.

At Mannheimer Swartling, Helena Rempler, who leads ‘a good team, with deep experience in different fields’, assisted Skandia Life Insurance with an asset management agreement and Gjensidige in its acquisition of Länsförsäkringar’s Baltic insurance operations. Hans Hammarbäck handles contentious matters. Clients appreciate Henric Diefke’s ‘good knowledge and service’.

Setterwalls, recommended for its ‘responsiveness and desire to meet clients’ needs’, recruited Peter Sarkia from Hammarskiöld & Co AB. Magnus Berlin handles insurance disputes and claims, notably representing Trelleborg. Åke Fors is representing the Insurance Company of Hannover.

Clients recommend ‘excellent litigator’ Peter Lindskog at Eversheds Södermark Advokatbyrå AB, who advises on corporate claims.

Gärde Wesslau Advokatbyrå represents Länsförsäkringar, If and Chartis. Sten Gisselberg is instructed by liability underwriters to represent intermediaries in professional liability claims.

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

At Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton, Thomas Rajala advises blue chip clients on insurance matters.

Linklaters LLP has traditionally represented major insurance companies in contentious matters.

At Advokatfirman Nordia, Per Sjödin is singled out as ‘truly skilled in insurance and tort law’. Along with Johan Strömberg, Sjödin represented insurance companies, insurance brokers and insured parties.