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Boutique firm BOKWALL RISLUND fields a team of 'specialists in their fields'; the practice advises on legal tenders, provides contractual support and handles procurement-related litigation. Newly promoted partner Lina Håkansson Kjellén represented Fujitsu before the Administrative Court of Appeal in proceedings brought by a competitor challenging a procurement contract awarded to the client by the City of Stockholm to deliver digital workplace services and its service desk solution. Carl Bokwall 'has outstanding knowledge about public procurement and is very creative and business-minded', and Per-Owe Arfwedson is praised for providing 'fast and hands-on advice'.

The team at Advokatfirman Cederquist KB 'is able to use its knowledge of the law to create significant commercial value for its clients'. Led by Mikael Engström, who gives 'sharp and straightforward answers to difficult questions', the practice handles the full spectrum of procurement issues; Engström successfully advised Studentwork on its bid in Ellevio’s procurement process for staffing consultancy services. Associate Peter Riiga has 'a broad business perspective'.

Cirio Advokatbyrå AB fields a team of experienced lawyers, who specialise in the full spectrum of public procurement mandates. Eva-Maj Mühlenbock 'always has advice on how to handle challenging situations', Olof Hallberg regularly represents public entities in appeals and damages disputes, and Ulrica Salomon is experienced in state aid matters. The group is comprised of former Advokatfirman Lindahl KB practitioners.

Hamilton Advokatbyrå is 'characterised by innovative thinking and focuses on enabling solutions'. The team advises suppliers and contracting authorities on procurement matters, particularly in PPP, IT and infrastructure projects; the group also recently acted for Tele2 and Essity in multiple disputes. Fredrik Linder is highly experienced and well regarded in the market, and senior associate Mikael Dubois is another key name to note.

The 'professional and fast' department at Hannes Snellman has a strong position in regulated sectors including the telecoms, public transportation and pharmaceuticals sectors. The 'experienced' Joakim Lavér assisted Stockholm's transport authority SL with the utilities procurement processes carried out for two new traffic areas. Telia and GlaxoSmithKline are also clients. Peter Forsberg is another name to note. Managing associate Erik Gadman joined Gernandt & Danielsson Advokatbyrå in 2019.

Clients praise Advokatfirman Kahn Pedersen KB's 'accuracy and ability to use and display the opponent's weakness'. Alongside its strength in procurement litigation, the team regularly provides strategic advice, analyses business models for public procurement and handles other transactional matters. Erik Olsson is 'helpful, convincing and persevering', and the 'extraordinary' Kristian Pedersen successfully represented Tekniska verken in a high-profile case before the Swedish Supreme Court relating to whether EU principles are applicable in Swedish procurement processes. The team was strengthened by the arrival of specialist counsel Magnus Ehn from the Swedish Competition Authority in 2018.

The group at Advokatfirman Lindahl KB assists with a variety of public procurement matters and has particular expertise in the IT, military, construction and life sciences sectors. Henrik Seeliger and Anders Nilsson assisted Västtrafik with its procurement of the construction works to build the stations in underground railway project, Västlänken. Hugo Norlén is the key contact in Uppsala. Eva-Maj Mühlenbock, Olof Hallberg and Ulrica Salomon went to Cirio Advokatbyrå AB.

Mannheimer Swartling fields a substantial team, which regularly advises on projects including PPP issues, infrastructure mandates and the outsourcing of IT and public transportation services. Clients include the Swedish Transport Administration, Stockholm County Council and the PostNord Group. Johan Carle and specialist counsel Sven Vaxenbäck are key practitioners.

In a recent highlight for Setterwalls' group, Ulf Djurberg advised Stockholm County Council on the procurement of a core digital system for the health care organisations in the county. It also has significant expertise representing its clients before the national courts and the Court of Justice of the European Union. Martin Levinsohn and Sophia Spala are also names to note.

The clients of Advokatfirman Vinge praise its 'knowledge and personal engagement'; the department assists on all elements of the procurement process and works closely with the firm's M&A group. Associate Jerker Alm successfully represented Hafslund in a review case against the municipality of Kalmar relating to the procurement of electricity services. Counsel Ann Hofling Johansson leads the Gothenburg team and specialist Daniel Wendelsson 'performs at the highest level of procurement law'.

Advokatfirman Delphi fields a 'competent and efficient team', which includes Tomas Eliasson and senior associate Martin Bogg. The group acts for suppliers and contractors in litigation providing strategic advice, and is increasingly involved in transactional work. Anna Ulfsdotter Forssell left to set up her own boutique Ulfsdotter Law in January 2019, while former senior associate Sara-Li Olovsson became a legal counsel at SKL Kommentus.

Foyen Advokatfirma handles a significant number of review procedures and has 'a broad range of legal competence'. The 'professional and trustworthy' Per-Ola Bergqvist represented the City of Malmö in a review of a public procurement for e-readers, and John Hane assisted the Municipality of Luleå with its procurement of Östra länken 2, a construction project involving the relocation of the municipality's water and wastewater systems.

Front Advokater regularly acts for public contracting authorities and is noted for its expertise in the competition aspects of public procurement. Robert Moldén and group leader Kaisa Adlercreutz are key practitioners; Moldén also handles public procurement disputes.

Kastell Advokatbyrå AB assists with contract negotiations, the implementation of procured contracts, and issues relating to damages; it also acts in proceedings before the administrative courts. Carl Norén, Olof Larsberger and Anton Johansson are the key contacts.

At Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton, Sylvia Lindén focuses on procurement mandates in the transport, utilities and defence sectors; she recently advised public transportation company Sandarna on several procurement projects. Associate Patrik Mättää joined from the Swedish Competition Authority. David Björne is now in-house at EY.

Magnusson Advokatbyrå is praised for 'combining great social and collaborative skills with razor sharp legal analysis, reasoning and execution'. It is particularly experienced in tender procedures and contentious matters; the 'thorough' Morvarid Dorkhan Nilsson represented Paranova in an appeal before the Administrative Court of Appeal relating to Stockholm County Council’s procurement of pharmaceuticals.

The team at Morris Law 'has great knowledge and insight in public procurement' and handles the full range of public procurement mandates including public contract issues, strategies, tender reviews and damages claims. Roger Wier leads the practice, which includes specialist counsel Linda Dahlström, who is singled out for her 'outstanding expertise'.

Johan Stern is the key contact at Ramberg Advokater and acts for suppliers and contracting authorities in the medical equipment, IT systems and consulting services sectors. The practice handles contentious and non-contentious mandates.

Erik Ficks leads the department at Roschier and is 'extremely good across legal and business competencies'. The team assists clients with issues across the full public procurement process; Ficks and senior associate Andres Acevedo regularly assist OneMed with all its domestic and cross-border public procurement matters. Other clients include Trygg-Hansa and Permobil.