Mr Pontus Ewerlöf > Hannes Snellman (Sweden) > Stockholm, Sweden > Lawyer Profile

Hannes Snellman (Sweden)
KUNGSTRADGARDSGATAN 20
P.O. BOX 7801
SE-103 96 STOCKHOLM
Sweden

Work Department

Dispute Resolution

Position

Partner

Career

Pontus is specialized in arbitration and civil litigation and is head of Hannes Snellman’s Dispute resolution team in Stockholm. Pontus has substantial experience in international and domestic arbitration under the SCC, ICC, LCIA rules and ad hoc proceedings as well as court proceedings in Sweden. Pontus’ experience as counsel encompassing a wide range of areas such as supply, share and asset purchases, construction and real estate, finance, energy, investor-state disputes, agency and distribution, professional and product liability, regulatory issues and insurance. Pontus is also appointed as arbitrator on a regular basis.

Languages

English, Swedish

Memberships

LCIA European Users’ Council
Swedish Bar Association, 2004
Swedish Arbitration Association (SAA)
International Bar Association (IBA)
International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA)
Member of ICC’s arbitration commission (Sweden)

Education

Hannes Snellman, Partner, 2019-
MAQS, Partner, Head of the Dispute resolution team, 2012-2018
Cederquist, Senior associate, 2010-2012
Mannheimer Swartling, Senior associate, 2004-2010
Cederquist, Associate, 2002-2004
Svea Court of Appeal, Associate judge, 2001-2002
Solna District Court, Assistant judge, 2000-2001
Svea Court of Appeal, Assistant judge,1999-2000
Linköping District Court, Clerk, 1996-1998
Trygg-Hansa Försäkrings AB (Insurance), Inhouse lawyer, 1995-1996

SCC/SAA arbitration training course, 2010
Stockholm University (LL.M.), 1995

Lawyer Rankings

Sweden > Dispute resolution

Hannes Snellman (Sweden)’s dispute resolution team handles domestic and international cases across a broad range of sectors, including M&A, tech, energy and banking claims. Arbitration and civil litigation specialist Pontus Ewerlöf leads the team alongside Martin Rifall, who focuses on construction disputes. Joakim Lavér stands out for his public procurement and competition litigation expertise.

Sweden > Construction

The construction practice at Hannes Snellman (Sweden) is very experienced in advising on construction disputes. The group acts employers and contractors in high-value litigation, and is equally strong in handling arbitration. Practice head Martin Rifall is well versed in advising on contentious construction matters, and regularly sits as an arbitrator. Pontus Ewerlöf has particular strength in representing clients from the real estate, energy, and insurance sectors in disputes.