Mr Martin Rifall > 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

Martin Rifall has extensive experience in court proceedings as well as domestic and international arbitration proceedings. He has acted as counsel for Swedish and foreign companies in inter alia SCC, ICC and ad hoc arbitrations. Martin has a particular focus on construction disputes, acting as counsel for employers and contractors in large national and international construction projects. Martin also regularly advises clients in disputes relating to natural resources, such as valuable metals and minerals, natural gas and oil. He also sits as arbitrator on a regular basis.

Martin advises clients on all stages of the construction process, including tender documentation, contract drafting and negotiations. Martin regularly gives lectures on construction law.

Further, Martin is experienced in investor/State disputes, including challenging arbitral awards rendered in such disputes. He has also co-authored the Swedish chapter in The International Arbitration Review.

Languages

English, Swedish

Memberships

Swedish Bar Association
Swedish Arbitration Association
Swedish Society for Construction and Consulting Law (SVEFEK)

Education

MAQS Advokatbyrå, 2014-2018
Advokatfirman Cederquist, 2008-2014
White & Case Advokat AB, 2006-2008
Uppsala District Court, 2005-2006

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.