Stefan Bessman > Westerberg & Partners > Stockholm, Sweden > Lawyer Profile

Westerberg & Partners is a firm of choice for high-profile clients involved in cross-border commercial litigation and international arbitration proceedings as well as in relation to the enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards. Practice head Maria Fogdestam Agius has a strong reputation for advising states and private entities on public international law, treaty-based dispute settlements, and international human rights matters. Proficient in Russian and Latvian, Ginta Ahrel specialises in high-profile commercial and investment arbitration with an East Europe nexus. Jesper Tiberg has represented states as well as major banks and industrial companies, and Therese Isaksson has experience handling international trade, construction, energy, IT, and insurance disputes, while Stefan Bessman has 25 years’ experience in insurance and reinsurance coverage disputes.

Westerberg & Partners is widely praised for its insurance and reinsurance litigation expertise and regularly handles high-stakes mandates for leading domestic and international insurers. Practice head Stefan Bessman focuses on insurance and reinsurance coverage disputes, reinsurance commutations, and insurance regulatory issues. With considerable experience handling insurance-related litigation and arbitration proceedings, Jesper Tiberg is a key contact. At the associate level, Jacob Ericson is noted for his experience in coverage claims, while Victoria Ribbnäs stands out for her involvement in a Covid-19 business interruption coverage dispute heard at the Supreme Court.