The team at Setterwalls is co-led by Henrik Trölle from Malmö and Hans Dahlberg Kolga from Stockholm. Trölle brings strong expertise in the drafting and reviewing of construction contracts, and in the handling of disputes and arbitration cases, whilst Kolga provides expertise in both domestic and cross-border disputes, with a particular focus on the energy and transport sectors. Key contact Mattias Wiklund Matala brings particular knowledge of the railway sector, and disputes specialist Jonathan Sonning has noteworthy skills in the insurance and real estate sectors.
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Accolades
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Testimonials
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- ‘Compared with other firms, I consider Setterwalls to be at the forefront and up-to-date, while at the same time maintaining its integrity and providing advice that is both tailored and balanced between practical considerations and legal analysis.’
- ‘Jonathan Sonning is attentive to the client’s needs and highly skilled as a lawyer. He is quick-thinking and pragmatic, with a strong sense of strategy.’
- ‘Hans Dahlberg Kolga and Jonathan Sonning have been exceptionally helpful and professional — always pragmatic, solution-oriented, and with a strong grasp of the business context. Their approach has been instrumental in navigating complex matters efficiently. Compared to other firms, Setterwalls stands out for its responsiveness, internal collaboration, and ability to deliver high-quality advice with precision.'
- ‘High-quality of service. Capable of quickly handling complex questions and helpful in recommending several paths.’
- ‘The team at Setterwalls is very competent and is able to give hands-on advice. They have excellent understanding of our field of business which helps a lot in order for them to give useful advice.’
- ‘Hans Dahlberg Kolga and Jonathan Sonning are highly skilled and business-oriented lawyers with a deep understanding of our field of business. Their competence is a key factor for us. They excel in the day-to-day matters, but are also great at handling large cases.’
Key clients
- NCC Sverige AB
- Riksbyggen Ekonomisk Förening
- Region Stockholm
- Locum AB
- HSB Bostad
- Borås Energi och Miljö AB
- Bravida Sverige AB
- VBA Syd AB
- Sortera Materials Nordic AB
- Emil Lundgren AB
- AB Sydsten
- Hilti Sverige AB
Work highlights
Advises Vitartes on Project Princeton, a project for the development of a new building in the life science cluster around Karolinska Sjukhuset in Stockholm.
Continues to advise Locum AB on a range of matters, including the construction of a new building to be part of Danderyds Sjukhus and expanding the intensive care wing at Södersjukhuset, both in Stockholm.
Representing NCC in a court dispute with the municipality of Örebro.
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Practice head
Henrik Trölle; Hans Dahlberg Kolga
Other key lawyers
Mattias Wiklund Matala; Jonathan Sonning