Regularly advising on high-value projects as well as disputes, MAQS Advokatbyrå continues to gain traction in the Swedish construction market. Practice head Anna Almroth stands out for her experience in construction matters involving environmental law issues. Erik Kjaer has considerable domestic and international dispute resolution experience, particularly in the construction sector, while Erik Palmgren regularly advises contractors, buyers, and consultants, and Jimmy Carnelind focuses on construction-related issues within the public sector. Annakarin Skogsberg is also noted for her construction disputes expertise. Elin Schedin joined the firm in January 2025 from AG Advokat.
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Testimonials
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‘MAQS is truly customer oriented in their approach. They always try to find the right person with the required expertise to help us.’
‘The quality of Erik Kjaer's advice is absolutely excellent: always quick, sharp, accurate and very, very professional. We highly value his legal expertise as well as his excellent understanding of our business which together gives excellent value for money. Erik stands out as the best in this field, he comes with the highest recommendations and we certainly will continue our co-operation for years to come!'
‘I feel that there is a real passion for our mission. With individuals like Erik Palmgren and Annakarin Skogsberg, one can only say wow! I am so incredibly satisfied with their empathy, teamwork, and how they work strategically and methodically. They also help me with prevention.’
‘Annakarin Skogsberg is efficient, pragmatic, business minded and highly competent. Her negotiation and time management skills are excellent.'
‘Erik Kjaer has deep and extensive knowledge of the law and a feel for what is right in specific business situations. He sets up just the right team for us in different cases.'
‘Anna Almroth and Erik Kjaer are available and collaborate with us well.'
‘Anna Almroth is humble, good at adapting to clients, and open minded.'
‘The team has broad competence in the field, an excellent network of experts to make use of, is customer focused, and delivers with high quality.'
Key clients
- Erlandsson Holding AB
- Serneke Sverige AB
- Securitas Technology Sweden AB
- Boskalis N.V
- Assemblin Caverion Sverige AB
- RO-Gruppen AB
- Billström Riemer Andersson Bygg AB
- Circle K Sweden AB
- AstraZeneca AB (publ)
- Oljibe AB
Work highlights
- Advising Boskalis and Van Oord on the execution of the first leg of the expansion of the Port of Luleå in order to support the Swedish steel and iron ore industry.
- Assisting Serneke Group AB (publ) with the recently finalised Karlatornet project.
- Represented K21 Entreprenad AB on contract drafting and negotiations connected to the erection of a new maternity ward and neonatal unit at Östra Sjukhuset in Gothenburg.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Anna Almroth
Other key lawyers
Erik Kjaer; Erik Palmgren; Jimmy Carnelind; Elin Schedin; Annakarin Skogsberg