Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton Advokat KB‘s team advises on many major public construction projects and handles complex construction disputes. The team is co-led by Nicklas Björklund and Mattias Wittgren; Björklund is recognised as an authority in construction disputes, regularly acting as arbitrator, whilst Wittgren brings disputes experience across a range projects, including those in the retail, infrastructure and commercial sectors. Key practitioner Marcus Munk brings expertise in drafting, negotiating and reviewing contracts.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Fantastic service, always on point, high knowledge level, feels like they want to be a long term partner.’
- ‘A complete team with the knowledge, the strength and the will to make the best for the client.’
- ‘Every person at Kilpatrick puts the client first.’
- ‘Good knowledge of the area.’
- ‘Deep knowledge within the field. Very good business acumen and can translate the law into practical solutions - highly usable for us. Very accessible and friendly.’
- ‘Top lawyers within the field. Mattias Wittgren is truly exceptional. ’
- ‘Client-centred and clear. They flag delays early with a new ETA and then deliver reliably. Easy to work with.’
- ‘Kilpatrick stands out for its combination of deep legal expertise and experience in the construction industry. The team is proactive and skilled at providing clear, practical solutions that anticipate challenges.’
Key clients
- Akademiska Hus
- Byggherrarna
- Comsa S.A.U.
- EQT Real Estate
- Hochtief Infrastructure GmbH, Tyskland Sverige Filial
- Intea Fastigheter AB (publ)
- Rikshem AB (publ)
- Skolfastigheter i Stockholm (SISAB)
- Skandia Fastigheter AB
- Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield
- AMF Pensionsförsäkring/Fastigheter AB
- Aprilice AB
- Armada Fastigheter
- Bonnier Fastigheter AB
- Campus Roslagen
- Coor Service Management
- DEME Environmental Contractors N.V.
- ENA Energi AB
- Forenom
- AB Gavlegårdarna
Work highlights
Advised Intea Fastigheter AB (publ) in connection with construction projects totaling SEK 1.6bn, comprising the development of major custody, prison, and police facilities in Örebro, Kristianstad, and Härnösand.
Advised and counseled Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield in a dispute against the constructor of the Mall of Scandinavia project.
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Practice head
Nicklas Björklund; Mattias Wittgren
Other key lawyers
Marcus Munk