Well-regarded for its work in commercial, insurance, and construction disputes, the team at Advokatfirman Cederquist KB is active on a range of high-profile matters. Heading the team is Erik Wernberg, who has extensive experience in professional liability disputes. Working alongside him is Elsa Arbrandt, who specialises in international and competition law, alongside handling disputes in the infrastructure and life sciences industries. Eric Johnson is another key name in the team, frequently engaging in construction and joint venture disputes. Mattias Forsberg and William Lundgren are notable names within the group.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Very accessible and always willing to assist. We appreciate their personal approach.'
- ‘Cederquist’s dispute resolution team excels in managing complex legal disputes within the Swedish construction and infrastructure sectors. Their approach is characterised by strategic clarity, procedural precision.'
- ‘The individuals we’ve worked with at Cederquist stand out for their professionalism, strategic thinking, and ability to manage high-stakes disputes with confidence and clarity.'
- ‘Erik Wernberg is a very skilled litigator with vast experience from arbitration and civil litigation. Erik has a highly competitive, but not aggressive, "must win" mindset, but is also a great asset in settlement negotiations.'
- 'William Lundgren is also an experienced litigator with thorough experience from business disputes. William is tech-savvy and managed the team's use of the firm's tech tools.'
Key clients
- Peab Sverige AB
- Vonovia AG
- Husqvarna AB (publ)
- Arla Foods AB
- Systra Sverige AB (formerly Atkins Sverige AB)
- Billerud AB
- Hector Rail
- Serneke Sverige AB’s bankruptcy estate
- Ellos
- Bäckström Anläggning AB
Work highlights
Represented the Nordic areas construction group Peab against Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield in an arbitration and subsequent challenge proceedings relating to the construction of the Westfield Mall of Scandinavia.
Represented Vonovia AG, through its subsidiary Homestar InvestCo AB, in compulsory squeeze-out proceedings and subsequent challenge proceedings.
Represented If Skadeförsäkring AB in court proceedings before the Stockholm District Court regarding several serial loss claims involving several insurance companies against Getinge and certain subsidiaries emanating from on-going class actions in North America.
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Practice head
Erik Wernberg
Other key lawyers
Elsa Arbrandt; Eric Johnson; Mattias Forsberg; William Lundgren; Fredrik Forssman