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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Work Department
Dispute Resolution, Corporate Sustainability, Risk Management & Compliance, Construction Law
Position
Partner. Head of Dispute Resolution
Career
Cederquist Law firm, 2008-
Hammarskiöld & Co Law firm, 2001-2008
Västmanland District Court, 2001
Stockholm District Court and Svea Court of Appeal, 1997-2000
Languages
Swedish and English
Education
LL.M., University of Cambridge, 1999
LL.M., Uppsala University, 1997
University of Minnesota Law School, 1995
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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.'
Key clients
- Peab Sverige AB
- Vonovia AG
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.

