Headed by Jörgen Eklund and Johan Gregow, CMS Wistrand‘s dispute resolution team has a strong reputation for liability disputes, including insurance, product, and damage claims. Alongside this, the group has experience in contentious matters in the IP, telecoms, and construction spaces. Harry Bergman handles a wide range of commercial matters, including construction as well as rights-oriented disputes. Maria Kosteska Fägerquist is a key contact for real estate disputes and M&A arbitration, alongside litigating for employers in employment law cases.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Maria Kosteska Fägerquist is outstanding in negotiations/disputes with clients/customers.’
- ‘They have a strong team in most areas but stand out in environmental law and contract law, taxes, and intellectual property.’
- ‘High competence, well prepared, good advice. High competence in dispute resolution, client-oriented, and high availability to the client.’
- ‘CMS Wistrand’s dispute resolution team demonstrates a high level of expertise and consistently delivers high-quality work in their cases. Their communication with clients is both frequent and effective, reflecting a genuine commitment to client care.'
- 'It is evident that the team takes the time to thoroughly understand their clients’ businesses and tailor their advice accordingly.’
- ‘Andreas Rönnheden is a true expert in his field. His knowledge and expertise in matters of liability — particularly in areas such as auditor liability, director and officer liability, and professional liability for legal practitioners — are outstanding. I give him my highest and most sincere recommendation.’
Key clients
- Zimmer Biomet
- BDO
- Food Folk (master franchisee of McDonald’s Nordic restaurants)
- Shurgard
- Arvato Finans
- Medtronic
- Strawberry
- PwC
- Saab Automobile in bankruptcy
- Schibsted Group
- Stena Group
- Swedish Football (top organizations)
Work highlights
Representing the municipality of Västra Götaland and the municipality of Halland, on behalf of the Zurich and the Swedish insurance company Trygg-Hansa, against the Swedish company Apotekstjänst in litigation before public courts regarding claims for liability based on alleged breach of public procurement law.
Representing the Swedish National Grid (the Transmission System Operator (TSO)) in an ongoing court case regarding anchor damage to the underwater high voltage electric cable owned by the TSO connecting Sweden with the rest of Europe. The TSO claims that a vessel has caused the damage.
Represented the global audit firm BDO in a court case before a Swedish district court concerning contractual claims in relation to the provision of M&A advisory services.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Jörgen Eklund; Johan Gregow
Other key lawyers
Harry Bergman; Maria Kosteska Fägerquist; Andreas Rönnheden