With considerable expertise in construction disputes, the team at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton Advokat KB remains active in commercial litigation, administrative proceedings, and domestic arbitration. Mattias Wittgren has over 20 years of experience handling disputes around infrastructure and industrial projects. Nicklas Björklund is noted for his work in commercial agreements, and Erika Finn specialises in international and Swedish arbitration and has experience advising on international sales, post-M&A, and joint venture disputes.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The KPT practice is distinguished by the ability to integrate technical excellence with contractual and commercial precision.'
- ‘The individuals in KPT's practice distinguish themselves through a blend of technical mastery, commercial awareness, and collaborative spirit. They are not only experts in their respective disciplines but also professionals who take ownership of outcomes, ensuring that client interests are protected at every stage.'
- 'We particularly prize their clarity in communication and disciplined record-keeping. By meticulously documenting site instructions, stakeholder requests, and contractual obligations, they help prevent disputes and keep the project on course.’
- ‘High degree of understanding and presence.’
- ‘Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton Advokat KB exemplifies everything one looks for in a partner law firm in international dispute resolution. They are exceptionally motivated, highly knowledgeable, and bring extensive experience to the table, always working to achieve the best possible result for the client in every situation.’
- ‘I have worked with Erika Finn and Anna Martin. Both are highly detail-oriented and played a key role in driving the team forward to achieve the best possible result for our client. Their guidance on strategic issues in international dispute resolution proved exceptionally valuable.’
- ‘The legal team was an excellent co-counsel, bringing a meticulous and detail-oriented approach that greatly strengthened our case strategy. Their professionalism and thorough preparation made them a trusted and valuable partner throughout the arbitration process.’
- ‘Anna Martin and Erika Finn demonstrated exceptional professionalism, consistently approaching every task with care and integrity. Their detail-oriented work ensured accuracy and thoroughness in every aspect of the arbitration.’
Key clients
- Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield
- Skolfastigheter i Stockholm (SISAB)
- Rover Grupo (Spain)
- Rover Infraestructuras S.A
- Hochtief Infrastructure GmbH, Tyskland Sverige Filial
- Skandia Fastigheter AB
- Comsa S.A.U.
- DEME Environmental Contractors N.V.
- Infrakraft Sverige AB
- Norrtälje kommun (Norrtälje municipality)
- AB Gavlegårdarna
- Akademiska Hus
- AMF Pensionsförsäkring/Fastigheter AB
- Aprilice AB
- Armada Fastigheter
- Bonnier Fastigheter AB
- Campus Roslagen
- Coor Service Management
- ENA Energi AB
- Forenom
Work highlights
Advised Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield in the Mall of Scandinavia project in a dispute against the constructor, as well as acting as counsel in the subsequent challenge of the arbitral award.
Represented a Spanish construction company in two disputes with Trafikverket regarding the project Mälarbanan outside Stockholm and Ostlänken.
Represented an Irish construction company, Mainline Power, in a complex construction dispute regarding a wind farm in Sweden.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Nicklas Björklund; Mattias Wittgren; Erika Finn
Other key lawyers
Anna Martin