The litigation and arbitration department at DLA Piper Sweden acts for a range of clients in the financial, construction, and insurance sectors, with extensive experience in handling domestic and cross-border contentious matters. Karl-Oscar Dalin heads the Nordic/international strand of the team, where he is frequently engaged in commercial disputes, including joint venture and shareholder agreement disputes. Working alongside him is Per Kronwall, who heads the domestic and construction strand. Henrik Wollsén is a key contact for real estate matters, and David Johansson is a notable name for insurance matters.
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Testimonials
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- Excellent collaboration and a transparent billing process.
- Karl-Oscar Dalin is highly professional and experienced — I was particularly impressed by his performance in the High Court.
- ‘David Johansson is business savvy, interested, curious, up to speed, and strong on representing our interests.’
- ‘Strong analysis capacity within the dispute resolution team as a whole. Has the ability to take in support from the full firm, enabling specialist knowledge in areas when needed.’
- ‘In particular, David Johansson and Anders Malmström have been, contrary to typical legal service providers, willing to take a firm stance already before formal arbitration initiated.’
- ‘Good with international experience and competence.’
- ‘Very personal and service-minded. I truly rely on them.'
Key clients
- UBS
- Urbaser
- HSB Stockholm
- Länsförsäkringar Bank
- Samsung
- Iovance Biotherapeutics
- Spendrups Bryggeriaktiebolag
- Svenska Bostäder
- Nimbus Boats Sweden
- K-Rauta
- Riksbyggen
- Landshypotek Bank
- Verisure Sverige
- UAB Vilniaus Kogeneracinė Jėgainė (Ignitis Group)
- AIG Europe Finland Branch
- Terramare Oy (Royal Boskalis Westminster)
- Nordic Power AB
- TM Sweden AB
- Din Bil Sverige AB (Volkswagen Group resale network in Sweden)
- FM Insurance
Work highlights
Representing Iovance Biotherapeutics with a claim against Polybiocept AB concerning a patented technology covered by a now-terminated license agreement.
Advised Terramare Oy, the Finland-based subsidiary of Boskalis, in court proceedings before the Stockholm District Court concerning substantial claims against Stockholm Hamn.
Represented a Ukrainian entity in SCC administered arbitration proceedings concerning breach of contract claims connected to the Russo-Ukrainian war.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Karl-Oscar Dalin; Per Kronwall
Other key lawyers
Henrik Wollsén; David Johansson; Anders Malmström