Snellman’s procurement team has a strong reputation for advising both contracting authorities and suppliers on all stages of the procurement process. Joakim Lavér is especially active in the transport, infrastructure, telecoms, healthcare, aviation, and pharma sectors. He leads the team alongside Peter Forsberg, who is an expert in procurement matters in the life sciences space involving EU regulations. Managing associate Philip Thorell, who has varied experience ranging from tender and document review to procurement-related dispute resolution, is a key contact in the group.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘A good combination of solid legal procurement knowledge and personal skills.'
  • ‘Joakim Lavér is a solid adviser to have on your side, both in terms of knowledge and case handling.’
  • ‘We have worked with Peter Forsberg for over a decade so he has a deep knowledge when it comes to our work and our procurements. He is fast, reliable and we have had great success when our procurements have been questioned in the court of law.'
  • ‘They have an unique knowledge when it comes to procuring public art.'

  • ‘We have only used Snellman. From the start and to the end they have been more than excellent.’

Key clients

  • AB Storstockholms Lokaltrafik (Stockholm Regional Public Transport Authority)
  • Region Stockholm (Stockholm Regional Council)
  • AB Transitio
  • GlaxoSmithKline AB
  • Public Art Agency Sweden
  • Siemens Mobility AB
  • Nåiden Bygg AB
  • Space 360 AB

Work highlights

  • Advising Region Stockholm on the procurement of an operator for the emergency hospital S:t Görans sjukhus.
  • Advised Siemens Mobility on the Swedish Transport Administration’s procurement for the implementation of the European Railway Traffic Management System (ERTMS) in Sweden.
  • Advised GlaxoSmithKline on the centralised procurement of vaccines for the Swedish Immunisation Programme.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Joakim Lavér, Peter Forsberg

Other key lawyers

Philip Thorell