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BOKWALL RISLUND

BOKWALL RISLUND

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Public procurement

The public procurement team at BOKWALL RISLUND is well established in the public procurement space and regularly advises clients on high-value, complex matters across a range of industries, including the healthcare, transport, and tech sectors. Practice head Per-Owe Arfwedson has over 20 years of experience in the field and is a go-to name for major clients; Carl Bokwall is another key member of the team who advises on both contentious and non-contentious work. Lina Håkansson Kjellén provides further support, and is experienced in handling complex issues and working in both domestic and European courts.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Client satisfaction: NPS ®

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘There is really top quality in everything they deliver. They are easy to work with and very focused on the key elements.’
  • ‘Carl Bokwall is most likely the top lawyer in Sweden when it comes to public procurement. He is extremely knowledgeable and truly is a known name. We also worked a lot with his associate, Sara Ståhl, and she is quickly rising to a very high level.’
  • ‘Bokwall Rislund offers a competent team with top end skills in public procurement and regulatory affairs. I value especially that they know our business well and are aware of our market conditions. As a consequence, advice can be tailored to what is best for our business in the long run.’
  • ‘Lina Håkansson Kjellén is extremely competent and more of a business adviser than strictly a lawyer in many respects. She is excellent in litigation with strong analytical skills. Lina is always to the point and can explain complicated matters in a stringent manner that stands out compared to other lawyers.’
  • ‘Bokwall Rislund stands out for combining legal expertise with a deep understanding of our business reality. The team engages not only in resolving specific legal matters but also in helping us navigate the strategic and commercial challenges that come with operating in a highly regulated, technology-driven market. Their advice consistently reflects sharp legal precision, strong business acumen, and an exceptional grasp of the opportunities and risks connected to AI.’
  • ‘Carl Bokwall exemplifies everything that makes the firm exceptional. He combines deep legal expertise with a rare ability to understand the broader business and technological context in which our company operates. His advice is consistently precise, commercially astute, and pragmatic, making him a trusted partner in both legal and strategic matters.’

Key clients

  • Nordic Level Group AB
  • WSP Sverige AB
  • Transdev Sverige AB
  • LawLabs/Qura
  • Vy Tåg AB
  • Tele2 Sverige AB
  • EasyPark AB
  • JCDecaux
  • Vårdbemanning i Sverige AB
  • Apoteket AB
  • Visma Group
  • Capgemini and Sogeti

Work highlights

Advised and represented JCDecaux in its bid and award of the outdoor advertising contract for the Stockholm subway and Stockholm region-wide bus shelters.
Advised Transdev in a civil contract dispute regarding the interpretation of public procured bus contracts.
Advised and represented NCC Sverige in the challenge of a direct award by the Swedish Transport Administration.

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Practice head

Per-Owe Arfwedson

Other key lawyers

Carl Bokwall; Lina Håkansson Kjellén; Sara Ståhl