The public procurement team at Advokatfirman Kahn Pedersen KB is led by Erik Olsson and Kristian Pedersen, and regularly handles large-scale, complex projects for its clients at both a domestic and cross-border level. Olsson has particular skills in handling procurement cases in the construction and defense sectors, while Pedersen represents both suppliers and contractors on a wide range of cases. Other supporting members of the team include Magnus Ehn, who has strong skills in procurement litigation, Olle Lindberg and Viktor Robertson.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The quality of Kristian Pedersen's advice is absolutely excellent, always sharp, accurate and very professional. We highly value his legal expertise but also his excellent understanding of our business.’
- ‘I have primarily worked with Kristian Pedersen. He has extensive knowledge of public procurement and highly competent, understands business aspects of an inquiry not only the legal part, and elaborates on many aspects of a question if necessary and has a good judgement of what might be of interest for our company.’
- ‘The firm possesses both broad and deep expertise in its field. As a client, you will have an adviser who takes responsibility and understands your entire situation. They provide reliable and accurate advice.’
- ‘Erik Olsson is an excellent procurement expert. He is an experienced and reliable adviser, while also having the ability to think innovatively and put the current situation into context. He provides advice that is both reassuring and effective. Magnus Ehn is also an excellent procurement expert who offers dependable advice. I have particularly appreciated that they take full responsibility for the matters we have had.'
- ‘They treat clients with respect, maintain a high service level, and inspire trust through professionalism and reliability.’
- ‘Kristian Pedersen stands out as a top-tier adviser in the field of public procurement. His strengths lie in his exceptional legal knowledge, his strategic thinking, and his ability to explain complex legal matters in a clear and pedagogical manner. He is highly responsive, easy to collaborate with, and maintains a professional yet approachable tone in all interactions. What sets Kristian apart is not only his legal sharpness but also his business-minded approach.’
Key clients
- The Swedish Police Authority
- The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency
- The Swedish Prison and Probation Service
- The Swedish Food Agency
- The Swedish Council for Higher Education
- Husbyggnadsvaror H.B.V. förening u.p.a.
- The Municipality of Norrköping
- Eskilstuna Strängnäs Energi & Miljö AB
- The Municipality of Motala
- Svevia AB (publ)
- The Municipality of Sollentuna
- The Municipality of Linköping
Work highlights
Representing the Swedish Police Authority in a procedure where the Swedish Competition Authority has applied to the Administrative court that the Police Authority should pay a procurement fine.
Advising The Swedish Food Agency in a pilot project which is a large preparedness project.
Representing the Swedish Council for Higher Education in a procurement and review procedure concerning printing of SweSAT.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Erik Olsson; Kristian Pedersen
Other key lawyers
Magnus Ehn; Olle Lindberg; Viktor Robertson