At Eversheds Sutherland, the public procurement team is jointly led by Johan Kennemyr and Richard Jacobsson; Kennemyr is a procurement specialist with 20 years of experience in the field, while Jacobsson also heads the IP and competition teams in the firm. Matilda Frykman Krans is another key contact in the team, with knowledge of cross-border issues.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency

Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is highly professional and my firm has always reached out with confidence whenever we have complex legal issues to tackle.’
  • ‘Johan Kennemyr's expertise and professionalism shines through.’
  • ‘This team combines strong legal expertise with a genuine understanding of us as a client. They’re sharp and easy to work with. What stands out is their ability to balance professionalism with a personal approach – they really get what matters to us and adapt accordingly.’
  • ‘The people we work with are not only highly skilled, but also incredibly grounded and easy to collaborate with. They listen, understand our needs, and respond quickly – always with a clear and thoughtful approach. What we value most is their ability to be both sharp and humble. They don’t overcomplicate things, and they never push unnecessary work. It’s clear they care about building trust and long-term relationships.’
  • ‘Johan Kennemyr is able to provide great practical advice and has great ability to understand the business realities and incorporate those to his strategic advice on legal alternatives.’
  • ‘My work has been mainly with Johan Kennemyr, who is a very efficient lawyer. He is proactive and actively tries to learn about the relevant industry, which helps him provide proactive advice.’

Key clients

  • American Express Global Business Travel AB
  • Modulaire Group
  • Stryker AB
  • ISKO AB
  • Linxon Sweden AB
  • ILT Education AB
  • Rejlers Sverige AB
  • Örestads Industribevakning AB
  • Omda AS
  • Eatery
  • Egencia
  • ENACO Sverige AB

Work highlights

Advised Stryker with tendering in public procurement procedures and judicial reviews.
Advised and represented Omda in several Swedish public procurement procedures and judicial reviews.
Advised and represented ENACO with tendering in procurement procedures and contractual issues in ongoing agreements.

Lawyers

Next generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

Johan Kennemyr; Richard Jacobsson

Other key lawyers

Matilda Frykman Krans