Public Procurement
Europe Guide 2024 : Sweden
Band 1
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+46 (0) 8 525 254 00About
Provided by BOKWALL RISLUND Advokatbyrå
We predominantly advice companies which are leading within their line of business or with major governmental authorities and state-owned companies in major projects or litigations. In addition to ongoing legal advice, we provide the following legal services:
Legal Tender Support
In close cooperation with the client’s tender team and management we provide legal quality assurance and strategic advice. Our services may not be justified in all tendering projects but the service is scalable and can be adapted to the client´s requirements in different public procurements depending on complexity and risk. Usually, however, we work with projects of significant importance to our clients.
Legal Procurement Compliance Support
In large procurement projects we work closely with the contracting entity to decide on the type of procurement procedure, to assess and help draft tender requirements and evaluation models and to secure procurement law compliance.
Public Procurement Litigation
We advise suppliers as well as contracting entities to ensure the best possible outcome for our client. Our legal services include risk and case feasibility assessments and representation in procurement challenges, contract challenges, claims for damages and procedures regarding public procurement fines.
Chambers Review
BOKWALL RISLUND is a notable boutique law firm that is well versed in complex public procurement matters, including concession contracts. The Swedish law firm assists suppliers with tender processes, as well as a range of contentious matters, such as award challenges and claims for damages. Its clientele includes major domestic and regional construction and engineering companies. It also acts for bidders from the telecommunications, technology, transportation and pharmaceutical sectors.
Work Highlights
- BOKWALL RISLUND advised Vy Tag on the procurement of the operation of an inland train service line owned by several Swedish regions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"BOKWALL RISLUND is a top-tier procurement firm with one of the strongest teams in Sweden."
"It is a reliable resource with solid knowledge and good client attention."
"We consider the team to be very knowledgeable and very skilled in public procurement."
"The team is very pragmatic and knowledgeable."
"The lawyers provide concrete, business-oriented advice."
"BOKWALL RISLUND is a top-tier procurement firm with one of the strongest teams in Sweden."
"It is a reliable resource with solid knowledge and good client attention."
"We consider the team to be very knowledgeable and very skilled in public procurement."
"The team is very pragmatic and knowledgeable."
"The lawyers provide concrete, business-oriented advice."
Notable Practitioners
Carl Bokwall is frequently cited as one of the market's leading public procurement lawyers. He regularly acts on contentious proceedings, often for bidders from the technology and healthcare sectors.
"Carl Bokwall is absolutely brilliant, he is at the very top of his field in Sweden."
Per-Owe Arfwedson is a highly regarded practitioner who assists clients with a broad remit of public procurement mandates, from tendering processes to challenging awards. He has considerable experience advising clients in the transportation and construction sectors.
"I truly appreciate and admire his deep knowledge of the whole spectrum and understanding of our business and structure, and his ability to quickly grasp complex structures and questions."
"He is pragmatic and always suggests solutions, has fast and accurate drafting skills and is calm in every situation."
"He is very fast and highly skilled in public procurement and also has a pragmatic view. He understands that we have a business perspective."
"Per-Owe Arfwedson is easy to work with and he provides clear advice in a great format."
"We value his advice very much."
Lina Håkansson Kjellén advises bidders on complex procurement matters, from the tender stage through to administrative reviews. She moves up in the rankings this year on the back of enthusiastic feedback.
"She is very sharp. She gets straight to the point and is pragmatic."
"Lina is great to work with."
"She is business-oriented and has very strong analytical skills. She goes into the right detail and is an excellent litigator."
"Her absolute strengths are her approach and ability."
"We always receive good advice in a timely manner so we are happy with her skills, attention and service level."
Ranked Lawyers at
BOKWALL RISLUND Advokatbyrå
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