Dispute Resolution
Global Guide 2024 : Sweden
Band 2
About
Provided by Roschier
Roschier’s Dispute Resolution practice is one of the largest in the Nordic region. A unique feature of Roschier’s Dispute Resolution practice is its cross-border nature. The Helsinki and Stockholm offices, with a total of some 50 dispute resolution practitioners, allow Roschier to take on larger and more complex disputes than most other firms in the region.
The practice focuses on the major commercial disputes in the region, with particular emphasis on international arbitration and complex commercial court disputes. In addition, risk management and strategic advice make up an important part of the practice. Lawyers of the practice group regularly serve as arbitrators.
A practice area that has grown considerably over the last 5-10 years is competition damages actions, both in court and in arbitration. Roschier has been instructed in multiple competition damages matters that are currently in an active phase, with claims rising to hundreds of millions of euros.
Project- and construction-related disputes, especially in the energy sector, have traditionally been a focus area, and we are again seeing growth in this practice area along with the economic upswing and increased activity in large-scale industrial projects.
Roschier Dispute Resolution practice regularly handles corporate and M&A related disputes.
Over the last few years, Roschier's practice has also experienced an increase in white-collar crime and compliance-related assignments.
Chambers Review
Roschier has a solid disputes practice with a strong reputation for international arbitration and commercial litigation. The law firm is known for its wide-ranging sector expertise, including energy, automotive and telecommunications. Lawyers in the team offer an internationally minded practice and frequently handle cross-border disputes.
Work Highlights
- Roschier represented Google in a SEK22 billion dispute in relation to alleged anti-competitive behaviour against PriceRunner.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Roschier have high commercial awareness and a good understanding of clients' needs and internal processes."
"Roschier offer very sophisticated analysis and pragmatic conversations about risk, strategy and next steps. They are willing to do everything, from standing in a conference room in suits and ties to digging physically through dusty archives."
"Roschier have high commercial awareness and a good understanding of clients' needs and internal processes."
"Roschier offer very sophisticated analysis and pragmatic conversations about risk, strategy and next steps. They are willing to do everything, from standing in a conference room in suits and ties to digging physically through dusty archives."
Notable Practitioners
Johan Sidklev frequently handles international arbitration proceedings in various sectors, including automotive and energy. He brings additional expertise in relation to competition disputes, including investment treaty arbitration proceedings.
"Johan is very experienced. He pays attention to details but also has the strategic eye needed to guide clients through complex processes."
"Every time we discuss a matter with Johan, we feel absolute confidence that our case is in good hands."
Carl Persson is particularly active in disputes relating to M&A transactions. He also acts for clients in cross-border proceedings in the energy sector.
"Carl is a highly skilled, strong litigator, particularly when it comes to legal reasoning and defending the client's position."
"Carl pays full attention to the details of matters."
Shirin Saif advises on both litigation and arbitration, including multi-jurisdictional class actions and investor-state proceedings.
"Shirin is brilliant and very nice to work with."
"Shirin brings in broad experience."
"She is structured in her work and very efficient."
Ranked Lawyers at
Roschier
Sweden
Members
Provided by Roschier
Andreas Hallbeck
Annika Pynnä Lindskog
Anton Salamon
Astrid Lundholm
Bruno Gustafsson
Jens Sandberg
Head of Department
Lotta Näätsaari
Olof Traung
Oskar Magnusson