Dispute Resolution
Europe Guide 2024 : Sweden
Band 3
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+46 8 598 890 00About
Provided by Setterwalls
Setterwalls is one of Sweden's leading law firms for dispute resolution. Our highly experienced team of lawyers represents clients regardless of nationality in any and all matters related to commercial dispute resolution.
Specialist knowledge and broad expertise in dispute resolution
Our dispute resolution practice is one of the largest and most reputable in Sweden. We have extensive experience of commercial disputes within all industries and fields of business. Our practice has extensive experience from domestic court proceedings as well as arbitration proceedings under various rules and institutions such as SCC, ICC, LCIA, ICSID and others. We always tailor our team to meet the specific requirements of the dispute, which also enables us to provide seamless advice to our clients in cross-border disputes with integrated teams from leading law firms in our international network. Our lawyers are regularly appointed as arbitrators and we continuously hold lectures and seminars for clients and students.
Chambers Review
Setterwalls is a respected outfit handling a wide range of domestic and international litigation and arbitration. The law firm regularly acts in construction and insurance cases, as well as proceedings connected to alleged mismanagement of funds. The team is also well equipped to handle energy and environmental law disputes.
Work Highlights
- Setterwalls represented UAB Natura Furniture in the challenge of an arbitral award due to allegations of corruption within the power plant project at the centre of the original arbitration.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Setterwalls are very quick to understand and analyse all aspects of a contentious matter. The team are always thinking strategically and looking to maximise output."
"The firm always provides quick and specific feedback, taking the time to listen and understand us as a client and the challenges we face."
"The team are cooperative, detailed and engage with clients in the right way."
"Setterwalls are perfectly aware of issues that are important for our business and are not just looking for legal victories that do not make commercial sense."
"Setterwalls are very quick to understand and analyse all aspects of a contentious matter. The team are always thinking strategically and looking to maximise output."
"The firm always provides quick and specific feedback, taking the time to listen and understand us as a client and the challenges we face."
"The team are cooperative, detailed and engage with clients in the right way."
"Setterwalls are perfectly aware of issues that are important for our business and are not just looking for legal victories that do not make commercial sense."
Notable Practitioners
Johan Strömbäck is active in energy arbitrations as well as professional negligence and liability cases. He offers additional expertise in matters concerning environmental damages, often acting for prominent corporate clients.
"Johan Strömbäck is a great lawyer with superb instincts and great communication skills. He delivers correct and to-the-point advice and is excellent in contact with opposing parties."
"Johan Strömbäck is an excellent and well-rounded lawyer in many types of commercial disputes."
Johannes Ericson is particularly regarded for his strength in professional negligence mandates in relation to fund mismanagement and breach of fiduciary duties, with further strength in product liability.
"Johannes Ericson is a very skilled and energetic lawyer who is very easy to work with."
"Johannes is sensible and responsive."