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Advokatfirman Kahn Pedersen

Public Procurement

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Advokatfirman Kahn Pedersen

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In the field of public procurement Advokatfirman Kahn Pedersen offers a highly specialized team. The high degree of specialization and a handpicked team of leading legal experts and top-qualified associates, means that the practice in a short time has established itself as a leading team on the Swedish public procurement market.

The firm assists its clients by providing strategic advice, such as various types of analyses and choices of business and contract models, or choice of sales strategy.

Kahn Pedersen carries out or assists in carrying out, or participating in, procurement procedures, both by drafting or reviewing invitations to tender, tenders, agreements and other documents, and also by providing assessments and analyses.

The team also represents clients in judicial proceedings, including appeals, actions in damages and cases involving public procurement fines, and also in disputes based on awarded contracts.

Most of Kahn Pedersen’s clients are large Swedish and international companies, banks, insurance companies and Swedish public authorities and institutions. Unlike many other Swedish law firms Kahn Pedersen not only represents suppliers and service providers, but to an equal extent contracting authorities and entities. The unique combination of a leading public procurement team together with a highly respected IT and Outsourcing practice enables Kahn Pedersen to offer highly sophisticated advice with regards to public procurement of IT and public outsourcing.

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Public Procurement - Sweden

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What the Team is Known For

Kahn Pedersen is an experienced Swedish boutique which offers a full range of public procurement services. The law firm advises both suppliers and contracting authorities on tender procedures. The lawyers also handle a range of contentious issues, including review cases in administrative courts. It assists with matters in a number of sectors, including healthcare and transport infrastructure.

Work Highlights

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  • Advokatfirman Kahn Pedersen assisted the Swedish Police Authority with the procurement of a new personal defence weapons system.

Strengths

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  • Kahn Pedersen is distinguished by its deep legal expertise, strong business understanding and exceptional responsiveness.

    Public Procurement respondentEurope
  • Kahn Pedersen tries to work with high quality but also thinks of us as a client - the team wants to produce value.

    Public Procurement respondentEurope
  • We find that Advokatfirman Kahn Pedersen quickly and efficiently familiarises itself with the issues we face and does its utmost to provide qualified advice.

    Public Procurement respondentEurope
  • Kahn Pedersen is up to date, sharp, innovative and understands our business on a whole other level.

    Public Procurement respondentEurope
  • The team at Kahn Pedersen is highly pragmatic, providing advice that is not only legally sound but also aligned with operational and commercial realities.

    Public Procurement respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Erik Olsson
    Band 1Erik Olsson

    Erik Olsson

    Erik Olsson has a full-service procurement practice, working with suppliers and contracting authorities on both tenders and contentious matters. He has a particular focus on crisis preparation projects.

    • Erik Olsson demonstrates a profound understanding of both the legal sphere and the political landscape. It seems that he spares no effort to ensure the client's mission gains the best possible impact.

      Public Procurement respondentEurope
    • Erik Olsson's ability to simplify complex legal issues and tailor advice to our operational context sets him apart.

      Public Procurement respondentEurope
    • Erik Olsson has consistently distinguished himself through his deep expertise in public procurement, his strategic insight and his pragmatic approach.

      Public Procurement respondentEurope
  • Band 1Kristian Pedersen
    Band 1Kristian Pedersen

    Kristian Pedersen

    Kristian Pedersen is highly experienced in the field of public procurement, regularly acting for public bodies and bidders on high-profile tenders and related disputes. He is a popular choice with clients for projects across a range of sectors, including healthcare, energy and technology.

    • What particularly distinguishes Kristian Pedersen is his high business and commercial awareness combined with an understanding of our company and the industry we work in. I highly recommend him.

      Public Procurement respondentEurope
    • He understands us. He always makes sure that his advice is adapted to our needs and he understands them, which is very important for us.

      Public Procurement respondentEurope
    • Kristian Pedersen is competent, attentive and quick to respond.

      Public Procurement respondentEurope

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