Dispute Resolution
Europe Guide 2024 : Sweden
Band 2
About
Provided by Roschier
Roschier’s dispute resolution practice is one of the fastest-growing contentious teams in Sweden, and regularly handles the most complex, high-value international commercial disputes in the region, with particular emphasis on international arbitration and complex commercial court disputes, with a particular focus on matters involving energy/oil/gas, construction/infrastructure and post-M&A disputes. A full service practice, its capabilities also encompass IPR, corporate and securities law, competition law, product liability and white-collar crime (including internal and regulatory investigations).
Roschier has developed a strategic area of growth in disputes related to gas price and gas delivery/transit. Another area of growth has been M&A related contentious work and "corporate warfare".
Roschier is a visible and active arbitration firm within the Nordic region, and its annual Arbitration Forum - “RAF”- not only brings together practitioners, academics and end users of arbitration, but has also become an established and much appreciated part of the arbitration calendar, from all over Europe. The panelists include world leading disputes specialists. Roschier is also renowned in the Nordic market for the firm’s bi-annual Disputes Index that is the first and only survey of its kind in this market.
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