Department profile
Setterwalls

Dispute Resolution

Global Guide 2026 : Sweden


Setterwalls

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About

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

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Dispute Resolution - Sweden

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

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

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  • Setterwalls acted for Uppländska Bergborrnings on several disputes relating to the revocation of permits for handling explosives.

Strengths

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  • They are very meticulous in their thinking and handling.

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  • They have shown an exceptionally high level of understanding of our business as well as the commercial implications.

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  • They are service-minded and easy to reach.

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  • They are very good at getting to the point and cut away all unnecessary arguments.

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  • They have extraordinary knowledge and experience.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Johan Strömbäck
    Band 3Johan Strömbäck

    Johan Strömbäck

    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.

    • He is a strong adviser with a great commercial approach.

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    • Johan Strömbäck is incredibly effective.

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    • We are grateful for Johan and his performance, his understanding and his guidance.

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    • Johan Strömbäck is excellent.

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    • He's very good and a strong name in the market.

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  • Band 4Johannes Ericson
    Band 4Johannes Ericson

    Johannes Ericson

    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 extremely service-minded and his drafting is superior.

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