Insurance
Europe Guide 2024 : Sweden
Band 2
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+46 8 598 890 00About
Provided by Setterwalls
Setterwalls’ insurance practice is one of the most renowned and experienced in the Nordics. Our full-scale specialised practice covers almost every aspect of insurance and reinsurance, including contracts, regulatory, transactional and complex cross-border insurance dispute resolution.
We represent a range of clients across the insurance sector, including life and non-life insurance companies, marine and non-marine insurance companies, reinsurers, intermediaries and various other market operators.
Much of our work is of an international nature and we work closely together with the world’s leading law firms on various cross-border insurance matters and disputes.
Our insurance lawyers are frequently retained as speakers on seminars and are considered as thought leaders within the Swedish insurance industry.
A selection of our services
- Restructuring and transactions
- Regulatory issues
- Insurance claims
- Dispute resolution
- Product development
- Reinsurance structures
- Marine issues
- Transport issues
Chambers Review
Setterwalls' insurance practice group defends well-known global and domestic insurers and reinsurers in a range of claims brought under professional indemnity, D&O and business interruption policies. The group also assists with insurance sector M&A transactions and handles non-contentious regulatory mandates.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team has particular expertise in professional and management liability insurance."
"Setterwalls’ team have a deep knowledge of insurance law and, in comparison, also an impressive knowledge of the insurance market. The lawyers know exactly what we want in terms of quality and responsiveness, and they always deliver to or above market expectation. They are also very good at getting down to the nitty gritty in complex matters."
"The team is always quick at responding to emails and calls, and always delivers its work within reasonable time frames."
"The law firm offers sophisticated analysis of complex insurance coverage issues. They are well versed in litigation and the procedures, consistently providing timely updates on recent developments."
"The team has particular expertise in professional and management liability insurance."
"Setterwalls’ team have a deep knowledge of insurance law and, in comparison, also an impressive knowledge of the insurance market. The lawyers know exactly what we want in terms of quality and responsiveness, and they always deliver to or above market expectation. They are also very good at getting down to the nitty gritty in complex matters."
"The team is always quick at responding to emails and calls, and always delivers its work within reasonable time frames."
"The law firm offers sophisticated analysis of complex insurance coverage issues. They are well versed in litigation and the procedures, consistently providing timely updates on recent developments."
Notable Practitioners
Åke Fors is recognised for the breadth of his practice, which includes regulatory compliance in Sweden and abroad. He is also well versed in handling bankruptcy proceedings, insurance claims and analysis of life insurance.
Johannes Ericson enjoys a strong reputation for insurance litigation matters and often acts for large international insurers in disputes concerning coverage and liability claims.
"He is outstanding. He's very easy to work with, very responsive and clear in the advice provided."
"Johannes has great insight and is commercially educated."
"Johannes Ericson is very good in insurance."
Magnus Rydberg has considerable experience representing domestic and international insurers in coverage disputes and liability claims.
"Magnus is technically super strong."
"Magnus demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the insurance industry and the specific issues involved in complex insurance coverage matters. His procedural knowledge is deep, and he has savvy litigation instincts. Magnus is exceptionally responsive and attentive to the client's needs."
"He is very knowledgeable in insurance law and very responsive. He is also a strategic litigator."
"He is client-focused and reachable."
Ranked Lawyers at
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