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Setterwalls

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About

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

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Insurance - Sweden

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
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.
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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Setterwalls has the broadest contentious insurance practice in the Swedish market. It has deep knowledge of insurance contract law and a superb market understanding.

    Insurance respondentEurope

  • They are excellent at analysing very complex legal issues and providing valuable solutions after aligning expectations.

    Insurance respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Åke J Fors
    Åke J Fors

    Åke J Fors

    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.
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  • Johannes Ericson
    Johannes Ericson

    Johannes Ericson

    Johannes Ericson enjoys a strong reputation for insurance litigation matters and often acts for large international insurers in disputes concerning coverage and liability claims.
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  • Magnus Rydberg
    Magnus Rydberg

    Magnus Rydberg

    Magnus Rydberg has considerable experience representing domestic and international insurers in coverage disputes and liability claims.

    • Magnus is knowledgeable and well reasoned but still business-minded in his advice.

      Insurance respondentEurope

    • Magnus is an invaluable resource who is incredibly responsive and diligent. He has deep expertise in insurance coverage law and Swedish litigation procedures.

      Insurance respondentEurope
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