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Martin Wallin

Martin Wallin

Europe 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

After more than 30 years in court and in law firms, Martin has a broad and extensive experience of dispute resolution before both Swedish courts and Swedish and international arbitration tribunals. He has been counsel in more than 200 Swedish and international arbitration proceedings. For many years, Martin has also been a sought-after arbitrator. He is appointed as party-appointed arbitrator, chairman and sole arbitrator in arbitrations under the SCC or ICC rules as well as UNCITRAL and ad hoc proceedings. His experience covers disputes in a wide range of areas and industries, including M&A, construction, infrastructure and telecoms, and he has been successful in five cases in the Supreme Court. Martin’s clients include governments, Swedish and foreign listed companies and public entities.

Career

Wallin & Partners (2018–) Senior Partner

Hannes Snellman, Stockholm, (2008–2018) Partner

Linklaters, Stockholm, (2001–2008) Partner from 2005

Lagerlöf & Leman (1999–2001) Associate

Svea Court of Appeal, Deputy Administrative Director, (1998–1999)

District Court of Stockholm, Fiscal, (1995–1997)

Stockholm University, Lecturer, Commercial litigation, (1995–2008)

Svea Court of Appeal, Junior Judge, (1994–1995)

District Court of Östersund, Law clerk (1992 – 1994)

Professional Memberships

Swedish Bar Association

Svensk Juristtidning (SvJT) (Swedish Law Journal), Board Member (2017-)

Swedish Bar Association, Board Member (2011-2017)

Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce, Board Member (2008-2014)

Publications

Editor, International Arbitration in Sweden. A Practitioner's Guide, Kluwer Law International, 2013

Education

Stockholm University

LL.M

1987 - 1992

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators - Sweden

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Martin Wallin handles a broad range of commercial litigation and arbitration, including construction and professional negligence disputes. He is also sought after for his expertise as an arbitrator.

Dispute Resolution - Sweden

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Martin Wallin handles a broad range of commercial litigation and arbitration, including construction and professional negligence disputes. He is also sought after for his expertise as an arbitrator.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • He is a safe pair of hands when it comes to disputes. He is knowledgeable.

    Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand ArbitratorsChambers European Guide
  • Martin Wallin is well known in the industry.

    Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand ArbitratorsChambers European Guide
  • Martin is a solid and very experienced litigator with a broad range of sector knowledge.

    Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand ArbitratorsChambers European Guide

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Sweden

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