LAWYER PROFILE

Robin Oldenstam

Europe 2026

Mannheimer Swartling

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Dispute Resolution

Sweden

19 years ranked

Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators

Sweden

13 years ranked

Arbitration (International)

Europe-wide

13 years ranked

About

Provided by Mannheimer Swartling

Practice Areas

Robin Oldenstam is the head of Mannheimer Swartling’s International Arbitration practice. He is also Chairman of the Board of the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (SCC) and a board member of the Finnish Arbitration Institute (FAI). Between 2015-2021, he was the Swedish member of the ICC International Court of Arbitration. Robin has acted as counsel under the ICC, SCC, UNCITRAL and other rules as well as in ad hoc proceedings. His experience includes disputes in oil and gas, M&A, licensing, sale of goods, construction and finance. Robin also has considerable experience as an arbitrator including a large number of appointments as a sole arbitrator and as chairman. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.

Career

Partner, Mannheimer Swartling, 2004-

Associate, Mannheimer Swartling, 1996-2003

Professional Memberships

Supporting member in SWAN

Swedish Bar Association, 2001

International Bar Association

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Dispute Resolution - Sweden

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Renowned expert Robin Oldenstam has extensive experience in cross-border litigation and arbitration, with a particular focus on gas supply contract disputes. He demonstrates market-leading expertise acting both as counsel and arbitrator.

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Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators - Sweden

Band 1

Individual Editorial

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Arbitration (International) - Europe-wide

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Robin Oldenstam handles arbitration mandates in the energy sector with a strong Swedish angle. He regularly acts for investors on cases under ICSID rules, gas price reviews and related litigation.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He is outstanding and one of the best litigators in Sweden because of his knowledge and expertise but also the way he expresses himself both orally and in writing. He's very persuasive.
Dispute ResolutionChambers European Guide
Robin Oldenstam is one of the leading arbitration practitioners in Sweden and Europe.
Dispute ResolutionChambers European Guide
He is outstanding and one of the best litigators in Sweden because of his knowledge and expertise but also the way he expresses himself both orally and in writing. He's very persuasive.
Arbitration (International)Chambers European Guide