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Stefan Bessman

Stefan Bessman

Europe 2026

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Westerberg & Partners
 Westerberg & Partners

Ranked in 1 practice area

Insurance

Sweden

13 years ranked

About

Provided by Westerberg & Partners

Europe

Practice Areas

Specialises in International arbitration, litigation, dispute resolution, insurance litigation and non-contentious insurance advice.

Career

Served as a law clerk at the Sollentuna District Court 1989-1992. Served as an assistant judge at Svea Court of Appeal in 1992-1993. Joined Advokatfirman Hedberg & Co 1993. Co-founder of Brandt & Bessman Advokatbyrå 1996. Joined Baker McKenzie in 1998 as partner. Joined Westerberg & Partners as partner in 2021.

Professional Memberships

Member of the Swedish Bar Assocation since 1996. Member of the Swedish Insurance Law Association since 1999. Member of the Swedish Sports Law Assocation since 2013.

Publications

Contributes to several publications and articles, most recently focusing on litigation during 2021 concerning Covid 19 related business interruption:

https://www.globallegalchronicle.com/gjensidige-forsikrings-dispute-over-insurance-coverage/

Personal

Graduated from the Stockholm University (LL.M. juris kandidat) in 1989. Member of the Board of the Swedish Sports Confederation.

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Insurance - Sweden

Band 1
Individual Editorial
Stefan Bessman of Westerberg & Partners has extensive experience acting for large insurers on contentious issues, including contractual and coverage disputes.
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Strengths

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  • Stefan is very thorough. He never sits on the fence and will tell you if you're barking up the wrong tree. The service is very high-level.

    InsuranceChambers European Guide

  • Stefan is one of the leading liability and coverage lawyers in Sweden. He is very hands-on and knowledgeable.

    InsuranceChambers European Guide

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Sweden

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