Mannheimer Swartling maintains its position at the forefront of the construction sector in Sweden, with its practice regularly called on by clients to advise on large-scale and technically complex projects, including transport and industrial projects. Recent highlights for the group include advising the Swedish Transport Administration in connection with the construction of the Bypass Stockholm. Sara Johnsson, who has considerable domestic and international experience advising on all phases of construction projects, leads the group alongside Jesper Silow, who has particular experience handling renewable and nuclear energy projects as well as work in the construction materials sector. Johan Granehult has more than 25 years of experience advising major clients in the transport, renewables, and energy transition sectors. Anders Ingvarson focuses on construction litigation and arbitration proceedings; he is ably supported by Kristoffer Löf.
Testimonials
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- ‘Jesper Silow is extremely responsive and pleasant to work with. Further he is a most trusted and valuable legal partner.’
‘The team is simply outstanding. They are our go-to adviser for complex and large projects. They have been especially valuable in advising on projects relating to the green transition. Further, they quickly grasp the essence of every problem and always seek pragmatic and business-oriented solutions. There is no one we would rather work with in this field.'
Key clients
- Trafikverket (the Swedish Transport Administration)
- The Stockholm County Council
- Region Västra Götaland
- ABB
- Borås Energi & Miljö AB
- Heidelberg Materials
- RES Renewable Norden AB (formerly Nordisk Vindkraft AB, part of RES Group, UK)
- Northvolt ABH2 Green Steel AB
- Meta, Inc.
- The Municipality of Gothenburg
- Skyborn Renewables AB
Work highlights
- Advising the Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket), the employer in the project, on the €3.7bn Bypass Stockholm Project (a new 21km ring-road, of which 17km are tunnels).
- Advising the Stockholm County Council (the employer in the project) on the €3.2bn expansion of the Stockholm Subway.
- Advising H2 Green Steel AB (the employer in the project) on the €5bn fossil-free steel mill in Sweden.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sara Johnsson, Jesper Silow