Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton Advokat KB’s construction group continues to be involved in major contentious and non-contentious matters concerning energy, industrial, and infrastructure projects as well as commercial and residential buildings. Nicklas Björklund has more than 20 years’ construction law experience, spanning both transactional and contentious matters. He leads the team alongside managing partner Mattias Wittgren, who has considerable experience handling large-scale commercial and infrastructure projects as well as construction disputes concerning shopping malls and infrastructure projects. Marcus Munk plays a central role in the team, advising construction companies, consultants, and agencies on a wide range of real estate projects. Senior associates Johan Wedsberg, Karl-Johan Alvarsson, Lukas Rozenau, and Lovisa Perneryd are also all key contacts.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Kilpatrick has a unique ability to put together a strong team in any situation. They are well staffed and broad yet equipped with a rare depth of knowledge and experience.’
  • ‘Mattias Wittgren has an outstanding ability to translate the legal framework into practical decisions and to deliver results, resulting in great value for work done.’
  • ‘Nicklas Björklund’s many years of experience and great commercial understanding make him an excellent lawyer and my preferred choice. Senior associate Jens Fallgren is easy to work with and he has delivered above my expectations.’
  • ‘I would particularly like to highlight lawyer Johan Wedsberg, who stands out with his exceptional skill and deep knowledge of construction law.'
  • 'Mattias Wittgren's seniority and weight in discussions add significant value to our dialogue. His credibility and expertise in construction law are truly outstanding, possessing a level of competence that few can match in this complex field. His ability to navigate difficult legal questions with confidence and insight makes him an invaluable resource.'
  • ‘Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton Advokat KB has outstanding expertise in construction law and offers balanced advice, as they represent both contractors and developers. In my collaborations with the firm, I have always been very satisfied with their deliveries, where the dialogue is both cordial and helpful without compromising professionalism.'
  • ‘The team has deep legal and technical knowledge.'

Key clients

  • AB Gavlegårdarna
  • Akademiska Hus
  • AMF Pensionsförsäkring/Fastigheter AB
  • Armada Fastigheter
  • Bonnier Fastigheter AB
  • Byggherrarna
  • Campus Roslagen
  • Comsa S.A.U.
  • Coor Service Management
  • DEME Environmental Contractors N.V.
  • ENA Energi AB
  • Forenom
  • Genova Property Group
  • Granitor (Midroc)
  • Hochtief Infrastructure GmbH, Tyskland Sverige Filial
  • Infrakraft Sverige AB
  • Intea Fastigheter AB (publ)
  • Komatsu Forest AB
  • Nordic Railway Construction Sverige AB
  • Norrtälje kommun (Norrtälje municipality)
  • Rikshem AB (publ)
  • Rover Group Sweden
  • Skolfastigheter i Stockholm (SISAB)
  • Trophi Fastighets AB
  • Tornberget Fastighetsförvaltning
  • Torrescamara
  • Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield
  • YIT Sverige AB

Work highlights

  • Acted as legal advisors to Intea Fastigheter AB (publ) in SEK1.6bn worth of construction projects including custody, prison, and police stations in the cities of Örebro, Kristianstad and Härnösand.
  • Acted as legal construction advisers and counsel to Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield in the Mall of Scandinavia project in a dispute against the constructor.
  • Acting as permanent advisers to the Swedish Construction Clients’ Forum.

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Practice head

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Nicklas Björklund, Mattias Wittgren

Other key lawyers

Marcus Munk, Johan Wedsberg, Karl-Johan Alvarsson, Lukas Rozenau, Lovisa Perneryd, Jens Fallgren