Advokatfirman Schjødt handles a wide range of disputes across a variety of industries, and practice head Ola Hansson has considerable experience handling litigation and arbitration proceedings relating to M&A transactions, shareholder disputes, asset management claims, and IP disputes, among other areas. Carl Rother-Schirren‘s varied practice sees him act in disputes concerning transactions, shareholders’ agreements, construction issues, and professional liability matters, among other areas. Christopher Tehrani specialises in IP litigation, including patent, trade secret, and trade mark disputes. Insolvency disputes specialist Hans Renman also plays a leading role in the team, and Kristoffer Stråth joined the practice in early 2025 from TM & Partners.
Testimonials
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‘They are extremely competent legally and are proactive and find solutions. They are quick in thought and fast, especially Ola Hansson. Asade Pourmand has a commitment and drive that creates security for the client. They both complement each other well, which makes us confident in valuing their advice.'
‘Ola Hansson stands out as very fast, available and spot on in his advice.'
‘Erik Odelberg is really perceptive and quickly identifies and analyses relevant facts in a case.’
‘Ola Hansson is one of the best litigators we have worked with. His argumentation is always very good. Asade Pourmand is a rising star. She has an eye for details and a brilliant legal mind.'
‘The Schjødt team is exceptionally fast and always available.'
‘A great team with ability to tackle complex cross-border litigation. They work seamlessly with other external counsels and our in-house team.’
‘The team is very attentive and service minded. They go the extra mile.’
‘Kristoffer Stråth is ten out of ten - without a question a top performer and a crucial asset for our business! My absolute best recommendations.'
Key clients
- Huawei Technologies Sweden AB
- The bankruptcy estates of Goyada AB and numerous affiliated entities
- Micasa Fastigheter i Stockholm AB
- Arenakoncernen AB
- Glenmark Arzneimittel GmbH; Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Nordic AB
Work highlights
- Acted for Huawei Technologies Sweden AB in a high-profile dispute with the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority regarding the exclusion of Huawei products and services in the 5G deployment in Sweden, valued at €932m.
- Represented the bankruptcy estates of Goyada AB in pursuing substantial claw back claims against high-profile companies including Spotify and Lebara, with a notable victory concerning SEK60m in damages.
- Represented Micasa Fastigheter i Stockholm AB, a major real estate company owned by the city of Stockholm, in a complex SEK120m dispute against a contractor.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ola Hansson