MAQS Advokatbyrå offers clients considerable expertise in construction sector disputes. With notable experience acting for mid and large-cap companies, both domestic and international, in litigation and arbitration proceedings concerning corporate disputes, Björn Goldman in Gothenburg leads the practice. Construction specialist Erik Kjaer plays a key role in the team, and Elin Awerstedt joined the firm in January 2024 from Stockholm District Court, where she served as a judge; she brings experience in professional liability, insurance, labour, and contract disputes.
Testimonials
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‘A team of excellent advocates who are well prepared, thoughtful, and are also good communicators.’
‘Björn Goldman is very clever and at one with how litigation works in Sweden.'
‘Erik Kjaer stands out as a person with excellent skills in law, business questions, and negotiations. He puts together great teams when needed and is straightforward in his communication and gives direct and good advice. Top notch!’
‘Björn Goldman is an excellent advocate; he is very clear and thoughtful as well as very persuasive. Sofia Ekman is also an excellent advocate who is well prepared and very pleasant to deal with.’
‘Erik Kjaer provides us with legal and tactical advice related to dispute resolution in connection with the execution of infrastructure projects. The quality of his advice is absolutely excellent, always quick, sharp, accurate and very, very professional. We highly value his legal expertise but also his excellent understanding of our business which together gives excellent value for money. Erik is extremely quick to understand our questions/positions and he always provides excellent support with fast and accurate answers. Erik Kjaer stands out as the best in this field and comes with the highest recommendations and we certainly will continue our co-operation for years to come!'
‘Björn Goldman is competent, alert, well prepared, and takes care of his clients effectively.'
‘A very responsive team that is good fun to work with and has excellent academic lawyers.'
Key clients
- Aarsleff Rail A/S
- Aarsleff Rail AB
- H&B Optimum AB (ERA)
- HansenGroup A/S
- TUI Nordic
- Stoneridge Inc
- Orlaco Products BV
- Circius Pharma AB
- CFL Cargo
- Rabbalshede Vind AB
- Länsförsäkringar
- Art Clinic AB
- Saps Service Management AB
- Sjöson AB
- Fifth Island Music AB
- Bokadirekt AB
- RO-Gruppen AB
- Billström Riemer Andersson Group AB
- Boskalis B.V
- Skeppsviken AB
- Van Oord B.V.
- Oljibe AB
- Assemblin Caverion Sweden AB
- Securitas Technology Sverige AB
- New Wave Group AB
- MVB Öst AB
- K21 Entreprenad AB
- Circura AB
- Opticon Rock AB
- G Construct AB
Work highlights
- Representing MVB Öst in claims regarding the increase of prices for the erection of a new rehearsal centre for the Royal Opera and Dramaten (The Swedish Royal Theatre), as a result of the pandemic and the war in Ukraine.
- Represented RO-Gruppen in three disputes against Lefva Group regarding housing projects in Stockholm. The disputes concern partnering projects where the parties had different opinions regarding the interpretation of the contract and thus the entitlement to compensation. The disputes also concerned allegations regarding defects.
- Representing SAPS Service Management AB in a dispute with the City of Västerås concerning correctness of cancellation of agreement.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Björn Goldman, Elin Awerstedt