Advokatbyrån Wallin & Partners AB’s dispute resolution team undertakes work for major clients, including nation states and multinational corporations. The practice has a strong reputation for its M&A, energy and real estate litigation experience, and continues to gain investment, insurance and construction expertise. Highly experienced senior partner Martin Wallin heads up the practice; he is acting as lead counsel in the firm’s high-profile representation of the Republic of Poland and State of Montenegro in several proceedings concerning arbitral awards decided in favour of investors against the states. Managing partner Sanna Engelholm is a construction litigation specialist.
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- ‘A very tight and talented team that is very easy to work with.’
- ‘An extremely client-focused and responsive team.'
‘Martin Wallin is an institution in Swedish arbitration and litigation. He gives swift and crisp advice and is an outstanding lawyer overall.'
‘Magnus Pärssinen is extremely competent, effective and focuses on what's relevant in cases. He has a strategic mindset and contributes both in negotiations and disputes.'
‘Magnus Pärssinen delivers high-quality advice quickly and always has a great understanding of all commercial and legal issues at hand.'
‘Martin Wallin is the mastermind of the practice. He is on top of all issues and has a profound knowledge of his legal co-workers. He takes the managerial and directive decisions, supervises and steers the workload for clients.'
Key clients
- Peab Sverige AB
- Republic of Poland
- State of Montenegro
- Nordnet Bank
- Magnolia Bostad AB and its subsidiaries
- Västerås stad
Work highlights
- Represented Peab Sverige AB in the SEK3bn arbitration dispute relating to the construction of Mall of Scandinavia, leading to a successful award for Peab.
- Represented the State of Montenegro as respondent in challenge proceedings before the Svea Court of Appeal, resulting in a victory for Montenegro.
- Represented the Republic of Poland in proceeding against the Luxembourg based company PL Holdings before the Supreme Court, resulting in a victory for Poland, and currently representing Poland in two separate cases concerning challenge and annulment proceedings before Svea Court of Appeal.
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Martin Wallin