Mannheimer Swartling’s insurance practice continues to advise life and non-life insurance companies, reinsurers, intermediaries, and other market professionals on the full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious insurance matters. Practice head Azadeh Razani specialises in insurance-related disputes. Hans Hammarbäck has over 30 years of experience handling contentious insurance and reinsurance mandates, including M&A-related disputes; he also regularly assists clients with drafting insurance terms and conditions. Christian Pfeiff specialises in contentious and regulatory insurance matters, while M&A lawyer Fredrik Oling Andretzky counts major insurance groups and intermediaries among his client base. Erik Schultz’s insurance and reinsurance practice often sees him handling regulatory issues, and senior associate Sofia Zander is also a key contact, noted particularly for her experience advising on insurance distribution and insurance contracts.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team has a thorough understanding of all legal aspects associated with insurance and life insurance. The true partnership model enables the firm to allocate the right people to each matter.’
  • ‘Christian Pfeiff has excellent width and depth of knowledge. You always feel safe in his hands. He is excellent at penetrating a large case and coming up with the best solution.'
  • ‘Erik Schultz is extremely pleasant to work with and knowledgeable. He quickly understands our problems and always provides to-the-point advice. Gustav Feldt also stands out as a valued adviser, who has knowledge of virtually all areas of insurance.’
  • ‘The team, led by Erik Schultz, is simply outstanding and our most trusted adviser for all insurance matters, especially complex and cross-border matters. They quickly grasp the essence of every problem and always seek pragmatic solutions. Further, they are experienced in navigating the landscape of insurance solutions related to renewable energy and the green transition, which is very valuable to us. They always provide timely, helpful and business-oriented strategic advice on risk management, claims, and ancillary insurance issues. ’
  • ‘A team with excellent knowledge and skills, and an understanding of our company's entire history.’

  • ‘M&S has a strong team in insurance law.'

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Hans Hammarbäck
Mannheimer Swartling
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Erik Schultz
Mannheimer Swartling

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Azadeh Razani

Other key lawyers

Hans Hammarbäck, Christian Pfeiff, Fredrik Oling Andretzky, Erik Schultz, Sofia Zander, Gustav Feldt