Westerberg & Partners’ insurance practice specialises in complex litigation, with several leading international insurers instructing the group in relation to high-profile insurance and reinsurance disputes, including novel mandates concerning business interruption insurance claims following the Covid-19 pandemic. Stefan Bessman in Stockholm has over 25 years of experience in insurance and reinsurance coverage disputes, reinsurance commutations, and insurance regulatory issues. Expert litigator and arbitrator Jesper Tiberg has notable experience in the sector, and associates Jacob Ericson and Victoria Ribbnäs both stand out for their contributions to the practice.

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  • ‘Stefan Bessman stands out for his thorough knowledge and dedication.'

Key clients

  • Gjensidige Forsikring
  • Chubb Insurance
  • If Property & Casualty Insurance

Work highlights

  • Represented Gjensidige Forsikring in several coverage disputes arising out of pandemic related business interruption claims.
  • Acting for If Property & Casualty Insurance in several very large insurance and reinsurance coverage disputes.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Stefan Bessman

Other key lawyers

Jesper Tiberg, Jacob Ericson, Victoria Ribbnäs