Stefan Bessman
Hall of fameWesterberg & PartnersWesterberg & Partners is widely praised for its insurance and reinsurance litigation expertise and regularly handles high-stakes mandates for leading domestic and international insurers. Practice head Stefan Bessman focuses on insurance and reinsurance coverage disputes, reinsurance commutations, and insurance regulatory issues. With considerable experience handling insurance-related litigation and arbitration proceedings, Jesper Tiberg is a key contact. At the associate level, Jacob Ericson is noted for his experience in coverage claims, while Victoria Ribbnäs stands out for her involvement in a Covid-19 business interruption coverage dispute heard at the Supreme Court.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Stefan Bessman is the top reinsurance and insurance (large risks) litigator in Sweden and has never lost a single case where he has represented us.'
‘The best law firm in Sweden for reinsurance matters, great also for insurance. They have a proven success record representing the company where I work.'
'Very competent and give good, solid advice. Super communication and case management. You are in good hands when Westerberg & Partners are involved.'
Key clients
- Gjensidige Forsikring
- Chubb Insurance
- If Property & Casualty Insurance
- AIG
Work highlights
- Representing Gjensidige Forsikring in several coverage disputes arising out of pandemic-related business interruption claims.
- Acting for If Property & Casualty Insurance in several large insurance and reinsurance coverage disputes.
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Stefan Bessman