Nordics - Sweden

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Setterwalls’ public procurement practice has a strong reputation for advising public entities as well as private suppliers and tenderers on a wide range of matters, from tendering through to litigation, with the group well known for its work on PPP and PPI projects. Practice head Erik Gadman has notable experience representing clients in relation to judicial review procedures and damages claims. Senior associate Lorentz Reige is strong in the IT services, healthcare and infrastructure sectors, while associate Rebecka Norell offers public transport and healthcare expertise.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Erik Gadman & Lorentz Reige are both sharp, skilful, quick and to the point.'
  • ‘The team is very flexible and effective in its cooperation and delivers a high-quality service.'

  • ‘They are easy to reach, have a professional approach and a good commercial sense.'

  • ‘A competent and skilful firm, with good seniors and junior.'

Key clients

  • Evidia AB
  • Kvadrat Stockholm AB
  • Atea Sverige AB
  • AP7 (Public pension fund)
  • DIGG, the Swedish Agency for Digital Government
  • The Government Offices of Sweden
  • Jobfind Sverige AB
  • Klövenäs Profil AB
  • HiQ International AB
  • Dedicare AB

Work highlights

  • Representing Kvadrat Stockholm AB in proceedings before the Swedish Supreme Administrative Court in litigation concerning whether contracting entities are allowed to use drawing of lots as a selection criterion in public procurements.
  • Representing Atea Sverige AB in a large number of public procurement matters, including several judicial review procedures.
  • Represented Klövenäs Profil AB in the judicial review of a public procurement of workwear.

Lawyers

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Erik Gadman

Erik Gadman

Setterwalls

Partner Erik is leading the way as co-head of Setterwalls’ EU and Competition Law Team focusing his practice counselling both tenderers and contracting authorities on matters related to public procurement. Erik is continuously recognised as a trusted and preferred legal adviser for both Swedish and international companies seeking his guidance on complex matters encompassing the entire procurement process, from pre-tender phases to post-procurement matters as well as for assistance with competition law or state aid concerns. Erik has advised on numerous high-profile procurements across Europe and has a proven track record of effectively representing clients in judicial review procedures and claims for damages arising from public procurement matters and has advised on several of Europe’s biggest procurements. Erik also advises clients on competition law and state aid matters. Furthermore, Erik contributes to the academic field by lecturing on advanced courses in public procurement law at Uppsala University and Stockholm University.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Erik Gadman

Other key lawyers

Lorentz Reige, Rebecka Norell