Bokwall Rislund’s leading public contracts team has a strong reputation for advising suppliers to the public sector in relation to a wide range of matters, including investigations and procurement litigation. The team has considerable experience in cases involving data communication infrastructure and fibre optic networks, IT products and services, public transport, public utilities, and healthcare services. Per-Owe Arfwedson, who is experienced in the life sciences, medical devices, transport and pharma sectors, recently became practice head. Founding partner and procurement veteran Carl Bokwall regularly advises major clients in the telecoms, IT services, construction, advertising, and healthcare industries, while Lina Håkansson Kjellén specialises in procurement litigation and has represented clients in the European Court of Justice and the Swedish Supreme Administrative Court.
Testimonials
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‘Among the the very top tier in terms of procurement lawyers.'
‘Carl Bokwall is most likely the foremost practitioner in Sweden when it comes to public procurement and all things related. He is always quick to respond, great at negotiating with both parties and counterparties as well as with authorities.’
Key clients
- Serneke Group AB/Serneke Sverige AB
- Transdev Sverige AB
Work highlights
- Represented JCDecaux in the first procurement case successfully prohibiting municipalities from requiring additional payment, in addition to the official nominal charge, for the use of public space in outdoor advertising and public utilities concession procurements.
- Advised Skanska in relation to the principal issue regarding the exemption for lease of buildings not yet constructed.