Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton Advokat KB
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton Advokat KB’s public procurement department is well known for its work in the public transport, construction and infrastructure sectors, advising both suppliers and contracting authorities on all phases of domestic and EU procurement transactions, from initial bids through to disputes. The practice continues to be involved in several projects concerning the expansion of the Stockholm metro. With extensive experience in the field, Sylvia Lindén leads the team, with senior associate Jens Nilsson playing a key role, especially in connection with local and regional traffic contracts.
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Testimonials
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‘The team has extensive experience of the public procurement market, is highly engaged with the market and provides interesting analysis of legal developments.'
‘A team with strong legal and commercial acumen that is very "down to earth" and quickly understands the situation.'
'Sylvia Lindén is the best lawyer in Sweden when it comes to public procurement in the public transport sector. Her colleagues Louise Ljöstad and Jens Nilsson also deserve mention for their excellent delivery and commitment.’
‘Sylvia Lindén has vast experience in the procurement market. She always has a solution to problems and is really good to cooperate with.'
‘Sylvia Lindén and her associate Louise Ljöstad are good listeners and are always available.'
‘The team has an outstanding combination of high-level public procurement competence and business understanding.’
‘They have good knowledge in the field and find creative solutions to problems.'
Key clients
- Connect Bus Group
- QSG Bevakning AB
- Mohlins Bussar AB
- Obrascon Huarte Lain (OHLA)
- Rover Grupo
- Vilhelmina Taxi – Lapplandsbuss AB
- Svenska Neoplan AB
- Trönderbilene AB
- Busspoolen Västerbotten AB
- YIT Sverige AB
Work highlights
- Successfully acted for QSG Bevakning in the Administrative Court of Appeal in Stockholm against Nordic Level Parking AB regarding a contract for parking services procured by the municipality of Huddinge.
- Successfully advised Connect Bus on Blekingetrafiken’s procurement of all scheduled bus services in Blekinge and the school transportation in Karlshamn comprising 130 buses and a contract value of approx. SEK3bn.
- Successfully advised Svenska Neoplan during contract negotiations regarding the sale of MAN buses to Keolis Sverige AB for the bus operations of city traffic in Lund, procured by Skånetrafiken.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sylvia Lindén