Expertise
Dispute Resolution
Hammarskiöld advises Swedish and international clients in complex commercial disputes, international arbitration and litigation before Swedish courts. Our practice includes cross-border disputes, post-M&A conflicts, regulatory proceedings and investigations, as well as disputes arising from technology-driven and data-intensive business models, including artificial intelligence (AI).
Hammarskiöld is recognised for its expertise in high-stakes commercial disputes. We represent companies, boards, shareholders and financial institutions in domestic and international arbitration, litigation and regulatory proceedings, often in matters involving complex transactions, regulated sectors and significant financial or strategic exposure.
We combine procedural strength with strategic judgement and advise clients in both contentious proceedings and pre-dispute situations. Our work frequently involves coordinating domestic and international arbitration, litigation and regulatory exposure across multiple jurisdictions.
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We advise companies, boards of directors and shareholders on complex, business-critical commercial disputes. Our advice covers the entire dispute resolution process – from strategic risk assessment and dispute prevention to negotiations, court proceedings and domestic and international arbitration.
- Commercial Disputes
- Arbitration
- Litigation
- Contractual Disputes
- Shareholder Disputes
- Corporate Governance Disputes
- Post-M&A Disputes
- International Disputes
- Strategic Dispute Resolution
We represent clients in commercial disputes before Swedish courts and in domestic and international arbitration proceedings, including under the rules of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the SCC Arbitration Institute. Our experience covers contractual disputes, shareholder and corporate governance conflicts, as well as disputes arising from mergers and acquisitions, including matters relating to warranties and purchase price adjustments.
We also provide strategic risk assessments and dispute prevention advice to help clients manage potential disputes. By combining extensive litigation and arbitration experience with commercial understanding, we help our clients protect their interests and achieve commercially sound resolutions.
Working with us
When it matters most
When clients turn to us
- Significant financial, strategic or reputational interests are at stake
- Commercial contractual relationships give rise to disputes or litigation risk
- Shareholder or corporate governance conflicts arise
- Post-M&A disputes emerge, including matters relating to warranties, indemnities or purchase price adjustments
- Business-critical decisions require swift and carefully calibrated dispute strategy
- Legal risk and commercial considerations must be balanced at board or senior management level
- Regulatory investigations or enforcement actions create legal and reputational exposure
- Complex transactions, including M&A or investment processes, give rise to disputes or regulatory scrutiny
How we help
- Protecting their legal and commercial position in complex disputes
- Developing and executing effective litigation and arbitration strategies
- Managing financial and reputational exposure
- Navigating multi-jurisdictional proceedings
- Achieving efficient and commercially sound resolutions
- Managing parallel regulatory proceedings and investigations
- Addressing disputes involving technology-driven and data-intensive business models, including artificial intelligence systems
What sets us apart
Recognised by Chambers for our “high legal competence” and industry expertise – our senior-led structure ensures a level of availability and responsiveness that the pyramids of volume firms rarely match.
According to Chambers & Partners, Hammarskiöld possesses "high legal competence combined with extensive knowledge of our industry." Clients also highlight our commitment to service: "The service is one of the best aspects; the availability of the team is very good. The team provides great written work and can jump on calls at a moment's notice." Our work focuses on safeguarding our clients’ legal and commercial position while enabling them to move forward with clarity and stability in demanding dispute environments.
What distinguishes us is the combination of strong procedural capability and strategic commercial understanding. We work closely with boards, general counsel and senior management to ensure that dispute strategy aligns with broader business objectives.
We regularly work together with international law firms and in-house legal teams to coordinate strategy in cross-border disputes and investigations.
With extensive experience before Swedish courts at all levels, including the Supreme Court, as well as in international arbitration proceedings, we provide focused, pragmatic and results-oriented advice in complex dispute situations.
Members of our team are also regularly appointed as arbitrators in domestic and international arbitrations.
What ranking organisations and clients say
Client feedback
Sandra Kaznova is experienced in a variety of commercial litigation, with particular activity in professional liability cases. She is adept at handling both domestic and cross-border disputes."
Hammarskiöld is a well-recognised outfit assisting clients with domestic and cross-border disputes. The team frequently handles professional and corporate liability matters and offers additional expertise in issues of competition and intellectual property.
Hammarskiöld has high legal competence combined with extensive knowledge of our industry.
The service is one of the best aspects; the availability of the team is very good.
Andreas Johard är rankad som “Future Leader” inom Arbitration Future Leaders - Partners av Lexology Index.
Frequently engaged by energy, media, and aviation clients, Hammarskiöld‘s dispute resolution team adeptly handles a range of cross-border and domestic litigation and arbitration. The team also has expertise in handling professional liability and financial mandates, having been engaged to conduct corporate investigations and advise on the recovery of assets.
Very qualified and experienced team, lead by Andreas Johard. Fantastic ability to generate overview in complex matters, identify the legal red thread and more diligent and thorough that one can reasonably expect by external advisers.
Sandra Kaznova är rankad som “Recommended” inom Arbitration av Lexology Index, som lyfter fram ledande jurister inom Arbitration-relaterade transaktioner, rådgivning och regulatoriska frågor.
Want to know more? Contact Sandra Kaznova and Andreas Johard.
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