SWEDEN Trends and Developments
Trends and Developments Contributed by: Erik Olsson, Christian Hybbinette and Daniel Lundqvist Kahn Pedersen Kahn Pedersen has established a distinctive posi - tion in the Swedish legal market by combining highly specialised public-sector expertise with digital and security-related capabilities. Its defence practice sits at the intersection of public procurement, protec - tive security, cybersecurity, essential infrastructure and total-defence preparedness. This combination enables the firm to advise clients not only on legal compliance but also on the strategic and operational challenges created by a changing security environ - ment. The firm works with authorities and businesses facing complex procurement, security and resilience issues, allowing it to understand both regulatory re -
quirements and commercial realities. Its unique mar - ket position combines deep expertise, digital compe - tence, public-sector knowledge and a commercially oriented approach to security and defence challeng - es. Kahn Pedersen serves a diverse client base span - ning Swedish public authorities, municipalities and publicly owned companies, as well as major Swedish and international businesses. Its private-sector cli - ents include banks, insurers, industrial, energy and real-estate companies. Notable clients in the defence field includes the Swedish Civil Defence and Resil - ience Agency, the National Board of Health and Wel - fare and the Swedish Police Authority.
Authors
Erik Olsson is a partner at Kahn Pedersen and has a strong specialist profile in emergency preparedness and total defence law, advising on the
Christian Hybbinette is a partner at Kahn Pedersen and has extensive expertise in contractual preparedness, combining deep experience in
legal frameworks governing co-operation between public authorities and private businesses during crises and heightened preparedness. His expertise spans public procurement, contract law, state aid and preparedness law, with a particular focus on resilience and security of supply. Olsson has co-authored a report for the Swedish Competition Authority on contractual civil preparedness, and serves as convenor of the Forum for Preparedness Law. His work combines strategic legal advice with practical guidance on integrating preparedness requirements into procurement processes, contracts and business operations.
commercial contracts, procurement and supply agreements with a strong understanding of Sweden’s emerging total defence framework. He advises public and private organisations on how preparedness requirements can be translated into robust contractual terms, procurement strategies and supplier arrangements. Hybbinette has contributed to discussions on how to procure and contract for preparedness, and has practical experience with helping organisations integrate resilience requirements into their commercial relationships. His particular strength lies in bridging legal, commercial and operational considerations to create agreements that remain effective during crises and heightened preparedness.
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