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Jörgen Eklund

Partner
Lawyer

Stockholm
CMS Wistrand
Regeringsgatan 65
111 56 Stockholm
Sweden
Languages Swedish, English

Jörgen Eklund is the head of CMS Wistrand's insurance and dispute resolution group in Stockholm and is one of Sweden's leading specialists in insurance law. Jörgen has more than 25 years of experience in assisting Swedish and international clients with insurance and reinsurance matters, business law advice and disputes. Jörgen regularly represents clients in court proceedings, as well as in Swedish and international arbitration proceedings.

Jörgen Eklund has experience of commercial disputes in a number of different industries and business areas, such as disputes concerning insurance and reinsurance, real estate projects, commercial contracts for the supply of products and services (sale of goods disputes), professional liability disputes, disputes concerning mergers and acquisitions and venture capital investments, the automotive industry, as well as in disputes in med-tech, media, and other rights disputes.

Jörgen Eklund has for many years been ranked by internationally recognized ranking institutions as a leading practitioner in insurance law and commercial disputes (Chambers, Legal 500, Who's who Legal).

Professional experience

  • Partner, CMS Wistrand, 2009-
  • Partner, Kilpatrick Stockton, 2002-2009
  • Senior Associate, Lagerlöf & Leman/Linklaters Lagerlöf, 1999-2002
  • Associate, Lagerlöf & Leman, 1996-1999
  • Law Clerk, Stockholm District Court, 1994-1996
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Relevant experience

  • Advising Swedish and international insurance companies on disputes, commercial issues, regulatory issues, distribution issues, product development and contractual issues.
  • Counsel in a large number of general court and arbitration proceedings in insurance and reinsurance related matters.
  • Counsel in a large number of disputes in Swedish and international arbitration proceedings and in Swedish courts concerning real estate projects, share transfers, delivery of technical products/machinery and medical-technical equipment, etc.
  • Counsel in disputes in Swedish general courts and arbitration proceedings concerning the professional liability of valuers and insurance intermediaries.
  • Advising and representing clients in disputes in Swedish courts on med-tech and product liability issues.
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Memberships & Roles

  • Head of CMS Wistrand's insurance and dispute resolution group in Stockholm 2011-.
  • Swedish Bar Association, 1999
  • Swedish Arbitration Association (SAA)
  • Swedish Insurance Law Association
  • European Lawyers Association (ELA
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Awards & Rankings

  • Hall of fame,. Legal 500 2019-2024; Insurance
  • Leading Individual, Legal 500 2018: Insurance
  • Individuell ranking, Chambers Europe and Global 2012 – 2024 (12 years) Dispute Resolution and 2021-2024 Insurance
  • Individuell ranking, Legal 500 2006-2017: Insurance
  • Recommended Lawyer, Legal 500 2018 - 2024: Dispute Resolution

Clients appreciate that he is ”sharp and responds very fast.” 

Outstanding to collaborate with, smooth and precise in every part of the work.

Jörgen Eklund is very good and gives sound advice from a business perspective.

Jörgen Eklund is very good with a lot of practical experience.

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Education

  • Legal studies, Edinburgh University, 1995
  • LL.M., Uppsala University, 1994
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