Anders Reldén

Partner, Stockholm

Biography

Elated clients say Anders Reldén contributes a “deep understanding of the industry-specific dimensions of complex legal matters” and “always gives hands-on advice, offering business-oriented solutions.”

“Anders Reldén is a very solid litigator, great in cross-examinations and presents the case in an excellent way.”
Chambers – Anders Reldén individually ranked Band 1/The Legal 500

Overview

Anders Reldén specializes in Swedish and international commercial arbitration and litigation with a focus on oil & gas, construction and insurance. He has represented Swedish and foreign corporations including Sweden's three largest construction companies, several listed companies and various state entities, including the Swedish State and the State of Ukraine. He also regularly serves as arbitrator in various commercial matters.

Prior to joining White & Case Anders worked as a judge in the Swedish court system, including four years with the Svea Court of Appeal, the main Swedish court of appeal, and two years with a district court.

Bars and Courts
Sweden, Advokat
Education
LLM
University of Cambridge
LLM
Juris kandidat
University of Uppsala
Languages
Swedish
English

Experience

Representation of one of Sweden's biggest construction companies in an ad hoc arbitration regarding claims under a construction contract.

Representation of a state owned company in litigation in the Swedish courts over a dispute relating to the cancellation of an agreement for administration of real estate.

Representation of one of Sweden's largest construction companies in major commercial litigation proceedings against the Swedish Transport Administration concerning claims in relation to the collapse of a stretch of road under construction.

Representation of one of Sweden's biggest construction companies in insurance claim proceedings.

Representation of a case heard by the Supreme Court, Anders represented a Swedish municipality against substantial tort claims following a fire.

Representation of an Eastern European gas company in an international SCC arbitration regarding claims under inter alia a purchase agreement and a transit agreement.

Representation of a Swedish municipality in litigation in Swedish courts regarding claims under a construction contract.

Representation of a state-owned real estate company in arbitration proceedings over claims under a real estate sale and purchase agreement.

Representation of a major construction company in international arbitration proceedings under ICC rules regarding claims under a construction agreement for the construction of a hospital.

Publications

"The Arbitration Agreement", International Arbitration in Sweden: A Practitioner's Guide, Second Edition (with Jacob Frank)

"Belgor Case: Towards an Extensive Interpretation and Application of Arbitration Agreements": Swedish Arbitration Yearbook 2020 (with Jacob Frank)

"Incorporation and Passivity – Entering into Arbitration Agreements under Swedish law" published in Between East and West - Essays in Honour of Ulf Franke, JurisNet 2010 (with Mattias Nilsson);

"Should the Swedish Arbitration Act be internationalized?" Vänbok till Bertil Södermark, Swe, January 2009

"Forum Shopping, Jurisdiction Disputes and Parallel Procedures; On Arbitration Agreements with Escapes – Especially in Construction Contracts", Juridisk Tidskrift, Swe, April 2008

"Unfortunate Mistake or Anti-Arbitrational Policy? - A Commentary on the Jurisdiction of Swedish Courts in Arbitral Appeals", Juridisk Tidskrift, Swe, Issue 4, 2005-06

"Whether Notification is Required in Order to Find a Party Bound by an Arbitration Clause in Singular Succession Matters", Juridisk Tidskrift, Swe, June 2004

Awards and Recognition

Chambers Global 2023 – Band 1 Dispute Resolution Sweden

Chambers Europe 2022 – Band 1 Dispute Resolution Sweden

Chambers Global 2023 – Band 2 Most in Demand Arbitrators Sweden

The Legal 500 2023 – Hall of Fame, Dispute Resolution Sweden & Individual Mention, Construction, Insurance Sweden

Who's Who Legal 2022-2023 – Thought Leader/Global Leader Arbitration, Construction & Litigation

Who's Who Legal – Litigator of the Year 2020 Europe