Hans Hammarbäck

Senior Adviser, Advokat, Stockholm

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Hans Hammarbäck was a partner of the firm during the years 1997-2021. He has previously chaired the firm’s Dispute Resolution Group and the Insurance Group. Hans is a highly respected authority within the fields of insurance and reinsurance and has more than 30 years’ experience advising on commercial disputes. Hans has specialised in contentious insurance and reinsurance matters. He has litigated and arbitrated countless insurance and reinsurance disputes in Sweden and other jurisdictions. Hans is mentioned for his work in Who’s Who Legal and the Guide to the World’s Leading Insurance & Reinsurance Lawyers.

Experience: Senior Adviser, Mannheimer Swartling, 2022-; Partner, Mannheimer Swartling, 1997-2021; Associate, Mannheimer Swartling, 1990-1996; Visiting Lawyer, Slaughter and May, London, 1994; Associate, Carl Swartling Advokatbyrå, 1990; District Court Service, 1987-1990

Education: LL.M. (Uppsala University, 1987)

Memberships: Swedish Bar Association, 1994; International Bar Association (Arbitration Committee, Insurance Committee); Swedish Arbitration Association; AIDA (Association Internationale de Droit des Assurances); The Swedish Insurance Society; Swedish Association for Contractors and Consultancy Law; Member of ICC Sweden commission on Financial Services and Insurance

Languages: Swedish; English

Awards: Hans Hammarbäck is “absolutely fantastic to have on your side” and "an excellent lawyer," according to sources who "really appreciate working with him." He predominantly acts for prominent policyholders in insurance disputes. He also handles advisory mandates. Clients appreciate his flexible approach and his availability to deal with "unexpected issues, when we find something that we don't know how to deal with." (Chambers Europe, 2020).; "Hans Hammarbäck is an expert in his field who manages to provide legal support through his team in a cost-efficient manner." (Legal 500, 2020); "He is not only brilliant, he is calm, thoughtful and extremely easy to work with. I could not recommend him more highly." (Chambers Europe, 2021); Hans Hammarbäck is nominated as one of the world's leading practitioners in the field of Insurance & Reinsurance by Who's Who Legal.; Hans Hammarbäck has been listed as a notable practitioner in the field of insurance by Chambers Europe in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022.; Hans Hammarbäck is appointed as a leading individual in the field of Insurance by Legal 500.