Andreas Johard
Andreas Johard is co-head of Hammarskiöld’s Dispute Resolution practice and specializes in international arbitration and litigation.
Andreas acts on a regular basis as counsel for Swedish and foreign clients in arbitrations under e.g. the SCC and the ICC rules, as well as in ad hoc proceedings. Andreas further acts as counsel before domestic courts, including the Supreme Court. Andreas’ dispute resolution experience encompasses, inter alia, post M&A, international investment law, complex disputes in the financial sector, construction and energy as well as oil and gas delivery.
Andreas has acted several times as counsel for States, inter alia the Kingdom of Spain, the Republic of Poland and the Republic of Kazakhstan in complex setting aside proceedings regarding investment arbitrations under the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT). Andreas has further represented multinational companies in complex take-or-pay disputes concerning LNG. Andreas has also represented companies concerning the construction of several LNG plants in Sweden and abroad.
Andreas is recommended by Legal500 and named future leader in arbitration by Who’s Who Legal.
“Andreas Johard has a hands-on approach to dispute resolution. He is good at strategic thinking and always seems to be one step ahead of the opponent. Andreas is thorough in his work. Working and communicating with Andreas is easy. You can truly see that he is motivated by his work and enjoys it.” (Legal500 2022)
“Andreas Johard is a very practical lawyer with a good overall background.” (Legal500 2022)