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Brick Advokat is ranked by Chambers & Partners 2025

Damages to Hotel in Västerås

On January 30, 2025, the Svea Court of Appeal delivered its judgment in case T 14076-23 concerning a tenant's right to compensation upon termination of a lease agreement under Chapter 12, Section 57 of the Swedish Land Code (JB).

Proposal for enhanced control of foreign property acquisitions

In December 2024, the government investigation "Enhanced Control of Foreign Property Acquisitions" (SOU 2024:84) was presented, proposing the introduction of a notification obligation for the transfer and lease of real estate that is of significant importance for national defense.

Brick Advokat has assisted Logistri Fastighets AB

Lidl denied damages after termination - new ruling from…

On January 29, 2025, the Supreme Court delivered a judgment in case no. T 557-24 concerning a commercial tenant's right to compensation upon termination of a lease agreement under Chapter 12, Section 57 of the Swedish Land Code, and the applicability of the grounds for breaking the security of tenure according to the first paragraph, points 2–4 of the same provision.

Consequences of the contract - extension of time or penalty?

During a construction contract, many things can occur that affect the execution of the contract and make it difficult to adhere to the timeline agreed upon by the parties. It is also not uncommon for the parties in these types of contracts to agree that the contractor will pay a penalty in the event of a delay. On January 31, 2025, the Svea Court of Appeal decided a case with case number T 14779–22 where these issues were addressed.

Abnormally low tenders in public procurement

The Administrative Court of Appeal in Gothenburg determined that the supplier's explanation of the bid price was satisfactory in that the supplier demonstrated that the bid was serious and that the supplier has the capacity to deliver according to the framework agreement being procured.

Lease extension - subject to procurement?

The Svea Court of Appeal examines whether the extension of a commercial lease constitutes a service concession subject to procurement.

Brick Advokat has assisted AMF

AMF and AP7 strengthen their partnership in the joint real estate company Urban Escape KB.

Tenant-owner association obliged to demolish parking garage

.. and restore land upon termination of leasehold agreement.

We are a partner company of Stockholms Stadsmission

The Swedish Work Environment Authority's new regulatory structure

And the new rules for builders, designers, and construction work environment coordinators.

Brick Advokat has represented Folksam

In the acquisition of the hotel property Barnhusväderkvarnen 22 in Stockholm

Is an underground rock garage considered a building according to…

The Supreme Court granted leave to appeal on November 13, 2024, regarding whether an agreement for the lease of a space in an underground rock garage constitutes a lease agreement covered by Chapter 12 of the Land Code.

Brick Advokat has assisted AMF Fastigheter

In the acquisition of the leasehold Göta Ark 18 at Medborgarplatsen from Balder for approximately 1 billion SEK.

The Supreme Court examines obligation to notify defects in right…

According to a ruling by the Supreme Court issued on October 24, 2024, a commercial tenant is not obligated to notify defects in the right of use to maintain their right to compensation.

The Supreme Court will review a provision in ABFF 04

The Supreme Court will review whether a provision in the standard contract ABFF 04 means that claims for damages are time-barred if not made within three months.

A start permit does not guarantee a final certificate –…

According to a ruling by the Supreme Court on July 10, 2024, the issue was examined whether there were grounds for a building committee to refuse to grant a final certificate for the new construction of apartment buildings, despite a start permit having been previously granted.

Supplier's informational advantage in procurement - not sufficient for intervention…

An informational advantage resulting from participation in the preparatory phase of a procurement was not sufficient for intervention because the applicant supplier could not demonstrate that it had caused or could cause the supplier harm.

Brick Advokat has assisted AMF Fastigheter in the sale of…

Brick Advokat top-ranked on Fastighetsvärlden's list of leading real estate…

The Administrative Court in Stockholm noted that the lease relationship…

Brick Advokat is moving to the Mood district

Brick Advokat is on an exciting growth journey and in January we are moving to new premises in the Mood district. We have chosen a location that is attractive for our employees and easily accessible for our clients. Our new property owner, AMF Fastigheter, works with sustainable projects, and we look forward to contributing to that. Next year, we welcome both existing and new clients to our office at Regeringsgatan 48.

Mandatory requirement for anonymization of bids was interpreted too extensively…

We are monitoring the legal developments in public procurement and now report on the Administrative Court of Appeal in Stockholm's judgment in case no. 1730-24 from August 8, 2024.

Proposal that presumptive rents should follow the general rent development

We are monitoring the development of the issue regarding the determination of presumptive rents. A matter that has become both debated and highly criticized.

Brick Advokat recruits leading expert

New legislative amendments strengthen landlords' tools to promote safer residential…

At Brick Advokat, we share a news update every week. This week, Sanna Ekvall summarizes how a new legislative amendment strengthens landlords' tools to promote safer residential areas.

Q&A - The burden of proof for defects appearing during…

In our latest Q&A, Johan Isaksson and Anne Wijkman presents whether, in a construction contract, it is the client who has the burden of proof that a defect has appeared during the guarantee period or if the contractor has the burden of proof that a defect claimed by the client has not appeared.

Brick Advokat has assisted Folksam in the acquisition of a…

25 april | Brick-lunch: Opportunities and risks with disputes

Welcome to a lunch where we will present a lecture on what to consider to avoid disputes and how to win if you do end up in one.

Brick-lunch: Opportunities and risks with disputes

Welcome to a lunch where we will present a lecture on what to consider to avoid disputes and how to win if you do end up in one.

Brick Advokat is top-ranked in The Legal 500 EMEA 2024…

We are proud to share that we are once again top-ranked by The Legal 500 in The Legal 500 EMEA 2024 edition! In the real estate category, our firm is ranked in tier 2, and in construction, we are ranked in tier 3. We also have individual rankings where two of our partners, Louise Bjärgård and Niclas Lifsten, are named "Leading individuals" for their position and expertise in real estate transactions and commercial lease.

Brick Advokat is ranked by Chambers & Partners 2024

The Supreme Court grants insurance compensation for "sudden" and "unforeseen"…

The Supreme Court grants insurance compensation for "sudden" and "unforeseen" damage when the roof collapsed. In the precedent "Möbelvaruhuset i Boden" (Supreme Court's judgment on January 25, 2024 in case T 4849-22), the Supreme Court has interpreted the terms of a combined business insurance, and in particular the terms that it must be a "sudden" and "unforeseen" damage for an insurance case to exist. The requirement that it must be a "sudden" and "unforeseen" damage for an insurance case to exist is in principle always set in all-risk insurances.

Brick Advokat has assisted Folksam in the acquisition of a…

Brick Advokat has assisted ABG Fastena in the implementation of…

ABG Fastena expands its food and discount portfolio through the acquisition of a commercial property in Greater Stockholm.

Meet a part of our dispute resolution and process group

Meet a part of the dispute resolution and process group at Brick Advokat! Our dispute resolution and process group includes, among others, Johan Isaksson, Mathilde Ramel, and Aksel von Sydow. All three come from a background in the judiciary and now play a central role in the disputes where Brick Advokat acts as an advisor.

December 5th | Brick-lunch: How large will the damages be…

How large will the damages be in the termination of a lease agreement? A co-production between Brick Advokat and Aderio Valuation & Dispute.

December 4th | Brick-lunch: How large will the damages be…

How large will the damages be in the termination of a lease agreement? A co-production between Brick Advokat and Aderio Valuation & Dispute.

We are a friend company to Stockholms Stadsmission

Lexnova Expert Commentary: Compensation for estimated costs of remedying defects…

New website

We are now launching our new website. Please take a tour!

Almedalen 2023

Brick Advokat is once again a partner of Fastighetsvärlden, who is organizing a seminar on June 28th during Almedal Week. Please feel free to come by and listen at 3:20 PM when Jenny Kenneberg and Jessica Ekmark will talk about three exciting legal cases from the past year that may be good to be aware of.

FV-EXPERT: Dusty museum objects - getting paid by those who…

Brick Advokat has assisted Midstar in the acquisition of a…

Brick Advokat has assisted AMF in the formation of…

Industry Future Outlook

Last week, [i.o.h] organisationsutveckling asked Elin Johansson about her industry outlook. Below, she answers five questions regarding trends and external factors that the future is facing.

Brick Advokat is top-ranked by Legal 500

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International Women's Day

Brick Advokat has assisted Nyfosa in the acquisition of a…

Brick Advokat has assisted AMF in the establishment of a…