Dispute Resolution in Sweden — A Practical Guide

This guide provides practical, high-level information on Swedish civil litigation and arbitration. It covers process, costs, timelines, evidence, interim measures, and enforcement.

This is not legal advice. The appropriate approach depends on your specific facts.

Litigation (Swedish Courts)

Learn about the Swedish civil court system: jurisdiction, step-by-step process, evidence and hearings, typical costs and timelines, interim measures, appeals, and enforcement.

Key Features:

• Judge-led, structured procedure

• Document-focused (no US-style discovery)

• Typical timeline: 12-36 months first instance

• Written preparatory phase + oral main hearing

• Cost shifting (loser pays principle)

Law firm conference room. View of Stockholm sky line.

Arbitration in Sweden

Explore arbitration seated in Sweden: why companies choose it, procedure, confidentiality considerations, costs, interim and emergency measures, and enforcement of awards.

Key Features:

• Party autonomy and flexibility

• Confidentiality (with nuances)

• Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (SCC) widely used

• Typical timeline: 9-24 months

• Enforcement via New York Convention