Joakim Lavér
Joakim Lavér
Joakim has extensive experience in advising contracting entities and companies in both advisory and contentious public procurement law matters. He has also substantial experience in competition law matters, including merger control and state aid. Joakim acts for companies and contracting entities active in a wide range of business areas including transport, aviation, pharmaceutical and healthcare.
Joakim has published numerous articles in the fields of public procurement and competition law and is a frequent speaker at public procurement law seminars.
Joakim Lavér – probably the best public procurement lawyer in Sweden. I truly appreciate his extensive knowledge and the ability to adapt it to commercial situations. When asked, he will give a realistic and honest take on a situation based on experience without covering the rear.
Public Procurement | Legal 500, 2023
References
Parties
City of Espoo, Kumppanuuskoulut Oy, YIT Oyj, Meridiam Investments II
Transaction
The City of Espoo signed a service agreement with Kumppanuuskoulut Oy on the implementation of five schools and three daycare centres
Deal Value
Approx. EUR 300 million
Role
Counsel to City of Espoo
Team
Rabbe Sittnikow, Jussi Ekonen, Janna Pihanurmi, Janne Veneranta, Roosa Väre, Markus Bremer, Maria Landtman, Samuli Pirinen, Heikki Vesikansa, Harri Vehviläinen, Piia Ahonen, Joakim Lavér
Joakim Lavér
Parties
Eltel AB, Eltel AB (Aviation & Security business), Luftfartsverket
Transaction
Eltel in the divestment of its Aviation & Security Business to Luftfarsverket
Deal Value
EUR 17 million
Role
Counsel to Eltel AB
Claes Kjellberg
Peter Forsberg
Joakim Lavér
Martin Rifall
Jenny Lundberg
Jonas Sjöberg
Rankings
Joakim has been regularly listed as an expert in public procurement e.g. in such international legal directories as Chambers Europe and Who´s Who Legal.
By way of example, he has been referred to as follows:
- "Joakim is excellent. He is very personable, very intelligent and equipped with a lot of common sense, which is always appreciated in a lawyer.", Chambers Europe, 2024
- Recommended in Dispute Resolution and EU and Competition, Legal 500, 2023
- Ranked as "Leading Individuals" in Public Procurement. Client says: "Joakim Lavér – probably the best public procurement lawyer in Sweden. I truly appreciate his extensive knowledge and the ability to adapt it to commercial situations. When asked, he will give a realistic and honest take on a situation based on experience without covering the rear.", Legal 500, 2023
- "He has a very extensive and profound knowledge of our legal areas, which is very valuable for our business." and "He stands out in the sense that he gives very honest advice. It is a very straightforward discussion, often with a combination of legal and business-related issues", Public Procurement, Chambers Europe, 2023
- Ranked as Leading Individual in Public Procurement and recommended in Dispute Resolution, 'Joakim Lavér is well versed in handling competition-related matters.' Legal 500, 2022
- Ranked as Leading Individual in Public Procurement, Client says: "Joakim Lavér has excellent qualifications within the field. Very good pedagogical ability and very nice and easy to work with.’ and ‘Joakim Lavér is one of the very best public procurement lawyers in the jurisdiction.’", Legal 500, 2021
- Recommended in Dispute Resolution, Legal 500, 2021
- '"He is extremely talented," says one client, continuing: "Joakim has the ability to explain complex matters in a way that non-lawyers can understand, and can provide high-quality advice at short notice."', Public Procurement, Chambers Europe, 2021
- Clients says: "Joakim Lavér belongs to the very top level of the public procurement community in Sweden.” and "He is very knowledgeable and experienced in his field; very easy to work with, with great ability to give business-related advice", Public Procurement, Legal 500, 2020
- 'The "very experienced" Joakim Lavér is a market-leading individual recognised for his impressive knowledge and ability to handle complex public procurement mandates.', Ranked in band 1 in Public Procurement, Chambers Europe, 2020
- "The 'experienced' Joakim Lavér assisted Stockholm's transport authority SL with the utilities procurement processes carried out for two new traffic areas.", Legal 500, 2019
- 'Clients describes Joakim Lavér as a "very qualified, experienced and solution-oriented partner.", Public Procurement, Chambers Global, 2019
- "Hannes Snellman is strong in procurement litigation and is also recommended for strategic advice on public procurement procedures. It is particularly active in regulated sectors, such as public transportation, telecoms and pharmaceuticals. Practice head Joakim Lavér.", Legal 500, 2018
- 'Joakim Lavér has an excellent reputation for his work advising clients. Market sources value that "he's very experienced: he knows exactly what's important in a case and he gets to the point fast.", Chambers Global Chambers Europe, 2018
- Ranked as Leading individual in The Legal 500 EMEA - 2024 edition. Clients say "Joakim Lavér masters the legal material of public procurement cases. He has the ability to provide accurate an straightforward advice on complex issues in an expedient, personable and useful way.", as well as "Joakim Lavér is a highly-skilled and very experienced lawyer within the area. He is calm, always available, and is a very good listener with great integrity and an excellent understanding of overall business conditions." and "Joakim Lavér has excellent knowledge and advises in a business-like manner, combining his excellent knowledge with practical knowledge of business/industry."
- "Competent and responsive.", Public Procurement, Legal 500, 2017
- 'Joakim Lavér is endorsed by market commentators as a "very experienced and top-notch lawyer in Sweden.”, Public Procurement, Chambers Europe, 2017
- 'Clients say that Joakim Lavér is "one of the best in Sweden regarding procurement - he can see solutions in all issues.", Public Procurement, Chambers Europe, 2016
- Ranked as Notable practitioner, Public Procurement (Sweden), Chambers Europe, 2015
Memberships and Positions of Trust
- Member of the Swedish Bar Association
- Member of the ICC Public Procurement Task Force
- Member of the ICC Sweden reference group Competition
Publications
Education and Professional Background
- Partner, Hannes Snellman, Stockholm, 2011
- Specialist Partner, Hannes Snellman, Stockholm, 2009
- Consultant, Linklaters, 2001–2009
- Director, KPMG Legal, 1999–2001
- Lagerlöf & Leman, 1991–1999
- Trained on the Bench, District Court of Stockholm, 1989–1991
- Jur. kand. (LL.M.), Stockholm University, 1989
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