Joakim Lavér

Partner | Stockholm

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.

Contact

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+46 760 000 037

joakim.laver@snellman.com

Public Procurement | Legal 500, 2023

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.

References

Rankings

"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
"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

P som i planering, Inköpsrådet, 2020
Avskaffa retroaktiva konsekvenser vid ogiltigt avtal, Upphandling 24, 2019

Education and Professional Background

Partner, Snellman, Stockholm, 2011
Specialist Partner, 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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