Hans Dahlberg Kolga

Partner, Member of the Swedish Bar Association
+46 8 598 890 39 +46 70 543 95 80 hans.dahlbergkolga@setterwalls.se

Practice areas:

Construction contract lawDispute resolution

Industries:

Building and constructionEnergy and commoditiesInfrastructureGerman desk

Office:

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Profile

Hans is a partner and member of the Swedish Bar Association in Setterwalls’ Construction group.

Hans focuses primarily on construction law, covering industrial, infrastructure and residential projects in Sweden and abroad. His clients include Swedish and international construction companies, businesses in the energy and transport sectors, and Swedish public authorities.

His work spans disputes, new contracts and day-to-day issues arising during ongoing projects. Hans has a background in arbitration and litigation. He has represented clients in a large number of disputes in various forums, both domestic and international.

His experience as a disputes lawyer also benefits his advisory work. This includes day-to-day contract issues, the handling of claims and the negotiation of new contracts.

Hans regularly lectures on construction law and also serves as an arbitrator.

Language: English, Swedish

Karriär

2000-

Setterwalls

1999-2000

District Court of Stockholm, law clerk

1999

Uppsala University, LL.M.

1998

University of Minnesota Law School

Rekommendationer

Legal 500

  • “Hans Dahlberg Kolga and Jonathan Sonning both have an outstanding knowledge of the rules and regulations and standard agreements regarding construction law. They are always easy to reach and can provide hands-on advice which is very helpful. They have a deep understanding of the construction business area.”

    Legal 500

  • “I can only give Hans Dahlberg Kolga and Jonathan Sonning my highest recommendations, they are highly qualified within Swedish Construction Law. And there are really nice to work together with and give honest recommendation's about specific matters.”

    Legal 500

  • “Hans Dahlberg Kolga and Jonathan Sonning have extensive experience in court proceedings, having previously worked in the judiciary.”

    Legal 500

  • “The teamwork is really efficient, with Hans Dahlberg Kolga as leading partner setting the strategy and Jonathan Sonning as the lawyer diving into the important details of disputes.”

    Legal 500

  • “Hans Dahlberg Kolga made a good impression and blended into the project cooperation in a very professional way. Took lead of the open questions and answers within competences and was able to assist the project to the very end reaching the success, timeline and expected goals.”

    Legal 500

  • “Hans Dahlberg Kolga is a humble lawyer with great and valuable experience from his field.”

    Legal 500

  • “Responsive and very able.”

    Legal 500

  • “Hans Dahlberg Kolga is experienced, wise, and has an ability to make us as clients feel safe. Exceptional market knowledge. High efficiency.”

    Legal 500

Meriter

Case

Case | 25 Feb 2025

Setterwalls acts as counsel in several disputes concerning material price increases in construction projects

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Case | 06 Feb 2025

Setterwalls advises a multinational transport company focusing on public transport in various forms in a dispute resolution proceeding

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Case | 06 Feb 2025

Setterwalls has advised a multinational company in connection with its efforts to establish a facility in northern Sweden for the manufacture of components crucial to the green transition to electric vehicles

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Case | 17 Jan 2025

Setterwalls advised one of the United Kingdom’s largest active asset managers in a construction dispute in southern Sweden

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Case | 13 Dec 2024

Setterwalls advised KPA Pension in acquiring an office project from NCC for approx. EUR 360 million

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Case | 17 Dec 2020

Setterwalls advices Serneke in the sale of shares in Karlatornet to Balder

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Case | 23 Jan 2020

Setterwalls advises Serneke in the sale of a majority stake in Karlatornet to Oaktree Capital Management

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Case | 12 Nov 2019

Setterwalls assisted in the Thomas Cook bankruptcy regarding the sale of the Vingresor Group to new owners

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