Jon Meltzer

Specialist Counsel, Member of the Swedish Bar Association
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Profile

Jon Meltzer specialises in commercial dispute resolution and is a member of Setterwalls’ Dispute Resolution group.

Jon has extensive experience of both international and domestic arbitration, as well as litigation before the courts. He represents clients in complex commercial disputes across a range of sectors, including insurance, trade and retail, entertainment, and banking and finance.

His work covers disputes arising from M&A transactions, shareholders’ and joint venture agreements, agency and distribution agreements, and supply agreements. Jon also has considerable experience of professional liability and damages claims.

Alongside his work as counsel, Jon spent several years serving as a judge in both the Court of Appeal and the District Court. This gives him first-hand insight into how courts assess and decide disputes, which is a valuable perspective when shaping litigation strategy and presenting clients’ cases.

Language: English, Swedish, Swedish

Karriär

2022-

Setterwalls

2021

Wistrand Law Firm

2020

Gothenburg District Court, Acting Judge

2017-2020

Wistrand Law Firm

2017

The Court of Appeal for Western Sweden, acting Associate Judge

2014-2016

Alingsås District Court, Junior Judge

2013

The Court of Appeal for Western Sweden, Legal Clerk

2011-2013

Kalmar District Court, Law Clerk Education

2011

Lund University, LL.M.

2011

Gothenburg University, Bachelor’s degree in political science

Rekommendationer

  • “Jon Meltzer is a truly great litigator to have at your side in complex disputes and combines profound legal skills with great litigation”

    Legal 500