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Vinge's experts write about Swedish maritime law in Shipping Law 2024

Vinge's experts in maritime and transport law have once again contributed the Swedish chapter on maritime law in the latest edition of the International Comparative Legal Guides (ICLG) - Shipping Law 2024.

Vinge top ranked in 18 practice areas in Legal 500

Vinge has been awarded top ranking in 18 out of 21 categories in Legal 500’s rankings for 2024.

Vinge lawyers author chapter on maritime law in Sweden

Michele Fara, Ninos Aho, Paula Bäckdén, and Anders Leissner have contributed a chapter to the recently published Law and Practice Guide in the Chambers and Partners Global Practice Guide on Maritime Law in Sweden.

The Swedish Supreme Court clarifies the Swedish concept of “redare” (shipowner) and the Swedish Maritime Code’s requirement of qualified gross negligence with regard to the shipowners’ right to limitation of liability

The question of who should be liable as the “redare” of a ship has long been one of the most complex and controversial areas of Swedish maritime law. This question was recently put to the test in the Supreme Court’s judgment in case no. T 6909-22 “Baltic Cable”. The case highlights several interesting aspects of shipowner liability in modern shipping.

Vinge at Donsö Shipping Meet

Vinge’s Shipping Team will attend Donsö Shipping Meet on 29-30 August 2023. Come and meet us at stand E-45.

Vinge’s experts provide an insight into Swedish maritime law in the latest edition of International Comparative Legal Guide – Shipping Law 2023

Vinge’s experts in martime and transport law have again contributed to the Swedish chapter on maritime law in the International Comparative Legal Guides (ICLG).

Vinge top ranked in 16 practice areas in Legal 500

Vinge has been awarded top ranking in 16 out of 20 categories in Legal 500’s rankings for 2023, which were released on Wednesday.

New partners and counsels appointed at Vinge’s Gothenburg office

Ninos Aho has been appointed partner at Vinge’s Gothenburg office, as of 1 January 2023. In addition, advokat Petronella Hallberg and advokat Martin E Svanberg have been appointed as counsels, also as of 1 January 2023.

Vinge’s experts provide an insight into Swedish maritime law in the latest edition of International Comparative Legal Guide – Shipping Law 2022

Vinge’s experts in martime and transport law have again contributed to the Swedish chapter on maritime law in the International Comparative Legal Guides (ICLG).

Vinge wins M&A legal advisor of the year award

Mergermarket has awarded Vinge the Swedish Legal M&A Advisor of 2021.

The Swedish rules on cabotage transport and posting will change on 2 and 21 February 2022

The Swedish government has decided on a number of new rules concerning cabotage transports, combined transports, transport customer responsibility for driving and rest times and posting of workers.

The Swedish Government decides on amendments to regulations on cabotage transports

The Swedish Government has now decided to implement changes in the regulations concerning the conditions for foreign hauliers' freight transport in Sweden and the responsibility for customers ordering such transports. The Government's decision was prompted by a judgment from the Court of Appeal over Skåne and Blekinge in case B 3209-20, on 5 May 2021.

Vinge contributing to International Comparative Legal Guides

Vinge’s specialists within Maritime and Transport law have been requested to contribute with a chapter explaining the Swedish legislative framework in relation to maritime law in the International Comparative Legal Guides, ICLG.

Guidance judgment on the criminal liability for ordering a cabotage transport

The ordering of a road transport made by one of the largest freight forwarders in Sweden has been considered in accordance with the conditions for legal cabotage transports through a decision from the Court of Appeal over Skåne and Blekinge. The Court of Appeal, thus, changes the District Court’s judgment and acquits the freight forwarder. The central issue in the case was how the number of cabotage transports should be calculated.

Vinge awarded Sweden Law Firm of the Year 2021 by Chambers & Partners

The award, Chambers Europe Award for Excellence – Sweden Law Firm of the Year 2021, is one of the foremost awards a Swedish law firm can receive. Vinge has previously received the award on four occasions.