Silvia Dahlberg specializes in dispute resolution and commercial agreements. She frequently represents clients in high-profile and high-value disputes in arbitration proceedings and in Swedish courts of all levels. Silvia Dahlberg has extensive experience as counsel in arbitrations seated in various jurisdictions and under most major arbitration rules, including the SCC, ICC, Swiss Rules, ICDR, LCIA and ICSID. She is particularly well versed in cases concerning setting-aside or enforcement of arbitral awards.
In addition to her practice as counsel, she is regularly appointed as arbitrator both in Sweden and internationally.
She has experience from a wide range of industries, including construction, the manufacturing industry, tech, automotive, defence, energy, insurance, and financial services.
Silvia Dahlberg is recognized as a leading dispute resolution lawyer by all principal ranking institutes, including Chambers & Partners, Who’s Who Legal and Legal 500. In 2018, she was the exclusive winner of the International Law Office (ILO) Client Choice Award for Litigation in Sweden.
Mentions
"I am highly impressed with the unwavering commitment of Silvia, coupled with her deep understanding of the practice areas." Chambers & Partners 2025
‘Silvia is an incredibly gifted and dedicated lawyer. She is both steeped in the law and aware of her client's business concerns. She provides excellent advice in complex commercial disputes.’ Chambers Global 2024
‘She is definitely a superstar in Sweden and beyond.‘ Who’s Who 2023
‘She masters the details of a case quickly, is able to come up with solution-driven ideas and is always perfectly aware of all the trends and tendencies within Swedish courts in arbitration matters.’ Chambers Global 2024
‘Silvia Dahlberg is a terrific lawyer who is thoughtful and business-minded.’ Chambers Global 2024
‘Silvia Dahlberg is an excellent lawyer with a good understanding of and interest in technology. She is responsive, genuine and offers firm opinions on the legal issues clients put forward.’ Legal 500, 2024
‘Silvia Dahlberg is a terrific lawyer who is thoughtful and business-minded.’ Chambers Global 2024‘Silvia is a brilliant counsel who possesses outstanding advocacy skills.‘, Who’s Who 2023
‘Silvia is a brilliant counsel who possesses outstanding advocacy skills.‘, Who’s Who 2023
‘I admire her profound knowledge not only of international arbitration but international law and business relations as well. This team has a great team spirit and responsiveness, inspired by its leader, Silvia.’ Legal 500 2023
‘Silvia Dahlberg is outstanding.’ Legal 500 2022
‘Silvia Dahlberg is the most professional, dedicated and hardworking lawyer we have worked with and has done a terrific job with our legal cases.’ Legal 500 2021
‘Silvia Dahlberg is a dispute resolution specialist who receives widespread plaudits for her top-tier handling of commercial proceedings under major arbitral rules.’ Who’s Who Legal 2020
‘Silvia Dahlberg is sophisticated and full of knowledge.’ Legal 500 2020
Silvia Dahlberg is described by clients as “Smart. Fast thinker.” - IFLR 1000 2019
Client Choice Award 2018: Exclusive winner Sweden, category litigation
'Silvia is an extremely professional, competent and stringent litigator.’ Client Choice Award 2018
‘She has a high work capacity; she always delivers on time and never compromises on quality.’ Client Choice Award 2018
‘Silvia is always able to solve her client’s needs; she is an expert in her field.’ Client Choice Award 2018
SCC and Swedish Arbitration Association Arbitrator Training Program, 2019
King's College, University of London, England, LL M, 2006
Gothenburg University, LLM, 2003
Gothenburg University, B Sc in Ba and Econ, 2003
Université Toulouse I, France, Erasmus, 2001
Universität Mannheim, Germany, Erasmus, 2000
Experience
Vinge 2006-
Covington & Burling LLP, Washington DC 2011-2012
Service at Swedish Courts 2003-2005
Other qualifications
Frequently engaged as speaker on dispute resolution topics in Sweden and internationally
President of the AIJA International Arbitration Commission, 2021-2023
Vice-President of the AIJA International Arbitration Commission, 2019-2021
Board member YAS (Young Arbitrators Sweden) 2019 – 2022
Member of local board YAS West (Young Arbitrators Sweden) 2015-2019
Board Member of the Gothenburg arbitration and litigation association, 2012-2015
Member of the Swedish Bar Association, Swedish Arbitration Association (SAA), International Bar Association (IBA), Swedish Women in Arbitration Network (SWAN)
