News at WERKS
Transitional rules for the Swedish National Board of Housing, Building and Planning’s new building regulations
The Swedish National Board of Housing, Building and Planning (sw. Boverket) has produced new building regulations that will replace the mandatory provisions and general recommendations (BBR) and the Series of Provision on the Application of European Construction...
WERKS appoints Rasmus Josefsson as a new partner
WERKS is pleased to announce that Rasmus Josefsson has been elected as a partner effective from 1 January 2025.
WERKS has represented Aspelin Ramm in the acquisition of two properties.
WERKS provided legal assistance to Aspelin Ramm in their acquisition of two properties located in Gamlestaden, Gothenburg, from Samhällsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden (SBB).
WERKS has represented Vika Project Finances in the acquisition of industrial properties.
WERKS represented Vika Project Finances, on behalf of United Bankers Nordic Property Fund, in the acquisition of industrial properties in Sweden and Norway from Byggma ASA. ChatGPT WERKS acted as the advisor for the Swedish part of the transaction.
New labor law regulations from October 1, 2022.
As of October 1, 2022, several new labor law regulations started to be applied Our specialists in labor law, Josephine Fremling and Lisa Kristensson, have therefore compiled a summarized list of the most important changes briefly. Josephine and Lisa also provide some tips and advice on what employers should consider now that the new regulations are in effect.
WERKS is increasing its expertise in arbitration and maritime law.
We are pleased to welcome Robin Eliasson to WERKS Advokater.
HFD changed the legal situation – but will there really be a change in practice?
In October 2021, the Supreme Administrative Court (HFD) ruled that the Swedish Customs is not the competent tax authority for decisions regarding value-added tax on imports if, in the case of non-compliance with customs legislation, a declaration has been submitted in the matter by someone registered for value-added tax before Swedish Customs makes a decision.
New rules on residence permits for highly educated individuals
On June 1, 2022, new rules for labor immigration came into effect. Among other things, a completely new residence permit for highly skilled and well-educated individuals was introduced.
War in Ukraine – EU’s Trade Policy Support
The European Commission presented a proposal at the end of April to support Ukraine by removing economic trade barriers.
Sofia Sandholm – Network Leader and Course Instructor at JUC
Our construction law specialist Sofia Sandholm will be the network leader for JUC’s network for dispute resolution in construction and infrastructure projects starting this autumn, together with Zakarias Lindqvist from Terra Advokat.
On the procurement front, there’s always something new – changes to remedies in the procurement sector?
In recent times, two new legislative proposals have been presented with the aim of streamlining the review process and the Competition Authority’s supervision of procurement laws, which can be expected to have significant practical implications.
AMA AF 21 – What does the news mean in practice?
We are in a period of changes in the field of construction law. AMA AF, along with its accompanying guidelines and instructions, was released in a new edition at the turn of the year.
Natalie Bäck is the new Managing Partner of WERKS Advokater.
Natalie Bäck has been appointed as the new Managing Partner and CEO of WERKS Advokater.
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