MAQS recruits renowned construction law expert

MAQS has strengthened its Construction & Infrastructure team with the recruitment of leading expert Olof Johnson. He joins MAQS as Senior Legal Director, tasked with further enhancing the firm’s capabilities and offerings in construction and insurance law.

Olof Johnsson, MAQS Advokatbyrå

Olof Johnson most recently served as in-house counsel at Serneke Sverige AB. He has previously held roles as General Counsel at the Swedish Construction Federation and the HVAC Industry Association, as well as insurance counsel at Skandia and If P&C Insurance. He also has extensive experience as a practicing attorney.

Johnson specializes in construction and consultancy law, insurance and tort law, and has extensive knowledge of public procurement, dispute resolution, mediation, final inspections, and arbitration proceedings.

In addition to his legal practice, Olof regularly teaches at Stockholm University and within the construction industry. He has authored multiple articles on construction, consultancy law, and insurance. He has also contributed to the development of key industry-standard contracts, including AB 04, ABT 06, and ABK 09, and is actively involved in the current revisions of AB 04 and ABT 06.

"We are delighted to welcome Olof to MAQS. He is a highly respected expert in construction and consultancy law, with extensive experience in handling complex legal matters in these fields. His expertise will further strengthen both our team and our service offering. With Olof’s insights into the revision of AB 04 and ABT 06, as well as the AMA system, we will be able to provide valuable guidance to our clients as the new standard contracts are introduced to the market," says Katrin Troedsson, CEO of MAQS Advokatbyrå.

"I look forward to joining MAQS Advokatbyrå and its strong Construction & Infrastructure team. With my extensive and hands-on experience, I aim to help the firm’s clients achieve profitable projects," says Olof Johnson.