Björn has been a partner at Gernandt & Danielsson since 1994 and is co-head of the firm’s dispute resolution practice group. Björn specialises in dispute resolution and acts as counsel in commercial litigations as well as in domestic and international arbitrations. He has served as counsel for Swedish, foreign, and multinational corporations in disputes across a wide range of business areas and industry sectors, including energy, infrastructure and construction, joint ventures, cooperation and shareholders' agreements, telecom, agency and distribution agreements, public transportation, licensing and trade secrets, insurance, professional liability, M&A, financing and financial services. He also advises on public procurement matters and other general corporate matters. In addition, Björn frequently serves as an arbitrator.

Experience
  • Gernandt & Danielsson since 1992 (Partner 1994)
  • Associate, Lagerlöf/Lagerlöf & Leman Law Firm, 1987–1992
  • Junior Judge, Svea Court of Appeal, 1985–1987
  • Law clerk, Stockholm District Court, 1984–1985
  • Associate, Klint & Engstrand, 1983–1984
  • Law clerk, Sollentuna District Court, 1982–1983
Education
  • LL.M., Stockholm University, 1982
Languages
  • Swedish
  • English
Legal community
  • Member of the Swedish Bar Association since 1989
  • Member of the Stockholm Centre for Commercial Law’s Scientific Council
  • He has also authored legal articles on, among other things, arbitration law
  • Lecturer in procedural law at Stockholm University
  • Co-author of The Legal 500: Litigation Country Comparative Guide, 2023
  • Co-author of GAR Know how - Challenging and Enforcing Arbitration Awards 2023
  • Co-author of ”Sweden: An Introduction to Dispute Resolution” in Chambers Europe 2024
  • Co-author of GAR Know how - Challenging and Enforcing Arbitration Awards 2024
  • Co-author of The Legal 500: Litigation Country Comparative Guide, 2024
Ranking
  • Ranked as “Most in demand arbitrators” and described as ”Very bright” and “A master of rhetoric” by Chambers & Partners
  • Ranked in Legal 500’s “Hall of fame”
  • Ranked as “Recommended” in Who's Who Legal “as a go-to Counsel for domestic and international disputes”
  • Ranked as a "Leading practitioner" in Legal 500 Arbitration Powerlist: Nordics 2022 & 2024

Björn is "very bright" and "a master of rehtoric".

Chambers & Partners, 2021

"He is very talented and eloquent, a good negotiator and a legal strategist."
Chambers & Partners, 2023

"He is an extremely experienced litigation expert with a very good understanding of our line of business."
Chambers & Partners, 2023

"Björn Tude is very knowledgeable, calm and someone who feels very safe to have on your side. He is attentive and confidence-inspiring."
Chambers & Partners, 2023

"He is really efficient and on point in his advice."
Chambers & Partners, 2023

“Björn is a very experienced and exceptionally skillful lawyer.”
Chambers & Partners, 2024

Björn Tude is particularly visible on cases representing high-profile international energy companies. He is experienced acting as litigator and arbitrator.

Chambers & Partners

News

News 2024-08-12

Gernandt & Danielsson’s Dispute Resolution team authors the Swedish chapter in The Legal 500: Litigation Country Comparative Guide

Partners Björn Tude and Daniel Waerme have together with senior associates Oscar Nyrén and Martin Bengtsson authored the Swedish chapter of 2024 edition of The Legal 500: Litigation Country Comparative Guide. The Legal 500: Litigation Country Comparative Guide provides information about the current issues affecting litigation and dispute resolution in a...