Wanting all that money up front is not a good sign, and is probably a waste of time and will be throwing good money after bad.
If he was confident of winning, he'd do it on a no-win no-fee basis, charge 10% if successful and make a few hundred thousand.
According to Magnus Daar, they're not allowed to do that in Sweden. Every Swedish lawyer I've talked to has asked for a retainer around $1500 for a letter and pre-trial prep. Costs will obviously rise if it gets to court. So it's put your money where your mouth is time.
So they are telling you there is no win no fee in Sweden? I do not believe. I just got response from Magnus and he is asking for more details. I will respond and let you know what's the story. My claim relates to a nuber of Jupiters (I asked for return within 7 days after delivery in EU) and one Neptune as basically I did not get the 'bonus' Neptune as per their promise from May.