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Provided by Advokatfirmaet Schjødt
We are the London office of Schjødt, Scandinavia's largest magic circle law firm.
We provide a "Best in Class" team in the commodities sector. Our partners and associates have many years of experience advising clients in this area, and we have handled numerous large and complex commodities disputes in the Commercial Court and in London arbitration.
Schjødt is a trusted advisor to major commodities clients. We regularly act for some of the world's largest commodities traders and a host of other major companies in the sector.
Our primary focus is oil and gas trading and we also have unrivalled experience of advising on LNG contracts and disputes relating to the sale and purchase of LNG.
In addition to our core oil and gas work, we regularly advise on disputes involving the sale and purchase of coal and metals. Our team has extensive experience of handling complex litigation in the English and foreign courts, as well as international arbitration under all of the major institutional rules, including LCIA, ICC, LMAA, GAFTA, FOSFA and ICA.
Provided by Chambers
Schjødt is a well-respected Norwegian firm with a significant and growing practice in London. The firm has extensive experience in the physical commodities space and demonstrates notable expertise in disputes arising from contamination, breach of duty and fraud. The firm has additional experience in arbitrations. Its clients include trading and commodities companies and multinational conglomerates.
Provided by Chambers
Schjødt has strength at the partner and associate level, with the knowledge and expertise to identify and address any issue that might arise.
Schjødt are experts in shipping and commodities.
They have deep industry knowledge and are very responsive and solution-oriented.
Schjødt has great industry knowledge. The team is very commercial, pragmatic, and extremely easy to work with.
Provided by Chambers
Carl Walker specialises in commodities disputes, handling multiple matters in the High Court. He represents a range of clients, including trading houses, commodities traders and energy companies.
Carl is an excellent lawyer, as well as extremely kind and helpful. It is a pleasure to work with him.
Carl is tireless in supporting his clients and protecting their interests.
Carl is incredibly responsive and provides excellent legal advice.
Commodities: Physicals
Provided by Advokatfirmaet Schjødt
Jeremy Biggs
Head of Department
Eleanor Dickens
Hector Witt
Guy Fountaine
Carl Walker
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