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Advokatfirmaet Schjødt

Shipping

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Advokatfirmaet Schjødt

Rankings

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Shipping - Denmark

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Schjødt enjoys a growing shipping practice, advising on a whole host of contentious and non-contentious wet and dry mandates. The firm assists with M&A, joint ventures and charterparty agreements as well as the acquisition and sale of vessels. The department has additional knowledge in shipbuilding contracts, including the financing aspects, as well as the construction of and conversation to green-fuelled vessels. The group is also well versed in admiralty and casualty law, handling wreck removals and cargo damages claims.

Strengths

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  • Schjødt is well placed to handle complex, large and sophisticated matters. Its ability to dissect a complex case and identify the core legal issues is key for an successful outcome.

    Shipping respondentEurope
  • The firm is very hands-on. It is always accessible and provides quick replies.

    Shipping respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Jens V Mathiasen
    Band 1Jens V Mathiasen

    Jens V Mathiasen

    Jens Mathiasen is a market-leading lawyer who acts on the full gamut of shipping matters. He assists with M&A, joint ventures and vessel transactions. He also advises clients on shipbuilding contracts and their zero-emissions transition. His expertise additionally extends to admiralty matters involving wreck removals, vessel damage, ship arrests and cargo damages claims.

    • Jens is very available and proactive. He helps clients to get the outcomes they want.

      Shipping respondentEurope
    • He is a highly professional and skilled lawyer.

      Shipping respondentEurope
  • Up and ComingChristian Thiele
    Up and ComingChristian Thiele

    Christian Thiele

    Christian Thiele has experience advising clients on shipbuilding contracts, with particular knowledge in the construction of and conversion to electricity and methanol-powered vessels.

    • Christian is a pleasure to work with. He is pragmatic and solution-oriented.

      Shipping respondentEurope

Ranked Individuals at Advokatfirmaet Schjødt (2)

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