
Schjødt Advokatpartnerselskab offers clients expertise in acquisitions, strategic reorganisation, restructurings and bond issuance. Jens V. Mathiasen and Philip Hundahl spearhead the team. Mathiasen has a particular focus on shipping, energy and the renewable sector. Hundahl contributes experience working on the lender side of loan arrangements and is noted for his ‘extremely commercial minded and solution orientated’ approach. Kristian Kaltoft Nielsen joined the firm in October 2025.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Up-and-coming team with great energy and drive.’
- ‘Philip Hundahl is extremely commercial minded and solution orientated. Philip has a great ability to understand and solve complex financing issues.’
- ‘Our work with Schjødt and specifically Philip Hundahl has been exceptional due to a high level of legal and commercial knowledge and understanding. The service is delivered beyond what is expected and billing is always fair.’
- ‘Our work has been with Philip Hundahl, who over and over again has proven trustworthy, dependable, a pleasure to work many hours with. His industry knowledge and commercial understanding make Philip an exceptional partner to have on our side.’
- ‘Schjødt’s practice stands out through a combination of deep sector expertise, cross-border capabilities, and a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach. Clients value the team’s ability to combine technical legal excellence with commercial acumen, ensuring advice that is not only correct but also actionable and strategically aligned with business objectives.’
- ‘Philip, as partner, brings decades of experience and a reputation for handling some of the most complex and high-profile debt financing matters in the market. His leadership ensures consistency, precision, and a client-first culture. Julia complements this with strong analytical skills, energy, and a collaborative style, adding a fresh perspective that strengthens the team’s versatility.’
Key clients
- A&M Capital Advisors Europe LLP
- TC Loans Limited
- DNB Bank
- CIC Group AS and CIC Hospitality AS
- Ktt Service A.s.
- Navi Merchants
- Nordea Bank ABP
- Orskov Yard A/S
- Polaris Private Equity
- Waterland Private Equity
- SEB
- Fidelio Capital
Work highlights
Advised Nordea Bank ABP on its NOK 39 billion acquisition of Danske Bank's personal customer business in Norway.
Advised Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB on the financing of a property portfolio owned by Ares and Aurora North.
Advised consortium of banks on SEK 2.7 billion financing of Fasadgruppen Group AB, including accession of Danish and Norwegian borrowers.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head
Jens Mathiasen; Philip Hundahl
Other key lawyers
Kristian Kaltoft Nielsen
