
Schjødt Advokatpartnerselskab‘s ’always proactive and solution-oriented’ shipping and transport team is home to a team that handles a range of matters, including dispute resolution, cross-border transactions, compensation claims, and ship conversions. Jeremy Biggs and Jens V. Mathiasen head up the team, and Mathiasen advises across the full range of shipping matters. Christian Thiele adds depth to the team, with a focus on the renewables sector, alongside experience in transactions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Strong shipping experience and litigation experience.’
- ‘Unique strong representation across Scandinavia. Strong shipping practice in Oslo, Copenhagen and London.'
- ‘Jens Mathiasen is one of the very best shipping transaction Lawyers in Denmark.'
- ‘They are always proactive and solution-oriented.'
- The team led by Jens Mathiasen has second-to-none experience and knowledge within maritime Law, both wet- and dry shipping law. ’
- ‘Jens Mathiasen is excellent in formulating legal strategies for negotiations and disputes, which is a vital edge for the client. ’
Key clients
- A.P. Møller – Mærsk A/S
- Dampskibsselskabet Norden
- Dee4 Capital Partners
- Esvagt
- Monjasa
- NTG Transport Group
- Orskov Yard
- Scandlines
- Weco Group
- Mol Chemical Tankers
Work highlights
Acting for Golden Ocean Group Limited in its stock-for-stock merger agreement with CMB.TECH N.V.
Advised Noble Corporation on its response to the damage to its jack-up rig, Noble Resilient, caused by an FPSO that broke loose during a storm in Frederikshavn port.
Advising Dampskibsselskabet Norden with all aspects of it acquisition of Norlat Shipping AS.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Jeremy Biggs; Jens Mathiasen
Other key lawyers
Christian Thiele

