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Schjodt LLP

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Schjodt LLP‘s London office is part of the international network of Scandinavia’s largest Magic Circle firm and its specialist commodities team is frequently involved in large and complex disputes in the Commercial Court and in London arbitration. ’The London team is resourceful and responsive, switched on to clients’ needs‘, note clients, further highlighting the firm’s ’excellent knowledge of the energy and commodities sector, and industry-leading and sector-specific knowledge‘. Clients praise the ’invaluable experience and commercial nous‘ of Jeremy Biggs, who leads the trade and commodities practice and handles both shipping and commodities matters. ’Experienced, smart and pragmatic litigator‘ Carl Walker is a key adviser to some of the world’s largest trading houses, as well as numerous other commodities traders.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘I work with Carl Walker and Eleanor Dickens. They are a first-class commodities team - hugely responsive and an excellent support for the barrister team.’

  • ‘Strong depth of expertise, combined with appropriate levels of engagement by partners and senior associates.’

  • ‘Carl Walker is a hands-on partner, with real expertise in commodities disputes. Jeremy Biggs is at the top of his game. David Choy shows absolute dedication to his clients and the case, and is a good communicator.’

  • ‘Carl Walker is an experienced, smart and pragmatic litigator. Eleanor Dickens is an intelligent and diligent case-handler.’

  • ‘Carl Walker and Hector Witt have been constantly available to our company and provided an outstanding service over the past 12 months.’

  • ‘Excellent legal services - highly responsive when required, and superbly commercial and practical in advising.’

  • ‘Jeremy Biggs and Guy Fountaine get straight to the point and explain complex legal matters clearly and insightfully. They apply invaluable experience and commercial nous to providing vital support and legal advice.’

  • 'The Schjodt London team is resourceful and responsive, switched on to clients' needs.'

Key clients

  • Glencore
  • Trafigura
  • Platinum Corporation FZE
  • Gaslog
  • Alvari Pte Ltd
  • Petroineos
  • COFCO
  • BB Energy
  • Puma Energy
  • Caledonia Minerals

Work highlights

  • Successfully acted for Glencore in Commercial Court proceedings and obtained judgment in the client's favour in relation to a dispute over an oil storage contract.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jeremy Biggs

Other key lawyers

Carl Walker, Eleanor Dickens, David Choy, Guy Fountaine, Hector Witt