Commodities: Physicals
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 4
About
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.
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Schjødtacted for Trafigura in High Court proceedings to pursue a USD4 million breach of contract claim against El Soobat.
Strengths
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"Schjødt knows exactly what is going on. It is very strong and has a great overlap between shipping and commodities."
"They have well-prepared staff who provide fast responses."
"Schjødt knows exactly what is going on. It is very strong and has a great overlap between shipping and commodities."
"They have well-prepared staff who provide fast responses."
Notable Practitioners
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 Walker is a brilliant lawyer. He is very client-oriented."
"Carl Walker is very experienced in commodities cases. He is happy to roll his sleeves up and get into the details of a case."
"Carl Walker is always very commercial and takes part in very strong discussions. He is definitely one of the top commodities partners around."
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Members
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Clients
Provided by Advokatfirmaet Schjødt
BB Energy
COFCO
Freight Trading Ltd
Glencore
Petroineos
Platinum Corporation FZE
Puma Energy
TFG Marine Pte Ltd
Trafigura