Shipping
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 3
Contact number
+44 208 142 9274Chambers Review
The London branch of Schjødt, Scandinavia's largest shipping firm, provides a one-stop service across wet and dry shipping. It is capable in a variety of shipping work, including groundings and collisions, shipbuilding and construction, and sale and purchase, among others. The firm is adept at advising on both arbitration and litigation in the High Court.
Work Highlights
- Schjødt acted for C Transport Maritime S.A.M.in a USD32 million fraud claim in the English High Court in relation to shipping derivatives contracts.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Their advice has been clear and helpful."
"Jeremy Biggs and his associates are extremely able to handle complicated cases and are available even during weekends and the Christmas period."
"They have the full range of expertise, including finance, projects, litigation and admiralty. They always respond immediately."
"Their advice has been clear and helpful."
"Jeremy Biggs and his associates are extremely able to handle complicated cases and are available even during weekends and the Christmas period."
"They have the full range of expertise, including finance, projects, litigation and admiralty. They always respond immediately."
Notable Practitioners
Jeremy Biggs has a wealth of experience in shipping litigation and handles a broad range of matters such as charter party disputes and collision cases. His client roster includes charterers and owners.
"Jeremy Biggs is a fantastic lawyer. He is very responsive, very commercial and efficient. He is a go-to on both shipping and commodities issues. We are very happy with him."
"He has excellent industry knowledge, makes good points and is very strong."
"He is excellent."