Schjodt LLP

Schjødt is a leading Scandinavian law firm recognised for its professional expertise, business acumen and client service, with more than 340 legal professionals based across offices in Oslo, London, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Stavanger, Ålesund and Bergen. It is the only firm offering a full-service legal practice in all Scandinavian markets while also providing strong UK law capabilities. Matters are allocated and staffed by department heads to ensure the most suitable lawyers are engaged for each assignment.

The firm invests in continuous professional development through its in-house educational institution, Schjødt Academy, which is designed to enhance the skills of its legal professionals and staff.

The London office was established following a merger with Michelet & Co, initially concentrating on oil and gas projects and disputes. It has since expanded into a broad service practice, advising on corporate acquisitions, debt and equity finance, and disputes in the shipping and offshore sectors. The office has developed particular expertise in LNG, floating production and renewables, and provides English law advice to both Scandinavian and international clients. Located near the Royal Exchange and Cheapside, the London office plays a key role in the firm’s international offering.

Schjødt advises on a wide range of practice areas, including asset management and investment funds, banking and finance, capital markets, China desk, construction, corporate compliance and crisis management, data protection and privacy, defence, security and aerospace, digital innovation and TMT, dispute resolution, employment and pension, EU and competition, financial services, fisheries and aquaculture, German desk, insurance, intellectual property, life sciences, litigation and arbitration, media, mergers and acquisitions, mining and minerals, oil and gas, private equity and venture capital, public contracts, public procurement, real estate, renewable energy, restructuring and insolvency, sanctions and export control, shipping and offshore, sustainability law, tax, trade and industry, transport and white-collar crime.

Languages
English

Memberships
World Law Group
Nextlaw

Staffing Figures
20 Number of lawyers
3 Number of administration employees