Work Department

Shipping/Offshore/Transportation 

Position

Peter Appel heads up our Shipping/Offshore/Transportation practice group. Peter has considerable experience as a director and active discussion partner for managements in issues concerning the organisation of companies, day-to-day operations and strategy. As an adviser to a large number of the Danish shipping companies, he has also acquired expert knowledge of the shipping industry.

Peter has an extensive international network, among other things, from his time as chairman of IBA's Maritime and Transport Law Committee. He provides assistance with infrastructure projects and has extensive knowledge about ferry service and train and harbour projects. He has extensive experience with matters pertaining to Greenland. Peter assists a number of Danish and international NGOs in the transport sector. He also has a political network and is often involved in cases that also involve social considerations and public opinion.

Finally, Peter has extensive experience as a speaker and lecturer and he regularly speaks at company events, associations and educational institutions.

Education

Right of audience before the Danish Supreme Court 1996. LL.M. with Merit in Commercial and Corporate Law, London School of Economics, London University 1990. Admitted to the Danish Bar 1988. Specialized subjects exam in maritime law, University of Oslo 1985. Candidatus juris, University of Copenhagen 1985.

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