Jens V. Mathiasen
Advokatfirmaet SchjødtSchjødt Advokatpartnerselskab‘s Danish practice sits within the firm’s wider Nordic network and acts for a varied range of ship owners, shipyards, charterers, financial institutions and insurers. With particular expertise in transactional work, the group also excels in contentious work, commercial contracts, financings and commodities issues. Jens V. Mathiasen is the key contact in the practice, which also includes transactional specialist Christian Thiele.
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Testimonials
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- 'Strong industry experience in the Danish market.'
- 'Jens V. Mathiasen - Second to none in shipping transactions in Denmark. Christian Thiele - Robust shipping experience and pleasant legal adviser.'
- 'Jens V. Mathiasen is one of the best shipping transaction lawyers in the industry. He is hands on and knows the cases in detail himself.'
- 'Schjødt is a relatively newly established law firm in Denmark and has attracted top notch shipping lawyers already.'
- 'Christian Thiele's practical knowhow is very high. Christian Thiele has many years experience working in-house and therefore has a very good understanding of both the legal and practical side of shipping and transport. This means that he is able to provide advice that is relevant and adjusted to the practical reality of the business.'
- 'Jens Mathiasen is excellent at finding the right balance between being attentive to details, and moving things forward in shipping deals which are often time pressed.'
Key clients
- Maersk/A.P. Møller – Mærsk
- Dampskibsselskabet Norden
- Esvagt
- Scandlines
- Orskov Yard
- Weco Group (Weco Shipping, WecoTankers, Weco Bulk)
- Dee4 Capital Partners
- NTG Transport Group
- Navigare Capital Partners
- Copenhagen Commercial Platform
Work highlights
- Advised Esvagt on the construction of a Service Operations Vessel in the US and the chartering of such vessel to Siemens Gamesa at coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project.
- Advised Scandlines on the construction of a zero-emission freight ferry in Turkey.
- Advised Archer Limited on its refinancing, which included a new senior 1st lien facility, a new 2nd lien bond, conversion of an outstanding convertible bond to equity and issuance of a new equity, including granting of security in multiple jurisdictions.
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Jens V. Mathiasen