In a significant move within the LNG maritime sector, Wikborg Rein expertly guides Greek shipowner client Dynagas through its sale to Energos Infrastructure of two state-of-the-art Floating Storage and Regasification Units (FSRUs), Transgas Force and Transgas Power.

This article looks at the treatment of international arbitration agreements by the English courts, particularly at how the courts have upheld the decision of parties to resolve disputes through arbitration rather than through the courts.

The English Court of Appeal has in a recent judgment (Hamida Begum v Maran (UK) Limited [2021] EWCA Civ 326) upheld the High Court’s decision to decline to strike out a claim against a UK ship manager for the death of a shipyard worker in Bangladesh following a demolition sale.

In this article, we explore some of the key issues facing vessel owners when bidding for and negotiating floating LNG projects, whether for FLNG units (floating liquefaction) or FSRUs (floating storage and regasification)

International conventions and local regulations combine to create a complex regime, which is often overlooked. The sale of a ship or rig to an intermediate buyer, who then sells the asset on to a shipbreaking facility, will not necessarily insulate the original owner from future liability or reputational damage.

Foretaksstraff

Finansiering

Kontraktsrett og entreprise

Resirkulering av skip og rigger

Engelsk rett

Selskapsrett

Fornybar energi og grønne investeringer

Offshore

ESG, compliance og risikostyring

Olje og gass

Tvisteløsning

Shipping

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Renaud jobber primært med utvikling og finansiering av offshore-energiprosjekter (særlig de som involverer FSRU, FLNG og offshore borerigger), samt oppkjøp og avhendelser i offshore energisektoren. Han har også kompetanse innen tvisteløsning (spesielt i forbindelse med oppkjøp og avhendelser, joint venture-saker og byggeprosjekter) og regulatoriske saker (spesielt i forbindelse med demontering og destruering av skip og offshore-installasjoner). 

Klientanbefalinger:

"First-rate intellect" (Legal 500 UK)

"Renaud Barbier-Emery advises companies from the shipping and offshore oil and gas sectors. He is noted for the efficiency and dedication of his client-oriented practice." (Chambers UK)

"Recommended", "Very precise and knowledgeable" (Legal 500 UK)

"Renaud and his team have a deeply ingrained client service philosophy on a broad spectrum of projects from litigation to contractual negotiation." (Legal 500 UK)

“Renaud Barbier-Emery 'understands the commercial aspects of clients’ intentions'.” (Legal 500 UK)

"Renaud Barbier-Emery is a world class lawyer in the field of offshore drilling. He has in-depth knowledge of the applicable legal frameworks, as well as a wealth of experience that he can draw from." (Legal 500 UK)

"Renaud and his team at Wikborg Rein are the go-to lawyers in the offshore energy M&A and related commercial transactions. Their effective advocacy and attention to detail are key strengths." Legal 500 (Oil & Gas)

"Renaud Barbier-Emery is a tremendous asset to Wikborg Rein." Legal 500 (Oil & Gas)

"Renaud Barbier-Emery is unique due to his in-depth knowledge of the oil and gas industry, his multi-jurisdictional experience and his constant availability to find a solution." Legal 500 (Oil & Gas)

"Renaud Barbier-Emery is the lawyer who you would want to have on your side as much as possible." Legal 500 (Oil & Gas)

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Renaud arbeider primært med utvikling og finansiering av offshore-energiprosjekter (særlig de som involverer FSRU, FLNG og offshore borerigger), samt oppkjøp og avhendelser i offshore energisektoren.

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