FPSOs

Charter negotiations
Leading negotiations for new floating production developments offshore.

FPSO disputes
Resolving disputes relating to the operation of FPSOs including disputes concerning acceptance tests, production targets, produced oil quality, off-spec well fluids, loss of production due to shut in, reduced production due to off-take tanker delay and charter termination. 

Advising FPSO Contractor on its position facing Charterer in respect of a North Sea heavy oil project delayed by several years, including advising on Acceptance criteria, off-spec hydrocarbons and variation rights, Production Targets and hire adjustment, off-spec production issues and liquidated damages.

Represented client in two LCIA arbitrations arising out of a construction contract of a Floating Production Storage Offloading (FPSO) Vessel including warranty matters (i.e. post-construction defects). The dispute were against one of the world’s largest shipbuilders, the contract price being over US$700 million.

FPSO delivery
Assisting in respect of various contractual issues arising from the late delivery of a newbuild FPSO.

FPSO hire dispute
Assisting in relation to a high-value dispute between an oil and gas contractor and operator in respect of the interpretation of a daily base hire payment mechanism.
 

Leading negotiations for new floating production developments offshore.

Resolving disputes relating to the operation of FPSOs including disputes concerning acceptance tests, production targets, produced oil quality, off-spec well fluids, loss of production due to shut in, reduced production due to off-take tanker delay and charter termination. 

Resolving disputes concerning modification of FPSOs to meet relocation requirements including transfer from UK to Brazil and Nigeria, transfer between locations in West Africa, relocating from UK to Asia and operations in Norwegian waters.

Managing claims and disputes concerning numerous FPSO new build projects including disputes concerning provision of inadequate reservoir and metocean data, errors and omission in FEED, major variations, delay and disruption to completion schedule, compliance with oil state inspection requirements, termination due to late completion, liquidated damages for delay, disputes concerning installation and location readiness, cost of rectification of defects on location, rectification of defects during production, and termination, including the largest  FPSO dispute.

Negotiating various contracts for design, construction and installation of new build FPSOs including various projects offshore Australia, in the UK and Norwegian sectors, as for installation in West Africa and Brazil.

Acting for FPSO Contractor in claims with shipyard worth $100 million+ on a redeployment and upgrade project significantly delayed over budget, including regular attendance at the yard, LCIA arbitration facing the yard and advice on delivery of the FPSO into its charter.

Representing FPSO Contractor and P&I Club on recovery of umbilical and related claims following winch wire failure during installation (2017-2018).

Advising a SURF contractor on a claim arising from a delayed FPSO project.

Advising on a claim in relation to a FPSO hull when extensive fatigue damage was identified early in the field life.

Advising a SURF contractor on substantial claims arising from the late delivery and hook up of the FPSO.

Major LCIA arbitration proceedings relating to substantial refit and refurbishment contract for an FPSO vessel (including issues such as termination rights, critical path delay, prolongation claims, the variations regime and scope of work).

Assisting in relation to a major dispute between an oil and gas contractor and a shipyard concerning a refitting contract, covering all aspects of the refitting project.

Representing a subsea contractor in bringing multiple delay and disruption claims in excess of US$100 million on the first FPSO development in Brazilian waters. After lengthy investigation and compilation of supporting evidence, established that contractors losses arose largely from the oil company's errors in project management thus the delay was beyond the contractor's control.

Leading negotiations for new floating production developments offshore.

Resolving disputes relating to the operation of FPSOs including disputes concerning acceptance tests, production targets, produced oil quality, off-spec well fluids, loss of production due to shut in, reduced production due to off-take tanker delay and charter termination. 

Resolving disputes concerning modification of FPSOs to meet relocation requirements including transfer from UK to Brazil and Nigeria, transfer between locations in West Africa, relocating from UK to Asia and operations in Norwegian waters.

Advice to FPU Contractor on termination of charter and transfer of O&M obligations following oil company insolvency (2015-2016); subsequent dispute concerning termination of O&M contract (2018-present).

Advising on a dispute relating to the underperformance of a FPSO contractor under a operating contract.

Advising on the renegotiation of the terms and conditions of a contract for the lease and operation of an FPSO.

Leading negotiations for new floating production developments offshore.

Leading negotiations for new floating production developments offshore.

Acting for the client in relation to contracts for the construction and delivery of drillships to Angolese buyers, including delays and potential cancellation scenarios. Expected value US$200-300 million.

Represented a drilling contractor against an oil and gas company in a LCIA arbitration in relation to whether demobilisation could be undertaken during the term of the contract, and if so, what demobilisation fees and early termination fees were applicable.

Advising on the EPIC contract for a compliant tower.

Assisting owners of tanker detained by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority and in particular on subsequent loss of hire claims.

Leading negotiations for new floating production developments offshore.

Negotiating various contracts for design, construction and installation of new build FPSOs including various projects offshore Australia, in the UK and Norwegian sectors, as for installation in West Africa and Brazil.

Leading negotiations for new floating production developments offshore.

Leading negotiations for new floating production developments offshore.

Represented client in two LCIA arbitrations arising out of a construction contract of a Floating Production Storage Offloading (FPSO) Vessel including warranty matters (i.e. post-construction defects). The dispute were against one of the world’s largest shipbuilders, the contract price being over US$700 million.

Leading negotiations for new floating production developments offshore.

Leading negotiations for new floating production developments offshore.

Negotiating contract terms for the replacement of an FPSO in production with a substitute facility to be modified and relocated off Equatorial Guinea.

Managing claims and disputes concerning numerous FPSO new build projects including disputes concerning provision of inadequate reservoir and metocean data, errors and omission in FEED, major variations, delay and disruption to completion schedule, compliance with oil state inspection requirements, termination due to late completion, liquidated damages for delay, disputes concerning installation and location readiness, cost of rectification of defects on location, rectification of defects during production, and termination, including the largest  FPSO dispute.

Advising an FPSO owner in relation to warranty claims arising out of an FPSO construction contract.  Led a team in a series of successful negotiations with the construction contractor.

Managing claims and disputes concerning numerous FPSO new build projects including disputes concerning provision of inadequate reservoir and metocean data, errors and omission in FEED, major variations, delay and disruption to completion schedule, compliance with oil state inspection requirements, termination due to late completion, liquidated damages for delay, disputes concerning installation and location readiness, cost of rectification of defects on location, rectification of defects during production, and termination, including the largest  FPSO dispute.

Negotiating various contracts for design, construction and installation of new build FPSOs including various projects offshore Australia, in the UK and Norwegian sectors, as for installation in West Africa and Brazil. 

Advising FPSO Contractor on claim against turret design subcontractor for newbuild FPSO following difficulties on installation (2015).

Assisting in relation to a major dispute between an oil and gas contractor and a shipyard concerning a refitting contract, covering all aspects of the refitting project.

Four-month secondment with leading FPSO operator, advising on various aspects of FPSO construction, conversion and operations.

Advising an FPSO owner in relation to warranty claims arising out of an FPSO construction contract.  Led a team in a series of successful negotiations with the construction contractor.

Acting for FPSO Contractor in claims with shipyard worth $100m+ on a redeployment and upgrade project significantly delayed over budget, including regular attendance at the yard, LCIA arbitration facing the yard and advice on delivery of the FPSO into its charter.

FPSO refitting dispute
Assisting in relation to a major dispute between an oil and gas contractor and a shipyard concerning a refitting contract, covering all aspects of the refitting project.

Major LCIA arbitration proceedings relating to substantial refit and refurbishment contract for an FPSO vessel (including issues such as termination rights, critical path delay, prolongation claims, the variations regime and scope of work).

Advising an FPSO owner on a high value dispute under an EPIC contract arising out of variations and delays on a FPSO conversion.

Represented client in two LCIA arbitrations arising out of a construction contract of a Floating Production Storage Offloading (FPSO) Vessel including warranty matters (i.e. post-construction defects). The dispute were against one of the world’s largest shipbuilders, the contract price being over US$700 million.

Advising on a claim arising from the breakdown of the main bearing of a FPSO turret.

Advising on a claim arising from damage to a FPSO riser.

Assisting in respect of various contractual issues arising from the late delivery of a newbuild FPSO.

Major LCIA arbitration proceedings relating to substantial refit and refurbishment contract for an FPSO vessel (including issues such as termination rights, critical path delay, prolongation claims, the variations regime and scope of work).

Advising a Chinese owner on a court dispute against a state-owned company, in respect of the construction of a FPSO.

Major LCIA arbitration proceedings relating to substantial refit and refurbishment contract for an FPSO vessel (including issues such as termination rights, critical path delay, prolongation claims, the variations regime and scope of work).

Business interruption claim

Advised a lead insurer on a business interruption claim of up to £40 million under an energy package policy. The claim related to loss of production at an FPSO operating offshore West Africa.

Defects liability insurance

Advising leading offshore contractor on a defects liability insurance policy in relation to the installation of an offshore wind farm in the North Sea costing approximately US$1 billion.