Wikborg Rein
Client SatisfactionWikborg Rein showcases a robust offering in the oil and gas sector, covering regulatory compliance and corporate transactions, in addition to disputes, litigation and international arbitration. The team is jointly led by Jonathan Goldfarb, whose specialism lies in LNG mandates, and Renaud Barbier-Emery, who routinely deals with the development and financing of offshore projects for drilling contractors.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘A strong and available team with in-depth knowledge of the industry and the client's needs.’
‘Jonathan Goldfarb is an outstanding, no-nonsense lawyer who tells you the straight facts. Good ability to handle complex issues in a simple manner. When in Jonathans hands, you as a client can relax knowing every detail has been reviewed.’
‘Jonathan Goldfarb and his team are simply the best in their field.’
‘Jonathan Goldfarb is an exceptionally knowledgeable lawyer and delivers a first-class service whenever called upon.’
‘The team is of a high calibre, always available and responsive.’
‘Renaud Barbier-Emery is one of the best legal practitioners in the industry. He is the offshore drilling industry's go-to lawyer for industry M&A, rig transactions, management services agreements, drilling contracts and related contracts.’
Key clients
- Deutsche ReGas GmbH & Co. KGaA
- Dynagas Ltd
- Vantage Drilling
- Seadrill Limited
- Golar LNG
- GasLog Ltd
- Exmar NV
- Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd
- BW Group
- Transocean
Work highlights
- Acting for Golar LNG on their 20-year lease and operate agreement for FLNG operations at the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim field in Mauritania/Senegal for BP, Kosmos, and the national oil companies of Mauritania and Senegal.
- Acting for Dynagas on unwinding complex finance leases and managing the redelivery and sale of two FSRUs (Transgas Force and Transgas Power) to Energos Infrastructure, involving negotiations with various stakeholders, including buyers, the German government as charterers, and sub-charterers, and advising on critical agreements for the novation, assignment, and transfer of relevant charters, contracts, and rights.
- Acting as sole counsel for Vantage Drilling on the structuring of a complex ten-year joint venture with TotalEnergies, involving the acquisition, ownership and employment of the offshore drilling unit Tungsten Explorer, to be performed under the management of Vantage Drilling.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jonathan Goldfarb, Renaud Barbier-Emery