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Mr Jonathan Goldfarb

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Work Department

Shipping Offshore

Position

Jonathan’s practice focuses on the development and finance of offshore energy projects, with a specialist focus on the LNG sector. He advises on project tendering, vessel construction, EPCIC, financing, sale and purchase and leasing arrangements in respect of FSRUs, LNGCs, FLNG, FPSOs/FSOs, drilling units and drillships. He acts for some of the leading vessel owners and energy contractors, and handles a wide variety of projects in the oil and gas sectors. Jonathan has been particularly active on Floating Storage and Regasification (FSRU) projects in the LNG sector, advising on projects in Indonesia, India, Brazil, Dubai, Jordan and Jamaica amongst many others, as well as being at the forefront of the FLNG sector, having advised on one of the first floating liquefaction projects to be successfully implemented, in Cameroon. Client endorsements: “Jonathan Goldfarb is particularly active in the LNG sector and draws warm praise from sources: ‘He keeps on top of things and makes sure it all works’.” (Chambers UK) “Jon Goldfarb is a warm, principled person, with whom one can enjoy working even under stressful conditions. He takes an holistic approach to a client’s issues, and ensures that a proper balance is struck between defending one’s interests, and reaching a timely and efficient conclusion to a matter.” (Legal 500) “Jonathan is one of the finest lawyers and importantly, persons I have ever worked with. His focus on his client; command of his subject; and overall genuine nature is unparalleled.” (LinkedIn Client Endorsement) Jonathan is recommended within Legal 500 in commodities disputes as well as oil and gas.

Career

Education

1997-1998 College of Law, London – LPC
1996-1997 Manchester Metropolitan University, CPE
1993-1996 University of Manchester, Bachelor of Arts in Economics