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Stuart Beadnall

Consultant

Stuart is a leading shipping and energy specialist, renowned for guiding clients through complex offshore, shipbuilding and LNG projects and high-stakes disputes.

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Biography

Language - English
Jurisdiction - England & Wales

Stuart Beadnall is a trusted consultant for major players in the shipping and energy sectors, including top shipbuilders, shipowners and offshore contractors. His expertise spans the globe, with significant projects in the North Sea, West Africa, Australia, and Brazil. Clients rely on Stuart for his deep understanding of offshore oil and gas exploration, shipbuilding, and LNG projects, where he combines strategic insight with technical prowess.

Stuart's practice focuses on dispute resolution and contract negotiation, particularly in the maritime aspects of the oil and gas industry. He advises on EPIC and production contracts, ensuring clients navigate commercial risks with confidence. His work includes advising on LNG chartering terms, FPSO projects, and prototype vessel construction, providing clarity and precision in complex transactions.

Known for his authoritative approach, Stuart is a co-author of 'Offshore Construction: Law and Practice', Offshore Floating Production, LNG Offshore Production and Regasification, all published by Informa and INTERTANKO's publication on LNG charters.

Experience

  • Floating Production

    Acting on around 100 FPSO and FLNG projects, including some of the most high profile.

  • LNG Shipping

    Advising on numerous LNG charters and related contracts and resolving many disputes.

  • Shipbuilding

    Has acted for all major shipyards, drafting standard contracts and resolving disputes.

  • Offshore LNG

    Has been involved in the Offshore LNG industry since its inception.

EXPERTISE

NEWS AND INSIGHTS

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Offshore Projects

Stephenson Harwood's offshore energy team writes seminal offshore floating production book

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Maritime, Trade & Offshore

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