Shipping
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Australia
Band 2
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+61 2 8083 0388About
Provided by Holding Redlich
Holding Redlich's Transport, Shipping & Logistics group covers both contentious and non-contentious shipping, transport and logistics matters, for both domestic and international clients.The team provides commercial and regulatory compliance advice, dispute resolution assistance and acts for some of Australia’s largest ports, stevedores and logistics businesses and international P&I Clubs and shipping lines.
Chambers Review
Holding Redlich provides a full legal service in respect of maritime and transport matters in Australia, with notable expertise in charter party work, ship arrests and commodities issues, as well as the representation of insurers and insureds. The firm advises international shipping companies and port owners and operators on regulatory and transactional matters, including the acquisition of services and expansion of infrastructure. The team is also experienced advising on international maritime arbitration matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Holding Redlich's responses to questions are provided 'right now,' and it is always client-oriented."
"Holding Redlich's responses to questions are provided 'right now,' and it is always client-oriented."
Notable Practitioners
Geoff Farnsworth is based in Sydney and commands a high level of market respect for his shipping sector expertise. He largely focuses upon the resolution of contentious issues, including admiralty and cargo claims and ship arrest cases. He also advises on ship sale and purchase and regulatory mandates.
Nathan Cecil is a partner in Sydney. He advises on commercial, regulatory and contentious issues in the shipping space, acting for a clientele which includes both domestic and foreign ship owners, charterers and P&I clubs. He is particularly well known for his expertise in the field of compliance.
"Nathan is incredibly smart and talented. He can be quite commercial as well, being very mindful of the practical needs of the organisation and delivers good commercial outcomes."