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Holding Redlich

Shipping

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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.

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Shipping - Australia

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
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.
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Strengths

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  • The team at Holding Redlich have outstanding expertise, are incredibly responsive to customer needs and focus on securing results that are commercially minded.

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  • Holding Redlich understand our business intimately, proactively mitigate risks and consistently act as a strategic partner.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Geoff Farnsworth
    Geoff Farnsworth

    Geoff Farnsworth

    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.

    • Geoff is very responsive, thorough and respected in the shipping space.

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    • What distinguishes Geoff from his peers is his unparalleled commercial acumen and deep personal investment in our business success.

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  • Nathan Cecil
    Nathan Cecil

    Nathan Cecil

    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 a pleasure to work with.

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    • Nathan Cecil's level of knowledge is very good; he is highly credible, easy to talk to and very practical.

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