Geoff Farnsworth
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024
Band 2 : Shipping
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Band 2
About
Provided by Geoff Farnsworth
Practice Areas
Geoff is one of Australia’s leading transport and commodities lawyers. With more than 25 years’ experience in this field, Geoff practises in complex commercial, disputes and regulatory matters for clients involved with the transport, agribusiness and energy and resources industries.
Geoff works closely with industry associations and brings a close working knowledge of industry practices to his legal advice. He regularly advises providers and consumers of shipping and logistics services (including manufacturers and retailers) in relation to long and short-term contractual arrangements. He is able to draft various standard form contract documents, including charterparties, contracts of affreightment and bills of lading.
Geoff regularly advises on and represents parties in cross-border ship and yacht sale transactions, including conflict of law issues.
Professional Memberships
Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators