Geoff Shaw
Clayton Utz
Pre-eminent Commercial Litigation, Dispute Resolution & Insolvency Lawyer in Canberra
– Doyle's Guide.
A specialist in commercial litigation and dispute resolution, Geoff brings extensive experience handling complex cases for both private and government clients. With a strong track record in achieving successful outcomes through mediations, expert determinations, and neutral evaluations, Geoff routinely advises on contractual, common law, and statutory claims. Geoff offers deep insight into the legal, commercial, and reputational risks associated with significant public inquiries and Royal Commissions.
Geoff's expertise is recognised by listings in Doyles' Guide in the Litigation, Dispute Resolution & Insolvency - Canberra category every year since 2019, and Best Lawyers (since 2017) in Alternative Dispute Resolution, Government Practice and Litigation.
- ACT Property Developer: Acting for a large ACT property developer in ACT Supreme Court proceedings brought by the Commissioner for Fair Trading in relation to the advertising and promotion of a 400+ unit apartment development.
- The Patch Australia: Successfully defended proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia as well as on appeal to the Full Court claiming misleading and deceptive conduct when entering into a joint venture for real estate marketing.
- ACT Owners Corporation: Acting for a 300+ unit apartment complex in proceedings brought by the nominee of the builder seeking to challenge a rectification order requiring the nominee to personally undertake rectification work valued in excess of $20m. Having succeeded on behalf of the Owners Corporation at first instance, the matter is now on appeal to the ACT Supreme Court.
- Property disputes: Acting for a Commonwealth agency in disputes across its national property portfolio, including rent reviews, make good, expert determinations and Supreme Court proceedings in multiple States.
- Government Procurement (Judicial Review) Act: Acting for a Commonwealth department to resolve compensation claims under the GPJR Act arising from a procurement conducted contrary to the Commonwealth Procurement Rules.
- CDDA Scheme: Acting for Commonwealth departments in relation to various claims for compensation under the Scheme for Compensation for Detriment Caused by Defective Administration.
- Robodebt Royal Commission: Acting for the Department of Social Services.
- Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide: Acting for the Department of Veterans' Affairs.
- Aged Care Royal Commission and Disability Royal Commission: Acting for the Department of Veterans' Affairs.
- Inquiries: Acting for various clients to assist them navigate their involvement in a wide range of Senate and other public inquiries.