Geoffrey Sinclair from Barry Nilsson

Geoff has practised exclusively in Family Law for over 20 years and is an accredited family law specialist. He has particular expertise in international child abduction law and negotiating complex property settlements, in particular those involving intricate superannuation arrangements.

As a partner of Barry & Nilsson Lawyers, Geoff is acknowledged as an expert by his peers, evidenced by his appointment as the Queensland representative of the Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia, and his further appointment as Deputy Chairperson of the Family Law section of the Law Council of Australia.

Geoff contributed to the Superannuation Section of the CCH Family Law and Practice Guide and has published various other articles on issues relating to bankruptcy law, family law and international child abduction matters.

Geoff is married with four children and his interests include cooking, playing golf and rugby union.

Qualifications & memberships

• Accredited Family Law Specialist

• Former member of Queensland Child Support Liaison Group

• Past Secretary of Family Law Practitioners Association of Queensland

• Family Law Practitioners' Association

• Queensland Representative of the Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia

• Deputy Chairperson of the Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia

• Director of Australian Institute of Family Law Arbitrators and Mediators

• Member of the Advisory Board for the World Congress on Family Law and Children's Rights

For more information on Geoffrey Sinclair's achievements and accolades you can visit his official staff profile at the Barry Nilsson Lawyers website.