Wayne De Longville
Bokarina,Australia
Summary
Seasoned commercial fishing brokerage business owner with 24 years of experience in facilitating transactions between fishing vessel & Licence owners, seafood buyers, and industry stakeholders. Expertise in contract negotiation, market analysis and supply chain management. Proven ability to increase profitability, foster strong industry relationships and navigate complex regulatory requirements. Committed to sustainable fishing practices and resource management.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Seavine Commercial Marine
01.2001 - Current
- Established and managed a successful commercial fishing brokerage specializing in vessel & licence sales, industry partnerships & regulatory consulting
- Negotiated high-value contracts and facilitated agreements ensuring both a fair and profitable outcome for all parties
- Provided seamless legal compliance in all transactions with fisheries and maritime law
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of fishing regulations, quota systems, and licencing requirements to guide clients effectively
- Established key relationships with fisheries managers, government agencies and industry stakeholders
- Advised independent representative bodies on fisheries management issues including management options, policy formulation and harvest strategies
- Delivered a professional funds management and consultancy services to private equity investors
- Developed marketing and sales strategies to attract new clients
Solicitor
Gardiners Lawyers
12.1998 - 12.1999
- Duty Solicitor at Maroochydore Courthouse fulltime – 1999
- Assisted Counsel at Criminal Trials in both the District and Supreme Court
- Provided expert legal advice to clients on maritime law, commercial contracts and fishing industry regulations
Solicitor
Swanston & Associates Lawyers
01.1998 - 12.1998
- Draft & review commercial contracts, leases and agreements
- Represent clients in negotiations, dispute resolution and litigation concerning partnership agreements, vessel ownership and compliance matters
- Advocate for clients in administrative hearings and legal proceedings related to fisheries law
Education
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (GDLP) -
University of Adelaide
11-1997
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) -
Bond University
09-1994
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Legal Research Tools (NexisLexis, Westlaw, AustLII)
- ARDC Nectar Research Cloud
- FRDC Management portal
Affiliations And Memberships
- Queensland Law Society
- Boating Industry Association of Australia (BIA)
- Commercial Fishers Association
- Seafood Industry Australia (SIA)
- East Coast Crab Fishers Industry Network
Timeline
Owner
Seavine Commercial Marine
01.2001 - Current
Solicitor
Gardiners Lawyers
12.1998 - 12.1999
Solicitor
Swanston & Associates Lawyers
01.1998 - 12.1998
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (GDLP) -
University of Adelaide
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) -
Bond University
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