Vale — The Honourable Paul Desmond Finn

Paul held Bachelor of Arts and Law degrees (Queensland), a Master of Laws (London) and a PhD (Cambridge). He followed his father, Desmond, and his stepfather, the Honourable C.D Sheahan (later a judge of the Supreme Court of Queensland), into the law. Paul was admitted to the Bar in Queensland and his brother, John Sheahan KC, is a member of the Sydney Bar.

Paul was appointed to the Federal Court of Australia in 1995 whilst a Professor at the Research School for Social Sciences at the Australian National University. He was well known for his ground-breaking work on fiduciary obligations. He retired from the Federal Court in 2012.

A Memorial service for Paul will be held at Drill Hall Gallery, Australian National University, Kingsley Street, Acton, ACT, Friday, 10 November 2023 from 4:30pm.

Addresses will commence at 5:00pm to be given by the Honourable Justice Stephen Gageler AC, Professor Tim Bonyhady and Wilfred Finn.

Those wishing to attend should RSVP to wilfredfinnd@hotmail.com or contact 0421 359 356.

Deepest sympathies are extended to Paul’s family and friends.