Praised for its ‘exceptional experience in energy and infrastructure projects’, Clayton Utz is adept at cultural heritage protection and native title act compliance. In Brisbane, Mark Geritz is lauded as ‘efficient’, while in Melbourne, Damien Gardiner handles cultural heritage risk surrounding corporate transactions. Operating out of Brisbane, Stuart MacGregor is knowledgeable of resources law, Georgia Davis is informed in aboriginal land rights, while Sophie-Rose Greer and Melbourne-based Robert Stilling are well-versed in infrastructure projects.

A key contact for blue-chip, public sector, and private sector clients on native title strategies, King & Wood Mallesons is skilled at aboriginal land and cultural heritage agreements. Scott Singleton leads the team from Brisbane, while in Perth, Sally Audeyev is lauded for her ‘excellent knowledge and practical advice.' Working out of Melbourne, Emily Heffernan is knowledgeable of mining, while in Brisbane, Amy Carseldine is experienced in native title litigation, and Emily Wilson is informed in land access and tenure matters. Other key members of the team include Perth-based Laura Jackson.

With a strong national presence, Allens’ key strengths lie in ESG issues surrounding indigenous peoples rights. Ben Zillmann leads the team from Brisbane, and alongside Andrew Moffat, is praised for ‘excellent and up-to date advice’. In Perth, Eve Lynch is active in the mining and resources sector, while Darcy Doyle is proficient in regulatory issues. In Sydney, Naomi Bergman is informed about aboriginal cultural heritage matters.

With activity in the renewable energy sector, Arnold Bloch Leibler is knowledgeable of the Native Title Act 1993. Peter Seidel leads the department from Melbourne and his broad practice encompasses native title determination applications, as well as indigenous land use agreements. Bridgid Cowling assists clients on the tax aspects of native title agreements.

Operating out of Perth, Gilbert + Tobin covers aboriginal heritage issues, native title rights, and statutory entitlements. Marshall McKenna leads the team and is geared to handle compensation issues, environmental approvals, and restraints of trade. Other key members of the team include Lauren Shave and Jim Power who are knowledgeable of resources law.

Often advising public sector entities, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP  is knowledgeable of cultural heritage, ESG, and native title issues. Melanie Debenham heads the team and is particularly active in the infrastructure, mining, and transport sectors. Naomi Hutchings is proficient in stakeholder engagement and statutory compliance, while Amelia Arndt is informed in aboriginal heritage. Peter Briggs is vastly experienced in aboriginal land rights act claims.

Noted for its strength in renewables projects, Norton Rose Fulbright  is adept at native title agreements and land use agreements. Gavin Scott leads the practice from Brisbane and is lauded for his ‘unique, enthusiastic, and accessible approach.’ Jessica Rusten is a key port of call for international energy providers, and Ellen Whittred advises clients on first nations and indigenous issues.

A strong choice for aboriginal organisations, Jackson McDonald is proficient in corporate governance, as well as stakeholder management. In Perth, practice head Emma Chinnery often advises clients on aboriginal economic development and benefit management structure. David Murphy is knowledgeable of taxation laws surrounding native title payments.

Maddocks’ broad expertise encompasses cultural heritage management, land rights, and native title matters. Michael Winram leads the team from Sydney and often handles native title applications. Other key members of the team include Susanne Rakoczy, who is knowledgeable of land access and stakeholder engagement.