McCullough Robertson

Project Approvals

Partner

As a dedicated project approvals specialist, Liam has advised on the delivery of approvals for some of the largest projects in Australia. He is a resources expert, advising clients on approvals issues from exploration through to production. Liam also has extensive experience in Indigenous community and stakeholder issues, in particular native title and cultural heritage.

Liam’s experience covers project delivery issues, including native title and cultural heritage, mining and petroleum tenement approvals, and environmental approvals. He also regularly assists his clients with government liaison and stakeholder management, compliance and incident response, and project acquisition and divestment.

His hands-on industry experience is broad ranging from resources to government, property developers, Traditional Owners, and the food and agribusiness industry.

Liam understands the need for swift, accurate and commercial advice having previously worked as in-house counsel for two large corporates. He worked with Peabody Energy as Native Title and Cultural Heritage Coordinator and assisted QGC with approvals for the significant QCLNG project.

Known for his down to earth and pragmatic style, Liam is focused on providing practical and commercial advice to his clients.