Ashurst

The team at Ashurst maintains a strong position across native title and indigenous heritage matters, advising major global proponents, as well as traditional holders, on complex and innovative issues, spanning the negotiation of new land access agreements for renewable energy projects, including emerging issues around equity stakes, the transfer of land to Indigenous groups, and issues relating to climate change impacts. The firm is also active in representing major names such as Santos in high-stakes litigation of significant public notice up to Federal Court level. The practice is led by Perth’s Andrew Gay, recognised as a vastly experienced authority on native title issues, Clare Lawrence in Melbourne, who has been heavily active on energy transition matters, including acting for the Government of South Australia on greenfield hydrogen developments, and Brisbane-based Tony Denholder, who has a diverse client base including major mining and minerals proponents as well as traditional owners. At senior associate level, Joel Moss and Cheyne Jansen in Perth and Brisbane respectively play a key role for proponents, while Sydney’s Rebecca Hughes has nationwide experience of native title issues, including previous work for the Northern Land Council, and Brisbane-based Libby McKillop is a specialist in mining work, advising major clients such as Glencore on complex matters.