Norton Rose Fulbright

Norton Rose Fulbright advises a wide range of major domestic and global clients in oil, gas and mining on native title and cultural heritage agreements and approvals for major projects across Australia, as well as handling new and emerging issues relating to native title compensation and ESG risks in the aftermath of the Jukaan Gorge incident. Gavin Scott, who has broad experience across native title issues and advises major clients, leads the team, notably representing Rio Tinto in the high-profile Gumatj compensation claim. Environment and planning specialist Elisa de Wit also plays a key role on Aboriginal cultural heritage matters, while senior associates Jessica Rusten and Ellen Whittred work closely with Scott on advice to major energy and minerals companies, as well as working with traditional owners groups. All lawyers mentioned are in Brisbane.