The team at Gilbert + Tobin advises a combination of proponents, Indigenous holders, developers, and government entities across the full range of native title matters on a national basis, including agreements, internal governance issues, the enforcement of native title rights, and disputes. The firm is able to handle matters in the energy, mining, and infrastructure spaces, as well as advising on public sector mandates, and acting in precedent-setting native title cases before the federal courts. The team is led by Marshall McKenna, a highly experienced native title practitioner who acts for both holders and proponents in a wide array of cases, with special counsel Lauren Shave particularly noted for her expertise in native title disputes. Senior associate Arabella Tolé is also a key name for disputes and land access cases. All lawyers mentioned are in Perth.
Testimonials
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‘Gilbert + Tobin's key strength is its personable staff and their commitment to understanding and meeting the needs of their clients.’
‘Lauren Shave and Marshall McKenna provide comprehensive and trusted advice in the fields of Native Tile and Property law.’
Key clients
- CITIC Pacific Mining Management Pty Limited
- Ora Banda Mining
Work highlights
- Representing CITIC Pacific Mining Management Pty Limited and Sino Iron Pty Ltd, the respondents to a claim by for and on behalf of the Robe River Kuruma People and the Robe River Kuruma Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC in the Federal Court of Australia.