Our Work
Renewable energy and other major projects
We advise both Traditional Owner Corporations and developers committed to strong ESG practices to negotiate and agree mutually-beneficially agreements covering matters such as compensation, cultural heritage protection and contracting and procurement.
Native title and cultural heritage
We assist native title claimants with native title determination applications, compensation applications and other litigation relating to land rights and native title.
We provide advice to native title holders, Traditional Owner Corporations, developers, governments and non-government organisations on matters pertaining to native title, land rights and cultural heritage.
Policy reviews
We undertake large-scale policy or legislative reviews in areas of native title and land rights, conducting academic research, engaging in broad consultation and applying analytical and creative problem-solving to come up with sensible and practical solutions.
Government engagement
We provide legal and strategic advice to Traditional Owners and developers in their engagement with Commonwealth, state/territory and local governments.
Dispute resolution
We assist Traditional Owner groups to mediate disputes and avoid litigation; for example, in relation to boundary disputes.
Where parties cannot agree, we may assist with legal proceedings to resolve disputes; for example, where native title holders are in dispute with the Commonwealth, state/territory or local government.
Treaty and truth-telling processes
We conduct research and analysis, provide advice and draft submissions to assist organisations with their engagement with treaty and truth-telling processes.
Public interest litigation
Through our pro bono partner, Australian Lawyers for Remote Aboriginal Rights (ALRAR), we undertake public interest litigation to advocate for and advance the rights of remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.
Read more about ALRAR here.
Class actions
In partnership with large firms, we carry out large-scale public housing class actions across Australia.
Read more here.
Corporate governance
We help Traditional Owner Corporations and Prescribed Body Corporates with their corporate governance requirements and provide other general commercial services and advice.
