Native Title: Proponents

Ashurst is a go-to firm for proponents for advice on complex native title and cultural heritage mandates. With its comprehensive geographical reach, Ashurst maintains dedicated native title expertise in five mainland offices and is additionally active in the Northern Territory and South Australia. Its depth of expertise positions it well to deliver high-quality advice to blue-chip energy, resources and infrastructure companies on both contentious and non-contentious issues throughout the country, including the negotiation of project-specific agreements with traditional owner parties and litigation to Full Federal Court and High Court level. The team advises industry groups within the mining space on proposed legislative reforms, changes to state legislation and case law. It counsels Commonwealth and state government bodies on law reform and other practice area issues. Ashurst also offers additional strength in acting for government bodies on issues including law reform, as well as indigenous land use agreements.