Native Title: Proponents

Clayton Utz's impressive offering is noted for providing coverage of proponent, traditional owner and government client requirements. The firm regularly advises blue-chip corporates on the native title and cultural heritage aspects of their largest resources projects and Aboriginal groups on title claim and trustee issues. It has a strong track record advising government at state and Commonwealth levels on ensuring compliance with practice area legislation in regard to nationally significant infrastructure developments. The team is also noted for its thought leadership in the development of legislation, particularly in relation to the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act amendments.