Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Australia
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Provided by Gilbert + Tobin
Native Title, Heritage and Agreements
We are a preeminent team in Native Title, one of the few to advise all parties including title holders, claimants, private sector proponents and governments.
How we can help
Native title in Australia is changing. G+T are at the forefront of those changes. Our native title practice is exceptionally strong, built on deep understanding and strong relationships with native title groups. Our solutions-oriented team acts for all stakeholders in the space. This means we have a unique understanding of the issues each interest group faces, and can advise our clients on how to work within that to achieve results.
We assist with the internal governance of native title trusts and Indigenous organisations, managing liability under native title agreements in complex situations, and addressing Aboriginal heritage issues and statutory entitlements related to native title. Our team's breadth of expertise makes us trusted advisers to both proponents and native title holders, as well as government. Our unique position allows us to help clients navigate the complex landscape of native title and heritage law. We help ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and foster positive relationships with Indigenous communities.
Services
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Gilbert + Tobin handles the full scope of native title matters, including the negotiation of native title agreements, indigenous land use agreements, future acts and cultural heritage agreements. The team is noted for its considerable experience in the mining and minerals sector as well as acting for forestry and pastoral proponents. It also frequently acts for large natural resources companies.
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Gilbert + Tobin advised Tivan on native title and Aboriginal cultural heritage matters arising from the Speewah Project, which at the time it was commenced was not subject to any native title applications or determinations.
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Gilbert + Tobin were fantastic in helping us navigate our way through native title issues. They were very time responsive and their communication was very good, very well structured.
Gilbert + Tobin is a sophisticated firm with access to resources and the ability to strategically handle negotiations.
They have done an excellent job with everything we have requested them to do. I would highly recommend them.
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Marshall is a pleasure to work with and very knowledgeable. I have nothing but praise for Marshall and his team.
Marshall McKenna has unparalleled knowledge of our business and the sector. He provides excellent customer service and very quick response times.
Native Title: Proponents
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Patrick Tydde
Lauren Shave
Arabella Tole
Jim Power
Marshall McKenna
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