Native Title: Traditional Owners

Jackson McDonald's Perth-based practice combines a strong Western Australian focus with a national reach and is particularly sought after for its highly developed expertise in the areas of native title trusts and indigenous organisation governance matters. It provides indigenous organisations with strategic guidance on economic and business opportunities for the creation of sustainable income streams. The team advises corporations, Aboriginal-controlled trusts, land councils and prescribed bodies on associated investment, tax structuring and business development issues.

"I've been most impressed with Jackson McDonald on urgent matters; they jump on that the same day. I've been extremely happy with their service and wouldn't use anyone else."

"They have great experience and practicality. They are also very patient in working through issues."

Jason McDonald assisted Indigenous Business Hubs, through Waalitj Hub, in developing a range of documents to assist in the establishment and governance of Indigenous joint ventures.

Emma Chinnery is head of the firm's Aboriginal organisations practice and is a trusted adviser on native title matters. She works closely with Aboriginal corporations, trusts and NGOs. "Emma Chinnery provides outstanding advice and support. She has an exceptional understanding of the work and challenges and delivers advice to us and our clients appropriately." "Emma is practical, efficient and patient. She is very good at what she does."