Native Title: Proponents

McCullough Robertson regularly represents proponent clients, including leading players in the mining and gas sectors. It advises on indigenous land use and the right to negotiate agreements, cultural heritage management strategies and future act and compensation issues. The firm is noted for its strength in advising on consents for carbon projects and the interaction between obtaining carbon credits and native title rights. It also advises state and local government agencies. Key clients include Seqwater and the Department of Transport and Main Roads.

"Their knowledge and ability to navigate complex issues and provide concise and timely advice is invaluable."

"McCullough Robertson has a very strong capability not only in law but also in relationship building and complex networking."

McCullough Robertson provided advice to Ravenswood Gold regarding various native title and cultural heritage issues and led the engagement strategy with two native title groups for mining tenement grants.

Dominic McGann is based in Brisbane and is particularly noted for advising both government and corporate clients on the native title aspects of major developments in the energy and resources sector. "Dominic's knowledge and awareness of the operating environment and the politics at play is highly valued. He is proactive in providing quality, timely advice."

Liam Davis advises extensively on the interaction of native title and cultural heritage issues with the development of large projects. He is based in Brisbane. "Liam is really great to work with. His responsiveness and availability is very good and much appreciated. The quality of his deliverables is very high." "Liam Davis has good knowledge when it comes to native title; he knows how to approach native title work."