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Ben Zillmann

Asia-Pacific 2026

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Asia-Pacific

Practice Areas

Ben is an expert in native title and energy and resources. He advises the world's leading resources companies and government on native title matters. He has been involved in the negotiation and drafting of a number of native title agreements and cultural heritage management plans for significant resources and infrastructure projects, and has represented clients successfully in several native title disputes. Ben acted in the first contested access agreement determined by the Queensland Land and Resources Tribunal and the first use of special powers to acquire native title for a large infrastructure project.

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Native Title: Proponents - Australia

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Ben Zillmann is a Brisbane-based practitioner who is recognised in the space for his work advising proponents who are active in the minerals, coal, gas and hydroelectrical industries.

Strengths

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  • Ben is a trustworthy, easy-to-work-with, reliable adviser on all matters relating to native title.

    Native Title: ProponentsChambers Asia & Pacific
  • I know I can trust Ben to deliver. He has a wealth of experience and a calm and respectful nature, which is key in this area of law. His work is technically excellent and very practical.

    Native Title: ProponentsChambers Asia & Pacific
  • Ben has so much experience and knowledge in this area and pre-empts the questions we will ask and has answers to those questions immediately.

    Native Title: ProponentsChambers Asia & Pacific

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Asia-Pacific Region

Australia

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