Asia-Pacific
Practice Areas
As a dedicated resources project approvals and compliance specialist, Liam has a broad practice that spans project delivery issues, including native title and cultural heritage, mining and petroleum tenement approvals, carbon and environmental approvals. He regularly assists clients with government liaison and stakeholder management, compliance and incident response, as well as project acquisition and divestment.
Career
Liam has advised on the delivery of approvals for some of the largest projects in Australia, demonstrating his expertise as a mining and resources specialist. His hands-on industry experience is extensive, ranging from government to infrastructure providers, resources and renewable energy proponents, property developers, Traditional Owners, and the food and agribusiness industry. Having previously worked in-house for two large corporates, Peabody Energy and QGC, Liam understands the necessity for swift, accurate, and commercial advice. Praised by clients for his down-to-earth and pragmatic style, he is focused on providing practical and commercial solutions.
Professional Memberships
Law Society of Queensland, Queensland Resources Council Indigenous Affairs Committee member, and Queensland Exploration Council Management Committee.
Publications
Market update: resources, Market update: critical minerals, New offences and proactive approaches – what to expect from the new Environmental Protection Bill, and $2 billion and counting – Federal Government announces boost to critical minerals sector.
Industry Sector Expertise
Liam is a mining and resources expert who advises clients from exploration through to production. He has extensive experience in Indigenous community and stakeholder issues, particularly in native title and cultural heritage. Given the critical nature of this work, Liam travels extensively to the regions in which his clients operate, gaining insight into the regions, key stakeholders, and the issues at hand.
Clients
Renewable Energy Partners, Vitrinite, Bowen River Utilities, Senex, WestWind, Peabody, Jellinbah Group, Metro Mining, Evolution Mining, and Biosar.
Education
Queensland University of Technology
Bachelor of Business and a Bachelor of Laws (specialising in management)