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Liam Davis

Liam Davis

Asia-Pacific 2026

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About

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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.

Chambers Review

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Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

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.

Strengths

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  • Liam has exceptional interpersonal skills and a well-honed ability to read a room and adapt his responses and communication style to the audience.

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  • Liam has successfully navigated both the complexities and nuances of our own business as well as the legal matters we're attending to with maturity and wisdom.

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  • Liam provides very commercial, clear advice.

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