Rankings overview for Departments

1

Band 1

  1. Arnold Bloch Leibler
  2. HWL Ebsworth Lawyers
2

Band 2

  1. Bowden McCormack
  2. Chalk & Behrendt
3

Band 3

  1. Clayton Utz
    Clayton Utz 10 Years Ranked
  2. Jackson McDonald
  3. Marrawah Law
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Band 1

  1. Graham CastledineCastledine Legal and Mediation Services
  2. Michael PagsanjanMPS Law
  3. Peter SeidelArnold Bloch Leibler
  4. Philip HunterHWL Ebsworth Lawyers
  5. Sean BowdenBowden McCormack
2

Band 2

  1. David Meale Chalk & Behrendt5 Years Ranked
  2. Jason Behrendt Chalk & Behrendt5 Years Ranked
  3. Cassie LangParallax Legal
  4. Paul SheinerRoe Legal Services
3

Band 3

  1. Emma ChinneryJackson McDonald
  2. Melissa WattsM Watts Legal
  3. Michael OwensMichael Owens & Associates
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Up and Coming

  1. David KnobelP&E Law

All Departments profiles

1

Band 1

  1. Arnold Bloch Leibler
    Native Title: Traditional Owners
    2025 | Band 1
  2. HWL Ebsworth Lawyers
    Native Title: Traditional Owners
    2025 | Band 1
2

Band 2

  1. Bowden McCormack
    Native Title: Traditional Owners
    2025 | Band 2
  2. Chalk & Behrendt
    Native Title: Traditional Owners
    2025 | Band 2
3

Band 3

  1. Clayton Utz
    3
    Clayton Utz
    Native Title: Traditional Owners
    2025 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked

    Clayton Utz's impressive offering is noted for providing coverage of proponent, traditional owner and government client requirements. The firm regularly advises blue-chip corporates on the native title and cultural heritage aspects of their largest resources projects and Aboriginal groups on title claim and trustee issues. It has a strong track record advising government at state and Commonwealth levels on ensuring compliance with practice area legislation in regard to nationally significant infrastructure developments. The team is also noted for its thought leadership in the development of legislation, particularly in relation to the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act amendments.

  2. Jackson McDonald
    Native Title: Traditional Owners
    2025 | Band 3
  3. Marrawah Law
    Native Title: Traditional Owners
    2025 | Band 3