Praised by clients for its ‘strength across key jurisdictions’, Ashurst’s team is adept at handling complex native title and cultural heritage mandates across a broad range of sectors. The practice group is co-led by Brisbane’s Tony Denholder who specialises in energy, infrastructure, and resources projects; Melbourne’s Clare Lawrence who brings expertise in Indigenous land law and land access matters; and Perth’s Andrew Gay who focuses on native title and cultural heritage agreements. Also in Perth, Cheyne Jansen provides specialised experience with complex native title agreements, while in Melbourne Joel Moss handles indigenous land rights, tenure and land acquisition issues relating to major resource and infrastructure projects.
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Testimonials
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‘I consider that the Ashurst Team has unique depth with regard to Indigenous land law. This exposure to the landscape underpins their ability to provide contemporary advice and assessments.’
‘I have worked with both Andrew Gay and Cheyne Jansen of Ashurst for over a decade. Beyond their subject expertise, their manner and rapport greatly enhances the experience when navigating challenging issues.’
‘The Ashurst team is led by Clare Lawrence who brings credibility, gravitas and humility, and a genuine interest in understanding our underlying interests as a client.'
'The Ashurst team brings not only technical legal skill but also a demonstrated ability to build and maintain long-term, respectful relationships with Traditional Owners and representative bodies.'
‘What distinguishes this team is their capacity to engage with that complexity while maintaining respect, clarity, and a strong sense of purpose.'
- 'Libby McKillop is an outstanding practitioner. She brings not only excellent technical ability but also a calm and thoughtful approach to her work.'
Key clients
- Government of South Australia
- Santos
- Rio Tinto
- Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation
- Northern Land Council
- Glencore
- Yancoal
- K+S Salt
- Adani
- Northern Territory Government
Lawyers
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Practice head
Tony Denholder; Clare Lawrence; Andrew Gay
Other key lawyers
Cheyne Jansen; Joel Moss; Libby McKillop; Roxane Reid