The team at Corrs Chambers Westgarth is noted for its ‘capacity to handle complex native title matters’, and its workload includes drafting, negotiating, and securing the registration of Indigenous land use agreements; mapping and implementing future act procedural requirements; and representing clients in Federal Court native title determination proceedings. The group is led by Louise Camenzuli who advises clients on native title matters relating to infrastructure, property development and energy and resources projects, in particular. Environment and planning specialist Anna White is reputed for her expertise in native title and Aboriginal cultural heritage matters. Milaan Latten and Rosie Syme are also noteworthy for their expertise in native title litigation and cultural heritage matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The Corrs practice is unique because it has a valuable mix of relationship approach with technical expertise, skilfully moving between the approach that is best suited to Native Title claimants' knowledge understanding and values.’
- ‘Milaan Latten is excellent. He simplifies legal issues and complexity well.’
- ‘Great depth of expertise and capacity to handle complex native title matters.’
- ‘Milaan Latten is a stand-out - very switched on.’
- ‘The team are very competent and across all the details; able to turn things around quickly and have great resources available.’
Key clients
- Northern Territory Government
- Redland City Council
- Townsville City Council
- Port of Townsville
- Ace Power
- HICO Holding Pte Ltd
- Burdekin Genesis JV Pty Ltd
- First Nations Equity Partners Pty Ltd
- National Australia Bank
Work highlights
Advising the Northern Territory Government on its native title strategy in delivering the Darwin Regional Water Supply program.
Representing Redland City Council in its capacity as a respondent to an application to the Federal Court for a determination of native title filed on behalf of the Quandamooka People.
Advising Ace Power on its Nebo Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) development.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Louise Camenzuli
Other key lawyers
Anna White; Milaan Latten; Rosie Syme