Thomson Geer is home to a well-experienced native title team based in Perth, which specialises in matters concerning energy and resources. The team is co-led by Sarah O’Brien-Smith who specialises in negotiation of a future act matters, expedited procedure and related native title matters for both project developers and traditional owner clients; and Paul Harley, who focuses on native title matters for infrastructure and service providers in the resources and energy sectors.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Thomson Geer's native title practice team are proactive and incisive in their advice and support.’
- ‘The team's legal expertise and strategic thinking consistently delivered clear, practical guidance that helps shape policy and delivery of actions.'
Key clients
- Vault Minerals Limited
- Azure Minerals Pty Ltd
Work highlights
Acting for Vault Minerals Limited in negotiations with native title groups with both determined claims and claims pending determination.
Practice head
Paul Harley; Sarah O'Brien-Smith