Piper Alderman’s practice spans an array of industries, including the mining, metals and critical minerals sectors. The team is recognised as a trusted advisor to many of Australia’s major quarrying companies, as well as assisting clients in the oil and gas sector with M&A transactions, project finance and native title issues. Based in Brisbane, practice head Josh Steele is a name to note for capital raisings, M&A, farm-in and joint venture agreements. The team's strength in finance, property, and infrastructure projects and construction in the natural resources sector was strengthened with the addition of six new partners in 2024 and 2025: Catherine Wheeler, who joined from HopgoodGanim, and Hai-Dang Nguyen, Brent Henderson, Cris Cureton, David Starkoff and Campbell Davidson, all from Squire Patton Boggs.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Exceptional service, responsiveness and deep experience in the industry and more broadly. Always receiving practical advice and alternative workable suggestions to consider.’
- ‘As a client, what I value most about Piper Alderman is their genuine commitment to building strong, lasting relationships. They take the time to understand our business, not just our legal needs, which makes their advice practical, commercial, and tailored.'
Key clients
- Adelaide Brighton
- Alkane Resources Limited
Work highlights
Advising Constance Iron Limited on the acquisition of iron ore mineral rights over the Norseman Project Area, in preparation for its list on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange.
Practice head
Josh Steele; Martin Lovell
Other key lawyers
Hai-Dang Nguyen; Catherine Wheeler; Brent Henderson; Cris Cureton; David Starkoff; Campbell Davidson.