Native Title: Traditional Owners

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.

"Clayton Utz provide an exceptional service. The level of responsiveness is best in class and always exceeds our high expectations."

"Clayton Utz display a high level of understanding and provide clear, quality and well-researched advice in a timely manner."

Clayton Utz provided comprehensive advice to Boggabri Coal and drafted related agreements with respect to the native title and Aboriginal heritage issues in connection with a mining lease application for the open-cut Boggabri Coal Mine.

Mark Geritz maintains a highly respected practice from the Brisbane office, advising a variety of proponent, traditional owner and public sector stakeholders on complex native title and cultural heritage issues.