Native Title: Traditional Owners - Australia
What the team is known for
Jackson McDonald's Perth-based practice combines a strong Western Australian focus with a national reach and is particularly sought after for its highly developed expertise in the areas of native title trusts and indigenous organisation governance matters. It provides indigenous organisations with strategic guidance on economic and business opportunities for the creation of sustainable income streams. The team advises corporations, Aboriginal-controlled trusts, land councils and prescribed bodies on associated investment, tax structuring and business development issues. Key clients include the Perpetual Trustee Company, Marra Worra Worra Aboriginal Corporation and Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation.
Strengths
"Jackson McDonald has a team of strong partners and supporting junior lawyers. The firm is very active and engaged in social and global matters, and has excellent commercial awareness."
"The firm has a sophisticated and diverse practice structure which ensures effective and efficient responses to complex issues."
Work highlights
Jackson McDonald assisted the Mirning Traditional Lands Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC in corporate and commercial matters in relation to a proposed renewable hydrogen project in WA Mirning Country.
