Mining Law Forum: Native Title Compensation, Disputes, and Negotiation Strategies
Examine the topical subject of Native Title Compensation in the mining context, plus delve into case discussions for critical practical insights. Learn up-to-date tips for successful negotiations of Native Title agreements in mining projects and stay informed about dynamic changes in mining law across different jurisdictions with a mining disputes case update. This event is an opportunity to enhance understanding and effective engagement in mining and resources law. WEB243W11Z
Description
Attend and earn 3 CPD units including:
2 units in Substantive Law
1 unit in Professional Skills
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
Chair: Goran Galic, Partner, Allen & Overy; Best Lawyers 2023, Mining Law, Natural Resources Law
2.00pm to 3.00pm Native Title Compensation in Mining and Resources Law
- Overview of Native Title Compensation in a mining context
- Discussion of relevant cases
Presented by Justin Edwards, Barrister, Francis Burt Chambers; Leading Native Title Barrister, Doyle’s Guide 2023
Professional Skills
3.00pm to 4.00pm Tips for Negotiating Win-Win Native Title Agreements in Mining Projects
- Ways to expedite agreements to projects
- Mitigate project risks effectively
- Maximise benefits for both parties: ongoing commercial and cross-cultural future engagement for both parties
Presented by Marcus Holmes, Principal, Land Equity Legal
4.00pm to 4.15pm Break
4.15pm to 5.15pm Mining Law Disputes and Case Updates
- Covering dynamic changes in mining law
- Jurisdictions included:
- Warden’s Court
- Supreme Court/Court of Appeal
- Federal Court of Australia
Presented by Mark Gerus, Barrister, Francis Burt Chambers; Best Lawyers 2023, Mining Law, Natural Resource Law, Native Title Law, Litigation, Alternative Dispute Resolution
Presenters
Goran Galic
Goran Galic is a specialist energy and resources lawyer who, in over 14 years of experience, has advised a broad spectrum of mining and energy clients in Australia and internationally. Goran has extensive experience in major mineral and oil and gas projects including in relation to project approvals, development and associated operations. His clients include those in the Iron ore, alumina, coal and LNG sectors. He has lectured in mining law at tertiary level and devised the syllabus for the Executive Mine Contracting and Construction Program at Curtin University's School of Mines. He is currently advising a number of clients in relation to mine expansion projects. Goran has been actively involved in the energy and resources industry throughout his career.
Justin Edwards
Justin Edwards practices at Francis Burt Chambers. He practices mainly in native title and administrative law. Before joining the bar Justin practiced at HWL Ebsworth Lawyers in Queensland; again, mostly in native title. A highlight of this part of his practice was working with the Wik and Wik Waya people in the Cape York region. Justin started his career at Yamatji Marlpa Aborginal Corporation as an articled clerk and then as a claim lawyer practicing out of Karratha.
Marcus Holmes
Marcus Holmes is Principal of Land Equity Legal, Perth- based native title, mining and environmental lawyers. Marcus has specialised in native title and Indigenous heritage law since the 1992 Mabo decision and has worked for major resources companies in WA, Victoria, NSW, Queensland, South Australia and the Northern Territory. He is also an experienced commercial property, environmental and mining lawyer. As well as working for mining companies in native title negotiations, Marcus works with Indigenous land councils and for native title holder groups through their corporations and is a specialist in agreement making and as a mediator/ facilitator in Developer/ Indigenous and intra-Indigenous dispute resolution.
Mark Gerus
Mark Gerus has 25 years' experience in commercial and resources, litigation having previously been the founding litigation partner at boutique, firm Blakiston & Crabb and in the litigation department of Gilbert + Tobin. In, 2017 Mark commenced practice as a barrister at Francis Burt Chambers. He has acted for resource companies in complex disputes relating to, mining tenements, the sale and purchase of mining projects, split, commodity arrangements, joint ventures, off take arrangements, royalties, termination of contracts and State Agreements. Mark has appeared as, counsel on behalf of mining and exploration companies in the Mining, Warden's Court in relation to all aspects of the Mining Act and "bet the company" litigation relating to mining projects. Mark has conducted, Applications for the judicial review of State and Commonwealth Ministerial, decisions relating to major resource projects. Mark has a Bachelor of Laws, from the University of Western Australia (1992) and a Master of Laws from, the University of Melbourne (2003).