The 2024 listing of leading Australian Native Title Lawyers (Traditional Owner Representation) details solicitors practising within the areas of native title and cultural heritage matters matters in Australian legal market who have been identified by their peers for their expertise and abilities representing traditional owners and traditional owner bodies. Some firms may act for both project proponents and traditional owners.
Preeminent
Jason Behrendt, Chalk & Behrendt – Sydney
Andrew Chalk, Chalk & Behrendt – Sydney
Philip Hunter, HWL Ebsworth – Brisbane
James Walkley, Chalk & Behrendt – Sydney
Leading
Leah Cameron, Marrawah Law – Cairns
Sophie Kilpatrick, Cross Country Native Title Services – Perth
Michael Neal, P&E Law – Cairns
Michael Pasanjan, MPS Law – Adelaide
Recommended
Richard Bradshaw, Johnston Withers – Adelaide
Jeff Dillon, Dillon Bowers – Townsville
Oliver Gilkerson, Marrawah Law – Cairns
Chelsea Griffin-Breen, HWL Ebsworth – Brisbane
Stephen Kenny, Camatta Lempens – Adelaide
David Knobel, P&E Law – Sunshine Coast
Cassie Lang, Parrallax Legal – Brisbane
Nick Llewellyn-Jones, Norman Waterhouse – Adelaide
Ross Mackay, Ross Mackay Lawyer – Bega
Matt Patterson, P&E Law – Sunshine Coast
Georgina Reid, MPS Law – Adelaide
David Saylor, Saylor Legal – Townsville