I enjoy analysing complex legal problems and take pride in drafting advices with practical solutions that meet my clients’ key objectives.

Prior to rejoining MinterEllison, I was Senior Legal Counsel at Fortescue Metals Group Limited, advising on matters related to the development of its mines, port facilities and railway.

Career highlights

• Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority – advising on the development of Elizabeth Quay and other significant urban renewal projects.
• Government of Western Australia and LandCorp – advised on environmental and land tenure matters relating to the Ord-East Kimberley Expansion project.
• Government of Western Australia – advised on the proposed divestment of Fremantle Port and Utah Point in Port Hedland.
• API Management Pty Ltd – advised on the proposed separation of mining and infrastructure assets for the West Pilbara Iron Ore Project, including undertaking detailed due diligence on environmental approvals, land tenure and infrastructure arrangements.
• Albemarle Lithium Pty Ltd – advising on the development of a lithium hydroxide manufacturing plant and associated infrastructure within the Kemerton Strategic Industrial Area.
• Albemarle Corporation Ltd – advised on the acquisition of a 50% interest in the Wodgina Lithium Project and the unincorporated joint venture with Mineral Resources Limited.
• Advising various gold mining clients on approval requirements, environmental liability, mine closure and land access issues.
• Dexus Property Group – advised on the acquisition of the King Square site and development of three office buildings; and on the acquisition of Carillon Arcade.
• Advised various clients on legal issues surrounding contaminated sites, including advising on reporting requirements, responsibility for remediation and drafting detailed submissions to the Contaminated Sites Committee.
• Managed applications for review of planning decisions in the State Administrative Tribunal for various clients.

• Proposed changes to WA Planning Regulations to cut red tape
  

  The Western Australian Government plans to amend the Planning and Development (Local Planning Scheme) Regulations 2015 to increase consistency across local planning schemes.

  
  
• Proposed reforms to Aboriginal Cultural Heritage legislation
  

  The Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Bill 2020 proposes significant changes to the regulation of Aboriginal heritage in Western Australia which will impact both current and future projects.