Lawton Macmaster Legal is a boutique law firm that specialises in providing cost effective legal advice and representation to, primarily, the mining industry.
Our lawyers have strong technical and commercial skills that ensure strategic advice and practical solutions are delivered in a timely manner.
We provide specialised advice on complex technical and commercial issues affecting those operating in the mining sector. Lawton Macmaster Legal also advises on, negotiates and drafts all contractual documentation required for establishing mineral ownership, farmin and farmout arrangements, joint venture relationships, sale and purchase agreements, royalty agreements and tenure, pastoral and private land agreements as well as undertaking tenement and contractual due diligence for assets, and completing associated Independent Solicitor Reports, for each jurisdiction in Australia. We also advise on procedures, compliance and incidents relating to mines safety.
We provide representation to our clients in the Warden's Court, District Court, Supreme Court, Federal Court and Court of Appeal as well as on site for Departmental investigations into safety breaches and incidents.
We have an experienced Native Title team that advises on, negotiates and prepares alternative Aboriginal heritage agreements and full native title co-operation agreements as well as providing representation before the National Native Title Tribunal.
Lawton Macmaster Legal also provides specialised advice and representation in relation to wills and estates as well as expertise in all aspects of general property sales and purchases.