Jigsaw Legal is a leading native title, cultural heritage, resources and government law practice. We help clients in the renewables and resources industry, government and Traditional Owners navigate these complex areas of law with tailored advice, training, and the negotiation and drafting of agreements.
We work collaboratively with clients who share our values.
About Jigsaw Legal
We love solving legal puzzles for clients.
It can be hard to navigate the complex web connecting native title, cultural heritage, resources and government law.
Jigsaw Legal was founded by Sarah McBratney, a leading lawyer with a unique blend of experience across private practice, in-house and government. We ensure that we really understand the context of our clients’ problems, their goals and their values, so that we can deliver practical legal solutions.
Services
Advice to government, industry and Traditional Owners on:
- native title, especially ‘future acts’, such as the grant of a mining or exploration licence;
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage law;
- Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld) compliance and complaints;
- Resources law and project approvals;
- Australian Carbon Credit Scheme implications; and
- obligations for government and advice for those working with government.
Negotiation and drafting of:
- Indigenous Land Use Agreements;
- section 31 agreements and ancillary agreements;
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage plans and agreements;
- Conduct and compensation agreements (CCAs) for resources projects.
Bespoke training for your business, organisation or government agency on:
- Native Title;
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage; and
- Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld).