Andrew Gay is a partner in our planning, environment and first nations practice
Andrew specialises in real estate, native title and cultural heritage matters arising from major resources, utilities and infrastructure projects and transactions.
He advises on tenure strategies, land acquisitions and divestments, development projects and planning matters. Andrew also advises on complex matters involving commercial leases and land access arrangements, including compulsory acquisitions.
Andrew also advises clients on native title and cultural heritage matters, including appearing for corporate respondent party clients in native title claims proceedings, and advising on and negotiating native title and cultural heritage agreements between clients and traditional owner groups.
Andrew has negotiated some of Australia's largest and most comprehensive native title and Aboriginal heritage agreements. He also regularly appears for clients in native title-related litigation in the Federal Court.
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Native Title Year in Review 2023-2024
We are once again delighted to publish our ninth annual Native Title Year in Review.
18 Jun 2024
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Next generation good faith issues – Gomeroi v Santos appeal
18 Jun 2024
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High price of poor conduct – unreasonable conduct risks costs order
13 Jun 2024
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Director of National Parks criminally liable for breaches of Aboriginal Sacred Sites Act
12 Jun 2024
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Federal Court confirms river mouth can be granted under ALRA
12 Jun 2024
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Full Court considers connection but High Court to have final word
11 Jun 2024
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Federal Court makes negative determination of native title
07 Jun 2024
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Doctrine of frustration considered for native title agreement
06 Jun 2024
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Further litigation of First Nations consultation rights for offshore projects in the wake of Tipakalippa
06 Jun 2024
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Update on Federal cultural heritage protection applications
06 Jun 2024
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Latest news, deals and awards
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News Ashurst advises Vena Energy on Tailem Bend II Hybrid Renewable Power Station
22 Jul 2022
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News Ashurst advises Sibanye-Stillwater on significant strategic investments in Australia
05 Nov 2021
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News Ashurst advises on Ascot Capital Limiteds Australia-wide portfolio sale with Lewis King Law
05 Nov 2021
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