Paul has over 25 years’ experience as a Barrister and Solicitor, specialising in Native Title , Mining Law, Building and Construction Law, Commercial Law and Civil Litigation.

He also has extensive experience in conveyancing, including property documentation and commercial transactions.

Along with his strong legal background, Paul also has experience in office management including recruitment and training of staff.

Paul has a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Murdoch University and a Bachelor of Business (BBus) in Marketing from Edith Cowan University.

Contact Paul: paul@austwidelegal.com.au

Evan is an experienced energy and resources lawyer, specialising in commercial, corporate governance, regulatory and compliance matters. He has an established track record of in-house experience with several major mining, oil and gas, and global services companies, both in Australia and Asia.

He has provided sound advice on a wide variety of legal matters including, drafting and negotiating various commercial agreements, complex regulatory approvals and investigations, risk assessment and management, and regulatory compliance management systems. He also has extensive experience in the conduct of internal investigations relating to anti-bribery and corruption, competition law, fraud, employment, and EHS issues.

Evan has a Bachelor or Business (Finance) from Edith Cowan University, a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance from the Financial Services Institute of Australia, and a Juris Doctor (Hons) from Murdoch University. He was admitted to the Supreme Court of Western Australia in August 2013.

Contact Evan: evan@austwidelegal.com.au

Richard Charles holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Business Law and Marketing) from Curtin University and a Juris Doctor from Murdoch University. Admitted to the Supreme Court of Western Australia in 2014, Richard began his career in insurance law at a boutique firm before leaving the industry to explore diverse market opportunities. Driven by a strong interest in mining and native title law, he returned to the sector, initially as a consultant in 2024, and joined the Austwide Legal team in 2026.

Richard advises clients on complex land access agreements and Mining Act tenure, while managing objections within the Warden’s Court. He also provides advice on negotiating agreements with Traditional Owner Groups and Prescribed Bodies Corporate (PBCs). Additionally, Richard represents clients in conferences before the National Native Title Tribunal (NNTT) to ensure their interests are protected.

Contact Richard: richard@austwidelegal.com.au

Nicholas graduated from the University of Western Australia in 2023 with a degree in Law and joined Austwide Legal as a Law Graduate in the same year. He was later admitted to the Supreme Court of Western Australia in August 2024.

Nicholas assists clients with resolving issues related to land access, Mining Act tenure, managing objections in the Warden’s Court, negotiating agreements with Traditional Owner Groups and Prescribed Bodies Corporate (PBCs), and providing general commercial advice regarding exploration and mining projects.

Contact Nicholas: nicholas@austwidelegal.com.au

Brendan is a member of the institute of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. He commenced his career in taxation and business services with boutique advisory firms and has over 10 years’ experience in the public accounting profession.

Brendan is an experienced professional accountant with a broad range of corporate governance and business services accounting experience.

Contact Brendan: brendan@austwidelegal.com.au