Sydney, Australia

Empowering clients with pragmatic expert advice

We have a passion and commitment towards increasing and advancing the economic empowerment of Indigenous Australians, particularly by encouraging entrepreneurialism through the establishment of Indigenous Businesses. We are active in and support local community grass roots initiatives.

Redfern Aboriginal Alliance (RAA)

We are advising a community association, RAA concerning a dispute regarding the divestment of the National Centre of Indigenous Excellence (NCIE) community site at Redfern from the Commonwealth Indigenous Land and Sea Council to the NSW Aboriginal Land Council.

The Settlement

Damien advised members of The Settlement at the Block in Redfern concerning a corporate governance dispute and the winding-up and divestment of the organisation’s assets.

Australian Indigenous Football Council (AIFC)

We advised AIFC and its State and Territory equivalents concerning the incorporation of these bodies to facilitate national and State-based Indigenous representation and soccer events.

AIFC Football Treaty

We prepared the Treaty between AIFC and Māori Football for the provision of cross-cultural Indigenous soccer events between the Australian and New Zealand teams in the lead up to the Women’s World Cup in 2023.

Establishment Of Indigenous Roos And Indigenous Koalas

We assisted with the trademarks and licencing arrangements for the men’s and women’s Indigenous soccer teams.

Naree Pty Ltd

We assisted with the incorporation of this Indigenous sporting events company and joint venture negotiations.

RNTPBC

We acted for a RNTPBC in relation to a members and board directors dispute.

Bidjara Nation

We have provided ongoing pro bono legal advice to the Bidjara Nation concerning native title, cultural heritage and non-claimant applications.

Byron Bay Arakwal Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA)

Damien Barnes represented the Arakwal People in the successful negotiation of an ILUA with the State of NSW that provided for benefits to the Arwakwal People and local community including; recognition of native title, freehold land transfers, creation of a national park and employment opportunities.

Gumbayngirr Native Title Agreements

Damien Barnes represented the Gumbayngirr People from Warrell Creek and Wenonah Head in the successful negotiation of ILUAs with the State of NSW.

Redfern Aboriginal Alliance (RAA)

We are advising a community association, RAA concerning a dispute regarding the divestment of the National Centre of Indigenous Excellence (NCIE) community site at Redfern from the Commonwealth Indigenous Land and Sea Council to the NSW Aboriginal Land Council.

The Settlement

Damien advised members of The Settlement at the Block in Redfern concerning a corporate governance dispute and the winding-up and divestment of the organisation’s assets.

Australian Indigenous Football Council (AIFC) Incorporation:

We advised AIFC and its State and Territory equivalents concerning the incorporation of these bodies to facilitate national and State-based Indigenous representation and soccer events.

AIFC Football Treaty

We prepared the Treaty between AIFC and Māori Football for the provision of cross-cultural Indigenous soccer events between the Australian and New Zealand teams in the lead up to the Women’s World Cup in 2023.

Establishment of Indigenous Roos and Indigenous Koalas

We assisted with the trademarks and licencing arrangements for the men’s and women’s Indigenous soccer teams.

Naree Pty Ltd

We assisted with the incorporation of this Indigenous sporting events company and joint venture negotiations.

RNTPBC

We acted for a RNTPBC in relation to a members and board directors dispute.

Bidjara Nation

We have provided ongoing pro bono legal advice to the Bidjara Nation concerning native title, cultural heritage and non-claimant applications.

Byron Bay Arakwal Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA):

Damien Barnes represented the Arakwal People in the successful negotiation of an ILUA with the State of NSW that provided for benefits to the Arwakwal People and local community including; recognition of native title, freehold land transfers, creation of a national park and employment opportunities.

Gumbayngirr Native Title Agreements

Damien Barnes represented the Gumbayngirr People from Warrell Creek and Wenonah Head in the in the successful negotiation of ILUAs with the State of NSW.