Sydney, Australia

Our Services

YIMBA provides legal, commercial management and consulting services on; infrastructure, construction, transport, mining, energy, resources, renewables, property, environment, planning, Indigenous Business, land access, native title, land claims, cultural heritage, RAPs, ESG, FPIC and dispute resolution.
YIMBA empowers its clients by providing tailored quality advice. We have strong relationships with our clients and are dedicated to assisting them to achieve their gaols.

Infrastructure, Construction & Engineering

We have extensive experience acting for principals, financiers, developers, contractors, subcontractors and consultants across a broad range of industries

Transport, Mining, Energy & Resources

We have extensive experience acting for principals, contractors, developers and consultants in the transport, mining, energy and resources industry in Australia and abroad

Renewables, Environment & Planning

We provide advice to clients on a range of renewable projects and related decarbonisation, ESG, land access, planning and environmental requirements

Commercial Management & Contract Administration

Our commercial and contract administration services offer comprehensive support for businesses navigating the complexities of projects

Information and Communication Technology

YIMBA provides specialised legal support for businesses engaged in the development, implementation and management of information and communication technology infrastructure projects

Indigenous Business

YIMBA provides advice on Indigenous Business structuring, incorporation and ongoing support to meet and maintain Supply Nation registration and certification requirements

Land Access, Native Title, Land Claims & Cultural Heritage

YIMBA provides advice to proponents, representative bodies and prescribed bodies corporate across Australia on major projects on land access, RNTPBCs, trusts, governance and related issues

ESG, FPIC & Humans Rights

We have extensive experience advising corporate clients on a range of ESG and human rights issues including; FPIC, modern slavery, climate change disputes and green and sustainable financing of projects

Dispute Resolution

YIMBA provides advice and representation in negotiation, mediation, conciliation, arbitration and litigation in various courts and tribunals

Locum Services

YIMBA offers Locum legal services to other firms accepting last-minute, emergency placements to cover unexpected sickness or staff shortages.

General Counsel Retainer

YIMBA offers Legal Counsel Retainer services to a range of Australian business. Hiring a lawyer on retainer is a cost-effective way of getting legal advice.

FAQ

Yes, we service clients across all States and Territories within Australia, including regional and remote communities.
Yes, most of our clients are corporations. We also service Indigenous Businesses.
No, we provide a range of legal, commercial, contract administration and consulting services across a range of industries and corporate clients – not only Indigenous related services.
Yes, YIMBA is a 100% owned, managed and controlled Indigenous Business certified with Supply Nation.

Yes, Damien Barnes, Managing Director, is an accredited mediator and provides mediation services. He is also available to represent a party participating in a mediation.

Depending on the matter, we offer hourly or daily rates, including fixed and unfixed fees. We may offer discounted rates for matters which are beneficial to the common good, which may include Indigenous Businesses and Indigenous clients.
YIMBA is a for profit company and may support the local Indigenous community through the provision of pro bono services in exceptional circumstances.