Supporting Boards, executives, and business owners with practical, real-world solutions across the entire project life-cycle
Corporate Governance
In recent years, Australia's corporate governance landscape has undergone rapid transformation. The pressure on boards and executives to implement and maintain robust corporate governance processes is greater than ever before.
Effective legal and governance advice is critical for junior resources companies, especially when you don't have an in-house legal team. We provide expert oversight on a range of governance matters, from compliance with the Corporations Act to drafting Board charters, policies, and codes of conduct.
With experience at the coalface spanning board and committee meetings, shareholder meetings, and stakeholder relations, we offer practical support that aligns with legal requirements and best practice.
What we can help with:
- Directors' duties, responsibilities, and conflicts
- Board resolutions, charters, and policies
- Performance rights and option plans
- Appointment and removal of directors
- Advice on ASX Corporate Governance Principles
- Drafting the annual Corporate Governance Statement
Capital Raising & Compliance
Navigating the ASX regulatory landscape demands precision, agility, and a deep understanding of the ASX listing rules and guidance notes.
The consequences of non-compliance for ASX-listed entities can be significant, potentially exposing you to reputational damage or an unwanted trading halt or suspension.
Whether you need an ongoing monthly retainer or ad-hoc legal support, we act as an extension of your board and management team to ensure seamless compliance with your ASX obligations.
What we can help with:
- Real-time advice on continuous disclosure
- Calculating placement capacity under Listing Rule 7.1
- Reviewing ASX announcements
- Managing ASX price queries/ aware letters
- Drafting notice of meeting documents
- Trading halts, suspensions, and removal
Project Transactions
As projects advance from exploration to production, your original corporate structure can rapidly become a constraint. Without proactive restructuring, junior resources companies risk exposing valuable assets and complicating their cap tables, potentially impacting future capital raisings.
When done right, separating the ownership of business assets from operational risk is an effective mitigation strategy in the event of a business dispute, insolvency, or other unforeseen circumstances. It can also provide a stable foundation for your next phase of growth and future exit strategies.
What we can help with:
- Corporate restructuring
- Tenement sales and purchases
- Review of mining services contracts
- Joint venture agreements
- Farm-in/ Farm-out arrangements
