Partner — Australia Managing Partner · Sydney
Sarah Whitfield
Practice
A practice built on plain language and patient preparation.
Overview
Sarah Whitfield leads the firm’s Sydney office and its Australian natural-resources practice. Her work covers mining, oil and gas, and energy projects across Australia and the Asia-Pacific. She advises on project development, joint ventures, royalties, and regulatory compliance, and has particular experience with indigenous-land-use and community-benefit agreements, working extensively with First Nations communities.
Representative experience
- Led or co-led significant matters across multiple jurisdictions and industry sectors within the practice.
- Regularly advises clients ranging from multinational enterprises to individuals on the full spectrum of matters within the practice.
- Coordinates with Ashford & Merritt offices worldwide to deliver integrated, multi-jurisdictional counsel on cross-border matters.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Languages
Works professionally in English.
Prior results notice
The matters described above are representative and, in some cases, anonymized or composited
from multiple engagements. Each legal matter is decided on its specific facts and applicable
law. Prior results do not guarantee, predict, or warrant a similar outcome in any future
matter. The descriptions on this page are not legal advice and do not create an attorney-client
relationship.
Speak with Sarah
If your situation falls within Sarah's practice, we will route your inquiry directly.
Initial consultations are confidential and held without obligation. Most are scheduled within 48 hours.