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As a Partner at Herbert Smith Freehills, Justin Little’s practice focuses on the energy and resources sector,
and he has advised clients in both the mining, and oil and gas industries. Justin oversees the provision
of legal assistance to WA resource companies in all stages of development, from top-tier companies with
global operations to local greenfield explorers. Advice ranges across acquisitions and divestments, corporate
finance, land access, native title, environment, project construction, supply and procurement, commodity
sales and industrial relations.
Invited to join the partnership in 2008, ongoing opportunities have seen Justin take on specific leadership
roles within the firm, such as heading the West Australian mining practice. Justin has learned that you can
be the best lawyer in the world – but your advice will lack context and relevancy if you do not understand
a client’s business or industry.
A member of the WA Mining Club for over five years, Justin values the Club’s networking opportunities.
Attendance at the monthly luncheons gives him and his colleagues a different insight into what is happening in the resources industry.
Most admired business leader:
Sam Walsh
Likes doing away from work:
Family time and trying to stay fit
Future goals:
Learn to play the guitar with my two boys
Preferred dinner guest:
Will Ferrell
Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) is an
international law firm, with 23 offices
worldwide and a significant presence
in the Asia Pacific region where it is
the largest fully integrated law firm.
Recognised for its global energy
and resources practice, HSF’s clients
are supported by over 400 energy
and resources lawyers globally with
experience in established and emerging
markets from Australasia to Africa
and Europe. Clients can draw on a full
range of legal support for transactions,
disputes and projects, including a leading
mergers and acquisitions practice, as
well as international project financing,
equity capital markets, regulatory
practice, environment and planning,
and native title expertise.
HSF exhibits a firm commitment
to its client relationships, looking
beyond the obvious to bring new
perspectives and tailored advice to
help clients’ businesses. The strong
team in Western Australian works
with both local and international clients
in iron ore, coal, oil, gas, coal seam gas,
power, renewable energy, gold, copper,
lead, zinc, bauxite, mineral sands
and uranium.
The firm can provide cross-border
support linked with local expertise;
for example, in Africa, where HSF has
been assisting clients for three decades.
The biggest recent event is the merger
between Freehills and Herbert Smith in
October 2012. Clients have responded
enthusiastically and are seeing a real
opportunity for HSF to support them
seamlessly in their operations around
the globe.
Meet WAMC Member – Justin Little
HERBERT SMITHFREEHILLS
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commitment to legal excellence for WA miners and beyond
Though the merged firm Herbert Smith Freehills was only established last year, it has a long connection
with mining. Several founding partners began their careers in Australia on the goldfields in the 1800s.
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Contact:
Herbert Smith Freehills
T: 08 6254 1800
E:
justin.little@hsf.com
www.herbertsmithfreehills.com