Derek La Ferla is an experienced corporate lawyer and company director with over 30 years of experience. He has held senior positions with some of Australia's leading law firms, and is a partner with Western Australian firm, Lavan Legal, in the firm's corporate advisory group which includes mining and resources. He is also a member of Lavan's advisory board and had served on the Norton Rose Australia National Board (while the firm was known as Deacons).
Mr La Ferla is a fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.