Friday, 27 May, 2011 - 10:54
National merger for Blakiston & Crabb
Perth-based resources specialist law practice Blakiston & Crabb has announced it will merge with national law firm Gilbert + Tobin.
Michael Blakiston holds Bachelor of Jurisprudence and Bachelor of Laws degrees from the University of Western Australia.
Mr Blakiston has extensive commercial experience both in advisory and directorial capacities having been involved in project assessment, structuring and financing, joint ventures and strategic alliances in the resource industry.
He is a partner at Gilbert + Tobin, who is currently engaged by Sundance Resources to provide ongoing legal advice.
Mr Blakiston has played a leading role in the negotiation and formulation of a number of key agreements relating to Sundance’s Mbalam Iron Ore Project, and is currently involved in the negotiation of the Convention Agreements with the Congolese and Cameroon Governments.
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