Michael Blakiston

Non-Executive Chair / Develop Global

Most Notable Role

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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2024

Director

Salubris

2021

Non-Executive Chair

Develop Global

2011

Partner, Energy and Resources

Gilbert + Tobin

Year started and most recent title

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Person Activity

	NEWS: Tagged in Develop results show strong year ahead	26 Jul 2024
	NEW ROLE: Director, Salubris	17 Jul 2024
	NEWS: Tagged in Develop receives $11.55m from options	19 Jun 2024
	NEWS: Tagged in Mark My Words March 15 2024	15 Mar 2024
	NEWS: Tagged in Importance of cultural engagement	14 Mar 2024
	NEWS: Tagged in Hesperia to revamp Elders Wool Stores	12 Jul 2022
	NEW ROLE: Non-Executive Chair, Develop Global	10 Jun 2021
	REMUNERATION UPDATE: Non-Executive Director, BCI Minerals	24 Aug 2020
	REMUNERATION UPDATE: Non-Executive Director, BCI Minerals	30 Jun 2020

News Articles

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.
Wednesday, 5 October, 2011 - 09:59
Globalisation and resources deals driving extensive change in local legal industry
The flurry of international alliances and branding changes that are transforming the Perth legal market look set to continue.
Monday, 19 May, 2014 - 13:54
Lawyers pushed to work harder, smarter
SPECIAL REPORT: Law firms are having to adapt as more businesses build in-house legal teams and squeeze billing rates.
Thursday, 4 September, 2014 - 14:56
Blakiston criticises Barnett’s warning
Leading mining lawyer Michael Blakiston has criticised Premier Colin Barnett's comments urging African mining leaders not to be intimidated by global mining companies and to ensure their citizens received a fair return for their resource exploitation.
Tuesday, 16 December, 2014 - 11:59
Sundance cuts jobs, board
Iron ore explorer Sundance Resources has announced a package of cost-cutting measures, including a reduction to its board and staff, in an effort to reduce expenditure amid current market conditions.
Monday, 19 January, 2015 - 10:58
Legal strategies at work
Clifford Chance, Ashurst and Gilbert + Tobin have been ranked as the top law firms in the Business News 2014 corporate finance league table, but for very different reasons.
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Thursday, 30 June, 2016 - 13:28
Professionals weigh in on listing rule changes
Fifteen local broking, legal and advisory firms have teamed up to put forward their concerns with the ASX’s proposed changes to its listing requirements, and to advocate three particular amendments.
Friday, 26 August, 2016 - 11:13
G+T expands partnership, moves from West Perth
Corporate law firm Gilbert + Tobin has continued its counter-cyclical growth drive, recruiting former Macquarie Capital executive Justin Mannolini as its third new partner this year.
Wednesday, 21 September, 2016 - 14:31
National law firms head west
Interstate law firms are leading a wave of restructuring in the WA market, with big shifts in the ranking of lawyers in the BNiQ Search Engine.
Friday, 18 November, 2016 - 12:12
Tenants pounce on prime CBD office space
Law firm Gilbert + Tobin is the latest company in Perth to shift address, as firms with expiring leases take advantage of the most tenant-friendly market in 25 years.
Friday, 3 March, 2017 - 17:04
Board Moves March 3, 2017
BC Iron has appointed Jenny Bloom and Michael G Blakiston as non-executive directors.Malcolm Randall has been appointed non-executive director of Argosy Minerals. Mr Randall replaces Andrea Betti, who will remain as company secretary.
Tuesday, 4 July, 2017 - 11:35
G+T brings Sydney flavour to Perth office
Law firm Gilbert + Tobin was so pleased with the fit-out when it moved into its new Sydney offices last year, it decided to borrow heavily from those plans when it shifted to new premises in Perth.
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Monday, 16 July, 2018 - 10:09
Sternship making its mark
SPECIAL REPORT: A new corporate advisory firm working from a historic building in West Perth has rapidly made an impact, advising on more than a dozen transactions for public and private companies.
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Monday, 18 November, 2019 - 13:36
Fund managers offer strategy options
With uncertainty surrounding global share markets, Business News has taken a close look at the strategies of six Perth-based fund managers.
Thursday, 10 June, 2021 - 16:31
Board Moves June 10, 2021
Our board moves wrap includes Rodney Baxter, Michael Blakiston, and Craig McGown.
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Monday, 2 August, 2021 - 15:45
Venturex to become Develop
Bill Beament has unveiled a new name and business model for Venturex Resources, which plans to combine mining and contracting in a similar manner to major shareholder Mineral Resources.
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Wednesday, 13 July, 2022 - 00:00
Hesperia to revamp Elders Wool Stores
The Adrian Fini, Ben Lisle and Kyle Jeavons-led developer bought the heritage-listed Fremantle site for $6.86m from Midland Brick heiress Marylyn New.
Wednesday, 18 January, 2023 - 17:04
Board Moves January 18, 2023
Our board moves wrap includes Gabrielle Bell, Michael Blakiston, Russell Baskerville, and Julian Tambyrajah.
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Thursday, 14 March, 2024 - 16:15
Importance of cultural engagement
A panel of experienced professionals within the energy industry have had their say on the importance of cultural collaboration and understanding.
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Friday, 15 March, 2024 - 13:59
Mark My Words March 15 2024
Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the GST debate, the iron ore market, the energy transition and the new debate over uranium mining, Maali Group’s collapse, apartments in Scarborough and the Shenton Quarter project.
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Wednesday, 19 June, 2024 - 11:03
Develop receives $11.55m from options
Develop Global has received $11.55 million in proceeds, following the exercising of options by managing director Bill Beament and non-executive chair Michael Blakiston.
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Friday, 26 July, 2024 - 13:12
Develop results show strong year ahead
West Leederville-based Develop Global has posted a mining services revenue result 10 per cent above forecasts ahead of what it believes will be a strong year of growth.

Globalisation and resources deals driving extensive change in local legal industry
Wednesday, 5 October, 2011 - 09:59

Develop receives $11.55m from options
Wednesday, 19 June, 2024 - 11:03
TimelineJS
National merger for Blakiston & Crabb
Globalisation and resources deals driving extensive change in local legal industry
Lawyers pushed to work harder, smarter
Blakiston criticises Barnett’s warning
Sundance cuts jobs, board
Legal strategies at work
Professionals weigh in on listing rule changes
G+T expands partnership, moves from West Perth
National law firms head west
Tenants pounce on prime CBD office space
Board Moves March 3, 2017
G+T brings Sydney flavour to Perth office
Sternship making its mark
Fund managers offer strategy options
Board Moves June 10, 2021
Venturex to become Develop
Hesperia to revamp Elders Wool Stores
Board Moves January 18, 2023
Importance of cultural engagement
Mark My Words March 15 2024
Develop receives $11.55m from options
Develop results show strong year ahead
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Michael Blakiston

Lists and Charts

Roles

Share Transactions

Person Activity

Friday, 27 May, 2011 - 10:54

Wednesday, 5 October, 2011 - 09:59

Monday, 19 May, 2014 - 13:54

Thursday, 4 September, 2014 - 14:56

Tuesday, 16 December, 2014 - 11:59

Monday, 19 January, 2015 - 10:58

Thursday, 30 June, 2016 - 13:28

Friday, 26 August, 2016 - 11:13

Wednesday, 21 September, 2016 - 14:31

Friday, 18 November, 2016 - 12:12

Friday, 3 March, 2017 - 17:04

Tuesday, 4 July, 2017 - 11:35

Monday, 16 July, 2018 - 10:09

Monday, 18 November, 2019 - 13:36

Thursday, 10 June, 2021 - 16:31

Monday, 2 August, 2021 - 15:45

Wednesday, 13 July, 2022 - 00:00

Wednesday, 18 January, 2023 - 17:04

Thursday, 14 March, 2024 - 16:15

Friday, 15 March, 2024 - 13:59

Wednesday, 19 June, 2024 - 11:03

Friday, 26 July, 2024 - 13:12

National merger for Blakiston & Crabb

Globalisation and resources deals driving extensive change in local legal industry

Lawyers pushed to work harder, smarter

Blakiston criticises Barnett’s warning

Sundance cuts jobs, board

Legal strategies at work

Professionals weigh in on listing rule changes

G+T expands partnership, moves from West Perth

National law firms head west

Tenants pounce on prime CBD office space

Board Moves March 3, 2017

G+T brings Sydney flavour to Perth office

Sternship making its mark

Fund managers offer strategy options

Board Moves June 10, 2021

Venturex to become Develop

Hesperia to revamp Elders Wool Stores

Board Moves January 18, 2023

Importance of cultural engagement

Mark My Words March 15 2024

Develop receives $11.55m from options

Develop results show strong year ahead

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