Andrew Forrest has successfully fended off a company that wanted to mine sand at his family's pastoral property in the Pilbara, but has lost an appeal against a uranium explorer that plans to mine in the area.
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.
Marshall McKenna has been appointed a partner at Gilbert + Tobin. Mr McKenna will join the firm's Perth office in its energy and resources litigation practice on June 1, 2016.
