Nancy Howard, Senior Lawyer

Nancy has a wide range of experience in corporate and commercial law and litigation having practiced at two national law firms and, most recently, at her own firm.

Nancy has worked in the areas of banking and finance, insolvency, trade practices litigation, contractual negotiations, dispute resolution and product liability.

David Winch, Lawyer

Prior to becoming a solicitor, David gained in excess of 10 years experience in the mining sector mainly working on site for mining contractors.

In 2005, David’s career took a change of direction when he completed a law degree at the University of Western Australia and commenced articles with law firm Jarman McKenna.  Most recently David worked at Jackson McDonald undertaking a variety of contractual advisory work, litigation, occupational health and safety and employee relations work.

Helen Verrier, Senior Lawyer

Helen has over a decade’s experience working for global corporates in the petroleum, mining and energy sectors.  Helen was a senior associate with Allens Arthur Robinson prior to moving in-house in 2005.

Helen has worked on a broad range of matters relating to the exploration, development and production phases of mining and oil and gas projects in Australasia and Papua New Guinea, including: joint venture arrangements; long term gas sales contracts; unitisation agreements; and regulatory matters.  Helen has significant transaction experience in the sale and acquisition of petroleum assets and has also worked on wind energy projects.

Bradley Boyle, Manager Corporate Services

Brad has extensive experience working as in-house legal counsel and company secretary for listed and unlisted mining and exploration companies.

Brad has joined Balance Legal to manage the Corporate Services team and is currently undertaking the Chartered Secretaries Australia, Corporate Governance qualification - the Diploma in Applied Corporate Governance.

Brad has a diverse range of corporate and private practice experience acting for mining, commercial and government clients across a broad range of industries. He also has extensive litigation experience including representing clients in mediations as well as appearing in Federal Court, Supreme Court, District Court and lower courts and tribunals.

Martijn Bosboom, Senior Lawyer

Martijn has over 15 years private practice and corporate experience in the resources, IT, procurement and commercial sectors gained in WA and overseas.

Martijn was previously employed at Newmont Asia Pacific as Senior Corporate Counsel focusing on the $3bn Boddington Gold Mine Expansion Project and various acquisitions and divestitures.

Robyn Kilmurray, Senior Lawyer

Robyn has broad corporate experience in the resources, financial and commercial property sectors having previously worked as a Senior Associate at national firm, Mallesons Stephen Jacques.

Robyn has more recently undertaken a secondment at Chevron Australia Pty Ltd providing legal support on Chevron’s Gorgon Gas Project.

Ly Nguyen, Senior Lawyer

Ly has a broad range of corporate and commercial experience specialising in the property and finance sectors. 

Ly commenced her legal career at Freehills where she was a member of the Banking and Projects Group advising on major commercial property and financing transactions. More recently Ly was a member of Freshfields Structured and Asset Finance Group in Freshfields’ German office.