Mark Edwards
Director
Mark was admitted to practice in 1984 and has over 30 years’ experience in resources and corporate law. He has advised on many significant resources projects in Australia and overseas. Mark acts for a range of ASX listed resource companies as well as a number of unlisted companies active in the sector. He has extensive experience in native title law and is a non-executive director of ASX listed Breaker Resources NL.
Andrew Disney
Director
Andrew was admitted to practice in 2003 and has over 15 years’ experience in corporate and energy/resources law. His main areas of practice are capital markets (including IPOs/backdoor listings and equity raisings) and mergers and acquisitions (including via takeover and scheme of arrangement). Andrew worked at Freehills Perth for over 4 years in Corporate Energy/Resources before moving in 2007 to boutique corporate law firm Steinepreis Paganin. Andrew joined EMK Lawyers as a director in 2017.
Kyle Edwards
Director
Kyle was admitted to practice in April 2010 and is an experienced corporate and resources lawyer. Kyle’s practice focusses on mining and resources law, capital markets and native title law. Kyle has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, including both domestic and international transactions. Kyle was a lawyer at Steinepreis Paganin for 4 years before joining EMK Lawyers in 2013 and is currently a non-executive director of Pantoro Limited.
James Hunt
Director
James’ practice encompasses all commercial and litigious aspects of exploration, mining and infrastructure projects including all agreements involved in transactions and developing projects. James is a co-author of Hunt on Mining Law of Western Australia and has been regularly recognised as a leading resources lawyer including by Doyle's and Best Lawyers™. Prior to joining EMK in 2021 James was a partner at HopgoodGanim and Hunt & Humphry.
Jacqui Calanni
Office Manager
Jacqui is the firm's Office Manager and Paralegal, and is currently studying towards a Bachelor of Laws. Jacqui has over 10 years' experience in all aspects of legal administration, having worked in various areas of law in both boutique firms and top tier global firms.
