Our Firm.
Welcome to EMK Lawyers, your trusted partner in corporate and commercial legal matters. Established in1999, our firm specializes in resources and corporate law, offering expert advice on minerals, oil and gas, native title, and more. With extensive experience in significant resource projects, joint ventures, and ASX listings, we are dedicated serving small to medium companies both locally and internationally. Let us guide you through your legal challenges with professionalism and expertise.
The Directors
Andrew Disney
Director
Andrew was admitted to practice in 2003 and has over 20 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. Phone: 0419 204 761
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. Phone: 0415 995 045
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. Phone: 0411 220 274
Mark Edwards
Consultant
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. Phone: (08) 9756 6226
Michael Hunt
Consultant
Michael Hunt has practised resources law in Perth for more than 50 years. He has been recognised nationally and internationally as a leading mining lawyer including by Best Lawyers and Doyle’s. He was national President of the Energy & Resources Law Association. His writings include the books Mining Law in Western Australia and Minerals and Petroleum Laws of Australia. For many years he served as a director of various ASX listed junior exploration/mining companies. His expertise is in all aspects of the law affecting resource projects, including mining law, native title law and the laws relating to Aboriginal cultural heritage. Phone: 0413 941 222
The Consultants
Lawyers
Andrew Bartlett
Senior Associate
Andrew assists clients with a wide range of commercial transactions, including public and private mergers and acquisitions, equity capital markets (including initial public offerings and secondary capital raisings), private investments and other financing transactions. Andrew also regularly assists clients with governance issues, general corporate matters and ASX and ASIC compliance obligations. Andrew graduated from the University of Western Australia with a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce in December 2016 and was admitted to practice in June 2018. Prior to joining EMK, Andrew worked at PWC and Steinepreis Paganin.
Michael Campbell
Lawyer
Michael graduated from Murdoch University with a Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Laws in 2023. She was admitted to practice as a lawyer in October 2024 and commenced employment with EMK Lawyers in February 2025. Michael previously worked in the Business Law Department at Butcher Paull & Calder. Michael’s experience includes advising on takeovers, initial public offerings, capital raisings, mergers and acquisitions, ASX advice and general commercial contracts.
Office Management
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. Phone: (08) 9794 9032
Alisa Page
Administrative Assistant
Alisa assists with the day to day administration duties and provides support to the Directors to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the firm. Phone: (08) 9794 9032
