Leading national law firm Mills Oakley is pleased to announce the addition of a specialist team focused on the mining and resources sector across Australia and offshore, to be based in Brisbane.

Coming from GRT Lawyers, the new team expands Mills Oakley’s expertise in mining and resources and will be headed by Glenn Vassallo, with Scott Standen and Rachel Hendrie as partners. The team of eight brings key expertise in corporate advisory, dispute resolution and regulatory compliance.

Glenn Vassallo, who will initially join Mills Oakley as a consultant, says: “The move to Mills Oakley enables the team to integrate into and utilise the cross-referral skills of a wealth of Mills Oakley talent, across many jurisdictions, and for clients this broad and deep skill set will further assist in navigating complex operational, financial, and regulatory challenges, in addition to our existing skill sets, including Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) advice.”

John Nerurker, Chief Executive Officer at Mills Oakley comments: “Glenn, Scott, Rachel, and their team bring deep sector expertise and strong market credibility to Mills Oakley at a time when the mining and resources sector is facing increasingly complex commercial, regulatory and operational demands. Their arrival significantly strengthens our capability in this space and expands our ability to support clients with practical, commercially focused advice across the full life cycle of their operations. With an enhanced national offering, we are even better placed to help clients in the mining and resources sector, from emerging operators to established businesses, navigate growth, risk and opportunity with confidence.”

Glenn Vassallo and his team joined Mills Oakley on 7 April 2026.