Specialist commercial and governance advice for First Nations communities and organisations, backed by real experience rather than an area of focus added later.
Before founding BLC, Donald Betts worked as a corporate lawyer at Jaramer Legal, a specialist Indigenous commercial practice. He then served as acting CEO of the Kinaway Chamber of Commerce, deepening his grounding in the sector.
This reflects a commitment Donald has held professionally and personally for a long time.
We work with a wide range of clients on an ongoing basis to provide structural, commercial, and governance expertise.
Advice on native title claims, ILUAs, and what land rights mean commercially for enterprise development.
Governance and structuring under the CATSI Act, including formation, corporate governance frameworks, and compliance.
Advice for Indigenous-led enterprises moving into mainstream markets, covering joint ventures and supply agreements.
Developing community benefit structures, sustainability commitments, and ESG reporting for enterprises and programs.
Hands-on legal support through tender preparation, strict probity requirements, and Supply Nation frameworks.
Working directly with communities to build understanding of legal frameworks so decisions are made with absolute clarity.
Donald has actively engaged in governance roles across the sector:
Our Indigenous community law practice serves a range of organisations and enterprises across sectors.
BLC works with a wide range of clients in this space on an ongoing basis. This is not a service line added to diversify; it reflects a long-held commitment.
"This isn't a service line we added to diversify - it reflects a commitment Donald has held, professionally and personally, for a long time."
Betts Law Company acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.