Personal Experience

Francis (Frank) Krstic has extensive knowledge of maritime, environmental, planning, mining and administrative law.

In addition to having built a successful career in private practice, Frank has more than twenty years’ experience in senior roles within the NSW government, including having held the role of Principal Solicitor – Property and Planning in the Maritime Division of the Roads and Maritime Services of NSW.

Since leaving State government employment, Frank has been a sought-after advisor to government in the areas of maritime leasing and licenses.

Frank is currently responsible for:

• Drafting and negotiating leases and licenses
• Providing advice on maritime prosecutions and enforcement matters
• Conducting commercial property and planning matters in the Land and Environment Court and the Supreme Court
• Conducting complex coronial enquiries and work health and safety prosecutions.

Frank’s distinguished career has also included:

• Being responsible for the creation of two new courts: the Court of Marine Board of Inquiry and the Court of Coal Mines Regulation
• Working with parliamentary counsel on the drafting of the Mining Act 1992 and the Petroleum (Onshore) Act 1991, together with numerous regulations. He has extensive experience in the operation and interpretation of this legislation.

Earlier in his career, Frank spent several years’ working as company secretary and general counsel for a major energy company, providing advice on mergers, asset acquisitions, capital raisings, joint ventures, royalties, net profit arrangements, land access, regulatory compliance, environmental planning, corporate governance and petroleum titles and tenures.