Abigail Steed

Abigail Steed graduated from Adelaide University with a combined Law Arts degree in 1992 and joined the firm of McDonald & Co in 1993.

During her undergraduate degree she studied law and Chinese language for two years at Beijing University, China. She is fluent in written and spoken Mandarin Chinese and has NAATI qualifications in both interpreting and translating.

Abigail spent more than six years as a solicitor with McDonald & Co before becoming a partner. During that time she provided legal services on behalf of the firm in various fields including General Commercial, Personal Injury matters (acting for Workcover), Wills and Estates, Property law, Mining Resources, Native Title and Migration Law.

Due to her language skills and interest in Asian culture, Abigail has been an integral part of the development of the firm's offshore client base, particularly in mainland China. More recently she has concentrated on Mining Resources and Native Title law, Corporate due dilligence and Mining Floats.

Abigail's main areas of practice include:

• All aspects of Mining and Resources Law including Native Title and Aboriginal Heritage matters.
• General Commercial Law.
• Wills and Probate.
• Migration Law.

Email: as@mcdonaldsteed.com.au