Empowering organisations to secure success.
About us
At
License2Operate (L2O), we help businesses navigate regulatory, legal, investor, and community expectations – ensuring long-term success and stakeholder confidence.
Your success starts with a strong
License2Operate
License2Operate
(L2O), brings decades of combined leadership in governance, strategic negotiations, and complex agreements. We work alongside boards and executives to navigate complex regulatory settings, legal and financial frameworks, and stakeholder negotiations, ensuring organisations secure the necessary approvals and agreements while building long-term stakeholder trust.
Some notable successes include:
Guiding projects to regulatory & community approval
Advised the board and executive team after regulatory rejection due to community opposition. Developed a strategic roadmap and implementation plan that helped realign the project, address stakeholder concerns, and restore regulator confidence.
Securing Indigenous approvals for responsible operations
Enabled companies to build meaningful relationships with Indigenous / First Nations Traditional Custodians, securing timely approvals and agreements that delivered shared benefits.
Transforming community engagement for stable operations
Helped a company shift from transactional community engagement to a shared-benefit approach – reducing risk, strengthening trust, and enhancing long-term operational stability.
ESG & sustainability documentation for investment readiness
Developed a suite of sustainability/ESG documents for a company preparing for significant international investment, ensuring alignment with global standards and investor expectations.
Strategic board & executive advisory across key sectors
Provided high-level strategic advice to boards and executives on landowner agreements (including Indigenous/First Nations), regulatory approvals and expectations, global community standards, and emerging sustainability requirements.
Our strengths
Extensive government and regulatory expertise
We understand how policies are shaped at the highest levels of government and can translate complex requirements into actionable strategies that protect your organisation’s’ interests.
Proven track record with major projects
Our team has guided projects with significant economic, social, and environmental impact, ensuring they remain both viable and respected with the communities they serve.
Collaborative and strategic style
We work closely with Boards and Executive Teams to co-develop solutions that align with your organisation's values. Our goal is to empower your leadership with the knowledge, frameworks, and support needed to make informed decisions.
Measurable results
Whether it's expediting project approvals and key agreements, enhancing investor confidence, or fortifying community relations, our outcomes are consistently aligned with our client's strategic and fiduciary responsibilities.
Meet our founding partners
L2O was founded by Michael Tennant and Sibylle Brautigam, two experienced leaders with extensive expertise in strategy, governance, and solving complex regulatory and stakeholder challenges.
Together, they help organisations cut through complexity, mitigate risk, and secure long-term success by integrating legal, investor, and community expectations into strategic decision-making.
Michael Tennant
Partner
Michael is a strategic leader with over 30 years experience across private, public, and not-for-profit sectors – including 18 years at CEO and senior executive levels. He has successfully guided major project approvals, mineral production initiatives, and intergovernmental collaborations, bringing established expertise in regulatory and stakeholder dynamics.
A former Associate Partner at a global consulting firm, Michael specialises in aligning business strategy with governance, risk, and compliance, ensuring organisations can confidently navigate legal, regulatory, and community landscapes. He holds tertiary qualifications in law and economics and has built his career on delivering sustainable growth and long-term stakeholder confidence.
Sibylle Brautigam
Partner
Sibylle is an experienced leader with expertise in governance, economic frameworks, and complex stakeholder environments. Over a 30-year career, she has worked across multiple strategic portfolio areas, navigating complex policy settings and integrating regulatory and economic considerations into strategic decision-making.
With 15 years in senior leadership, including as Deputy CEO of a major economic agency, Sibylle has shaped state and national policy, negotiated high-stakes agreements, and advised ministers on economic and regulatory priorities. She specialises in aligning government, industry, and investor expectations to drive stable operations and long-term business resilience.
She holds a Master of Diplomacy and Trade, an Honours degree in Psychology, and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD). Sibylle currently serves on the National Board of the AICD, representing the Northern Territory.
Navigate complexity with clarity and confidence.
Let’s work together to build a resilient and sustainable future.
