Practice areas
A full range of legal services for individuals, businesses, landowners and government.
Administrative & Constitutional Law
Legal work for most government departments and statutory corporations, commissions of inquiry and tribunals, and the review and drafting of legislation, statutes and regulations.
Commercial Law
Banking and commercial financing, companies, business and land groups, joint ventures, takeovers, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring and corporate securities.
Litigation
Commercial litigation, admiralty, criminal law, debt collection, bankruptcy and insolvency, family law, personal injury and torts.
Mining Law
Mining, petroleum and energy transactions and licences, financing, acquisitions and strategic alliances, landowner and stakeholder management, compliance and government decision-making.
Oil & Gas, Timber, Fishing & Resource Law
Joint venture, sale and purchase and farm-in agreements, landowner and environmental law, acting for resource developers, shipping and stevedoring companies and contractors.
Property Law
Residential, commercial and industrial leases, conveyancing, mortgages, time-sharing, company share titles, the Land Act, land registration and town planning.
Industrial Law
Acting for employers in industrial disputes arbitrated by the Department of Labour and Industrial Relations, with the Employers Federation.
Climate Change Law
With Baker McKenzie, the firm designed the legal framework for REDD+ and Result Based Payments, leading to amendment of the Climate Change Act to develop carbon rights in PNG.
Infrastructure & Project Procurement
Advice on infrastructure law and the procurement of projects.
Competition, Trade Practices & Market Access
In-depth understanding of the Independent Consumer and Competition Commission Act 2003. A partner of the firm was instrumental in drafting and passing the Act.
Insurance Mediation & Takeovers
In-depth understanding of the Insurance Act and experience acting for established insurance companies.
Privatisation & State-Owned Companies
Experience acting for State-owned entities and companies over many decades, including drafting the Coffee Industry Corporation Act and the initial draft of the Independent Consumer and Competition Act.
Shipping & Ship Financing
Acting for a number of shipping companies in all aspects of shipping law and ship financing.
Intellectual Property
Trademarks for local and overseas clients and their enforcement under the Trade Marks Act, plus distribution agreements, franchises and agency law.
Superannuation & Employee Benefits
Advice on superannuation law, employee benefits, service agreements and employee contracts for private and public sector clients.
Trust Law, Wills, Probate & Administration
Administration of estates and charities, preparation of wills, and obtaining letters of administration and probate.
No practice area matches your search. Please contact us and we will point you to the right lawyer.
Other services
Available on request.
- Shelf companies
- Company secretarial services
- Preparation of IPA applications for foreign companies
- Training and localisation plans
- Work permit applications
- Visa applications
- Debt collection services
Frequently asked questions
Who does the firm act for?
Individuals, small to medium businesses, traditional land and resource owners, international companies, statutory authorities, State-owned entities and the Government of Papua New Guinea.
Where are your offices?
Port Moresby (head office and Waigani branch), Kokopo, Lae and Mount Hagen. See the Contact page for addresses and phone numbers.
How do I arrange a first consultation?
Use the contact form, email or call your nearest office. We will confirm the right lawyer for your matter and arrange a meeting.
How are fees charged?
Fee arrangements depend on the type of matter. We explain our fees before work begins.
Is my information confidential?
Once you are our client, yes. Please do not send sensitive or urgent details through the website form before we have confirmed that we can act for you.