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Allens

General Business Law

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Papua New Guinea


Allens

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Provided by Allens

Allens has worked in PNG for over 50 years and our full service office in Port Moresby has been operating for nearly three decades, supported by a wide range of experienced PNG and industry sector specialists from our Australian office network. We practise both local and international law in PNG and represent many Papua New Guinean, foreign and multinational companies in their investments and business interests there.
Our work in PNG includes acting on PNG's most important commercial transactions and large scale projects. This experience is complemented by our close relationships with government and regulatory authorities.
We have a large team of PNG admitted lawyers in PNG and Australia, many of whom have been practising PNG law for decades. We offer our clients not only a broad range of expertise but also strong corporate knowledge and understanding of the local market throughout the firm.
Our strategic role advising on many of the largest and most complex matters in the PNG market over the past 12 months (and historically), and our ongoing roles advising leading PNG and international companies, demonstrates our expertise and capacity in PNG to deliver strategic advice to multinational clients on significant projects and transactions across the full breadth of general business law.

Chambers Review

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General Business Law - Papua New Guinea

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Allens fields a long-established team acting for both Papua New Guinean and multinational companies. Its team handles a full range of issues, including contentious matters, with particularly noted strengths in the energy and resources and financial services sectors. The firm is often mandated on the development of major power, resources and infrastructure projects and maintains constructive working relationships with government bodies, based in part on long-standing involvement in the development of Papua New Guinea legislation.

Work Highlights

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  • Allens acted as PNG counsel to the lender group, comprising Export Finance Australia and the Asian Development Bank, in financing Air Niugini's aircraft re-fleeting program.

Strengths

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  • The local knowledge and expertise of Allens in PNG is second to none.

    General Business Law respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Allens is an highly experienced team with a deep understanding of both the PNG legal landscape and our business. It has technically excellent lawyers at all experience levels.

    General Business Law respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Papua New Guinea, expertise based abroad in AustraliaRichard Kriedemann
    Papua New Guinea, expertise based abroad in AustraliaRichard Kriedemann

    Richard Kriedemann

    Richard Kriedemann of Allens offers over two decades' experience of Papua New Guinea-related work, largely focused on M&A transactions and other major corporate matters.

    • Richard Kriedemann excels in client service, providing timely and effective support with proactive communication.

      General Business Law respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Richard is one of these people who is technically excellent but also approachable and practical, and nothing is too much of a challenge for him.

      General Business Law respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 2Paul Brittain
    Band 2Paul Brittain

    Paul Brittain

    Paul Brittain acts principally on financing transactions, regularly advising both lenders and borrowers, often in relation to the development of some of Papua New Guinea's major resources and infrastructure projects.
    • Paul is a very strong banking lawyer with robust networks and a good understanding of the market. He engages well across industry and stays up to date with relevant trends and issues.

      General Business Law respondentAsia-Pacific
    • His strong commercial awareness ensures his advice aligns with business objectives, adding significant value.

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  • Band 3Kenneth Imako
    Band 3Kenneth Imako

    Kenneth Imako

    Kenneth Imako is an experienced litigator who advises on complex commercial disputes, landowner compensation claims, judicial review and regulatory proceedings, as well as criminal defence.

    • Kenneth considers all aspects relevant to the issue and adds additional valued insights that we should take into consideration as well.

      General Business Law respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Ken's ability to provide concise legal interpretation and guidance on both commercial and litigation matters makes him a key partner.

      General Business Law respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 3Sarah Kuman
    Band 3Sarah Kuman

    Sarah Kuman

    Sarah Kuman handles a range of corporate and commercial work, with a particular emphasis on power generation and regulatory issues in the sector.

    • Sarah's extensive local knowledge and expertise in PNG adds great value when seeking legal advice and assistance in the country.

      General Business Law respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Sarah has a very good commercial sense and is across important legal issues that enable her to advise us well.

      General Business Law respondentAsia-Pacific

Ranked Individuals at Allens (4)

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