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What the Team is Known For

Ashurst has a substantial and longstanding presence in Papua New Guinea, frequently advising clients on banking transactions, M&A and market entry, as well as energy and infrastructure projects. Its clientele includes banks, energy and natural resources companies, and airlines. Its Port Moresby office is able to draw on the expertise of colleagues in Ashurst's Australian and Asian offices. The firm also offers a full dispute resolution capability and noted coverage of tax and intellectual property issues.

Work Highlights

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  • Ashurst acted for the National Capital District Commission in a GST dispute with the Internal Revenue Commission, the Central Provincial Government, the Gulf Provincial Government and the Motu Koita Assembly.

Strengths

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Ashurst are very knowledgeable in the work we have engaged them in and produce a good outcome for us.

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Ashurst's partners have a deep knowledge and understanding of how things work in PNG. The senior partners are first-rate in terms of their abilities and skills in the areas we have engaged them in.

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Notable Practitioners

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Tim Glenn
Expertise Based Abroad

Tim Glenn is a counsel based in Ashurst's Sydney office, where he enjoys a particularly strong reputation for his long experience and continuing prominence in Papua New Guinea. He remains focused on supporting the development of major infrastructure and other projects and is also highly experienced in the handling of contentious matters.

Tim has superior knowledge and experience in all aspects of PNG law and practice.

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Richard Flynn
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Richard Flynn leads the practice from the Port Moresby office, regularly taking leading roles on key mandates in the banking, infrastructure and resources spheres.

Richard helped us with corporate and litigation matters. He always puts himself in the client's shoes and focuses on what the client needs.

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Ian Shepherd
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Ian Shepherd
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Ian Shepherd is best known for his prowess as a commercial litigator but is also experienced across a range of transactional matters, including mandates in the banking and resources spheres. Offering nearly 30 years' experience in the jurisdiction, he provides clients with a significant understanding of the local scene.

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Tim Glenn
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Richard Flynn
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