Dentons, General Business Law | Chambers Asia-Pacific Profile

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General Business Law - Papua New Guinea

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What the Team is Known For

Dentons is a global firm with a market-leading presence in Papua New Guinea, frequently advising multinational corporations on complex regulatory issues. Its team maintains a strong presence in the energy, resources and financial services sectors and is respected for its litigation capability. It regularly acts for both local corporates and international investors and is well placed to leverage the resources of an international network in support of local mandates.

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Work Highlights

Dentons advised PNG Ports on negotiations with the Independent Consumer and Competition Commission for the 2025–2029 regulatory contract setting pricing and service obligations for all declared ports in Papua New Guinea.

Strengths

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One key strength that distinguishes this department is its strategic and results-driven approach to legal matters.

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Dentons fully understand the uniqueness of the PNG market and its legal limitations and provide the right advice to the client.

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One key strength that distinguishes this department is its strategic and results-driven approach to legal matters.

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Dentons fully understand the uniqueness of the PNG market and its legal limitations and provide the right advice to the client.

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Notable Practitioners

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Ian Clarke

Expertise Based Abroad

Ian Clarke has acted on Papua New Guinea-related matters for over 40 years, many of which saw him based in the jurisdiction. He continues to advise on matters of public policy and those concerning major projects. He is a consultant at Dentons' Sydney office.

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Erik Andersen

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Erik Andersen specialises in litigation mandates and is a published authority on Papua New Guinea jurisprudence, regularly conducting his own court advocacy in cases covering disputes from many business sectors.

Erik is without a doubt the best person to have on your side in a litigation matter in PNG.

Erik is generally very strong across the board and very commercially savvy lawyer, and a master of litigation.

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Steve Patrick

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Steve Patrick is based in Dentons' Port Moresby office, where he advises on commercial and natural resources matters. He also has experience practicing in the Solomon Islands and Australia.

His advice is thorough, frank and practical.

Steve Patrick has excellent local insight and is highly commercial.

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Jason Brooks

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Jason Brooks is a Port Moresby-based partner who has a broad dispute resolution practice that includes expertise regarding land, administrative and employment issues.

Jason is efficient, smart and knows the market.

Jason is highly responsive, attentive to detail and demonstrates a strong commitment to client needs, which makes him a trusted adviser.

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Wavie Kendino

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Wavie Kendino heads the firm’s Port Moresby office. She advises clients across diverse sectors, drawing on her valuable in-house experience at a leading financial institution.

She is well connected and insightful.

Wavie is highly regarded in many circles and always ready to assist.

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