General Business Law
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Timor-Leste
Band 1
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DLA Piper has a highly specialised practice with a longstanding association with the Timorese government, stemming from the firm's representation of Timor-Leste in a maritime boundary dispute with Australia. Its team continues to counsel government bodies, both on ongoing boundary-related matters and on mandates linked to the country's continuing economic development. Its areas of particular expertise include oil and gas, infrastructure, resources and transportation.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper represented the Government of Timor-Leste pro bono in climate litigation before the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, on states’ obligations regarding climate change and the marine environment.
Notable Practitioners
Gitanjali Bajaj is based in Sydney. She has considerable experience in arbitration, representing international clients including contractors and manufacturers, in sectors such as oil, gas and defence.
"Gitanjali Bajaj is a great dispute resolution lawyer."
Stephen Webb is based in Brisbane in Queensland, where he heads the practice and regularly takes a leading role on key mandates. He brings to his work a highly relevant background in construction, energy and resources and infrastructure finance issues.
Ranked Lawyers at
DLA Piper LLP
Timor-Leste