General Business Law - Fiji
What the team is known for
R Patel & Co provides full-service coverage of transactional and contentious matters, including foreign investment, construction, infrastructure and estate-related issues. The law firm attracts particular notice for the strength of its litigation offering. It also regularly advises international clients on property transactions in Fiji's tourism sector.
Strengths
"R Patel & Co has a high profile and does heavy litigation and commercial work in Fiji."
Notable practitioners
Devanesh Sharma is well regarded among market commentators for his handling of high-stakes litigation in Fiji, particularly involving the government. "Devanesh has had a lot of successes as a litigator."
Ramesh Patel leads the firm's corporate and real estate practice, often advising international companies on investments in Fiji's hospitality sector. He is also well placed to advise clients on infrastructure project development in Fiji. "Ramesh handles business transactions and is one of the best commercial lawyers, with quite a number of years of experience."