General Business Law | Asia-Pacific

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. Allens 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 longstanding involvement in the development of Papua New Guinea legislation. Recent clients include Bank of Communications, Beijing Branch, the International Swaps and Derivatives Association and Westpac PNG.

Dentons is a global firm with a market-leading presence in Papua New Guinea, frequently advising local government entities 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. Notable clients include TWL Energy Ventures, Santos and PNG Sustainable Development Program.

Corrs Chambers Westgarth is a full-service firm with an active on-the-ground presence in Papua New Guinea. Its Port Moresby team routinely assists multinational corporate clients in the mining, energy and real estate sectors with Papua New Guinean investment and project development. The team is also active across a wide range of financing and M&A transactions, is well resourced to support contentious mandates and is increasingly sought after for regulatory advice.