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. The firm 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 long-standing involvement in the development of Papua New Guinea legislation.

Ashurst has a substantial and long-standing 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.

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.

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.