Ashurst’s Port Moresby-based practice is well-equipped to advise the government, financial institutions, the country’s law society and local businesses across the spectrum of practice areas. The firm’s workload includes compliance, constitutional, transactional, regulatory and media-related matters; it is noted for its experience assisting on major energy infrastructure projects, in particular. As a member of the firm’s wider international network of offices, the team has cross-jurisdictional capabilities. Richard Flynn spearheads the team and is frequently involved in many of the country’s highest-profile projects.

Corrs Chambers Westgarth assists its clients on corporate, real estate, natural resources and commercial law matters in particular. Further, it has a strong projects practice and is experienced handling the scope of advisory and disputes work that can arise throughout the lifecycle of a project. Its clientele includes reputable domestic companies and global corporations, notable examples being the Bank of Papua New Guinea and Newcrest Mining. Practice head and commercial specialist Vaughan Mills has experience working on major natural resource and infrastructure projects, as well as on key finance and transactional mandates. Ryan Warokra is regularly instructed to advise on corporate and M&A, banking and finance, IT, and manufacturing-relating matters. At associate level, Lisa Kudada is noted for her commercial work.

Dentons advises its roster of clients on a broad array of matters, from high-value M&A transactions, to major domestic infrastructure and energy projects. Additionally, the team has noteworthy banking and finance capabilities, and is regularly engaged by major banks and borrowers, including such entities as the Central Bank of Papua New Guinea, to advise on lending and debt recovery mandates. Practice head Stephen Massa advises on a variety of key cases across the scope of practice areas, including energy and resources, insurance, shipping, employment and restructuring. Erik Andersen maintains a strong litigation practice, and acts for many high-profile domestic and international clients on such work. At associate level, Rachel Austin focuses on corporate and commercial matters. Also of note is associate Wavie Kendino.

Allens‘ Port Moresby practice is well-equipped to offer its clients a full service and is experienced advising in both domestic and international contexts. The firm has particular experience handling major commercial transactions and large-scale projects, and is often engaged in energy, resources, and banking and finance-related work. Practice group leader Richard Kriedemann specialises in M&A mandates, particularly those involving public company takeovers and schemes of arrangement. Another key team member is Paul Brittain who has cross-border finance expertise, and acts for clients across Southeast Asia and the Pacific in such matters. Kenneth Imako was notably promoted to partner in July 2023.