Our competition & consumer law team advises corporates, government entities, and investors on compliance with the Independent Consumer and Competition Commission Act 2002 (ICCC Act) and related commercial legislation across PNG.
We help clients manage market conduct risk, respond to regulatory issues, structure transactions, and commercial arrangements, and pursue strategic objectives in a legally compliant way. Our experience extends across key sectors including:
- Telecommunications;
- Energy;
- Infrastructure;
- Manufacturing;
- Resources; and
- Retail
Core Capabilities
Mergers and Acquisitions – ICCC clearance and authorization
Our team has substantial experience advising on business acquisitions that require ICCC clearance or authorisation in PNG. We provide end-to-end support throughout the transaction lifecycle, from assessing whether notification is required and preparing clear, persuasive applications, to addressing competition issues, managing engagement with the ICCC and structuring transactions to support timely approval and successful completion.
We work closely with clients and their transaction advisers to identify potential regulatory risks early, develop practical strategies to address them and keep the approval process aligned with the broader commercial timetable.
Market Conduct & ICCC Act Compliance
We advise clients on lawful market conduct and the broader requirements of the ICCC Act, including exclusivity arrangements, market behaviour, regulatory engagement, and ongoing compliance obligations. Our team also assists clients to resolve disputes and regulatory issues with the ICCC through litigation, mediation, negotiated settlements, and other strategic engagement processes, helping businesses manage risk, respond effectively to scrutiny, and protect their commercial position and reputation.
Commercial Arrangements & Vertical Conduct
Our team reviews supply, distribution, agency, and other commercial arrangements to identify issues arising under the ICCC Act and provide practical, risk-based advice on exclusivity, resale pricing, territorial restrictions, and other forms of vertical conduct. We also assist with due diligence processes by identifying competition and regulatory issues in contractual and commercial arrangements, helping clients assess compliance, manage risk, and refine transaction or contractual structures to better align with ICCC requirements and commercial objectives.
Consumer Protection & Unfair Practices
We advise on misleading conduct, false advertising, unfair trade practices, and consumer complaints, and support clients in responding to ICCC investigations while developing compliant marketing and consumer protection frameworks that strengthen trust and reduce regulatory risk.
Why Clients Choose Us
Clients choose us for our strong local expertise in PNG’s competition and consumer law framework, our experience engaging constructively with the ICCC and other regulators, and our ability to deliver commercially practical strategies across a wide range of regulated sectors.
We help clients identify risk early, manage regulatory engagement effectively and pursue commercial objectives with confidence.
