Our corporate & commercial practice advises domestic and international clients on the establishment, governance, financing, and operation of businesses in PNG.
We work with companies, investors, financial institutions, government agencies, state-owned enterprises, NGOs, and international organisations across key industries including energy, mining, aviation, infrastructure, finance, technology, manufacturing, and professional services.
We deliver practical, commercially focused legal solutions that support growth, manage risk, and enable successful transactions in PNG’s evolving legal and regulatory landscape.
Core Capabilities
Business Establishment & Structuring
We support clients to establish, structure, and grow their businesses in PNG, advising on company incorporations, foreign investment compliance, partnerships and joint ventures, associations and business names, regulatory approvals and licensing, business reorganisations, mergers & acquisitions, and ongoing corporate secretarial support.
Corporate Advisory & Governance
We work closely with boards, shareholders, and directors of private and public companies to strengthen governance, support sound decision-making, and help them meet their legal and regulatory obligations. Our advisory services include governance frameworks and compliance policies, constituent documents, ESG and CSR governance structures, and guidance on director liabilities, fiduciary duties, and risk management.
Commercial Transactions & Contracts
We help clients structure, negotiate, and document commercial arrangements that support their operations and growth, with advice spanning distribution, supply, and service agreements, licensing, intellectual property and technology contracts, e-commerce and digital transaction frameworks, and contractual risk allocation and liability management.
Corporate Transactions & Financing
We advise on strategic corporate transactions and financing arrangements across the business lifecycle, including mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures, corporate restructures and privatisations, private equity and alternative investment structuring, and financing arrangements, securities, and due diligence.
Not‑for‑Profit & Association Advisory
We support charities, NGOs, and associations to establish robust governance and compliance foundations, advising on entity establishment, regulatory compliance and reporting frameworks, rules, and funding and donor governance arrangements.
Ongoing Corporate Support
We provide ongoing corporate support that helps clients stay compliant and operate efficiently, including corporate secretarial, public officer and annual compliance services, board and shareholder meeting support, and statutory filings and registry maintenance.
Why Clients Choose Us
Clients choose us for our deep understanding of the PNG commercial environment, our ability to deliver integrated support across finance, tax, ESG, employment, and projects, and our commitment to practical, business-aligned advice informed by strong local experience and global standards.
