Our Government practice provides strategic legal, regulatory and policy support to public sector clients, state agencies, statutory bodies, state-owned enterprises and private sector clients engaging with the Government in PNG.
We assist clients to navigate the legal and administrative frameworks that govern public decision-making, statutory powers, regulatory compliance, public sector governance and relations with Government institutions.
We combine strong knowledge of PNG’s constitutional, administrative, commercial and regulatory environment with practical experience in advising on public sector projects, policy reform, legislative development, statutory decision-making and commercial transactions involving Government and state-owned entities.
Core Capabilities
Administrative Law & Public Decision-Making
We advise on administrative law issues affecting Government, statutory bodies, regulators and entities dealing with public authorities. Our work includes advice on statutory powers and functions, procedural fairness, lawful decision-making, delegation of authority, ministerial and departmental approvals, judicial review risk, public consultation processes and the preparation of defensible records, reasons and decision-making frameworks.
Statutory & Regulatory Compliance
We support clients to understand and comply with statutory and regulatory requirements across PNG’s public sector and regulated industries. This includes advice on licensing, approvals, statutory notices, regulatory investigations, reporting obligations, enforcement powers, public procurement requirements, governance controls and compliance systems. We also assist clients to engage constructively with regulators and oversight bodies while managing legal, operational and reputational risk.
Commercial & Legal Support to State-Owned Enterprises
We provide commercial and legal support to state-owned enterprises, statutory corporations and public sector entities operating in commercial environments. Our team advises on corporate governance, board and management responsibilities, contracts, procurement, financing, infrastructure delivery, joint ventures, land and asset arrangements, employment matters, disputes and regulatory interface issues. We assist SOEs to meet public accountability obligations while operating efficiently and commercially.
Policy & Legislative Drafting
We have assisted Government departments, agencies and reform stakeholders with the development of policy papers, Cabinet submissions, consultation documents, legislative instructions, regulations, guidelines and implementation frameworks. Our drafting support focuses on ensuring that policy objectives are translated into clear, workable and legally sound instruments that align with PNG’s legal framework, institutional responsibilities and practical implementation requirements.
Relations with State Agencies & Public Institutions
We support clients in managing relations with State agencies, regulators, statutory authorities and public institutions. This includes advice on government liaison, stakeholder engagement, inter-agency coordination, approvals pathways, administrative correspondence, submissions to public authorities, responses to regulatory requests and engagement strategies for matters requiring careful management across Government, industry and community stakeholders.
Why Clients Choose Us
Clients choose us for our practical understanding of PNG’s public sector, regulatory landscape and Government decision-making processes. We bring together legal, policy, commercial and stakeholder expertise to help clients manage complex interactions with Government and public institutions. Our advice is clear, commercially grounded and implementation-focused, supporting lawful decision-making, effective compliance and constructive engagement with State agencies.
