Australasia - Papua New Guinea
Allens
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.
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Testimonials
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‘Allens has an established, broad practice that is supported by a number of partners and associates in Australia with PNG experience.’
‘The Allens ESG team in Australia are leaders in their area, have extensive experience in PNG matters and integrate well with their very competent colleagues.'
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Key clients
- Ok Tedi Mining Limited
- International Swaps and Derivatives Association
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Work highlights
- Working with the International Swaps and Derivatives Association on the drafting and publication of ISDA's first Country Update for PNG.
- Advising OK Tedi Mining Limited in relation to the complex dispute seeking access to substatial funds held by PNG Sustainable Development Program.
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