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.
Testimonials
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‘Dentons' strength lies in its deep knowledge of the context of the jurisdiction and the local economy in which it operates. It is able to mobilise resources to meet a client's specific needs in good time, leveraging available technology (such as video conferencing platforms) to optimize its service offering.’
‘Steve Patrick is very knowledgeable in employment law in Papua New Guinea.'
Key clients
- Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited
- Westpac Banking Corporation
Work highlights
- Acting for Puma Energy in proceedings commenced by the Bank of Papua New Guinea which claims that Puma breached the terms and conditions of an authority given to Puma to operate an offshore account in Singapore.
- Acting for the holders of three petroleum retention & prospecting licences over tenements located in the Western and Gulf provinces of PNG where a number of condensate rich gas fields have been discovered.