General Business Law - Papua New Guinea
What the team is known for
Ashurst has a substantial and longstanding presence in Papua New Guinea, frequently advising clients on banking transactions, M&A and market entry, as well as energy and infrastructure projects. Its clientele includes banks, energy and natural resources companies, and airlines. Its Port Moresby office is able to draw on the expertise of colleagues in Ashurst's Australian and Asian offices. The firm also offers a full dispute resolution capability and noted coverage of tax and intellectual property issues. Notable clients include Alpha Insurance, FinCorp and BSP Financial Group.
Strengths
"Ashurst has been able to allocate the appropriate staff with a high level of knowledge and experience for all our matters. The firm is always about to provide useful commercial advice where appropriate and they always find time to progress our matters."
"The team have a good understanding of what needs to be achieved and how to achieve it in the best possible way."
Work highlights
Ashurst acted for Mountain Property Holdings in a National Court claim by Traisa Transport, in which Traisa alleged oppressive conduct by MPH.
Notable practitioners
Tim Glenn is a counsel based in Ashurst's Sydney office, where he enjoys a particularly strong reputation for his long experience and continuing prominence in Papua New Guinea. He remains focused upon supporting the development of major infrastructure and other projects and is also highly experienced in the handling of contentious matters. "Tim Glenn has extensive experience with a broad range of PNG regulatory matters and, based on that experience, is able to provide prompt, thorough advice."
Richard Flynn leads the practice from the Port Moresby office, regularly taking leading roles on key mandates in the banking, infrastructure and resources spheres. "Richard Flynn is known for his high-level and practical advice based on an extensive background on a range of matters and his understanding of how things work in PNG."
Ian Shepherd is best known for his prowess as a commercial litigator, but is also experienced across a range of transactional matters, including mandates in the banking and resources spheres. Offering nearly 30 years' experience in the jurisdiction, he offers significant understanding of the local scene to clients. "Ian Shepherd handles litigation matters with a direct, no-nonsense style."
