Areas Of Practice

KAWAT Lawyers has a vision of providing high standard and competitive legal service and embarks on a dynamic and professional approach in the following areas of law.

Corporate & Commercial

We provide expert guidance and comprehensive support to clients across a broad spectrum of commercial and corporate matters.

Banking & FInance

We offer a full-service banking and finance practice, with in-depth knowledge and practical experience across all forms of secured and unsecured lending in Papua New Guinea.

Natural Resource Law

Extensive experience in petroleum-sector litigation, together with the negotiation of petroleum development agreements and complex commercial agreements.

Employment

EMployment

We provide expert advice on labour law, workplace compliance and occupational health and safety matters.

Tax

We are capable of providing advice on all aspects of the Income Tax Act, including Tax Litigation.

Public Law

Transportation and aviation matters
Financial services and security
Insolvency and corporate structure
Tax litigation

Debt Recovery

We act for clients in the recovery of outstanding debts, including pre-litigation demands, negotiations, and court proceedings where necessary.

Criminal Law

Provide legal representation and defence to clients facing criminal prosecution.

Dispute Resolution

We bring proven experience in resolving a broad range of commercial disputes efficiently and effectively.

Intellectual Property

Our firm offers expert guidance and support in intellectual property matters, including patent, trademark and copyright registration, ensuring your creations and innovations are fully protected under the law.

Property

We provide comprehensive conveyancing services, including the drafting and review of contracts for the sale and purchase of property.

Election Petitions

Acted for clients in election petition cases, providing legal representation and advice throughout electoral disputes and proceedings.

About us

KAWAT Lawyers is a firm with extensive local and international training and experience. We are committed to serving our clients diligently, delivering timely and effective solutions at a reasonable cost. We aim to earn our clients’ trust and confidence through a friendly yet professional approach.

Our areas of expertise include, but are not limited to:

Commercial and Corporate advisory
Banking and Finance
Property development and Construction
Tax Law

Resources and Energy
Infrastructure
Parliamentary Laws and Regulations
Commercial Litigation

Legal Solution For

Companies & Individual Needs

KAWAT Lawyers has a solid team of highly qualified business lawyers and attorneys with a long-term successful experience of legal support for business and individuals. We render a full range of legal services throughout Papua New Guinea. This is how we work with our clients;

Constant improvement
Commitment to customers
Best quality you can get
High level of knowledge

Integrity
Adaptability
Provide legal guidance
Better communication skills

Why Choose Us?

Finding the right lawyer and identifying the legal services, it can be seen like a daunting task. At KAWAT Lawyers, we pride ourselves in providing specialized expertise, extensive experience and superior representation to assist you in navigating a wide range of legal issues.

Skilled Lawyers

We have a team of experienced lawyers who consistently achieve successful outcomes for our clients.

Experience

We have proudly served clients for more than two decades, delivering trusted legal advice and representation.

Legal Solution

Our legal solutions are accessible to all, both within Papua New Guinea and internationally.

Legal Service

We provide legal services to clients across Papua New Guinea and internationally.