Practice Areas

KAWAT Lawyers - Practice Areas

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

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 Petition

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

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