Join the CLA at this lawyers only continuing legal education event, where a distinguished panel of speakers will present sessions on the theme of mediation and commercial law.

Open to all practicing lawyers free of charge, the event is co- hosted with the PNG Centre for Judicial Excellence, the Law Society of Papua New Guinea, the Bar Association of Queensland,the PNGAus Partnership and vLex.

Whilst lawyers are encouraged to attend in person, the event will be live streamed with the link to be confirmed nearer to the event.

DATE : Tuesday 3rd September 2024

TIME : 15.00 Port Moresby

REGISTER TO ATTEND IN-PERSON : Please email your details to  vkila@pngjudiciary.gov.pg

LIVE STREAM: https://www.youtube.com/live/H8B2Gtb4oyY

The programme and speaking faculty are as follows:

3.30 pm  Opening Remarks:

• Chief Justice, Sir Gibbs Salika, GCL KBE CSM OBE

• Hubert Namani, President, PNG Law Society

• David Denniston, CLA Council Member for PNG

4.00-5.45 pm  Session 1: Business & Investment Legal Issues, Project Area Landowner Benefits and Competition Law Matters

Chairs :

• Jeanale Nigs – Senior Associate, Dentons
• Erica Kaumi, PNG Women Lawyer’s Association
• Asher Waffi, Senior Legal officer, BSP Legal

Presenters:

• Wavie Kendino Leki – Managing Partner, Dentons
• Valentina Kaman, Manager Legal & Company Secretary for the Ok Tedi Land Co. Group, MRDC
• Emmanuel Auru, Head of Legal & Company Secretary, Westpac Bank

6.00 – 7.10 pm Session 2: Judicial Review & Arbitration

Chairs:

• Justice Gavara-Nanu, CSM, OBE
• Deputy Chief Justice Ambeng Kandakasi, CBE &
• Anthony W Roden-Paru, Senior Associate, Allens,

Presenters:

• Hon Justice J A Logan RFD
• Kenneth Imako, Partner, Allens
• Bathsheba Pora, Associate, Allens

7.10 -7.30 pm Closing Remarks

• Deputy Chief Justice Ambeng Kandakasi, CBE, Outcomes from the PNG APMF Conference on Using Mediation to Resolve Environment & Climate Change Disputes
• Andrew Crowe KC, QLD Bar, PNG Legal Education, PNG Legal Education

Followed by light refreshments & Networking

Download the event flyer here