The Continuing Legal Education session on Disputes and Commercial Law will be held later today, September 3rd, at the Crown Hotel in Port Moresby.
It is a gathering lawyers and Legal Training Institute (LTI) students for an insightful program aimed at enhancing legal practice in Papua New Guinea.
The event is also accessible online for a wider audience.
The session begins at 3:00 PM.
Chief Justice Sir Gibbs Salika is slated to give the opening remarks, emphasizing the importance of continuous professional development in the legal sector.
PNG Law Society President, Mr. Hubert Namani will also give an update on the society’s recent activities and initiatives.
The first session, focuses on Commercial Law Developments, featured Wavie Kendino Leki, Managing Partner at Dentons, who presented on common legal issues in business and investment in Papua New Guinea (PNG).
Following this, Valentina Kaman, Manager Legal and Company Secretary for the Ok Tedi Land Co. Group at MRDC, will discuss the management of project area landowner benefits and trust systems, highlighting the need for stronger beneficiary participation in PNG.
Erica Kaumi, representing the PNG Women Lawyer’s Association, will chair this discussion.
This event is to provide valuable insights into key legal issues, contributing to the professional growth of Papua New Guinea’s legal community.