Ms Wavie Kendino Leki has been appointed as the Head of Office for Dentons Papua New Guinea as of the 8th of January 2024. Wavie started at Dentons as an Associate in 2013, moving up the ranks before spending the last 12 months as Head of Legal and Company Secretary for ANZ in Papua New Guinea. Wavie specialises in Banking and Finance law, with particular experience in conveyancing and property law, probate, energy, and resources, corporate, government and state-owned enterprises, employment law and general commercial law matters. Wavie will simultaneously continue her practice as a Partner in Dentons’ PNG Commercial team. Current Head of Office, Stephen Massa, will continue as the Senior Partner for Dentons’ PNG office. Dentons Chief Operating Officer, Maureen Migliazzo said, “I am delighted we have been able to welcome Wavie back to Dentons as Head of Office.” “Dentons has had a presence in PNG for over 50 years and is the leading law firm in that country.” “Wavie is a local Port Moresby woman who is passionate about the Dentons brand.” “Her unique experience and perspectives will be extremely valuable for the team and I’m excited to see where she takes the PNG office next.” “I would like to thank Stephen Massa for his dedication during his time as Head of Office.” “Stephen is a highly experienced lawyer with significant PNG expertise, so it’s wonderful to have him continue as Senior Partner for the team.” Commenting on her appointment, Ms. Kendino Leki said, “It is an incredible honour and privilege for me to be given the opportunity as a young PNG woman to take on the baton from my remarkable mentor Stephan Massa and lead Dentons PNG into this exciting new growth phase for PNG and the firm.” She further stated that she is thrilled and grateful to be joining the Dentons partnership and she is looking forward to working with Stephen as Senior Partner.