International practice
Mr Varitimos CBE KC had an internationally orientated practice, with a particular interest in the Asia-Pacific Region.
Mal was admitted in:
Australia
Fiji
Kingdom of Tonga
New Zealand
Papua New Guinea
Samoa
In addition to providing advice in relation to matters in the above countries, Mal was also retained to advise in relation to matters in other countries in the Asia-Pacific Region such as the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. He appeared in very complex matters in several countries in the Region.
Mal developed a particular expertise in Papua New Guinea law, having appeared in many major cases in most areas of law in both the National and Supreme Courts of Justice. These appearances have included appearances for several Prime Ministers, Deputy Prime Ministers and multinational corporations, as well as individuals and corporations aggrieved by ministerial and other decisions.