Dentons has promoted Gertrude Tamade to Litigation Partner in its Papua New Guinea office, strengthening the firm’s disputes capability across Australasia. Tamade brings more than twenty years of experience advising on complex commercial and civil matters across the region.
Tamade’s background combines private practice, in-house, and judicial experience. She was appointed by the Judicial Legal Services Commission as an Acting Judge of the National Courts of Papua New Guinea, serving two terms from August 2021 to July 2023, during which she presided over commercial and civil matters. She has also held senior roles at Pacific Legal Group, LLNS, Barrick Niugini Limited, and Corrs Chambers Westgarth. She holds a Master of Commercial Law from the University of Melbourne.
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“Gertrude’s elevation reflects our continued investment in senior disputes capability across Australasia. She brings a rare combination of judicial insight, private practice experience and commercial acumen. That perspective is invaluable for clients managing complex and sensitive matters.”
Warren Amber, Australia Chair and Australasia Region CEO, Dentons
“Gertrude’s promotion to Litigation Partner following the grant of her Unrestricted Practicing Certificate by the Papua New Guinea Law Society. We have already seen the strength of her leadership and judgement on the ground. She is a trusted adviser to clients and a valued leader within our team.”
Wavie Kendino Leki, Managing Partner and Head of Office, Dentons Papua New Guinea
“I am proud to join the Dentons partnership. The firm offers a strong platform to support clients on complex disputes while contributing to the continued development of the legal profession in Papua New Guinea.”
Gertrude Tamade, Litigation Partner, Dentons Papua New Guinea
