PLN Lawyers Sydney prides itself on its commitment to Pacific communities. Our physical presence in the community distinguishes us from other major Australian and New Zealand law firms. Our pro bono and community contributions include:  

• UNICEF Australia
  Offering pro bono assistance to UNICEF and 14 Pacific governments in legislative reform under the Convention of the Rights of the Child.
  
  
• Microfinance Pasifika
  The Microfinance Pasifika Network is an initiative of the Foundation for Development Cooperation. PLN Lawyers provided pro bono assistance in establishing Microfinance Pasifika as a charitable organisation. The Microfinance Pasifika Network is an alliance of institutions committed to supporting disadvantaged people in the Pacific to improve their quality of life, through the provision of inclusive and sustainable services such as savings, credit, remittances and payment services and insurance.
  
  
• Loss of Port Vila, Vanuatu Courthouse and Library
  In June 2007 the Vanuatu Courthouse and Library was tragically burnt to the ground. PLN Lawyers coordinated an effort for the donation of legal books and journals to recreate the Courthouse Library.
  
  
• Vanuatu Law Reports
  John Ridgway, Managing Partner of PLN, created the first consolidated collection of case law in Vanuatu. This covered the period 1980-1994 and was provided on a pro bono basis. The publication and printing costs associated with the reports was funded in a joint venture between PLN and AusAID.
  
  
• Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development
  PLN Lawyers Sydney has mentored and supported two staff members as Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development. The positions included Legal Officer at Vanuatu Financial Services Commission and Special Project Coordinator at the Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute, an initiative of the University of the South Pacific .