PLN Announces Two Key Promotions

Pacific Legal Network (PLN) is pleased to announce the promotion of Dirk Heinz to Principal Lawyer, and Angela Ipara to Associate, supporting its continued growth across the Pacific Islands.

Dirk's promotion to Principal recognises his key role in promoting and managing the regional business and in particular in strengthening PLN’s presence in Solomon Islands, including deepening key client relationships. Dirk is a skilled Commercial Lawyer, advising individuals and multi-jurisdictional matters across a variety of sectors, including telecommunications, banking and finance, major infrastructure, international development and climate adaptation.

Angela's promotion to Associate reflects her key role in providing a link between the PLN PNG practice, and the offices in Australia. Angela has been front and centre for the growth of PLN's Papua New Guinea practice, where she is supporting a major expansion of the firm’s presence. Angela has built a strong reputation for her banking and finance expertise, and she will continue to support clients across a range of matters.

Commenting on the promotions, Principal John Ridgway said:

"Dirk and Angela's promotions reflect the depth of talent we have across Pacific Legal Network. Dirk has become an indispensable part of how we operate regionally, and in particular in Solomon Islands. Dirk has played a key role in the development and expansion of the PLN regional business and manages a number of key regional client relationships. Angela's contribution to our growth in Papua New Guinea comes at a pivotal time, as we prepare to expand our presence there, and her expertise in banking and finance has already proven invaluable to our clients. These appointments reinforce our investment in our people and in the relationships that underpin our work across the region."

Pacific Legal Network operates across more than 21 Pacific jurisdictions, providing a unique model of coordinated legal services through locally embedded lawyers. We actively encourage ethical foreign investment, and the positive development of law in the P

acific alongside the enhanced provision of legal services by “home grown” lawyers across the Pacific.

For more information and for interview opportunities contact John Ridgway, Head of Legal Services at Pacific Legal Network: Ph: 61 410520416 E: j.ridgway@pln.com.au