Meet Our Lawyers
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Principal Lawyer
Jonathan Holingu, Principal and founder of Holingu Lawyers, brings over 19 years of legal experience with a focus on corporate advising and commercial litigation. He was admitted to practice in Papua New Guinea in 2005, after earning his LLB with First Class Honours from the University of Papua New Guinea in 2004. He also holds an MBA from Divine Word University (2017).
His extensive expertise covers:
- Debt Recovery
- Oil and Gas, LNG
- Claims against the State
- Landowner Disputes
- Judicial Review
- Commercial Litigation (contract and torts)
- Legislative Drafting
- Appellate advocacy in the Supreme Court
Jonathan’s notable achievements include acting as junior counsel in the significant ICCC v. Digicel/Telikom/State case, recovering millions for major superannuation funds (Nasfund and Nambawan Super Limited), and advising the Hela Provincial Government. He is a member of the Papua New Guinea Law Society and the PNG Institute of Directors.
- Expert Legal Advice
- Dedicated Representation
- Client-Focused Approach
GRETEL KOGORA
Senior Associate
Gretel Kogora is a Senior Associate and a highly experienced lawyer, admitted in November 2005. She is a barrister of the Supreme and National Court, holding an LLB from the University of Papua New Guinea and an LLM in International Commercial Law from Westminster University, London.
Her expertise includes Dispute Resolution, Contracts and Commercial Law, Property & Conveyance, Claims Against the State, and Corporate Advisory. She’s skilled in handling various disputes and advising clients across private, public, and NGO sectors on compliance and regulatory matters.
JESSY BIAR
Senior Associate
Jessy is a barrister of the Supreme and National Court of Papua New Guinea, admitted in November 2016. He holds an LLB from UPNG and an LLM from Melbourne University, having also been admitted to practice in Victoria in 2024.
His expertise covers Dispute Resolution, Claims Against the State, Judicial Review, Insurance Law, Contracts, and Commercial Litigation. He has extensive experience in corporate, regulatory, employment, property, and debt recovery disputes.
Sembeko Pind
Lawyer
Sembeko Pind is a lawyer in Papua New Guinea, admitted to the Supreme and National Court on January 29, 2021. He holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Papua New Guinea (2020) and a Post Graduate Certificate of Training from the Legal Training Institute (2020).
His areas of expertise include Dispute Resolution, Claims Against the State or its agencies, Judicial Review, Supreme Court Appeals and Review, Contracts, and Commercial litigation.
Cheryl S Winduo Ms
Lawyer
Cheryl S. Winduo is a recently admitted Lawyer in Papua New Guinea, having been admitted to the Supreme and National Court on April 25, 2025. She earned her Bachelor of Laws from the University of Papua New Guinea in 2024 and completed her Post Graduate Certificate at the Legal Training Institute in 2024. Her experience includes assisting senior lawyers with research, drafting court documents for commercial and tortious claims, conveyancing, and providing legal opinions and advice
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Lawyer
Tyron Tukoyo
Lawyer
Tyron is a lawyer admitted to the Supreme and National Court of Papua New Guinea. He holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Papua New Guinea and a Post Graduate Certificate from the Legal Training Institute. Tyron supports principal and senior lawyers by conducting legal research, drafting court documents, managing conveyancing processes, and providing legal opinions and advice.