Qualifications
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Papua New Guinea 2017-2021
Admitted to practise as a lawyer in Papua New Guinea on the 31st of January 2022

Professional Background
Marlyna is in her third year of practice and has been working with Leahy Lewin Lowing Sullivan Lawyers since 14 March 2022.

Areas of Experience
Marlyna practices primarily in the area of commercial litigation and occasionally in family law and wills, probate and administration matters. Marlyna has assisted the Partners and lawyers in the area of commercial litigation, including:

• Assisting the Partners and senior associates in conducting appeal proceedings in the Supreme Court of Papua New Guinea
• Assisting the Partners and senior associates in conducting recovery actions and liquidation proceedings in the National Court of Papua New Guinea
• Conducting and defending judicial review proceedings
• Assisting the Partners and senior associates in resolving Immigration and Labor and International Relations disputes
• Contractual and commercial disputes
• Employment and human rights disputes
• Insurance related claims and defence
• Wills, Probate and Administration related proceedings
• Judgement enforcement proceedings
• Child custody and Interim Protection Order applications at the Family Court
• Conducting eviction proceedings at the District Court
• Assisting the Partners and senior associates in providing general legal advice.

Membership

• Member, Law Society of Papua New Guinea
• Member, Transparency International PNG
• Member, PNG Women Lawyers Association
• Member, Business and Professional Women's Association, PNG