Our People
Experience. Relationships. Regional Understanding.
At Vai Pacific, we believe successful business relationships begin with people.
Our team brings together professional experience, practical business knowledge and a deep understanding of the commercial environment in Papua New Guinea and Australia.
We are committed to providing clients with personal attention, clear communication and dependable professional support. Our people understand that doing business across borders requires more than technical expertise. It requires local insight, trusted relationships and an appreciation of the different commercial environments in which our clients operate.
Mea Vai
Founder & Principal Consultant
Admitted to legal practice in Papua New Guinea, New Zealand and Queensland, Australia, Mea has developed extensive experience advising domestic and multinational businesses on intellectual property protection, corporate and commercial matters, regulatory issues and cross-border business operations.
Before establishing his own professional practice, Mea spent 17 years with the international law firm Blake Dawson, subsequently Ashurst, where he worked across corporate, commercial and intellectual property matters.
In 2018, he founded VAI IP COMMERCIAL in Papua New Guinea, establishing an independent legal practice specialising in intellectual property, technology and commercial law.
Building on this experience, Mea established Vai Pacific in Australia to support businesses seeking professional assistance and commercial opportunities across Papua New Guinea and the wider Pacific.
His experience spans industries including food and beverages, banking and finance, technology, retail, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, mining, agriculture and professional services.
Mea brings a commercially focused approach to his work, combining technical knowledge with a practical understanding of business operations and the importance of effective professional relationships.
Through Vai Pacific, he is particularly focused on helping Australian and international businesses understand the Papua New Guinea market, establish their operations and protect their commercial interests.
Areas of Focus:
- Market Entry and Cross-Border Business Advisory
- Intellectual Property and Brand Protection
- Corporate and Commercial Advisory
- Business Establishment and Regulatory Compliance
- Technology and Commercial Transactions
- Pacific Business Development
Hera Vai
Administration & Business Development
Hera Vai provides administration and accounts support to Vai Pacific, assisting with the coordination of the firm’s day-to-day operations and client service requirements.
With a Diploma in Business Management, Hera’s responsibilities include administrative coordination, accounts support, records management and assisting with internal processes that contribute to the efficient delivery of professional services. She also plays a dominant role in the firm’s business development and third party relationships.
Hera plays an important role in supporting the firm’s commitment to responsiveness, organisation and reliable client service.
Our Extended Professional Network
Local Knowledge. Connected Expertise.
Vai Pacific recognises the importance of having the right people and professional resources available when doing business across different markets.
Through established professional relationships in Papua New Guinea and Australia, we are able to coordinate support across a range of corporate, commercial, intellectual property and administrative matters.
Our connections with VAI IP COMMERCIAL in Papua New Guinea provide an important foundation for supporting clients with local requirements, subject to the appropriate professional engagement arrangements.
This combination of Australian-based coordination and Papua New Guinea market knowledge enables us to provide clients with practical, informed and responsive assistance.
Work With Us
At Vai Pacific, our clients deal with people who understand their business objectives and are committed to helping them achieve practical outcomes.
We value long-term relationships built on professionalism, trust and a shared commitment to success.
Connect with our team to discuss how we can assist your business in Papua New Guinea and the Pacific.
