LexConnect provides a centralised platform for users to seamlessly access the latest legal and regulatory insights across Oceania. Our platform is designed to empower businesses and professionals with the essential tools required to comprehend and adhere to local laws, regulations, and industry practices within the region. Currently, our services are tailored for the Fijian jurisdiction, providing a dynamic array of legal content that includes in-depth analysis of legislation, regulations, templates, practical guides, and much more across diverse sectors such as finance, environment, immigration, telecommunications, employment, data protection, and intellectual property. Visit our website at www.lexconnectfiji.com to access our legal tech services.
Furthermore, LexConnect goes beyond information dissemination by extending its expertise through LexConnect Legal, its dedicated legal services arm. With LexConnect Legal, clients gain access to a spectrum of professional legal services that are rooted in a profound understanding of the Fijian legal landscape and our unique outsourcing offering that allows larger firms to access both long-term and short-term contract-based legal resources without borders. Our aim is to facilitate seamless compliance and adept navigation of complex legal matters, allowing businesses to thrive and professionals to make informed decisions. As we continue to expand our offerings, LexConnect remains committed to being the ultimate resource for legal knowledge and services across Oceania.
Vision
Empowering businesses and professionals across Oceania with seamless access to legal expertise, LexConnect envisions a future where navigating complex legal landscapes is effortless, fostering compliance, growth, and informed decision-making.
Mission
Transform the legal landscape by offering an integrated platform connecting users to essential legal resources and services. We strive to empower businesses and professionals to tackle legal challenges effectively, promoting compliance, growth, and prosperity throughout Oceania.
About LexConnect
Founded in 2023
4 people in their team
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Business
Comprehensive suite of legal services to support your business endeavors and entrepreneurial dreams. From formation to expansion and beyond, our experienced team is here to guide you through every stage of your business journey.
- Business Formation and Structuring
- Contract Drafting and Negotiation
- Employment Law and HR Compliance
- Business Transactions and Mergers
- Regulatory Compliance and Licensing
- Litigation and Dispute Resolution for Businesses
Intellectual Property
Your intellectual property is a valuable asset that deserves protection. Our firm specializes in intellectual property law, offering strategic guidance and legal solutions to safeguard your creations and innovations.
- Trademark and Copyright Registration
- Patent Prosecution and Enforcement
- Intellectual Property Licensing and Agreements
- Domain Name Disputes
- Intellectual Property Litigation
Family
Your personal and family matters deserve the utmost care and attention. Our firm offers a range of legal services to support you in all aspects of your personal life, ensuring that your rights and interests are protected every step of the way.
Bankruptcy & Debt
We assist individuals and businesses in managing financial challenges, including dealing with unmanageable debt, negotiating with creditors, and exploring options such as bankruptcy or insolvency. Our goal is to provide clear guidance and practical solutions to help you regain control of your financial situation and move forward with confidence.
Employment & Labor
We advise both employers and employees on a wide range of employment and labour matters, including employment contracts, workplace policies, disciplinary procedures, terminations, and dispute resolution. We help clients navigate their rights and obligations under Fijian employment law, ensuring fair and compliant workplace practices.
Immigration
We assist individuals and businesses with a range of immigration matters in Fiji, including applications for work permits, residency, citizenship, and uplift of Prohibited Immigrant (PI) status. We provide clear, end-to-end guidance throughout the application process, ensuring compliance with local immigration requirements and helping clients achieve timely outcomes.
Elder Law
We support individuals and families with planning for the future and managing affairs after the passing of a loved one. Our services include estate planning, drafting wills and trusts, applying for probate or letters of administration, and advising on the distribution of assets. We aim to provide compassionate, clear guidance to ensure your wishes are respected and your loved ones are protected.
Media, Technology and Telecoms
We provide legal support across the digital and communications landscape, advising clients on cyber law, data privacy, data protection, e-commerce, internet law, fintech, and outsourcing arrangements. Our services help businesses stay compliant, manage digital risks, and confidently operate in an increasingly connected and tech-driven environment.
Real Estate
We assist clients with all aspects of property transactions, including lease agreements, end-to-end legal support for property transactions, and real estate due diligence. Our services cover landlord and tenant matters, contract drafting and negotiations, and thorough legal checks to ensure secure and compliant property dealings. Whether residential or commercial, we help you navigate Fiji’s property market with confidence.
Our Partners and Associates
Sujata holds a Bachelor of Laws Degree and a Professional Diploma in Legal Practice from the University of the South Pacific. She was admitted to the bar in the High Court of Fiji in 2014. With over 11 years of experience, Sujata has developed expertise in criminal, family, civil, and commercial law, successfully representing clients across a wide spectrum of legal issues.
Her professional journey includes significant roles at the Legal Aid Commission, where she gained extensive experience in handling family matters such as divorce, spousal/child maintenance, adoption, and matrimonial property disputes.
Sujata has also demonstrated proficiency in complex criminal cases during her tenure as a State Counsel at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions Office. Her responsibilities involved dealing with serious offenses including murder, manslaughter, sexual offenses, robbery, possession, and cultivation of illicit drugs, among others.
Moreover, she served as a Senior Civil & Commercial Litigation Counsel at Howards Lawyers, overseeing the litigation department and handling a diverse range of civil and commercial disputes. These included employment disputes, company matters, breach of contracts, torts, and medical negligence cases, before venturing into private practice.
Throughout her career, Sujata has represented individuals, private companies, and corporations in various courts, including the Magistrates' Court, High Court, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court, across a broad spectrum of legal matters.
Nazia is a highly driven and ambitious legal professional with over 8 years of experience spanning civil and commercial law, cyber law, climate change and international law, as well as human rights law, policy development, and legal/legislative drafting.
She holds a Bachelor of Laws Degree and a Professional Diploma in Legal Practice from the University of the South Pacific, and she was admitted to the Fijian Bar in 2017.
Nazia's career includes 5 years of service with the Fijian Government at the Attorney-General’s Office, where she rose to the position of Senior Legal Officer before transitioning to private practice in 2022. She spent over a year as a Senior Commercial Lawyer at Howards Lawyers before establishing her own practice.
Her expertise lies in offering legal advice on corporate and employment matters, drafting various contracts, and demonstrating a solid record in civil advocacy, policy development, and project management. She has also excelled in policy-based loans and negotiations, debt management, and recovery. Nazia has handled a diverse litigation caseload across different Government ministries, departments, statutory bodies, individuals, and companies, appearing in all levels of civil courts in Fiji.
Additionally, Nazia has been accredited as a legal advisor to the Fijian Government at numerous international conferences, including the UNFCCC Conference of Parties, World Bank, and Asian Development Bank Annual Meetings. She has represented Fiji in various international negotiations, particularly in climate change and loan negotiations, as well as conferences.