Nazia Nazmeen Ali

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.