# A Solomon Islands law firm for commercial work > A commercial law firm in Honiara, Solomon Islands. Foreign investment, land and property, disputes, and business advisory. Contact the Honiara team. We give legal advice that uses international standards and local knowledge. This helps your business work within Solomon Islands law. ## About Finau Sanga Law and Consultancy Group is a law firm based in the Solomon Islands. The firm started to give high-quality and affordable legal and consultancy services. We serve local and international clients. Our partners have more than 15 years of experience. They bring deep skill and commitment to each case. ### Honiara firm A Solomon Islands law firm that gives high-quality and affordable legal services. We serve local and international clients from our Honiara headquarters. ### Experience More than 15 years of combined experience in corporate law, international trade, and dispute resolution. We deliver practical solutions to a high standard. ### Local knowledge First-hand knowledge of Solomon Islands legal systems, customs, and business practices. ### Local and international law We combine local skill with international legal knowledge. We connect traditional practice with modern business needs across customary and statutory law. ## Practice areas - [Foreign Investment](https://fslcg.com.sb/practice-areas/foreign-investment) — Guidance on investment frameworks and local partnership structures. This helps you use your market potential. - [Commercial Documents](https://fslcg.com.sb/practice-areas/commercial-documents) — Draft agreements that protect your interests under Solomon Islands law. - [Compliance](https://fslcg.com.sb/practice-areas/compliance) — Compliance plans that keep your business aligned with regulatory requirements and industry standards. - [Land & Property](https://fslcg.com.sb/practice-areas/land-property) — Advice on Solomon Islands land tenure systems and property rights. - [Dispute Resolution](https://fslcg.com.sb/practice-areas/dispute-resolution) — Dispute management that balances legal strategy with cultural understanding. - [Business Advisory](https://fslcg.com.sb/practice-areas/business-advisory) — Advice that supports market entry and business growth. - [Regulatory Affairs](https://fslcg.com.sb/practice-areas/regulatory-affairs) — Advice on regulatory frameworks. This supports compliance and operational flexibility. - [Intellectual Property](https://fslcg.com.sb/practice-areas/intellectual-property) — We protect your intellectual property assets. We also enforce your rights in the Solomon Islands. - [International Trade](https://fslcg.com.sb/practice-areas/international-trade) — Guidance on cross-border transactions, international trade regulations, and customs. [All practice areas](https://fslcg.com.sb/practice-areas) ## Meet the partners ### John Finau Jnr — Principal Partner Mr Finau is a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of Solomon Islands. He has more than 16 years of legal practice. Mr Finau is a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of Solomon Islands. He has more than 16 years of legal practice. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and Politics. He also holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of the South Pacific (2008). His work is in commercial law and litigation. This includes financing, foreign and domestic investment, and corporate advisory. He also has experience in customary land law. He gives advice through consultation and negotiations with landowners. This work is necessary for investment and development projects in the Solomon Islands. Mr Finau advised and represented many types of clients. These clients include international financial institutions, government agencies, NGOs, and religious and charitable organisations. He supplies practical legal solutions that focus on results. Languages: English, Solomon Islands Pidgin, Roviana (Western Province), Vanuatu Bislama ### Kereta Sanga — Managing Director Kereta Sanga is the Managing Director of Finau Sanga Law and Consultancy Group. He gives leadership across the legal and advisory work of the firm in the Solomon Islands. Kereta Sanga is the Managing Director of Finau Sanga Law and Consultancy Group. He gives leadership across the legal and advisory work of the firm in the Solomon Islands. He has more than ten years of senior public service and diplomatic experience. He oversees the operations of the firm, client relationships, and business development. He makes sure each mandate aligns with international standards. He also keeps each mandate grounded in local facts. Before he joined the firm, Kereta served as Consul-General of Solomon Islands to Australia. He also served as Chief of Protocol in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade. In those roles he led high-level government engagement, complex negotiations, and cross-border initiatives. His background is in governance, policy implementation, and stakeholder coordination. This lets him guide corporate clients through regulatory frameworks, investment structures, and risk management. He focuses on integrity and accountability. As Managing Director, Kereta leads multidisciplinary teams. The teams deliver work in corporate and commercial advisory, foreign investment compliance, and dispute resolution. He helps local and international businesses work within the Solomon Islands business environment. He builds long-term partnerships. He also strengthens institutional capacity. He supports sustainable private sector growth in the country. Languages: English, Solomon Islands Pidgin, Gulaála (Malaita Province), Vanuatu Bislama ## Clients across the Solomon Islands - International Financial Institutions - Government Agencies - NGOs & Non-Profits - Multinational Corporations ## Frequently asked questions ### Do foreign investors need a local lawyer in the Solomon Islands? Yes. The Foreign Investment Act 2005 governs foreign investment. A local lawyer helps with entity formation, licensing, due diligence, and partnership structures. ### Where is the firm based? Finau Sanga Law and Consultancy is a firm based in Honiara. The firm serves local and international clients across the Solomon Islands. ### What legal services does Finau Sanga give? The firm advises on foreign investment, commercial documents, compliance, and land and property. The firm also advises on dispute resolution, business advisory, and regulatory affairs. Then the firm advises on intellectual property and international trade. ### Do you advise on customary land law? Yes. The partners advise on customary land rights and on statutory land and property transactions. This includes consultation with landowners. ### How do I contact the firm? Call +677 717 3416 or email contact@fslcg.com.sb. You can also use the contact form on this page. ## Talk with us about your legal needs If you expand into the Solomon Islands, we can help. If you face complex regulatory requirements, we can also help. Our team delivers solutions that protect your interests and support your goals. - Phone: +677 717 3416 - Email: contact@fslcg.com.sb - Contact form: https://fslcg.com.sb/#contact This page is public marketing information. It is not legal advice and does not create a solicitor-client relationship. HTML: https://fslcg.com.sb/