History of the Firm
Cromptons is one of the longest-established law firms in Fiji, having been established early last century and has been continuously in practice since that time.

Areas of Practice
General, Aviation, Civil Litigation, Commercial, Conveyancing, Corporate, Family Law, Insurance, Intellectual Property, Admiralty & Maritime, Estate.

Legal Practice in Fiji
Fiji follows a common law system with procedural rules based on the English Supreme Court Practice. The Judiciary is divided into the Court of Appeal, High Court (Civil and Criminal Divisions) and Magistrates' Court. The High Court sits in the three major centres, Suva, Lautoka and Labasa.

Technical Capability
Cromptons has a capable and well-trained work force and has invested heavily in current technology to ensure it is well placed to offer a prompt, efficient and cost-effective service to its clients. The firm has focussed on creating an efficient team of fee earners supported by a small and capable staff. The cumulative experience of the Principal and staff, and the firm's commitment to its work ethic and practices ensure that its clients receive prompt, first class professional service on all occasions and in all matters. The firm enjoys an excellent reputation and acts for a number of major clients in Fiji and overseas.

Professional Staff
Peter I Knight LLB (Sheffield)
Admitted in England and Fiji Peter has practised in Fiji since 1972 specialising in commercial law, civil litigation and conveyancing. He is a long-time member of the Fiji Law Society Council and the Society's immediate past President. He has acted for many of the major corporations in Fiji
Paul McDonnell LLB (Auckland)
Admitted in New Zealand, Fiji and Cook Islands Paul has had extensive experience in New Zealand, Cook Islands and Fiji with an emphasis on Maritime and Aviation Law, Civil Litigation and Trust and Company work. Paul commenced practice in Fiji in 1990.
Mohini D Prasad LLB (Queensland)
Admitted in Fiji A graduate of Queensland University of Technology, Mohini joined Cromptons in December 2000 and works in the areas of civil litigation with a particular interest in Alternative/Assisted Dispute Resolution. Mohini is currently studying at the University of the South Pacific (USP) Suva for an LLM in Advanced Pacific Legal Studies and Law of the Sea, Advanced Pacific Commercial Transaction and writing a dissertation titled "An Analysis of Personal Injury and Death Claims in Fiji".