CROMPTONS Solicitors: Leading Lawyers in Fiji
Varunendra Prasad - Partner
Varun was admitted in 2008 and joined CROMPTONS in March 2017 making partner in January 2018. Immediately before joining CROMPTONS, Varun practised as a sole Suva solicitor for 5 years from February 2012 to February 2017. Prior to his sole practice, gained experience in private practice with Fa & Company and Howards Lawyers.
Varun has been continually appearing in all levels of Fiji's Courts and has gained a broad range of experience and expertise in conducting civil and commercial litigation across a range of issues and disputes including mortgagor mortgagee disputes, receivership actions, securities and debt recovery actions, contractual disputes, action for vacant possession of property.
He also regularly accepts conveyancing works instructions dealing with various Fiji property transaction - residential/commercial property sale/purchase, resort sale and purchase for various local and international clients throughout the year.
Varun is a Member of Fiji Law Society, an Associate Member of Pacific Lawyers Association and South Pacific Lawyers Member of LAWASIA.
Varun is ranked in Chambers & Partners Asia-Pacific 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 & 2026 and Global 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 as a Notable Practitioner:
Varunendra Prasad leads the firm's dispute resolution practice, handling both civil and commercial cases, including in relation to property and debt recovery. One interviewee appreciates that "he always has the client's best interests at heart," while another source observes that "he listens to our views and explains the pros and cons."
Arishma Goundar - Partner
Arishma joins the Cromptons team with substantial experience in the legal field. Arishma completed her Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree in 2007, and Professional Diploma in Legal Practice (PDLP) from University of the South Pacific (USP) in 2008. She was admitted to the High Court of Fiji as a Barrister and Solicitor in 2008. In 2011, Arishma graduated with her Postgraduate Cert. in Tertiary Teaching. In 2014, Arishma graduated with Master of Laws (LLM) from Deakin University, Australia.
In the initial years, Arishma mainly practiced with private law firms primarily focusing on civil, commercial, and family law matters. Later, Arishma joined the academia and taught at University of Fiji (2010-2016). At the University of Fiji, she taught law courses. Arishma was an integral part of various sub-committees (curriculum review, mentoring, debate, OHS, law exam moderation) and assisted with establishment and curriculum development of the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice program (GDLP). She developed modules for the GDLP program. She was a key member of the curriculum review and restructure of the LLB program too.
During the tenure of her LLM, Arishma did extensive research on commercial law and international commercial law. In 2016, Arishma joined University of the South Pacific and taught Business law for 4 and 1/2 years. At USP she also developed and reviewed the Business law curriculum and completed the online conversion projects for Business law. She was also School of Accounting and Finance Debate Coordinator, leading the debate team and representing the school in debate committee meetings.
In July 2020, Arishma finished teaching at USP and took a career break. During this time, Arishma used her talents to redesign her home and garden. She also wanted to be completely present and intentional around her two young children. She is rejuvenated, and back to private practice with fresher perspectives and an innovative mindset.
At Cromptons, Arishma primarily focuses on Fiji Intellectual Property law (IP laws) as she had taught general IP laws for many years.
Peter Knight - Consultant
With over 50 years of active practice behind him as a Suva Lawyer, Peter has extensive knowledge and experience in dealing with commercial, conveyancing and litigation matters, regardless of the degree of difficulty. He remains highly ranked amongst his peers and continues to deliver quality cost effective legal services to our clients.
Peter is ranked in Chambers & Partners Asia-Pacific 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 & 2026 and Global 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 and prior as a Notable Practitioner and Senior Statepeople.
Peter has served as President of the Fiji Law Society twice and is currently a lifetime member of the Society.
He has served as Secretary/Director of Fiji Cricket Association for many years and remains an avid sportsman. He is a Rotarian.
Fiji Trade Marks Registration and Fiji Intellectual Property Services Manager
Joana Chee – Manager - Fiji IP Services
Joana joined Cromptons in 2004 and has over 20 years of work experience having worked in other top tier firms as a Legal Secretary. Joana manages all Fiji trademarks and other intellectual property services instructions received by the firm.