Our Team
Varunendra Prasad - Partner
Varunendra Prasad advises local and international clients on high-value conveyancing and commercial transactions — including resort and island sales, share sales and purchases of Fiji companies, going-concern business transfers, and complicated estate matters and related property transfers. He also acts in civil and commercial litigation, including property disputes and debt recovery.
Admitted in 2008, Varunendra joined Cromptons in March 2017 and has been a partner since January 2018, having previously run his own practice (2012–2016) and practised with Fa & Company and Howards Lawyers. He is a member of the Fiji Law Society and has been ranked as a Notable Practitioner in Chambers & Partners Asia-Pacific each year from 2021 to 2026.
"He always has the client's best interests at heart… he listens to our views and explains the pros and cons."
— Chambers & Partners
Contact: vprasad@cromptonslaw.com
Arishma Goundar - Partner
Arishma Goundar leads the firm’s intellectual property practice, advising on trademark and patent registration, renewals, assignments, oppositions and enforcement in Fiji and across the Pacific. Admitted to the High Court of Fiji in 2008, she holds an LLB from the University of the South Pacific (2007), a Professional Diploma in Legal Practice (2008) and an LLM from Deakin University (2014). Before joining Cromptons she taught law at the University of Fiji (2010–2016) and the University of the South Pacific (2016–2020).
Peter Knight - Consultant
Peter Knight has been in active practice for more than 50 years, advising on commercial, conveyancing and litigation matters. A two-time former President of the Fiji Law Society and a lifetime member, he is ranked by Chambers & Partners as a Notable Practitioner and Senior Statesperson.
Joana Chee – Manager, Fiji IP Services
Joana Chee has been with Cromptons since 2004 and has more than 20 years’ experience in Fiji trademark and intellectual property services. She manages all trademark and IP registration instructions for the firm, working with clients and overseas IP firms worldwide.