Pacific Legal Network Announces New Member Firm in Cook Islands

Media release – For immediate release 10 December 2024

Pacific Legal Network (PLN) is very pleased to announce our newest member firm, Rokoika Law, a boutique law firm based in the Cook Islands. Under the leadership of Lavi Rokoika, Rokoika Law has established itself as an experienced provider of legal services in a wide range of practice areas including corporate law, real estate, and intellectual property.

This alliance is a significant step in strengthening PLN’s ability to provide seamless, local and regional expertise to clients across the Pacific. We are looking forward to our continued collaboration with Rokoika Law to bring even greater value to our clients.

Lavi Rokoika brings over twenty years legal experience including an instrumental role in shaping significant laws in the region such as Fiji’s Air Navigation Regulations and the Cook Islands’ Transport and Public Health Laws, demonstrating her in-depth understanding of the legal landscape. Lavi has a great ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds, seamlessly bridging social, economic, and cultural differences. Her exceptional interpersonal skills, combined with a deep sense of empathy, make her a sought-out advisor, offering clients support and confidence throughout their legal experience.

John Ridgway said: “I am really delighted to announce today that Rokoika Law in Cook Islands has joined the Pacific Legal Network. We have enjoyed working with the team in Cook Islands over recent years and especially with Lavi Rokoika. This recent addition to our network highlights the commitment of Pacific Legal Network to supporting local law firms across the region, from the very large Pacific jurisdictions to the smallest.

We have a number of statistics that we are very proud of. We operate in 22 locations across 15 Pacific jurisdictions, and - even better - more than 60% of our member firms have majority female ownership and management, with the addition of Rokoika Law adding to that growing percentage and is certainly a key ingredient to our amazing success.”

Lavi Rokoika expressed her enthusiasm about joining the Pacific Legal Network, stating, “Joining the Pacific Legal Network marks an exciting new chapter for Rokoika Law P.C. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to delivering high-quality legal services tailored to the unique needs of our clients in the Cook Islands and beyond. We look forward to working with the talented professionals at PLN to strengthen our capacity to provide effective legal solutions across the Pacific region.”

At PLN, we continue to expand our network, combining local expertise with regional resources, allowing our global clients to navigate complex legal landscapes with confidence and clarity with access to specialised legal services in over twenty countries across the Pacific, from the capital cities to the most remote islands. This latest addition underscores our commitment to offering unparalleled access to legal support across the region.