Bitibule Kaehuna

Original Partner

Email bitibulekaehuna@ranocompany.com

Phone +677 7639429

Biography

Mr. Bitibule Kaehuna is an experienced legal practitioner from the Western Province of the Solomon Islands. He obtained his Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Papua New Guinea in 2013 and completed his professional legal training at the Legal Training Institute in 2014, including Queensland Bar and Victorian Bar training programs.

In 2015, Mr. Kaehuna commenced his legal career with Rano & Company Lawyers as an Articled Clerk and later served as an Associate from 2015 to 2018. In 2019, he became a Partner of the firm and continues to play a key leadership role in the firm’s litigation, dispute resolution, and commercial advisory practice.

Mr. Kaehuna was admitted to practise before the National Court and Supreme Court of Papua New Guinea in 2015 and was later admitted to practise before the High Court and Court of Appeal of the Solomon Islands in 2016.

With more than 10 years of legal experience, Mr. Kaehuna has developed extensive expertise in civil and criminal litigation, advocacy, commercial disputes, land matters, and natural resources law. He remains committed to providing professional legal services with integrity, dedication, and high ethical standards.

Education & Bar Admission

Bachelor of Laws (LLB), University of Papua New Guinea (2013)

Professional Legal Training, Legal Training Institute (2014)

Queensland Bar and Victorian Bar Training Programs (2014)

Joined Rano & Company Lawyers in 2015

Education & Bar Admission

Admitted to the National and Supreme Courts of Papua New Guinea in 2015

Admitted to the High Court and Court of Appeal of Solomon Islands in 2016

Became Partner of Rano & Company Lawyers in 2019

Areas of Legal Expertise

  • Civil litigation and dispute resolution
  • Criminal law and advocacy
  • Commercial and contractual disputes
  • Land and customary land disputes
  • Judicial review proceedings
  • Mining, logging, and natural resources law
  • Corporate and commercial advisory services

Regional Experience

Mr. Kaehuna has legal training and professional exposure across the Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, and Australia through his Queensland Bar and Victorian Bar training programs. He has a fair understanding of Papua New Guinea laws and legal practice, particularly in litigation and court procedures, and regularly advises on matters involving cross-border commercial, regulatory, and natural resource issues within the Pacific region.

Languages

Mr. Kaehuna is fluent in English, Solomon Islands Pijin, and Papua New Guinea Tok Pisin, and is also proficient in a number of local dialects from the Western Province and Malaita Province of the Solomon Islands.