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Rokoika & Vakalalabure Lawyers – Fiji
Rokoika & Vakalalabure Lawyers is a boutique law firm based in Suva, Fiji, and is the sister law firm of Rokoika Law P.C., a Cook Islands law firm. Currently, Rokoika & Vakalalabure Lawyers is led by Mr. Vakalalabure, a lawyer who has practised in Fiji, the Cook Islands, and Samoa
Our Practice Covers:
- Customary, Public, and Indigenous Law
- Customary and Indigenous Land Law
- Constitutional and Administrative Law
- Legislative Drafting and Policy Development
- Indigenous Governance and Resource Ownership
- Sports Law and Arbitration
- Civil, Commercial, and Employment Law
- Civil and Criminal Litigation
- Conveyancing and Property Transfers
- Mergers, Acquisitions, and Business Restructuring
- Employment Law and Workplace Disputes
We are committed to culturally informed, legally sound solutions working with landowners, communities, government entities, and Fijians abroad.
Our Work in Fiji: iTaukei Lands and Fisheries Commission (2024)
Our establishment in Fiji follows a significant piece of legal work conducted on behalf of the Government of Fiji.
In 2024, Mr. Vakalalabure was one of the consultants to review the Native Lands Act 1905, including the work of the iTaukei Lands and Fisheries Commission (TLFC), also known as the Native Lands Commission. This work was conducted under the Ministry of iTaukei Affairs and culminated in:
- A comprehensive 91-page report.
- A Draft Constitutional Amendment Bill
- A proposed Native Lands and Fisheries Commission Bill
This report was officially presented to the Great Council of Chiefs (GCC) as part of a broader national consultation process on Indigenous land and governance and subsequently to the Minister for iTaukei Affairs.
This landmark review proposed modernising the iTaukei Lands and Fisheries Commission (TLFC), resulting from audits of native land records (the tukutuku raraba, vola ni kawa bula, evidence book, etc), engaging widely with traditional stakeholders, and drafting new legislative frameworks. The outcome strengthens Indigenous land rights, enhances institutional governance, and promotes fair, transparent, and culturally aligned resource management across Fiji.
Political and Governance Work
From the COVID-19 pandemic through to 2025, Mr. Vakalalabure served as the Chief Executive Officer in the Office of the Leader of the Opposition in the Cook Islands. In this role, he was responsible for parliamentary coordination, political strategy, legal oversight, and public policy engagement. His tenure was marked by a strong focus on governance reform, constitutional and legislative Reform, and amplifying opposition voices in Parliament during a time of great national uncertainty. He played a critical role in managing legal responses, drafting parliamentary submissions, and coordinating policy interventions on key national issues.
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Our Mission
To offer principled legal representation that balances customary values with constitutional guarantees, providing clients with clear, strategic, and culturally grounded advice.
We are proud to contribute to Fiji’s legal development and remain committed to long-term partnerships with traditional institutions, communities, and the people of Fiji within and from the diaspora.
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