David Frecker has over 35 years' experience practicing in Australia and Papua New Guinea (PNG). He is special counsel of Ashurst Australia (formerly Blake Dawson), practicing in the corporate and commercial area and specialising in mining, oil & gas and resources law, and all aspects of commercial law in PNG. Prior to joining Ashurst Australia in 1980, Mr Frecker worked for five years in the Mining and Major Projects section of the State Solicitor's Office in PNG. He spent four years as one of Ashurst Australia's resident partners in PNG.