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Fiona Ey

Partner

Fiona Ey is a highly regarded commercial lawyer with over two decades of cross-border legal experience advising clients across the Pacific and Asia. As a Partner at Clarke Ey Koria Lawyers, Fiona co-leads the firm’s commercial and advisory practice, offering strategic counsel on corporate transactions, finance, tourism, energy, environmental law, intellectual property and telecommunications.

Recognised for her strategic insight and practical approach, Fiona works closely with clients throughout the Asia-Pacific region to navigate complex legal landscapes in Samoa and other Pacific jurisdictions. Her advice is known for balancing legal risk with commercial objectives - delivering solutions that are both sound and business-savvy.

Fiona is consistently recognised as a Leading Lawyer for the Pacific Islands in Chambers Asia-Pacific and Chambers Global, with clients describing her as “professional, approachable and contactable” and a “very smart lawyer who provides spot-on legal advice."

In addition to her legal practice, Fiona currently serves as President of the Samoa Law Society. She holds leadership roles within the Commonwealth Lawyers Association actively contributing to global legal discourse on climate justice, the rule of law and human rights. Fiona is Honorary Consul for Papua New Guinea in Samoa.

Qualifications

  • Master of International Law (with Merit), Australian National University, 2007

  • Graduate Certificate in Finance, Griffith University, 2023

  • Bachelor of Laws, Australian National University, 1996

  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Australian National University, 1994

  • Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, Australian National University, 1997

Admissions

  • Samoa, 2002

  • Australian Capital Territory, 1997

  • Notary Public (Samoa), 2005

Community

  • President, Samoa Law Society, 2025

  • Co-Convenor Climate Justice Committee, Commonwealth Lawyers Association. 2022 - 2025

  • Executive Committee Member and Council Member, Commonwealth Lawyers Association, 2022 - 2025

  • Founder, Apia International School online learning initiative, 2018-2020

  • Mentor, Eco Toa youth environment movement

  • Chair, Small Business Enterprise Centre, 2010 – 2018

  • Honorary Solicitor: Samoa International Cricket Association