Chrisanthy Amosa-Baniani

Law & Policy Consultant | Legal Practitioner | Commissioner for Oaths

Chrisanthy Baniani is a highly experienced Pacific legal and policy specialist with more than a decade of expertise in litigation, legislative drafting, policy development, governance reform, and human rights advocacy. Admitted as a Solicitor and Barrister of the Supreme Court of Samoa and a Legal Practitioner of the High Court of Tuvalu, she brings extensive regional knowledge and a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to complex legal and policy challenges.

As Managing Partner of Green Law Proprietary Limited in Tuvalu, Chrisanthy advises governments, international organisations, development partners, and civil society institutions on legislative reform, institutional strengthening, climate resilience, environmental governance, land tenure, public administration, and social policy. Her work spans a broad range of sectors, including environment, climate change, disaster preparedness, migration, waste management, marine resources, procurement, gender equality, youth empowerment, and human rights.

Throughout her career, Chrisanthy has worked to support leading international and regional organisations including the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, SPREP, and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). She currently serves on major regional initiatives with the Pacific Regional Infrastructure Facility and provides ongoing legal and policy support to the Government of Tuvalu.

Her legislative and policy contributions is shaping significant national reforms, including the Disaster Amendment Act 2025, climate mobility initiatives, energy and environmental regulations, land-use policy, and governance frameworks for youth. Daily she provides support for individuals and communities seeking quality legal services.

A Co-opt Member of the Commonwealth Lawyers Association, Chrisanthy is recognised for her expertise in legislative drafting, policy formulation, institutional reform, legal research, stakeholder engagement, and high-level advisory services. Fluent in English, Tuvaluan, and Samoan, she is committed to advancing effective governance, the rule of law, climate resilience, and inclusive development across the Pacific region.