Counting various high-profile financial institutions on its client roster, Higgs & Johnson is vastly experienced in cross-border transactions. Zarina Fitzgerald leads the firm’s commercial transactions offering, while Christel Sands-Feaste heads the firm’s financial services practice. Vivienne Gouthro’s recent caseload encompasses a plethora of credit agreements, Sterling Cooke handles real estate transactions, and Portia Nicholson is knowledgeable of IPOs. Alexandra Hall is informed in tax law, Lori Nelson is well-regarded in the hospitality sector, and Andre Hill is a key associate in the team.
Corporate law (including banking, finance and M&A) in Bahamas
Higgs & Johnson
Praxisleiter:
Zarina Fitzgerald; Vivienne Gouthro; Christel Sands-Feaste
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Sterling Cooke; Portia Nicholson; Alexandra Hall; Lori Nelson; Andre Hill
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‘In my view, H&J is the go-to firm in the Bahamas for legal advice. I think they have the best all-around practice.’
‘Zarina Fitzgerald has always provided outstanding service and a high degree of competence.’
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Lennox Paton
Lennox Paton’s broad capabilities encompass cross-border M&A, regulatory issues, intellectual property, and immigration. Michelle Neville-Clarke and Castino Sands jointly lead the team, and Clarke is highly knowledgeable of wealth management and employment law. Sands is versed in investment funds, banking and finance, as well as private client work, while Michael Paton transferred from partner to of counsel in April 2025.
Praxisleiter:
Michelle Neville Clarke; Castino Sands
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Michael Paton
Kernmandanten
Bahamas Grid Company Ltd
Island Grid Solutions Ltd
The Nature Conservancy
The Nassau Cruise Port Limited
Banco Azteca, S.A
Institución de Banca Múltiple
BlackRock Capital Investment
Goldman Sachs
Citi
JPMorgan
Chase Bank
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- Acted as local lead counsel for Bahamas Grid Company Ltd and Island Grid Solutions Ltd.
- Advised the Nassau Cruise Port Limited on a US $82 Million loan.
- Advised Goldman Sachs, Citi ,and JPMorgan Chase Bank as the lenders on a $US1.5 Billion Baha Mar Resort financing.
McKinney, Bancroft & Hughes
With in-depth expertise in estate planning, McKinney, Bancroft & Hughes is a key port of call for various public sector clients. Kimberley Rolle and Alexander Christie co-lead the team, and Rolle is knowledgeable of commercial and corporate law. Christie is a private client expert, Sean Moree KC is experienced in shareholder disputes, and Michelle Deveaux handles employment disputes. Kevin Moree is informed in tax mandates, and Gia Sands is proficient in real estate transactions.
Praxisleiter:
Kimberley Rolle; Alexander Christie
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Sean Moree KC: Kevin Moree; Gia Sands
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‘The firm provides detailed analysis of the issues.‘
‘Their opinions are respected across the wide international scope of groups that we do business with. Our international insurers and reinsurers depend on their advice and recommendations. They are very cognizant of the differing jurisdictional requirements.’
Kernmandanten
Britannia Bank & Trust
Taylor Wessing
Pictet Bank & Trust
Stuart Cove’s Dive Bahamas
Tropix Shipping Ltd
Oasis Marketplace Ltd
Crowe Bahamas
Mylor Caribbean Development Ltd
Mayakoba Holdings
Les Deux Filles Events Ltd
Britannia Bank & Trust
Taylor Wessing
Pictet Bank & Trust
Stuart Cove’s Dive Bahamas
Tropix Shipping Ltd
Oasis Marketplace Ltd
Crowe Bahamas
Mylor Caribbean Development Ltd
Mayakoba Holdings
Les Deux Filles Events Ltd
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- Advised the Central Bank of The Bahamas on its project to eliminate the use of cheques as part of the modernisation of the Bahamian national payment systems.
- Advised the Central Bank of The Bahamas on the development of payment systems regulations that will ultimately lead to greater financial inclusion, the strengthening of consumer protection, and the improvement of the Bahamian financial eco-system.
- Advised a non-Bahamian real estate development company in relation to the development of its ultra luxury hotel on a private cay in The Bahamas valued at over USD$100 million.