Specialising in IP, admiralty, and trust disputes, Higgs & Johnson is knowledgeable of banking and finance, trust, and tax mandates. Practice head Tara Archer-Glasgow is vastly experienced before the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, while Oscar Johnson Jr KC was recently promoted to senior partner in early 2025. Leroy Smith handles private client and wealth management matters, Tara Cooper Burnside KC is knowledgeable of insolvency and restructuring, and Audley Hanna Jr is versed in cross-border asset tracing litigation. Trevor Lightbourn recently handled a shareholder dispute, while Dennise Newton, Kimberleigh Peterson-Turnquest, and Keith Major are other key team members.
Dispute resolution in Bahamas
Higgs & Johnson
Praxisleiter:
Tara Archer-Glasgow
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Oscar Johnson Jr KC; Leroy Smith; Tara Cooper Burnside KC; Audley Hanna Jr; Trevor Lightbourn; Dennise Newton; Kimberleigh Peterson-Turnquest; Keith Major
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‘They have created something very unique in The Bahamas. They are impressive, talented, have an international outlook, and are a pleasure to deal with. I simply cannot rate them highly enough. You always want them on your side.’
‘Tara Archer-Glasgow heads up the firms litigation practice, she is impressive from the get go, and having Tara on your side makes you feel protected. Her reputation has grown massively particularly at the International Bar Association, were she is well known and respected.‘
‚Audley Hanna is shaping up to be a fine lawyer.’
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Lennox Paton
A key port of call for liquidators, trustees, and creditors, Lennox Paton is knowledgeable of insolvency disputes, asset recovery, and liquidation. Brian Simms KC oversees the team and is experienced before the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, and Privy Council, while Metta McMillian-Hughes KC and Chizelle Cargill often handle civil and commercial litigation. Marco Turnquest is versed in shareholder, trust, and banking disputes, Christopher Jenkins KC is informed in property litigation, Ramonne Gardiner is skilled at insurance mandates, and Valdere Murphy is an insolvency expert.
Praxisleiter:
Brian Simms KC
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Metta McMillian-Hughes KC; Chizelle Cargill; Marco Turnquest; Christopher Jenkins KC; Ramonne Gardiner; Valdere Murphy
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‚As one of the leading law firms in the Bahamas, Lennox Paton is has an enviable reputation for meticulous, high quality work. It is unsurprising that it has been involved in most of the leading cases in the Bahamas.‘
‘Brian Simms KC is the obvious go-to litigator in the Bahamas, whose unrivalled knowledge and expertise makes him the first choice for any complex litigation.‘
‚Marco Turnquest is knowledgeable and savvy, with an excellent appreciation of how best to meet the demands of clients.‘
Kernmandanten
The Joint Official Liquidators of FTX Digital Markets Ltd
The Interim Receivers and Joint Provisional Liquidators of Win Business Energy Caofeidian Limited
Sterling Asset Management Ltd
Darby Shores Ltd
Hayward Trust
Nymox Pharmaceutical Corporation Ltd
UBS Ltd
Bettas Ltd
Clico Bahamas
Enhanced High Yield Fixed Income Fund Ltd
17 Arm Africa
CIS Opportunity Fund 1 Ltd
Sandals Resorts
Audrey Flowers
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- Acted for the Joint Official Liquidators (“JOLs”) of FTX Digital Markets Ltd in The Bahamas.
- Represented the Trustees of the Sir Jack Hayward Discretionary Settlement that owns 50% of the Grand Bahama Port Authority.
- Represented a leading financial institution in a complex shareholder dispute that has been the subject of many landmark rulings in the Bahamas and the Court of Appeal.
McKinney, Bancroft & Hughes
With experience before the Privy Council, McKinney, Bancroft & Hughes is geared to handle insolvency and trust disputes. The practice is led by John Wilson KC, and he is a key port of call for private wealth management companies, while Sean Moree KC is knowledgeable of shareholder disputes. Kevin Moree is well-versed in tax disputes, Michelle Deveaux counts banks, trust companies, and insurance companies on her client roster, and Vanessa Smith is often engaged in civil litigation. Erin Hill and Andrew Smith are key associates within the practice.
Praxisleiter:
John Wilson KC
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Sean Moree KC; Kevin Moree; Michelle Deveaux; Vanessa Smith; Erin Hill; Andrew Smith
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‘Kevin Moree is first rate, great with clients, and a delight to work with.’
‘Collaboration, quality of work product, and knowledge of judicial environment and law.’
Kernmandanten
The Private Trust Corporation Limited
Deltec Bank & Trust Limited
EFG Bank & Trust Limited
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
Bamont Trust Company
J. S. Johnson & Company Limited
RAV Bahamas Limited
International Bank
CISA Trust Company SA
Britania Bank & Trust
Hiscox Syndicate Limited
Guardian General Insurance Company Ltd
Perenco SA
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Alexiou Knowles & Co
Alexiou Knowles & Co has a strong record in cross-border disputes involving domestic financial institutions and corporate entities. Luther McDonald KC and Wynsome Carey jointly lead the team, and McDonald’s recent caseload encompasses land ownership disputes. Carey recently handled a trust dispute, while Darzhon Rolle and Rhchetta Godet are other key team members.
Praxisleiter:
Luther McDonald KC: Wynsome Carey
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Darzhon Rolle: Rhchetta Godet
Kernmandanten
Three Angels Broadcasting Network
Abaco Beach Resort & Boat Harbour Ltd
CIBC Caribbean Bank Limited
Trevor Pyfrom
Euro-Dutch Trust Company Limited
Colina Real Estate Fund Limited
DNB Bank ASA
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