General Business Law
Global Guide 2024 : Bahamas
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Provided by Graham Thompson
Graham Thompon's practice focus includes all types of General Business Law, including Banking & Finance; Corporate, Commercial & Securities; Litigation & Dispute Resolution; Private Clients, Trusts & Estates; Property & Development; Employment & Labour; Immigration & Naturalization; and Admiralty & Shipping.
We advise leading domestic and international institutions, corporations, law firms and private clients. Our attorneys are sought after by leaders in the real property, resort development, banking and capital markets sectors. We are highly regarded for our expertise in trust and estate planning, commercial matters, civil litigation, family law, securitization, employment and immigration matters. Partners and Associates work closely with clients to ensure that their matters are handled expeditiously and with highest degree of professionalism.
Unique among law firms, GT has all through the years made notable contributions to high public service. GT’s former Partners have played critical roles in the Bahamas’ judiciary including three of the nation's past Attorneys-General, the former Chief Justice, several Justices of the Bahamas Supreme Court, and the Chairman of the Judicial Review Commission. Other Partners have served the country as a Member of Parliament, Senators, and as the Chairman of the Constitutional Commission. This record of service to successive governments and the judiciary is wholly without parallel in the history of the legal profession of the Bahamas.
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Graham Thompson maintains its standing as one of the Bahamas’ leading law firms. The team's expertise in wealth management, M&A and estate planning is sought after by insurers, banks and property developers. The firm continues to expand its roster of practice areas, being increasingly active on both contentious and non-contentious tax issues, as well as fintech matters.
Notable Practitioners
Dana Wells is a prominent practitioner in the Bahamian real estate sector. He is well regarded for his standout land law practice and is regularly sought out for his expert counsel on commercial and residential development mandates.
Consultant counsel Craig Roberts is one of the most senior lawyers in the Bahamas' real estate space. He offers a wealth of development and conveyancing experience, in addition to overseeing all manner of property transactions.
Sean McWeeney KC is an eminent adviser with a strong reputation for his work in the area of wealth management, as well as trusts and estates.
Michelle Pindling-Sands leads the firm's shipping group. She is sought after for her expertise in this space, particularly in regard to shipping finance. She additionally advises financial institutions and lenders on other transactional matters.
Alistair Chisnall is a well-known real estate lawyer based in Nassau. His practice encompasses a wide range of sale and purchase transactions pertaining to both residential and resort properties.
Adrian Hunt is a notable practitioner in the Bahamas, held in high esteem by market sources for his strengths as a litigator.
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