General Business Law
Global Guide 2024 : Bahamas
Band 1
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Provided by McKinney, Bancroft & Hughes
McKINNEY, BANCROFT & HUGHES is one of the largest and oldest firms in The Bahamas and conducts an extensive international and domestic practice from its offices in the cities of Nassau and Freeport. MB&H is a full service client centred premier law firm with one of the largest and most highly regarded litigation departments in the Bahamas. The firm delivers its legal services through twelve main Practice Areas involving nearly thirty lawyers and is the exclusive Bahamian member of Lex Mundi, the world’s leading network of independent law firms in over 160 countries.
MB&H Corporate Services Ltd., an affiliate of the law firm has established itself as a market leader in the provision of corporate and financial services. Licensed under the Financial and Corporate Services Providers Act, MB&H Corporate Services Ltd., provides its local and global clientele with a full array of competitively priced financial services products.
Chambers Review
McKinney, Bancroft & Hughes enjoys widespread praise for its strength in litigation and other forms of dispute resolution. The firm's practice covers a wide range of contentious matters, from IP infringement cases and corporate insolvencies to breach of contract and shareholder disputes. The firm is regarded as a go-to adviser by a range of banks, trust companies, luxury hotel groups and real estate developers. In addition to litigation, McKinney also offers comprehensive assistance with non-contentious matters, including bond issuances, liquidations and business structuring, with further proficiency in all aspects of contentious and non-contentious taxation.
Strengths
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"The team is very communicative and prompt."
"Their capacity to get ahead of market trends is excellent."
"The team is very communicative and prompt."
"Their capacity to get ahead of market trends is excellent."
Notable Practitioners
Nassau-based consultant Campbell Cleare is a seasoned lawyer who is highly regarded by peers and clients alike for his many years advising on company structurings and restructurings.
John Wilson KC is a highly respected lawyer who works on a range of shareholder and trust-related disputes, including both litigation and arbitration. He has a long track record of success in major cases and is a senior partner at McKinney, Bancroft & Hughes.
Kimberley Rolle has a growing reputation when it comes to transactional issues and commercial agreements. She regularly assists with bond issuances and the establishment of joint ventures, acting for global financial institutions in addition to many other significant clients.
"Kimberley has provided us with excellent representation in real estate projects."
Sean Moree is an acclaimed lawyer who has wide-ranging experience in disputes work, and is particularly sought out for his representation in trust, insolvency and liquidation-related matters, as well as those pertaining to corporate fraud.
"Sean is a rock-star lawyer. There are many different sectors he can cover."
Kevin Moree is a rising star within McKinney who is widely known for his specialism in contentious tax cases. In particular, he is sought out for his advice on the impact of the Bahamas' recent VAT legislation, having assisted several big-name clients in this regard.
Vanessa Smith is an increasingly prominent lawyer who is highly regarded by the market. She is notably experienced in insolvency and family law, as well as insurance claims and cases where professional negligence is alleged.
Ranked Lawyers at
McKinney, Bancroft & Hughes
Bahamas
Members
Provided by McKinney, Bancroft & Hughes
Adrienne Bellot
Alexander Christie
Alexandria Russell
Alicia Gibson
Andrew C. D. Smith
April Turner
Ashley N. Sands
Beatrice E. Miranda
Berchel Wilson
Brenford A. V. Christie
Demi Pindling
Erin M. Hill
G. Diane Stewart
Genell K. Sands
Gia R. Sands
Justine A. Smith
Lourey C. Smith
Michelle I. Deveaux
Peteche Mitchell
Richard Lightbourn
Sir Brian Moree KT, K.C.
Timothy A. Eneas K.C.