Next Generation Partners

Dispute resolution in Bahamas

Higgs & Johnson

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 and Kimberleigh Peterson-Turnquest are other key team members.

Responsables de la pratique:

Tara Archer-Glasgow


Autres avocats clés:

Oscar Johnson Jr KC; Leroy Smith; Tara Cooper Burnside KC; Audley Hanna Jr; Trevor Lightbourn; Dennise Newton; Kimberleigh Peterson-Turnquest: Karen Brown: Rhyan Elliott


Les références

‘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.

Responsables de la pratique:

Brian Simms KC


Autres avocats clés:

Metta McMillian-Hughes KC; Chizelle Cargill; Marco Turnquest; Christopher Jenkins KC; Ramonne Gardiner; Valdere Murphy: McFalloughn Bowleg; Wilfred P. Ferguson Jr.; Sebastian Masnyk


Les références

‘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.’

Principaux clients

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


Principaux dossiers


  • 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, Vanessa Smith is often engaged in civil litigation, while Erin Hill and Andrew Smith are key associates within the practice.

Responsables de la pratique:

John Wilson KC


Autres avocats clés:

Sean Moree KC; Kevin Moree; Vanessa Smith; Erin Hill; Andrew Smith


Les références

‘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.’

Principaux clients

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.

Responsables de la pratique:

Luther McDonald KC: Wynsome Carey


Autres avocats clés:

Darzhon Rolle: Rhchetta Godet


Principaux clients

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


A leading UK Insurance Provider


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