Dentons Delany is a leading cross-Caribbean firm with expertise spanning banking and finance, employment and labour, litigation, and M&A. The team is widely recognised for handling high-value, complex, and multi-jurisdictional transactions, including ship mortgages, financial recoveries, project finance, due diligence, and regulatory compliance. In Barbados, chair and chief managing partner Dustin Delany brings deep expertise in cross-border corporate law, sovereign debt refinancing, and major transactions. Key figures include Erica Marshall-Forde, who leads a 13-jurisdiction property and infrastructure practice, and litigators Joia W. S. Reece and Michael Koeiman. The firm’s reach is further strengthened by Shalini Rose Campbell in Trinidad & Tobago and Stuart Cullen in the BVI.
Leading firms in Cross-Caribbean expertise
Dentons Delany
Responsables de la pratique:
Dustin Delany; Shalini Campbell; Erica Marshall-Forde; Rosalind Bynoe; Anice Granville; Joia W. S. Reece; Michael Koeiman; Stuart Cullen
Les références
‘What makes Dentons Caribbean unique is its truly global reach combined with a deep understanding of client needs. As a one-stop shop with offices across multiple jurisdictions, the team is uniquely positioned to handle complex, cross-border matters seamlessly. Clients benefit from a broad international footprint while enjoying a consistently high quality of service, regardless of the jurisdiction.’
‘The teams across locations collaborate closely, offering integrated advice that reflects both local legal nuances and the broader commercial context. What sets them apart is not just their legal expertise, but their ability to quickly grasp the specifics of our business and provide practical, commercially sound solutions.’
‘Dentons Caribbean doesn’t just give theoretical advice, they focus on what’s workable and efficient, ensuring that matters are resolved effectively and swiftly. Compared to other firms, this practice combines scale with cohesion, depth of knowledge with pragmatism, and legal excellence with a client-first approach.’
Principaux clients
GELT Enterprises International LLC
AD Honorem Trust AG
WorldBusiness Capital
IDB Invest
Blue Diamond Hotels and Resorts Inc
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted GELT, a Texas-based entity, in obtaining a foreign exchange (FX) dealer license to operate FX Cambios at Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA).
- Providing litigation services in relation to US$3.25M breach of SPA.
- Advising on a US$10 million facility to finance the borrower’s investments in the Caribbean, including within underserved SME markets.
Stanbrook Prudhoe
Stanbrook Prudhoe has built a strong reputation across the Caribbean for handling complex, multi-jurisdictional work spanning both transactional and disputes matters. The firm is especially active in finance and corporate mandates, advising on debt and equity structuring at all stages of large-scale development projects. The practice is also equally well regarded for its disputes practice, particularly in criminal and commercial litigation. Sophie Stanbrook leads on general business law, with deep expertise in corporate law, banking, and insurance, while Tim Prudhoe is a seasoned trial lawyer with over two decades of regional experience, frequently handling insolvency and trustee-related cases.
Responsables de la pratique:
Sophie Stanbrook; Tim Prudhoe
Autres avocats clés:
Khamaal Collymore; Nadia Chiesa
Les références
‘Stanbrook Prudhoe stands out for its responsiveness across a wide number of jurisdictions and practice areas. It has become the go-to firm for complex litigation adverse to Caribbean governments.’
‘I have worked mainly with Tim Prudhoe, with whom I have worked for 10+ years. Tim takes on a wide range of cases – large and small – and has no concern about taking cases that might make him unpopular. He relishes controversial issues and does not shy away from politically sensitive cases. The type of lawyer to have in your corner when the chips are down.’
‘Stanbrook Prudhoe has an excellent, diverse, and experienced team. Their service levels are outstanding, and they take a very thoughtful and proportionate approach when responding to matters. Every experience I have had with the team has been a step up compared to their competitors.’
Principaux clients
Leeward Waterfront Limited
Providence Estate Limited
BONI (Bank of New Innovation) Ltd
Nimrod Tillett
Tim Haymon and Richard Sankar
Lesley Campbell
DDM Properties
Sunrise Ltd
Leeward Owners Association Ltd
Island Beach Villa Ltd
99 Sapodilla Ltd
Paravon Investments Inc
Paul Gould as the trustee of the Mars Trust
Ronald Popely as the real settlor of the Mars Trust
Bridge Holdings LLC
XiO Cayman