About
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DELANEY PARTNERS
T. 1 (242) 702 4500
F. 1 (242) 702 4524
Senior Partner (w/ managing responsibility): John K F Delaney QC
No. of partners: 5
No. of lawyers: 9
Languages: English, Greek.
Firm Overview:
DELANEY PARTNERS is a firm of commercial lawyers founded in 2012 by John K F Delaney QC, leading commercial attorney and former Attorney-General.
The group has substantial private sector experience in areas of law required for the international financial centre of The Bahamas and the domestic business community, with significant understanding of the relevant regulatory environment.
The firm’s core clientele is composed of financial institutions, high net worth individuals, family offices, and substantial domestic commercial enterprises.
Given the firm’s high degree of international connectedness, to facilitate efficient service across multiple jurisdictions, the firm is the exclusive member in The Bahamas of TAGLaw and the TAG Alliances. Our Senior Partner is a member of TAGLaw’s Advisory Board.
Chambers Review
Delaney Partners is a respected law firm which maintains a high profile in the Bahamas due to the impressive calibre of its senior lawyers. It has a strong track record in highly sophisticated transactions and commercial regulatory work, having overseen major M&A, lending and fund formation mandates. Alongside expertise in financial services regulation and wealth management, the firm has further strengths in securities and real estate development. Of late Delaney Partners has also bolstered its dispute resolution capabilities following some high-profile lateral hires; the firm's contentious work spans business insolvency matters as well as various competition, employment and breach of contract disputes.
Strengths
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Interviewees say the firm provides "immediate responses when urgent matters are initiated," as well as "good client communication." Going further, one client was also full of praise for the fact that "the senior attorney is always a part of our meetings."
Clients highlight Delaney Partners for its "very good reputation" in the Bahamas, adding that "the firm has several very experienced lawyers who can provide advice to us on just about any matter."
Interviewees say the firm provides "immediate responses when urgent matters are initiated," as well as "good client communication." Going further, one client was also full of praise for the fact that "the senior attorney is always a part of our meetings."
Clients highlight Delaney Partners for its "very good reputation" in the Bahamas, adding that "the firm has several very experienced lawyers who can provide advice to us on just about any matter."
Notable Practitioners
Pamela Klonaris has developed an impressive reputation for her advice on banking regulatory matters, securities issuances and investment fund formation. She provides both transactional and advisory counsel, and is a popular lawyer among asset managers and financial services clients.
"Pamela Klonaris stands out for her precision, her robustness, thoroughness and responsiveness." "She is extremely knowledgeable about all areas of law relevant to our projects, including recent developments and proposed legislation."
Robert Adams is a well-regarded and high-profile litigator in the Bahamas, with his noted areas of proficiency including trusts, insurance and banking. He is additionally well equipped to represent clients in arbitration proceedings.
"He is very good at case analysis and providing accurate recommendations to a client on a case's strengths and weaknesses." "Besides his academic abilities, Robert has great people skills. He is personable, persuasive and has the ability to gauge other people’s reactions, which has proven favourable in reaching settlements when negotiating with the opposition."
John Delaney KC commands a formidable reputation for his involvement in commercial transactions, including M&A. He is additionally noted for his contentious practice, where he is increasingly focused on insolvency mandates. He is very well known among market sources, being a former Attorney General of the Bahamas.
"John’s style is very business-centric, positive and accommodating; he's always willing to do what is required to meet the company’s timelines." "He is empathetic, incredibly intelligent, a strategic thinker, and articulates it all beautifully."
Ranked Lawyers at
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Bahamas
Members
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Edward J Marshall
Jillian Chase-Jones
LaToya K Greene
Lena M Bonaby
Rodman F Deleveaux
Sofia J Papageorge
Industries
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Business Restructuring and Insolvency
Commercial Transactions
Financial Services Law & Regulation
Litigation – Commercial, Trusts & Estates:
Private Client Wealth & Immigration
Securities