
About
Provided by DunnCox
Corporate Law
We are a market leader for corporate and commercial advice and We have represented international and local purchasers and sellers in major company acquisitions and takeovers of companies including publicly listed companies in a number of industries, including the beverages, petroleum, aviation and dairy sectors. Our legal experts in Corporate Law regularly provide other services including:
- public issues of debt and equity securities;
- private placements;
- company re-organisation;
- stock exchange listings;
- shareholders’ agreements;
- partnerships and joint ventures;
- franchising; and
- incorporations.
Banking Law and Financial Law
The firm represents several large and leading commercial banks and other lenders in Jamaica and overseas. A major component of the firm’s banking practice consists of advising lending institutions on all aspects of finance including loan and security documentation and debt and equity funding in capital markets, such as bond issuances and public company share offers. We assist clients with all aspects of deal structure, negotiation, documentation and completion. Our team of lawyers has extensive experience in handling matters such as:
- project financing;
- trade finance;
- letters of credit;
- lease financing;
- capital market issues;
- documentation and enforcement of security;
- diverse investment vehicles;
- repos and derivatives transactions; and
- guidance and advice on operational, regulatory and compliance issues.
Chambers Review
DunnCox is a leading law firm in Jamaica that is highly regarded for its strengths in the commercial sphere. The team remains a popular choice for multinationals and offers broad expertise in finance, acting on both the borrower and lender sides of transactions. Its experience also encompasses advice on real estate and commercial contracts.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"DunnCox have consistently demonstrated exceptional responsiveness combined with solid outputs and attention to detail."
"DunnCox have consistently demonstrated exceptional responsiveness combined with solid outputs and attention to detail."
Notable Practitioners
John Vassell KC is a longstanding lawyer who is highly reputed for his civil litigation practice. He holds particular experience in appeals before national and international tribunals.
Christopher Bovell maintains a stellar reputation for his commercial work and longstanding mining expertise. He furthermore enjoys notable market longevity and experience of corporate governance.
Jerome Lee is a prominent corporate lawyer with particular expertise in finance mandates and conveyancing. He also holds notable strengths in project finance, acquisitions and financial loans matters. His client base includes various tech companies as well as insurance brokers.
"Jerome Lee is an extremely sophisticated lawyer whose vast experience and judgement we rely on to guide us through complicated transactions."
Topaz Johnson is an increasingly prominent lawyer who is most active in commercial banking matters and has particular experience in providing legal advice in financing matters.
Ranked Lawyers at
DunnCox
Jamaica
Members
Provided by DunnCox
Courtney Bailey
Joanne Wood Rattray
Kelly Akin
Maragret Moodie Jervis
Roxanne Miller
Head of Department
Topaz Johnson
Industries
Provided by DunnCox
Agriculture
Banking and Finance
Energy
Media
Mining
Real Estate / Land Development
Sports & Entertainment
Telecommunications
Tourism
Transportation