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Global Guide 2023
Jamaica General Business Law
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4 Ranked Lawyers

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

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General Business Law - Jamaica
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What the team is known for

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.

Notable Practitioners

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W John Vassell KC
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Senior Statespeople

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.

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Christopher D R Bovell
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Senior Statespeople

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.

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Jerome I Lee
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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."

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Topaz L. M. Johnson
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Up and Coming

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
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Jamaica

General Business Law

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Christopher D R Bovell
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Senior Statespeople
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Jerome I Lee
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Band 1
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Topaz L. M. Johnson
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Up and Coming
General Business Law: Dispute Resolution

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W John Vassell KC
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Senior Statespeople

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