General Business Law - St Vincent & the Grenadines
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What the Team is Known For
Elizabeth Law Chambers is one of the largest and best-established law firms in St Vincent & the Grenadines, having been in operation for more than four decades. It is especially noted as a leading firm in litigation, with considerable experience acting for banks and construction companies. On the transactional side, its lawyers regularly assist with banking and finance mandates, including in relation to shipping finance. Their experience also encompasses M&A, real estate, intellectual property and tax.
Notable practitioners
Akin Stanley John is active on a range of transactional matters. He has particularly strong experience in banking and finance, having previously focused on this area exclusively during his time based in the London office of Allen & Overy. Acting for some of the region's major banks, he covers a variety of lending work and also represents clients in litigation.
Stanley John KC is acknowledged to be one of the jurisdiction's leading litigation lawyers and has acted on a long list of high-profile cases. As King's Counsel, he is active across the region, representing clients ranging from telecoms companies to banks and political figures. He is also a noted former parliamentarian, having been leader of the St Vincent Labour Party for a period of two years in the 1990s.
