About

Provided by Graham Thompson

Graham Thompon's practice focus includes all types of General Business Law, including Banking & Finance; Corporate, Commercial & Securities; Litigation & Dispute Resolution; Private Clients, Trusts & Estates; Property & Development; Employment & Labour; Immigration & Naturalization; and Admiralty & Shipping.

We advise leading domestic and international institutions, corporations, law firms and private clients.  Our attorneys are sought after by leaders in the real property, resort development, banking and capital markets sectors. We are highly regarded for our expertise in trust and estate planning, commercial matters, civil litigation, family law, securitization, employment and immigration matters. Partners and Associates work closely with clients to ensure that their matters are handled expeditiously and with highest degree of professionalism.  

Unique among law firms, GT has all through the years made notable contributions to high public service. GT’s former Partners have played critical roles in the Bahamas’ judiciary including three of the nation's past Attorneys-General, the former Chief Justice, several Justices of the Bahamas Supreme Court, and the Chairman of the Judicial Review Commission. Other Partners have served the country as a Member of Parliament, Senators, and as the Chairman of the Constitutional Commission.  This record of service to successive governments and the judiciary is wholly without parallel in the history of the legal profession of the Bahamas.​








Chambers Review

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General Business Law: Dispute Resolution - Bahamas

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Graham Thompson maintains its standing as one of the Bahamas' leading law firms. The team's expertise in M&A and estate planning is sought after by a variety of high-profile corporates and property developers. The firm continues to expand its roster of practice areas, being increasingly active on both contentious and non-contentious tax issues.

Work Highlights

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  • Graham Thompson defended Bank of Novia Scotia Trust Company in breach of trust proceedings commenced by one of its clients, involving a potential financial exposure of USD3 million.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Dana Wells
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Dana Wells
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Senior Statespeople

Dana Wells is a prominent practitioner in the Bahamian real estate sector. He is well regarded for his standout land law practice and is regularly sought out for his expert counsel on commercial and residential development mandates.

M Craig Roberts
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M Craig Roberts
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Senior Statespeople

Consultant counsel Craig Roberts is one of the most senior lawyers in the Bahamas real estate space. He offers a wealth of development and conveyancing experience, in addition to overseeing all manner of property transactions.

Sean McWeeney KC
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Sean McWeeney KC
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Band 1

Sean McWeeney KC is an eminent adviser with a strong reputation for his work in the area of trusts and estates, as well as related contentious work.

Michelle Pindling-Sands
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Michelle Pindling-Sands
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Band 2

Michelle Pindling-Sands is sought after for her expertise in M&A, particularly by entities in the healthcare sector. She also leads the firm's shipping group.

Alistair Chisnall
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Alistair Chisnall
3
Band 3

Alistair Chisnall is a well-known real estate lawyer based in Nassau. His practice encompasses a wide range of sale and purchase transactions pertaining to both residential and resort properties.

Alistair Chisnall is good at what he does.

3
Leif Farquharson
3
Band 3

Leif Farquharson joins the rankings after demonstrating notable expertise in a variety of contentious matters, including land ownership disputes, breach of trust and contract, as well as judicial reviews of construction permits. He can boast clients in the banking and property development sectors.

Leif is a very solid lawyer and I think very highly of him.

Adrian Hunt
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Adrian Hunt
U
Up and Coming

Adrian Hunt is a notable practitioner in the Bahamas, held in high esteem by market sources for his strengths as a litigator, particularly when it comes to planning permits.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Bahamas

General Business Law

Sean McWeeney KC
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Sean McWeeney KC
1
Band 1
Michelle Pindling-Sands
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Michelle Pindling-Sands
2
Band 2
General Business Law: Dispute Resolution

3
Leif Farquharson
3
Band 3
Adrian Hunt
U
Adrian Hunt
U
Up and Coming
General Business Law: Real Estate

Dana Wells
S
Dana Wells
S
Senior Statespeople
M Craig Roberts
S
M Craig Roberts
S
Senior Statespeople
Alistair Chisnall
3
Alistair Chisnall
3
Band 3