Chambers Review
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General Business Law - Barbados
What the Team is Known For
Hamel-Smith Caribbean is an accomplished litigation boutique law firm that is widely recognised for its work both within Barbados and across the Caribbean. The law firm often advises banks, investment companies and clients in the hospitality sector on insolvency and restructuring cases and shareholder disputes. The team is also experienced in non-contentious matters such as acquisitions and real estate developments.
Strengths
Hamel-Smith Caribbean's ability to grasp the situation and guide on the best path forward commercially has been excellent.
The team is flexible, quick, value driven and gives practical solutions. It has deep experience in all commercial facets and draws on its dispute resolution experience to provide a holistic approach.
Work Highlights
Hamel-Smith Caribbean represented Richard and Nicola Bebb in their BBD2.2 million acquisition of a residential property in Barbados.
Notable practitioners
Christopher Hamel-Smith SC is an accomplished lawyer advising on intellectual property matters and insurance disputes. He is also experienced in insolvency cases and is regularly called upon to sit as an arbitrator. He is based in Barbados, but also has a long history of practising in Trinidad and is widely recognised for his experience across the Caribbean.
Christopher Hamel-Smith brings many years of experience and a wealth of legal knowledge, together with a strategic approach, to each case.
Christopher is one of the very best senior counsels I've ever worked with in the Caribbean.
Benjamin Norris is informative, clear and really responsive. He is exceptional.
He's a well-rounded lawyer who demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and a logical approach to his work. He's dedicated to serving his clients' best interests while ensuring their legal protection.
David is personable, quickly grasps what is needed, is good at thinking on his feet and breaks down complex arguments very quickly.
David Hamel-Smith is an excellent risk management adviser.