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General Business Law: Dispute Resolution

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General Business Law: Dispute Resolution - Bahamas

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What the Team is Known For

Higgs & Johnson is widely regarded as one of the most prominent law firms in the Bahamas. The team has considerable experience overseeing major commercial transactions, including M&A, financings and capital markets issuances. The firm is equally well placed to assist clients with real estate development mandates, while its dispute resolution team is regularly instructed on some of the jurisdiction's most noteworthy commercial cases. Typical clients for its lawyers include international banks and financial institutions, as well as trust companies, real estate developers and cruise operators.

Work Highlights

  • The law firm assisted Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, and a fund managed by Stone Point Capital, with the acquisition of Focus Financial Partners.

Strengths

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The firm has a very strong team that include specialists in many fields.

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The firm has a wealth of knowledge in litigation matters and conveyancing.

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We are gratified at the level of responsiveness we get from Higgs & Johnson.

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The team were helpful in understanding local law requirements related to a variety of types of collateral.

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The team are responsive and reactive. They are excellent with timelines and the delivery of services.

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Notable Practitioners

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Philip C Dunkley KC
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Philip C Dunkley KC
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Senior Statespeople

Philip Dunkley KC is a veteran lawyer who maintains his standing as one of the leading figures in the Bahamas litigation arena. He serves as a senior partner at Higgs & Johnson and has over 40 years of experience in practice, particularly with regard to trust disputes.

Philip Dunkley is a highly respected lawyer in the community.

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Christel Sands-Feaste
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Christel Sands-Feaste
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Christel Sands-Feaste remains one of the most sought-after finance lawyers in the Bahamas. She is regularly instructed by borrowers to advise on loan facilities, as well as banking acquisitions.

Christel is very responsive and client-focused, as well as highly respected within the jurisdiction.

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Tara Archer-Glasgow
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Tara Archer-Glasgow
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Tara Archer-Glasgow operates a diverse contentious practice from Nassau. She acts on matters relating to maritime disputes and the enforcement of international awards. Additionally, she advises on shareholder and contractual disputes. She represents a range of domestic and international clients, including banks and energy companies, as well as private individuals.

Tara is smart, experienced and able to use a degree of ingenuity that allows us to find solutions that are useful and cost-effective.

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Oscar N. Johnson, Jr.
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Oscar N. Johnson, Jr.
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Oscar Johnson KC is an esteemed litigator in the Bahamas. He offers clients a wide range of experience encompassing educational, banking and airline matters, among others. He is senior partner at Higgs & Johnson.

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Stephen Jenkins Melvin
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Stephen Jenkins Melvin
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Based in the firm's Lyford Cay office, Stephen Jenkins Melvin is held in high regard for his advice on property development and tax, as well as real estate acquisitions. He has notable experience in mandates relating to resort and marine development.

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Zarina Fitzgerald
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Zarina Fitzgerald
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Zarina Fitzgerald leads the commercial transactions team at Higgs & Johnson. She offers a wealth of experience in M&A and finance, assisting clients with a range of high-value matters.

Zarina handles all of our financial matters, which are very complex documents that she understands better than anyone.

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N. Leroy Smith
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N. Leroy Smith
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Leroy Smith is added to the rankings this year having demonstrated notable expertise in varied contentious matters, particularly in relation to trust disputes. He counts among his clients international trust companies and high net worth individuals.

Leroy Smith is really good at what he does.

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Audley Hanna, Jr.
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Audley Hanna, Jr.
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Up and Coming

Audley Hanna maintains a notable reputation in the Bahamian commercial litigation sphere. He regularly advises on banking disputes, having represented international financial institutions. He has further experience acting for governmental entities and insurance companies.

Audley is our go-to expert, especially on labour matters.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Higgs & Johnson

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General Business Law
Christel Sands-Feaste
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Christel Sands-Feaste
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Band 1
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Zarina Fitzgerald
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Zarina Fitzgerald
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Band 2
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General Business Law: Dispute Resolution
Philip C Dunkley KC
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Philip C Dunkley KC
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Senior Statespeople
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Tara Archer-Glasgow
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Tara Archer-Glasgow
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Band 1
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Oscar N. Johnson, Jr. KC
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Oscar N. Johnson, Jr. KC
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Band 2
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N. Leroy Smith
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N. Leroy Smith
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Band 3
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Audley Hanna, Jr.
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Audley Hanna, Jr.
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Up and Coming
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General Business Law: Real Estate
Stephen Jenkins Melvin
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Stephen Jenkins Melvin
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Band 2
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