Department profile
JCS Caribbean Law

General Business Law

Global Guide 2026 : Trinidad & Tobago


JCS Caribbean Law

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About

Provided by JCS Caribbean Law

JCS CARIBBEAN LAW (formerly Johnson, Camacho & Singh) is a leading law firm in corporate and commercial transactional and advisory work in Trinidad and Tobago and the wider Caribbean. Our team has significant experience in areas of banking & finance, project finance, capital markets, securities, mergers & acquisitions, oil & gas and corporate advisory.

Our client base includes leading local, regional and international companies operating in varying industries, including, banking & finance, energy, manufacturing, retail & distribution, insurance, services and public sector.

Our team is often involved in major transactions in Trinidad and Tobago and in recent years in collaboration with our network of collaborating firms has completed significant transactions in Guyana, Grenada, Antigua, St. Lucia, Barbados and Jamaica.

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General Business Law - Trinidad & Tobago

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

JCS Caribbean Law is a highly respected law firm which is sought after for representation by multinational and domestic clients. It provides advice on a range of practice areas, including project financing, M&A and construction mandates. It is further noted for housing one of the leading conveyancing practices in Trinidad & Tobago.

Work Highlights

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  • JCS Caribbean Law assisted Citigroup with a USD190 million syndicated loan to the ANSA McAL Group to partially finance the USD327 million acquisition of Ohio-based Bleachtech.

Strengths

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  • The law firm JCS is a one-stop shop and has an extensive network across the region.

    General Business Law respondentGlobal
  • JCS Caribbean Law is definitely in the top 10% of firms in terms of insight, openness and flexibility.

    General Business Law respondentGlobal
  • JCS Caribbean Law is the best in class in understanding the market. The firm is able to negotiate legal agreements that are balanced and at the same time robust.

    General Business Law respondentGlobal
  • They give clear advice without ambiguity.

    General Business Law respondentGlobal
  • They are specifically very attuned to the client's business and very practical with their recommendations.

    General Business Law respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Nicholas Sinanan
    Band 1Nicholas Sinanan

    Nicholas Sinanan

    Nicholas Sinanan is a skilled lawyer who is the managing partner at Johnson, Camacho & Singh. He is a well-respected figure in Trinidad's legal market, offering a wealth of experience pertaining to capital markets issuances and finance transactions.
    • He's very knowledgeable, up to date with what's happening in Trinidad, the Caribbean region and internationally.

      General Business Law respondentGlobal
    • Nicholas Sinanan is the country's best corporate finance lawyer.

      General Business Law respondentGlobal
  • Band 3Orrisha Maharajh
    Band 3Orrisha Maharajh

    Orrisha Maharajh

    Orrisha Maharajh assists with a range of M&A and other regulatory matters across multiple jurisdictions, including Jamaica. She is active in the energy and gas industries, advising also on property and financial disputes.

    • Orrisha Maharajh is an excellent attorney. She is always very responsive and focuses not just on the law but also on the commercial aspects of a transaction.

      General Business Law respondentGlobal
    • She's brilliant. Her understanding of the sector is remarkable and only seems only to be growing. She has great international connections and does all the direct engagement for cross-border matters.

      General Business Law respondentGlobal
    • Orrisha is super-responsive. She is always on top of things.

      General Business Law respondentGlobal
  • Band 3Stephen A Singh
    Band 3Stephen A Singh

    Stephen A Singh

    Stephen Singh enjoys a strong reputation in the Trinidadian dispute resolution market. He is active across both litigation and arbitration. With expertise in oil and gas and construction matters, Singh offers further proficiency in real estate, tax and insolvency disputes.
    • We call Stephen 'the encyclopaedia' because of his legal knowledge.

      General Business Law respondentGlobal
    • He acts for general counsels throughout the Caribbean region, including on high-profile commercial litigation.

      General Business Law respondentGlobal

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