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McKINNEY, BANCROFT & HUGHES is one of the largest and oldest firms in The Bahamas and conducts an extensive international and domestic practice from its offices in the cities of Nassau and Freeport. MB&H is a full service client centred premier law firm with one of the largest and most highly regarded litigation departments in the Bahamas. The firm delivers its legal services through twelve main Practice Areas involving nearly thirty lawyers and is the exclusive Bahamian member of Lex Mundi, the world’s leading network of independent law firms in over 160 countries. 


MB&H Corporate Services Ltd., an affiliate of the law firm has established itself as a market leader in the provision of corporate and financial services. Licensed under the Financial and Corporate Services Providers Act, MB&H Corporate Services Ltd., provides its local and global clientele with a full array of competitively priced financial services products.

Chambers Review

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General Business Law - Bahamas

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

McKinney, Bancroft & Hughes enjoys widespread praise for its strength in litigation and other forms of dispute resolution. The firm's practice covers a wide range of contentious matters, from IP infringement cases and corporate insolvencies to breach of contract and shareholder disputes. The firm is regarded as a go-to adviser by a range of banks, trust companies, luxury hotel groups and real estate developers. In addition to litigation, McKinney offers comprehensive assistance with non-contentious matters, including asset sales, liquidations and business structuring, and further proficiency in all aspects of contentious and non-contentious taxation.

Work Highlights

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  • McKinney, Bancroft & Hughes successfully acted for a real estate investment company on an agreement with the Government of the Bahamas for the development of a hotel valued at USD150 million.

Strengths

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The team is very competent and very diverse.

General Business Law respondent
Global

The team are very experienced and dedicated to the task at hand. 

General Business Law respondent
Global

They are a very responsive team. 

General Business Law respondent
Global

The team have shown a deep understanding of Bahamian law and profound experience with the Bahamian legal procedures in order to defend our company in court.

General Business Law respondent
Global

The firm's best qualities are the ability to receive a large amount of complex information, analyse it quickly and relay it to the client in a way that is sensible and easily digestible.

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Global

Notable Practitioners

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H. Campbell Cleare III
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H. Campbell Cleare III
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Senior Statespeople

Nassau-based consultant Campbell Cleare is a seasoned lawyer who is highly regarded by peers and clients alike for his many years advising on development agreements and leasings.

Campbell Cleare is a talented real estate and general corporate counsel who is very adept at drafting contracts, and a very strong advocate, as well as a good negotiator.

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John F. Wilson KC
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John F. Wilson KC
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Band 1

John Wilson KC is a highly respected lawyer who works on a range of shareholder and trust-related disputes, including both litigation and arbitration. He has a long track record of success in major cases and is a senior partner at McKinney, Bancroft & Hughes.

John Wilson KC is extremely smart. He can produce the right strategic advice immediately off the top of his head. 

John Wilson KC is respected and highly regarded.

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Kimberley A. Rolle
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Kimberley A. Rolle
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Band 2

Kimberley Rolle has a growing reputation when it comes to transactional issues and commercial agreements. She regularly assists with loan facilities and real estate developments, acting for global financial institutions in addition to many other significant clients.

Kimberley is an extremely talented real estate and general corporate counsel, very adept at drafting contracts, a very strong advocate as well and a good negotiator.

Kimberley is an excellent attorney. Her knowledge and thorough approach to work engender a sense of confidence that one is well represented.

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Sean N. C. Moree KC
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Sean N. C. Moree KC
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Band 2

Sean Moree is an acclaimed lawyer who has wide-ranging experience in disputes work and is particularly sought out for his representation in trust, insolvency and liquidation-related matters, as well as those pertaining to corporate fraud.

Sean is very responsive and detailed, has a nice attitude and is efficient.

Sean is able to analyse matters and disseminate back to us in an easily digestible way.

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Kevin A. C. Moree
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Kevin A. C. Moree
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Band 3

Kevin Moree joins the numerical rankings this year, being widely known for his specialism in contentious tax cases. In particular, he is sought out for his advice on the impact of the Bahamas' recent VAT legislation, having assisted several big-name clients in this regard.

Kevin Moree is an outstanding lawyer who has taken on the legal representation of our company in court with the highest level of dedication and service standards.

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Gia Sands
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Gia Sands
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Up and Coming

Gia Sands is an up-and-coming lawyer notable for her work negotiating agreements with government institutions, as well as commercial leases for the purpose of real estate development and significant financings.

Gia is an up-and-comer who is a really strong drafter and negotiator.

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Vanessa L. Smith
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Vanessa L. Smith
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Up and Coming

Vanessa Smith is an increasingly prominent lawyer who is highly regarded by the market. She is notably experienced in insolvency and family law, as well as the enforcement of arbitration awards.

Vanessa is a very capable up-and-coming lawyer.

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Ranked Lawyers at
McKinney, Bancroft & Hughes

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General Business Law
H. Campbell Cleare III
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H. Campbell Cleare III
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Senior Statespeople
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Kimberley A. Rolle
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Kimberley A. Rolle
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Band 2
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Gia Sands
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Gia Sands
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Up and Coming
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General Business Law: Dispute Resolution
John F. Wilson KC
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John F. Wilson KC
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Band 1
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Sean N. C. Moree KC
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Sean N. C. Moree KC
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Band 2
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Kevin A. C. Moree
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Kevin A. C. Moree
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Band 3
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Vanessa L. Smith
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Vanessa L. Smith
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Up and Coming
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Members

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Adrienne Bellot

Alexander Christie

Alexandria Russell

Alicia Gibson

Andrew C. D. Smith

April Turner

Ashley N. Sands

Beatrice E. Miranda

Berchel Wilson

Brenford A. V. Christie

Demi Pindling

Erin M. Hill

Floidira M. Collie

G. Diane Stewart

Gabrielle D. Wilson

Genell K. Sands

Gia R. Sands

Justine A. Smith

Lourey C. Smith

Michelle I. Deveaux

Peteche Mitchell

RaSean V. Longley

Richard Lightbourn

Sir Brian Moree KT, K.C.

Theominique D. Nottage

Timothy A. Eneas K.C.