Department profile
Pollonais, Blanc, de la Bastide & Jacelon

General Business Law

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Pollonais, Blanc, de la Bastide & Jacelon

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About

Provided by Pollonais, Blanc, de la Bastide & Jacelon

The Firm has considerable experience in Commercial and Securities matters (including the structuring and issuance of derivative securities, securitizations, mortgage backed securities and collective investment schemes), Mergers and Acquisitions, the Oil and Gas sector, Banking, Finance, Civil and Commercial Litigation including Labour Law, Judicial Review, Legislative Drafting, Telecommunications and Media and Broadcasting Law and the provision of Corporate Secretarial Services to both Private and Public Companies in Trinidad and Tobago as well as Internationally.

  

The Firm has an assembly of qualified and experienced practitioners who are ready, willing and able to assist our clients. In the following pages we will introduce you to their qualifications to meet all of these requirements.


Industries (25)

  • Intellectual Property
  • Commercial
  • Banking
  • Conveyancing
  • Property
  • Estates
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Corporate
  • Telecommunications
  • Renewable Energy
  • Construction
  • Maritime
  • Debt Recovery
  • Bankruptcy
  • Insolvency
  • oil and gas
  • public utilities
  • Insurance
  • Airline
  • Securities Exchange
  • Initial Public Offerings
  • IPO
  • SME
  • Software Licensing
  • Patent

Chambers Review

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General Business Law - Trinidad & Tobago

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Pollonais Blanc is an esteemed law firm which is often sought after owing to its strong capability in conveyancing. With a steady foothold in the Trinidad market, the firm is also adept at handling banking and finance transactions as well as M&A. The firm is additionally heralded for its robust dispute resolution offering, which is particularly active on matters related to negligence.

Work Highlights

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  • Pollonais Blanc assisted Agostini’s with the acquisition of the Aventa Group.

Strengths

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  • The team consists of highly skilled and knowledgeable professionals with expertise in all areas of law.

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  • They are able to present multiple ways to handle an issue.

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  • They're patient, meticulous and tenacious.

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  • Pollonais Blanc provides advice related to what's happening in the market. The firm brings a common-sense approach to complex legal issues.

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  • The lawyers always respond to queries or questions in a timeframe and manner that exceeds expectations.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Mark Laquis
    Band 2Mark Laquis

    Mark Laquis

    Mark Laquis is an eminent lawyer who is managing partner of Pollonais Blanc. He holds a long-established reputation as one of Trinidad's most prolific conveyancing practitioners. In conjunction with his expertise in this area, he has a wide-ranging practice in real estate work, regularly advising clients on mortgages and leasings in addition to property sales and acquisitions.
    • Mark Laquis is very responsive and accessible.

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    • He's extremely knowledgeable and accommodating, providing sound legal advice that is always beneficial to the client.

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    • Mark is very efficient and pleasant to work with. He provides very clear guidance.

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  • Band 3Alana Bissessar
    Band 3Alana Bissessar

    Alana Bissessar

    Alana Bissessar heads up the dispute resolution department at Pollonais Blanc. She has a particular focus on medical and professional negligence matters, in addition to personal injury litigation. She is active representing clients such as health boards and insurance companies, in addition to individual medical, legal and financial services professionals.

    • Alana is always very informative, knowledgeable, detail-oriented and patient. She always takes the time when clarification is needed.

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    • Alana Bissessar is very helpful and guides the client through the process with sound advice.

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Ranked Individuals at Pollonais, Blanc, de la Bastide & Jacelon (2)

Trinidad & Tobago

Members

Provided by Pollonais, Blanc, de la Bastide & Jacelon

  • Leela Bridgeraj

  • Kevina Ramsook

  • John Paul Nahous

  • Amalia Maharaj

    Head of Department

  • Nalini Jaggernauth

  • Lisa Fulchan

    Head of Department

  • Savitri Sookraj-Beharry

  • Oneesha Paul

  • Karen Vanaik Lalla

  • Rachel Jaggernauth

  • Stephan Maharaj

  • Ranjana Rambachan

  • Ramona Mohammed

  • Khelana Cook

  • Javed Mohammed

  • Mark Laquis

    Head of Department

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  • Tiffany Kissoon

  • Acacia Halley

  • Karissa Singh

  • Alana Bissessar

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