McNamara & Co

Number of partners: 4
Number of lawyers: 8 (excluding consultant)
Languages: English

Firm Overview:
Established in 1975, McNamara & Co is one of St. Lucia’s most respected law firms. The Chambers retains a team of recognised legal counsel who are experts in their respective fields and who take a practical, client-centered approach to representation while maintaining a firm foundation in technical excellence. McNamara & Co provides solutions for complex legal issues and readily adapts to the needs of a changing society. The firm’s reputation has been built on commitment to quality service, strict standards, expert legal advice and results. Amongst themselves, the firm’s partners and consultants have over 150 years of experience at the bar. McNamara & Co. offers the full range of legal services applicable to St. Lucia.

Main Areas of Practice:

Corporate/Commercial:
4 partners, various associates, 2 consultants
In the corporate/commercial sphere, the firm has successfully managed several major receiverships and liquidations involving hotels, commercial and residential developments. Employment matters form a significant part of the McNamara & Co portfolio, with Anthony McNamara KC guiding the firm’s employment team in his capacity as a firm consultant. Anthony was instrumental in the development of the Labour Act, St. Lucia’s statute law on labour. Other areas of specialisation at McNamara & Co include conveyancing, corporate reorganisation and drafting of joint venture agreements, shareholder agreements and leases.
Key Clients: Windward & Leeward Brewery Ltd., Buckeye St. Lucia, several of the island’s major hotel resorts including Sandals and Le Sport
Contact: Stephen McNamara CBE, LLD
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Deale Lee
Email: [email protected]

Litigation:
3 partners, various associates, 1 consultant
McNamara & Co undertakes primarily civil and commercial litigation. The firm has vast litigation experience, encompassing compliance with the court’s case management principles and preparation of clients’ cases for hearing/ trial. The firm also participates frequently in alternative dispute resolution and has successfully concluded matters using mediation and arbitration. The department is headed by Kimberley Roheman and Deale Lee who between themselves have over 40 years of litigation experience. The department is supported by Anthony McNamara KC.
Key Clients: M&C General Insurance Co. Ltd, New India Assurance Co. Ltd., WASCO, Lucelec
Contact: Kimberley Roheman
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Deale Lee
Email: [email protected]

Banking & Finance:
2 partners, various associates, 1 consultant
The firm’s banking and finance practice handles mortgages, debentures, international finance and debt recovery, among other matters.
Key Clients: Major banking and finance institutions including Sagicor, FirstCaribbean International Bank Ltd, Republic Bank and Royal Bank of Canada
Contact: Stephen McNamara, CBE, LLD
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Deale Lee
Email: [email protected]

Family:
1 partner, various associates, 1 consultant
The firm handles all aspects of spousal family law including marriage, divorce, financial support, property rights and domestic violence. Advice and litigation also extends to persons who cohabit and those involved in common law relationships. McNamara & Co Partner Kimberley Roheman was the First Magistrate of the Family Court established in 1996.
Contact: Kimberley Roheman
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Zinaida McNamara
Email: [email protected]

Intellectual Property:
1 partner, various associates
McNamara & Co advises clients on all aspects of intellectual property. The firm handles the filing and prosecution of applications for trademarks, patents, industrial designs; copyright and domain names. It assists clients in relation to infringement issues/claims and handles any and all oppositions to the progress of applications. Partner Kimberley Roheman is a Founding Member of IPCA (Intellectual Property Caribbean Association) and serves as chairperson of IPCA’s Legislative and Registry Review Committee.
Contact: Kimberley Roheman
Email: [email protected]