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Christel Sands-Feaste

Christel Sands-Feaste

Global 2026

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Higgs & Johnson
 Higgs & Johnson

Ranked in 1 practice area

General Business Law

Bahamas

16 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Corporate, securities, mergers, and acquisitions

Financial services law and regulation

Career

Christel Sands-Feaste leads the firms practice groups in financial services, securities, investment funds, and Fintech. A highly regarded lawyer for her specialist expertise in advising on financing transactions, securities (in The Bahamas and international capital markets), securitisations, and investment fund structuring, Christel has also developed a keen interest and expertise in emerging digital assets and related Fintech. Christel regularly advises clients on company legal issues including licensing and compliance matters as well as general corporate and operational activities.

Professional Memberships

The Honorable Society of the Middle Temple

Bahamas Bar Association

International Association of Gaming Advisors

Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (Director)

Bahamas Financial Services Board (former Director)

Publications

International Comparative Legal Guide, Fintech – Bahamas (2022)

Opalesque Roundtable Series – The Bahamas (2019-2022)

Chambers Banking & Finance – Trends & Developments (2021-2022)

Legal 500 Fintech Comparative Guide – The Bahamas (2020-2022)

Personal

Fiscal Responsibility Council (Chairman)

Cable Bahamas Ltd. (Director)

The Nassau Chapter of Links Incorporated (President)

Council member, Council of the University of the West Indies

Member, Judicial and Legal Services Commission (The Bahamas)

St. Andrew’s International School (Director)

University of the West Indies (Council Member)

Key sectors

Financial ServicesLeisure and HospitalityEnergy and Utilities

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

General Business Law - Bahamas

Band 1
Individual Editorial

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

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Strengths

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  • She has a holistic view on any matter that she deals with.

    General Business LawChambers Global Guide

  • Christel Sands-Feaste is very pragmatic and analytical. She comes to clients with a good explanation for anything she does.

    General Business LawChambers Global Guide

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Bahamas

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