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Gia Sands

Gia Sands

Global 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

About

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Practice Areas

Real Property

Admiralty and maritime

Immigration

Tax and Trade Laws

Career

Gia R. Sands is a partner of the firm who specializes in corporate and commercial law. Her expertise spans legal matters that involve real property, admiralty and maritime, immigration, and tax and trade laws. She is Vice-Chair of the firm’s Admiralty, Shipping and Aviation practice group.

Gia attended the University of Toronto in Canada, where she received a Bachelor of Arts Degree. She then completed her Bachelor of Law Degree from the University of London in England. Gia proceeded to complete the Bar Vocational Course at BPP in London, and also completed a Masters of Law Degree at University College London. She was called to the English Bar in July 2011 and was admitted to The Bahamas’ Bar during the same year.

Gia’s core values include honesty, diligence, respect, optimism, and family. Her proactive approach to life is reflected in her work, and she has fostered a reputation for being a hard-working, reliable, and personable attorney. What makes Gia special however is the fact that she enjoys building relationships that go beyond what is simply required for the “job.” As her clients can attest, Gia’s priorities revolve around getting results and reaching favorable outcomes.

Publications

The Bahamas chapter in Chambers 2025 Corporate Immigration Global Practice Guide, co-author

Education

University of Toronto

Bachelor of Arts Degree

University of London

Bachelor of Law Degree

Key sectors

Property, Construction and Infrastructure

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

General Business Law - Bahamas

Up-and-coming Individual
Up and Coming

Individual Editorial

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.

General Business Law: Real Estate - Bahamas

Up-and-coming Individual
Up and Coming

Individual Editorial

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.

Strengths

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  • She is always responsive and provides good advice in good time.

    General Business LawChambers Global Guide
  • Gia Sands looks out for her customer. She is very thorough in ensuring that the client's interest is well represented and taken care of.

    General Business LawChambers Global Guide

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