General Business Law
Bahamas
2 years ranked
Provided by McKinney, Bancroft & Hughes
Real Property
Admiralty and maritime
Immigration
Tax and Trade Laws
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.
The Bahamas chapter in Chambers 2025 Corporate Immigration Global Practice Guide, co-author
University of Toronto
Bachelor of Arts Degree
University of London
Bachelor of Law Degree
Provided by Chambers
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 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.
Provided by Chambers
She is always responsive and provides good advice in good time.
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.
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