General Business Law: Dispute Resolution
Bahamas
2 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
N. Leroy Smith
Global 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
Provided by Higgs & Johnson
Practice Areas
Litigation
Trusts & Estates
Commercial/Real Property
Banking/Securities
Employment
Defamation
Private Client & Wealth Management
Insolvency & Corporate Restructuring
Career
N. Leroy Smith is Chair of the firm’s Private Client and Wealth Management and Insolvency & Corporate Restructuring practice groups and is a Partner in the firm’s Litigation Practice Group. He has developed a robust traditional chancery practice (covering trusts, probate, and real property disputes) alongside a commercial chancery litigation practice (covering business and finance disputes). He also has an established Employment Law practice. His clients include trust companies, investment and retail banks, and private High Net Worth Individuals. He is regularly instructed by leading international law firms and has advised an attorney general of a foreign jurisdiction.
Professional Memberships
Bahamas Bar Association
The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn
Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists
Commonwealth Lawyers Association
International Bar Association
Key sectors
Business and Professional ServicesFamily Offices and High Net Worth
Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Chambers Global Guide
General Business Law: Dispute Resolution - Bahamas
Band 2
Individual Editorial
Leroy Smith demonstrates notable expertise in varied contentious matters, particularly in relation to trust disputes. He counts among his clients international trust companies and high net worth individuals.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Leroy Smith is meticulous, very careful to make sure that the advice he gives is detailed, thorough and practical. He's detail-oriented but also practical in his approach.
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