N. Leroy Smith
High Net Worth Guide 2023
Band 2 : Offshore: Trusts
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About
Provided by N. Leroy Smith
Practice Areas
Leroy has a robust traditional and commercial chancery litigation practice with a particular specialization in Trust and Estates, complex commercial disputes and Employment Law. A few examples of his representation leading to successful outcomes include applications/proceedings: for Orders setting aside transactions pursuant to Section 91C of the Trustee Act 1998 (which essentially codifies the ‘Hastings-Bass’ jurisdiction as it obtained pre-Pitt v Holt); for trustee directions variously sanctioning proposals for restructuring of trusts, division and distribution of assets and Beddoes relief; for the variation of trusts including the simultaneous abolition of applicable perpetuities periods; and defence of securities transfer agent (for publicly listed company) at Trial in respect of alleged breaches of securities exchange rules.
Career
Leroy is a Partner in the Firm’s Litigation and Private Client & Wealth Management practice groups. He is an Accredited Civil and Commercial Mediator (London School of Mediation).
Professional Memberships
The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn; Bahamas Bar Association
Publications
Bahamas chapter, International Trust and Divorce Litigation (3rd Edition, 2019)
Personal
Leroy holds an LL.B. from the University of Southampton, read the Bar Vocational Course at BPP Law School and holds a LL.M. from University College. He is called to the Bars of England & Wales and The Bahamas.