General Business Law | Global

Graham Thompson maintains its standing as one of the Bahamas' leading law firms. The team's expertise in M&A and estate planning is sought after by a variety of high-profile corporates and property developers. The firm continues to expand its roster of practice areas, being increasingly active on both contentious and non-contentious tax issues.

Higgs & Johnson is widely regarded as one of the most prominent law firms in the Bahamas. The team has considerable experience overseeing major commercial transactions, including M&A, financings and capital markets issuances. The firm is equally well placed to assist clients with real estate development mandates, while its dispute resolution team is regularly instructed on some of the jurisdiction's most noteworthy commercial cases. Typical clients for its lawyers include international banks and financial institutions, as well as trust companies, real estate developers and cruise operators.

Lennox Paton is a top-tier Bahamian law firm that provides a full range of services to a client base encompassing well-known international businesses as well as prominent high net worth individuals. The firm possesses particularly strong capabilities in litigation, with a deep bench of lawyers to draw upon for contentious commercial issues. The team also advises clients on the full spectrum of transactional and commercial regulatory matters, with a notable track record in regard to bond issuances. An equally impressive real estate department offers counsel on property acquisitions and sales, as well as developmental financing.

McKinney, Bancroft & Hughes enjoys widespread praise for its strength in litigation and other forms of dispute resolution. The firm's practice covers a wide range of contentious matters, from IP infringement cases and corporate insolvencies to breach of contract and shareholder disputes. The firm is regarded as a go-to adviser by a range of banks, trust companies, luxury hotel groups and real estate developers. In addition to litigation, McKinney offers comprehensive assistance with non-contentious matters, including asset sales, liquidations and business structuring, and further proficiency in all aspects of contentious and non-contentious taxation.

Glinton Sweeting O'Brien is a compact law firm which is acknowledged as one of the key players for corporate and finance work in the Bahamas. The team is particularly highlighted for its skill in real estate matters as well as for its oversight of significant banking and finance and investment fund work. The team provides a wealth of expertise in property and resort development, as well as in connection with real estate acquisitions and disposals. The firm has strong relationships with a number of major corporate clients and is also very active on behalf of high net worth individuals.