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General Business Law: Real Estate | Global

Bahamas

The General Business Law: Real Estate rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across Bahamas.

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Senior Statespeople

  1. Dana Wells
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    Dana Wells
    Graham Thompson
    Graham Thompson | General Business Law: Real Estate
    2025 | Senior Statespeople | 19 Years Ranked

    Dana Wells is a prominent practitioner in the Bahamian real estate sector. He is well regarded for his standout land law practice and is regularly sought out for his expert counsel on commercial and residential development mandates.

  2. M Craig Roberts
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    M Craig Roberts
    Graham Thompson
    Graham Thompson | General Business Law: Real Estate
    2025 | Senior Statespeople | 19 Years Ranked

    Consultant counsel Craig Roberts is one of the most senior lawyers in the Bahamas real estate space. He offers a wealth of development and conveyancing experience, in addition to overseeing all manner of property transactions.

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Band 1

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    David R Johnstone
    Lennox Paton
    Lennox Paton | General Business Law: Real Estate
    2025 | Band 1 | 20 Years Ranked

    David Johnstone maintains his standing at the fore of the Bahamas property market. As head of real estate, he acts for a range of notable international developers, as well as lenders.

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Band 2

  1. Andrew O'Brien
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    Andrew O'Brien
    Glinton Sweeting O'Brien
    Glinton Sweeting O'Brien | General Business Law: Real Estate
    2025 | Band 2 | 12 Years Ranked

    Andrew O'Brien is a well-respected lawyer in the Bahamian real estate space. His practice encompasses real estate development in both a residential and commercial context, as well as hotel, condominium and mixed-use development, providing counsel to international and local developers alike.

  2. Stephen Jenkins Melvin
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    Stephen Jenkins Melvin
    Higgs & Johnson
    Higgs & Johnson | General Business Law: Real Estate
    2025 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked

    Based in the firm's Lyford Cay office, Stephen Jenkins Melvin is held in high regard for his advice on property development and tax, as well as real estate acquisitions. He has notable experience in mandates relating to resort and marine development.

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Band 3

  1. Alistair Chisnall
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    Alistair Chisnall
    Graham Thompson
    Graham Thompson | General Business Law: Real Estate
    2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked

    Alistair Chisnall is a well-known real estate lawyer based in Nassau. His practice encompasses a wide range of sale and purchase transactions pertaining to both residential and resort properties.

  2. Bryan Glinton
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    Bryan Glinton
    Glinton Sweeting O'Brien
    Glinton Sweeting O'Brien | General Business Law: Real Estate
    2025 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked

    Bryan Glinton is well regarded, both in the Bahamas and abroad, for his work handling real estate transactions and corporate matters more broadly. He possesses considerable transactional experience, including in M&A, and additionally advises on corporate restructuring. He is a popular choice of counsel among international investors and financial institutions.

  3. Robert Van Wynen
    Alexiou, Knowles & Co | General Business Law: Real Estate
    2025 | Band 3