Dispute Resolution
Private Clients and Trusts
Managing Partner

Judith A. Whitehead, KC

Practice

Judy Whitehead KC, is the firm's Managing Partner, with responsibility for providing leadership of the firm's strategic direction and overseeing the firm’s operations. She also leads the firm's Private Client practice.

Judy represents individuals and family-controlled businesses in a wide range of matters including succession,estate planning, real estate and relocation to the Bahamas.

Previously a partner in the firm's litigation practice with a specialization in divorce and family matters,she continues to provide solution focused advice to high net worth individuals in a wide range of family disputes and in the preparation of pre and postnuptial agreements.

Admissions

  • The Inner Bar
  • The Bahamas Bar

Service

  • The Lyford Cay Foundations Inc., President, June 2023 to present.
  • The Lyford Cay Foundations Inc., Member of Board of Directors, 2014 to present.
  • St. Andrew’s School Board, Chairman, Nassau, Bahamas, 1994 to 1997
  • Bahamas National Health Authority, Deputy Chairman, 2017 to 2021.
  • Bahamas Financial Services Board, Board Member, 2008 to 2010.
  • College of the Bahamas, Deputy Chairman, 2007 to 2012.
  • Financial Services Consultative Forum, Member, 2002-2004.
  • Bahamas Supreme Court, Acting Supreme Court Justice, 1999.
  • National Women’s Advisory Council, Member, 1997 to 2002.

Membership

  • Bahamas Bar Association
  • International Bar Association

Corporate Leadership

  • Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company (Bahamas) Limited, 2024 to present.
  • Scotiabank (Bahamas) Limited, 2024 to present.
  • Bahamas First Holdings Limited, Director, 2005 to 2024.
  • Lyford Cay Club Board of Governors, 2017 to 2019.
  • World Services Group, Director, 2016 to 2020.

Office
Nassau, Bahamas
Office

Sassoon House
Shirley Street & Victoria Avenue
P. O. Box N-272
Nassau, Bahamas

Lyford Cay, Bahamas
Office

Lyford Cay Drive
P. O. Box N-272
Lyford Cay, Nassau, Bahamas

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