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Recent News & Announcements
Peter D Graham Passes AwayJune 25, 2020
The founder of our firm, Peter Donald Graham CMG, passed away this morning. He was 93. This is a great shock to all of us as he had been in good health, still coming into the office and practicing law as indeed he had continuously …
COVID 19 Emergency Powers TCI – Legislation, Notices & Documents of NoteJune 15, 2020
To help keep you informed and up to date concerning the Turks and Caicos’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve compiled PDF copies of legisaltion, notices and general interest publications of note…
GT RE-OPENSMay 31, 2020
Pursuant to The Emergency Powers (COVID 19) (No. 3) (Amendment) Order 2020, GrahamThompson and GTC Corporate Services Limited are able to re- open from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Monday to Friday, effective the 25 May 2020…
Inaugural Peter D Graham Distinguished LectureMay 19, 2020
ounded in Nassau, The Bahamas in 1950, the law firm of GrahamThompson kicked off recognition of its 70th year milestone, with a very special tribute to the firm’s founding Partner, Peter D. Graham, CMG, with the Inaugural Peter D Graham Distinguished Lecture. The first in …
ESTATE PLANNING VEHICLES FOR VULNERABLE CLIENTSMay 4, 2020
For the purposes of this article, we intend to focus mainly on the elderly, individuals who are incapacitated, and individuals with significant health challenges (hereinafter collectively referred to as ‘vulnerable client(s)’), considering they are most vulnerable during the COVID-19 crisis…
In Summary – Emergency Powers (COVID 19) (No. 2) Order 2020May 1, 2020
To contain the spread of COVID-19, the Office of the Prime Minister of The Bahamas (“the Competent Authority”) has extended the state of public emergency to the 31st May, 2020. New regulations have been introduced to minimize spread of the virus while allowing for a …
Wilson, Virtual Round Table – GDPR ComplianceApril 27, 2020
GrahamThompson Partner and head of the firm’s Turks and Caicos Office, Stephen Wilson QC, was one of seven global experts participating in CorporateLiveWire’s 2020 Litigation and Dispute Resolution Virtual Round Table…
Government’s COVID 19 Stimulus MeasuresApril 23, 2020
On Monday the 30th March 2020 the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, K. Peter Turnquest addressed the Bahamian House of Assembly in order to provide an overview of the expected economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic…
EMPLOYMENT UPDATE ON THE GOVERNMENT’S STIMULUS MEASURES IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19April 13, 2020
On Monday, 30th March 2020, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable K. Peter Turnquest addressed the House of Assembly to provide an overview of the expected economic fallout in The Bahamas from the Covid-19 pandemic along with some details…
Real Property Tax Information & Rates, April 1 2020April 7, 2020
We are pleased to provide an easy to navigate document setting out the current rates and categories as of 1st April, 2020 for your ease of reference…
GT CELEBRATES 70TH WITH SIGNATURE PIECES BY JOHN COXApril 1, 2020
The law firm of GrahamThompson is celebrating its 70th anniversary. One of the ways it chose to mark this outstanding milestone was with commissioned artwork by iconic Bahamian artist, John Cox…
Wilson and Wells on GT TCI and IR GlobalMarch 31, 2020
GrahamThompson, Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) was a sponsor of IR GLobal’s recent Miami Conference. GrahamThompson Partner and head of the firm’s office in Providenciales, Stephen Wilson QC and Partner Christopher Wells, sat down recently to talk about the firm’s…
Brown Presents @ UB Sustainable Grand Bahama ConferenceMarch 19, 2020
GrahamThompson Associate Samuel Brown was a featured panelist at the recent Sustainable Grand Bahama Conference…
GTC NOTICE – March 31st Response RequiredMarch 19, 2020
Clients of GTC Corporate Services Limited are advised that effective 2nd April 2020, the Registrar General will strike off any company in default…
Minns helps Secure Crucial Dawson-Damer v Grampian RulingFebruary 26, 2020
GrahamThompson Partner and litigator John Minns played an important role in securing a critical ruling handed down in the Supreme Court of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, by Mr. Justice Winder on security for costs, this past Friday February 21, 2020…
Ryan Pinder on Criminal Tax and EU Mandatory DisclosureFebruary 21, 2020
GrahamThompson Partner Ryan Pinder was a featured panelist in the Bahamas Financial Service’s Board (BFSB) Financial Crimes Enforcement, Compliance & Risk Mitigation Workshop…
GRAHAMTHOMPSON IS TOP RANKED AGAIN – CHAMBERS AND PARTNERS GLOBAL 2020February 19, 2020
The law firm of GrahamThompson – The Bahamas and Turks and Caicos – has once again been recognised for industry excellence, by the prestigious Chambers and Partners, receiving the 2020 Band 1 Global ranking in general business law
Airbnb – Transforming the Short-Term Rental MarketFebruary 5, 2020
GrahamThompson Associate Kendira Turnquest takes a look at the “heightened scrutiny and a need for legislation” to address the use of Airbnb in The Bahamas…
Substance Matters – Aliya Allen Update on Implementation of Economic Substance in The BahamasFebruary 3, 2020
GrahamThompson Partner Aliya Allen’s update on the implementation of Economic Substance in The Bahamas is a featured article in today’s IFCReview – International Finance and Wealth Management…
5 Data Privacy Tips for #DataPrivacyDay2020January 28, 2020
In recognition of International Data Privacy Day, we would like to share with you five valuable data privacy tips to help you protect your personal information.