Legal Updates Archive

Stephen Wilson, QC, was one of ten legal experts participating in IR Global’s Virtual Roundtable Series “Freezing Assets: The mechanics behind cross-border injunctions”…

Graham Thompson Partner Ryan Pinder authors a comprehensive review of Investment Funds in The Bahamas.

Graham Thompson provides a legal update on the Obligations of Land Developers under the Financial Transactions Reporting Act (FTRA) 2018. The Act imposes…

In an initiative led by Graham Thompson Partner Aliya Allen, Chambers and Partners has published its Investment Funds Global Practice Guide, “Law and Practice” in The Bahamas. The Guide is jointly authored by …

Stephen Wilson, QC, who heads Graham Thompson’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice in the Turks and Caicos Islands joined seven other experts from around the world in a Virtual Roundtable …

The 2019 IR Global Negotiating Effective Contracts and Dealing with Disputes publication features contributions from Graham Thompson Partner Stephen Wilson QC and Associate Tony Gruchot …

Graham Thompson Partner Theo Burrows provides salient insight into Estate Planning and Property Disposition in The Bahamas, in a Q&A format that addresses six of…

Graham Thompson updates its high level summary of new Bahamas legislation regarding the EU’s Economic Substance Requirements. The Register of Beneficial Ownership Act, 2018. The Commercial Entities (Substance Requirements) Act, 2018…

Graham Thompson provides a high-level summary of the new legislation: The Register of Beneficial Ownership Act, 2018 (“ROBO”); Commercial Entities Substance Requirements Act, 2018 (“CESA”); and Removal of Preferential Exemption Act, 2018 (“RPEA”)…

Head of GT’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice in the Turks and Caicos Islands, Stephen Wilson QC, was a contributor to IR Global’s most recent Disputes Virtual Series: Staying Ahead of the Curve – Implementing …

In the recent budget exercise completed by the Bahamas Government, certain significant changes to the regime for Real Property Tax in The Bahamas were announced …

Stephen Wilson QC, authored the TCI Chapter, in the recently published International Arbitration 2018 by International Comparative Legal Guide (ICLG).

Graham Thompson Partner and head of the law firm’s Maritime Practice, Michelle Pindling-Sands authored the country chapter for The Bahamas. The chapter (9) covers the nation’s shipping law as it relates to a range of subject areas…

Tanya Hanna, a partner in the law firm of Graham Thompson has released an article, “Asset Protection Trusts Under Bahamian Law”

Ryan Pinder, a partner at the law firm, presented at the March 2nd International Business and Finance Summit (IBFS) hosted by the Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) on the topic of Base Erosion Profit Sharing.

Aliya Allen, a partner at the law firm of Graham Thompson released a Whitepaper, “The Bahamas’ Place in a Cryptographic World” at last week’s International Business and Finance Summit (IBFS)

Employers in the Bahamas should periodically evaluate all management staff, to determine whether or not their job designations are accurate, to avoid possible negative financial consequences at termination.

This “Getting the Deal Through” article provides local insight into ship finance legislation and practices in The Bahamas.

As taxation in The Bahamas continues to become ever more wide-ranging and ever more complex, it has become of increased importance to know your rights and to understand the ways in which the payment of taxes can be minimized.

Having found your dream home in paradise, what is the procedure for ownership and getting the keys? Graham Thompson attorneys explains the legal steps in a straightforward and concise fashion.