Non – contentious
Our firm advises clients on all aspects of dispute resolution including conciliation, mediation and arbitration which advice includes pre action merit based settlement options. Our firm also regularly advises on environmental matters arising under the common law and statutory provisions particularly where they concern interference with property rights. Our services include:
-Pre-litigation advice
-Legal correspondence (demand letters, cease and desist letters, etc.)
-Document Review
-An attorney on call for your legal questions
-Advice on regulatory and legislative compliance
-Notarial services
Contentious and Alternative Dispute Resolution
We have been instructed on major litigation claims concerning the environmental legislation in the Bahamas and regularly advise clients on options for judicial review concerning legitimate expectation and public consultation emanating from regulatory environmental decisions. Examples of recent instructions include:
Nuisance, Trespass and breaches of EPPA and EHS – A v E et. al [2020] (ongoing) – Bringing claims against a multinational oil conglomerate emanating out of the largest oil spill in Bahamian history.
Conversion and Trespass (Remediation) – A v E et al. [2021] – Advising on a million dollar settlement emanating out of environmental trespasses.
Mediation – Advising on and conducting mediation procedures and shuttle diplomacy for homeowners associations and condominium owners in contentious disputes relating to payment of HOA fees.
Negotiation – Advising on proper negotiation strategy based on merits of case and potential reputational damage in sensitive commercial matters concerning breaches of professional duties or negligence.
Drafting – Drafting bespoke alternative dispute resolution clauses for contracts and lease arrangements that touch and concern conciliation, mediation and arbitration within the scope of Bahamian law.