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03/31/2026

The Usufruct Interest Bill, 2026

The objective of the Usufruct Interest Bill, 2026 is to expand the jurisdiction’s private wealth and estate planning capabilities.

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03/31/2026

Why 2026 Is the Year to Secure Your Intellectual Property in The Bahamas

Businesses operating in the Bahamian marketplace can enhance their commercial credibility and international recognition by confidently registering, protecting, and...

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03/31/2026

Trust Protectors: Privy Council Clarifies the Scope of Protector Powers

The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council recently delivered an important decision clarifying the role of trust protectors where...

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11/19/2025

The Legal Profession Bill, 2025: Pending Changes to the Legal Industry in The Bahamas

The Legal Profession Bill, 2025 will effect significant changes to the existing legal professional regime and this article will...

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11/19/2025

Banking & Finance Trends and Developments in The Bahamas

The Bahamas has continued to reinforce its standing as a leading international financial services jurisdiction through the refinement of...

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11/19/2025

Higgs & Johnson Secures US$3 Million Judgment by Successfully Enforcing Written Admission of Liability

The Supreme Court’s ruling represents a significant reaffirmation of the principle that a clear written acknowledgment of liability may...

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05/29/2025

Contemplation & Consequence: Trustee Liability After Retirement

Under the principles from Head v Gould, and recently reaffirmed by the English Court of Appeal, a retiring trustee...

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05/29/2025

Paradigm Shift in the Appeal Process to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council

The JCPC Rules 2024 are now applicable in The Bahamas, one of 30 jurisdictions that uphold the Judicial Committee...

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03/24/2025

FOCUS on Influential Figures of the Firm (Vol. 67 Issue 1/2025)

This issue features Sterling H. Cooke, the newly appointed Managing Partner of the Firm.