Arbitration and Trust Dispute Resolution in The Bahamas

Among The Bahamas’ arsenal of financial products and services is the Bahamian trust which serves as one of the...

Testamentary Freedom and Wills in the Cayman Islands

The Cayman Islands Wills Law (2020 Revision) (the “Law”) allows persons to freely dispose of their assets on their...

Risk and Redundancies: the Case of Kayla Ward v the Gaming Board

In Kayla Ward & Others v The Gaming Board for The Bahamas Supreme Court Action No. 2017/CLE/gen/1506 (dated 17th...

Estate Planning – Do you have your affairs in order?

When should you make a Will? Now! There has never been a better time to consider estate planning. There...

Cayman Islands: Force Majeure Clauses & COVID-19

Have you entered into a contract – for example a real estate development agreement – which is subject to...

The Bahamas: Employer Obligations During COVID-19

On Wednesday, 11th March 2020, the World Health Organization (“WHO”) declared the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) a pandemic. In making...

A Thought on Captives

Captive insurance is often, and rather myopically, perceived of as the preserve of multinational conglomerates whose risks may be...

Due Process Prevails

The Bahamas has been one of a number of select jurisdictions used by high-net­ worth individuals to manage their...

The Bahamas Investment Fund Act – Opalesque 2019 Bahamas Roundtable

Matthias Knab: How will the new Bahamas Investment Fund Act tie into the puzzle? What will it enable? Christel...