Modernising Arbitration in The Bahamas: Key Changes in the Arbitration (Amendment) Bill, 2025

The Arbitration (Amendment) Bill, 2025 proposes significant reforms to the Arbitration Act, 2009 aimed at strengthening The Bahamas’ position...

Legislative Update in The Bahamas | Trustee Act

Notable changes to Section 77 (1) of the Trustee Act, 1998 will broaden the class of persons who can...

A Second Look at Second Appeals ‘As of Right’: Privy Council confirms the proper approach in interpreting ‘as of right’ thresholds

The Privy Council delivered their decision upon a preliminary point arising in Rubis Bahamas Ltd. v Lillian Antionette Russell.

FOCUS Vol. 67, Issue 1/2025

This issue features the outcome of a Directors’ dispute, an overview of the DMTT Act, a judgment in a...

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.

Directors’ Dispute: The Case of Tianrui

The Judicial Board of the Privy Council ruling in Tianrui (International) Holding Company Ltd v China Shanshui Cement Group...

A Judgment For All Victims of Gender-Based Violence

The case of Tot Lampkin vs. Attorney General raised the controversial issue of whether the State has an enforceable...

The Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax Act

The Bahamas enacted the Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax Act to implement Pillar Two of the OECD/G20 BEPS solution thereby...

Elevation of Real Estate Attorney

The Partners of Higgs & Johnson are delighted to announce the promotion of Renai B. Martin to Senior Associate.