Articles

06/30/2021

Succession Planning in The Bahamas: The International Business Company and Shareholders’ Agreements

Onshore, The Bahamas is known as a preferred forum for succession planning among high-net-worth individuals. Moreover, as an international...

News

06/30/2021

Liquidation Expenses: The Use of Trust Property for Payment

The Supreme Court of The Bahamas has recently provided guidance on the ability and extent to which the fees...

Articles

06/30/2021

NFTs: Authenticity, accessibility and equitability in the art world

In March 2021, tongues in the international art world were set wagging when Christie’s auction house sold Beeple’s digital...

Podcasts

06/01/2021

The Bahamas – Tax Appeal Commission Act 2020

This H&J podcast provides an overview of the Tax Appeal Commission Act, 2020.

Articles

05/31/2021

The Bahamas: Sun, Sand, Sea and Premier Yacht Registry

The Bahamas is a favored destination of many mega-yacht owners, as such, the Bahamian Government has made concerted efforts...

News

05/14/2021

Keith O. Major, Jr. Named in the 2021 Project Bahamas Top 48 Millennials

Higgs & Johnson attorney, Keith O. Major, Jr. was a recipient of the 2021 Project Bahamas Top 48 Millennials...

News

05/05/2021

Partners Recognized as Leading Female Transactional Lawyers

Higgs & Johnson is pleased to announce that Partners, Vivienne M. Gouthro and Christel Sands-Feaste, have been recognized by...

Bulletins

04/22/2021

Bahamas Legislative Update: Protection of Depositors (Amendment) Act, 2020

The Protection of Depositors (Amendment) Act, 2020 (the “PODAA”) came into force on 1 September 2020. The PODAA was...

Bulletins

04/13/2021

Financial Services Industry in The Bahamas Welcomes New Act

The introduction of the Banks and Trust Companies Regulation Act, 2020 (the “Act”), which repealed and replaced the Banks...