Higgs & Johnson has once again affirmed its standing as a premier law firm in The Bahamas, maintaining its Tier 1 ranking for the 18th consecutive year in the 2026 Chambers Global Legal Guide. This prestigious and internationally respected Guide evaluates and ranks leading attorneys and law firms across more than 200 jurisdictions worldwide. The Firm’s continued Tier 1 status underscores its longstanding excellence, depth of expertise, and leadership within the legal profession.
According to the Guide, “Higgs & Johnson is widely regarded as one of the most prominent law firms in The Bahamas. The team has considerable experience overseeing major commercial transactions, including M&A, financings, and capital markets issuances. The firm is equally well placed to assist clients with real estate development mandates, while its dispute resolution team is regularly instructed on some of the jurisdiction’s most noteworthy commercial cases.”
The Firm’s complete Chambers Global 2026 rankings can be found here.
Higgs & Johnson earned rankings across six (6) practice areas, reflecting the breadth and depth of the firm’s capabilities. These include Dispute Resolution; Real Estate and Development; Commercial Transactions; Financial Services, Securities, Investment Funds and Fintech; and Private Client and Wealth Management.
Ten (10) Higgs & Johnson Attorneys, namely Philip C. Dunkley, K.C, Oscar N. Johnson Jr., K.C., Sterling H. Cooke, Zarina M. Fitzgerald, Stephen J. Melvin, Tara Archer-Glasgow, N. Leroy Smith, Christel Sands-Feaste, Tara Cooper Burnside, K.C. and Audley D. Hanna, Jr. achieved individual rankings in this year’s Guide in recognition of their outstanding professional performance. Several Partners were also distinguished with Chambers’ highest individual honour, the Band 1 ranking.
Managing Partner Sterling H. Cooke reflected on the Firm’s continued success, stating, “Receiving a Tier 1 ranking from Chambers Global for the eighteenth consecutive year is a powerful affirmation of Higgs & Johnson’s enduring leadership and reputation for excellence. This recognition reflects the exceptional talent, commitment, and professionalism of our attorneys and staff. We remain firmly committed to providing trusted legal advice and outstanding service to our clients.”
