CONTENTIOUS Practice Areas
Contentious legal work relates to legal matters that take place between two or more parties, such as a court hearing or a tribunal hearing to resolve a dispute.
Admiralty & Shipping
We provide legal services in all areas of contentious “wet” and “dry” maritime / admiralty matters inclusive of contentious civil matters between shipowners, passengers, crew claims and repatriation issues, breach of contract, debt recovery, cargo, collision and ship detention claims, including seizures and detention by customs.
Corporate / Commercial
We provide Representation as it relates to all legal issues which may occur in the operation of a company and commercial transactions, including breach of contract, director’s duties, fiduciary duties, debt recovery, winding-up and insolvency claims.
Insurance
Our legal services include a wide range of marine, property, motor and general insurance claims while balancing the sensitive issues which invariably arise when a loss occurs.
Public / Constitutional Law / Human Rights
Our Public Law portfolio includes constitutional law claims and judicial review where issues of breaches of fundamental rights, non-discrimination and equality form our core values and are reflected in the manner we approach these claims. This area also includes procedural violations and challenges to unreasonable conduct by the State.
Employment /
Industrial Relations
Our services include representation as it relates to legal matters which arise in the world of work, including employee’s rights, employer’s rights, duties, obligations, conduct and workplace grievances as well as workmen’s compensation.
Arbitration & Alternative Dispute Resolution
Our Team provides representation in matters which go to arbitration in accordance with the terms and procedures set out in the relevant agreement and/or in an arbitration agreement. We also provide representation in mediations, negotiations, all-parties meetings and other forums of settlement discussions to facilitate the compromise of a claim and/or dispute between parties.
Land / Property
Our firm provides legal services in respect of various forms disputes over property (real and personal), including questions of ownership arising out of sales, purchases, transfers and otherwise the acquiring of interests in property as well as disputes in respect of leases and tenancies.
Family
We provide legal services as they relate to matters of reconciliation, divorce, care and custody of minors / children and property settlement while respecting that this area of law is among the most sensitive areas to practice with very close relationships between litigants and interested persons.
Wills & Probate
This area involves the administration and distribution of estates, the interpretation of wills and resulting trusts which may arise and requires construction, enforcement and resolution. This area also involves disputes between executors, administrations and/or beneficiaries as well as other interested parties.
Criminal Law
Our firm facilitates representation in criminal law matters through our members and consultants. We facilitate private prosecutions and representation by defense counsel as it relates to the wide range of possible charges relative to alleged offences committed.
Immigration Law
Our firm facilitates legal representation for all disputes relative to immigration into and deportation out of Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana, as well as issues of detention and/or restriction of movement by the State, whether these disputes arise during special inquiries or through the local Courts.
Personal Injuries
Personal injury law involves claims instituted by persons seeking compensation for losses and damages sustained as a consequence injury or harm suffered due to another person’s actions or failure to act. This area also involves claims arising out of negligence, malpractice and product liability.