Publications
Keep up to date with the latest news, judgments and insights from our team at N.D. Alfonso & Co.
Court rules that crewmen unlawfully detained and searched during maritime drug investigation on board Vessel
The Claimants, being thirteen (13) foreign nationals and crew members of the Motor Tanker "Star Balboa" (Star Balboa), commenced proceedings for relief and damages against the State claiming that their constitutional rights were infringed during a maritime drug...
Partners admitted to practice in Saint Lucia
We are thrilled to announce that effective the 14th April, 2026, Firm Partners, Nyree Alfonso and Asif Hosein-Shah have been admitted to practice before the Courts of Saint Lucia. Ms. Tanya Alexis-Francis of Amicus Legal presented their petitions before the Hon. Mr....
Firm retained for General Election services in Trinidad and Tobago – GE 2025
On the 18th March, 2025, newly appointed Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, the Hon Stuart Young SC, announced the fixing of General Elections, Polling Day, as the 28th April, 2025 ("2025 General Elections"). In keeping with our national duty, our firm agreed to...
Court upholds validity of Firearms User’s Licenses arising out of Commissioner’s failure to enforce renewal scheme
The Claimants, being six (6) duly authorised holders of Firearms User's Licenses ("FULs"), commenced judicial review proceedings seeking to review (i) the lawfulness of the Commissioner of Police's ("CoP") decision and/or determination that FULs which were not renewed...
Court grants Judicial Arrest against Crane Barge in crew claim by former crewmen
On the 7th January, 2025, the former Masters, Officers and Crew ("Claimants") of the Crane Barge "BEO" IMO No. 8880145 of the Port of Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, ("BEO") commenced admiralty in rem proceedings against the Owners and/or Parties interested in the...
Judicial Arrest granted against another Motor Tug in crew claim by former crewmen
On the 7th January, 2025, the former Masters, Officers and Crew ("Claimants") of the Motor Tug "Topazio" Official No. 6887 of the Port of Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, ("Topazio") commenced admiralty in rem proceedings against the Owners and/or Parties...
Court grants Judical Arrest against Motor Tug in crew claim by former crewmen
On the 6th January, 2025, the former Masters, Officers and Crew ("Claimants") of the Motor Tug "MM Serenity" (ex "Amazon) IMO No. 9216157 of the Port of Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, ("Serenity") commenced admiralty in rem proceedings against the Owners...
Dutch Court grants ship arrest in favour of Trinidad Shipowners
On the 30th December, 2022, the Motor Tanker "Stolt Mercury" sailing under the flag of Liberia collided on the high seas with a long liner Fishing Vessel "Miss Carla Jean" which sails under the flag of Trinidad and Tobago. Subsequent to the collision, the crew of the...
Consultancy Services provided to established Shipping and Logistics Company for cargo operations in Guyana
During the month of May 2024, our firm had the privilege of providing expert legal consultancy services related to, inter alia, the cargo operations of CKHL Shipping and Logistics Inc in Guyana ("CKHL"). Our team delved into a range of critical issues that commonly...
Trinidad Shipyard intervenes in Insolvency Proceedings against Energy Firm
Insolvency / Winding Up Proceedings were commenced against Mora Oil Ventures Limited by A.P.I Pipeline Construction Company Limited ("API") on the 2nd February, 2024, arising out of sums owed via Judgment Debt to that company which were not otherwise paid to it. API...
Navigating the complexities of the Pilotage Act
In the area of maritime law, the interpretation of provisions such as those contained in the Pilotage Act Chap 51:02 (and regulations made pursuant to same) can present unique challenges to shipping interests. Our team at N.D. Alfonso & Co. had the opportunity to...
Court of Appeal orders partial further disclosure in Firearms’ Dealer Appeal
On the 12th December, 2022, Mr. Towfeek Ali and Firearms Training Institute Limited (“Claimants”) commenced judicial review proceedings against the Commissioner of Police of Trinidad and Tobago (“Commissioner”) and certain police officers (together referred to as...
Conflicting Jurisdiction Clauses – Assistance rendered to Insurers
As part of our non-contentious legal portfolio, our firm recently had the privilege of providing academic and strategic advice to a prominent insurance company in the Caribbean region on, inter alia, the intricate matters of jurisdiction clauses and conflicting...