Publications
Keep up to date with the latest news, judgments and insights from our team at N.D. Alfonso & Co.
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...
Harbour Master’s Jurisdictional Challenge Upheld – Olympian’s claim dismissed
On the 12th August, 2022, Grenadian World Champion Javelin Thrower Anderson Peters and his brother, Kiddon Peters, (“Claimants”) commenced admiralty in rem proceedings against the Motor Vessel “Harbour Master” (“M/V Harbour Master”), a renowned ‘party boat’ in the...
Commissioner of Police’s actions held to be unlawful – Firearms dealer entitled to decision
On the 22nd June, 2022, Firearms dealer, Towfeek Ali, submitted two applications to the Commissioner of Police ("COP") for the issuance of Import Permit applications with respect to certain quantities and calibres of ammunition. The said applications laid in abayance...
Trade Union Statutory Immunity Upheld – Shipping Association of Trinidad and Tobago
By a claim filed on the 26th April, 2022, businessman Hugh Swaby commenced proceedings against the Shipping Association of Trinidad and Tobago ("SATT") and certain members of SATT's Group A membership. By his claim, Mr. Swaby sought, inter alia, damages, including...
USD$50 Million counterclaim dismissed, TTD$4 Million claim granted
On the 29th April, 2019, Maritime Preservation Limited ("Claimant"), shipyard and ship repair company, commenced proceedings against Mora Oil Ventures Limited ("Defendant"), seeking a lien on the floating, production, storage and offloading (FPSO) barge "Production...
Court grants USD$.5 Million interim payment to Venezuelan fishing vessel owner in collision claim
On the 5th May, 2019, the Fishing Vessel "Dae Sung 216" No. 400959 of the Port of Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, ("Dae Sung 216") collided with the Motor Vessel "Raibel Luis" of Venezuela ("Raibel Luis") resulting in the total loss of the Raibel Luis....
Settlement arrived at in motor tanker collision claim
On the 20th August, 2021, the barge "Caribbean Pride" of the Port of Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines ("Barge Caribbean Pride"), while under tow by the Motor Tug "Storm" of the Port of Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines ("Tug Storm"), struck the Motor...
Family of deceased welder commences claim against ship owner after fatal explosion
On the 18th November, 2019, a contracted welder sustained ultimately fatal burns during the course of his employment on board the fishing vessel "Simba" ("Simba"), after a fire / explosion on board the vessel. The deceased's family ("Claimants") thereafter commenced...
We are expanding! Construction of our new home underway
We're excited to announce that we have commenced preparation works of our firm's new home in Trinidad and Tobago. At present, demolition works of the previous building are underway. Upon completion, our multi-level facility will boast of a modern legal environment...
Nyree admitted to practice in Grenada
We are thrilled to announce that, effective the 21st January, 2023, our firm's Managing Partner has been admitted to practice before the Courts of Grenada. Mr. James Bristol KC presented Nyree's petition before the Hon. Justice Paula Gilford of the High Court of...
Judicial Review: Leave granted by Court for review of police exercise conducted on firearms’ dealer
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...