International Arbitration 2026

BAHAMAS Trends and Developments

Trends and Developments Contributed by: Theominique D. Nottage McKinney, Bancroft & Hughes

McKinney, Bancroft & Hughes (MBH) is one of The Bahamas’ leading full-service commercial law firms. Established in 1945, it has a long-standing reputation for advising local and international clients on complex legal and regulatory matters. The firm provides exper - tise across a broad range of practice areas, including corporate and commercial law, banking and finance, litigation and dispute resolution, international arbitra - tion, insolvency, real estate, trusts and private wealth

management, employment, admiralty and shipping. MBH’s attorneys regularly advise financial institu - tions, multinational corporations, government entities, developers and high net worth individuals on cross- border transactions and on high-value disputes. The firm is well recognised for combining deep knowledge of Bahamian law with an international outlook, making it a trusted adviser for its clients. MBH launched its formal arbitration practice in October 2024.

Author

Theominique D. Nottage is a senior associate at McKinney, Bancroft &

Hughes, where she practises in litigation, arbitration, dispute resolution, and trusts and private client matters. Theominique regularly advises on complex commercial and cross-border disputes, and has a decade of experience as counsel in domestic and international arbitrations in addition to high-value litigation. Theominique formerly served as a Consultant to the Government of The Bahamas, leading reforms that modernised The Bahamas’ arbitration framework. Theominique is recognised for her expertise in international arbitration and is an active contributor to the development of arbitration across the Caribbean. She is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.

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