BAHAMAS Law and Practice Contributed by: Alistair Chisnall and Erica Paine, Graham Thompson
Graham Thompson has been one of the pre-eminent law firms in The Bahamas since 1950. The firm has more than 30 attorneys and operates four offices in The Bahamas. As one of the leading and largest civil and commercial law firms in The Bahamas, Gra - ham Thompson has an enviable reputation in the real property, resort development, banking and capital markets, and tax and regulatory sectors. The firm is also highly regarded for its expertise in trust and
estate planning, commercial matters, civil litigation, family law, securitisation, employment and immigra - tion matters. The commercial and property practice group excels at private client matters but has also played a leading role in almost every major acquisi - tion, sale or financing of hotel and resort properties in The Bahamas, and represents innumerable develop - ers and financiers of resorts, condominiums, residen - tial developments and other mixed-use projects.
Authors
Alistair Chisnall is a partner in Graham Thompson’s commercial and property practice group, and specialises in real estate, sales and structuring for high-end private client matters and large commercial
Erica Paine is a partner in Graham Thompson’s commercial and property practice group, and specialises in real estate transactions, conveyancing, sales and structuring both high-end and private-client matters and large
transactions. His practice covers mortgage-backed financing and loans, title due diligence and opinions, title insurance, subdivision and development planning, resort development and operation, commercial and residential leases, and related tax and regulatory matters. He represents owners and operators, ranging from family businesses and boutique resorts to the largest commercial enterprises, local banks, and hotel and casino operators in The Bahamas, including Atlantis Resort Paradise Island and Baha Mar Resort & Casino. Alistair is a government-appointed member of the National Land Reform Committee.
commercial transactions. Her practice covers condominium law, resort hotel and marina ownership and operations, mixed-use and residential projects, time share and fractional ownership arrangements, easements, title insurance, service charges, mortgage-backed financing and loans, property due diligence, commercial and residential leases and all related tax matters and issues, together with advising on and applying for all governmental or Grand Bahama Port Authority approvals.
Graham Thompson Sassoon House Shirley Street & Victoria Avenue PO Box N 272 Nassau The Bahamas Tel: +1 242 322 4130 Fax: +1 242 328 1069 Email: info@gtclaw.com Web: www.grahamthompson.com
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