BAHAMAS Trends and Developments
Trends and Developments Contributed by: David Johnstone and Nateisha Bain Lennox Paton
Lennox Paton is a leading full-service commercial law firm in The Bahamas with more than 30 attor - neys, established in 1986. It is recognised for its strength in complex, cross-border transactions and its consistently high level of service. The firm advises a wide range of international clients, including ultra- and high-net-worth private clients, developers, finan - cial institutions, investors and managers on a wide range of commercial, civil litigation, corporate, trust, and estate planning matters. Lennox Paton advises on all aspects of real estate and resort development matters including high-value acquisitions, resort and
mixed-use developments, master planning, condo - minium structuring and real estate financing. The team regularly acts for purchasers, developers and investors, offering commercially focused guidance throughout a transaction. The real estate and resort development team has represented parties in the majority of the acquisition, master planning, financing and development of hotels, resorts, condominiums and luxury communities in The Bahamas. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, technical exper - tise and pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
Authors
David Johnstone is a senior partner at Lennox Paton and a highly regarded real estate and resort development practitioner in The Bahamas. He advises on a broad range of complex transactions, including resort and mixed-use developments, real estate financing and high-value property acquisitions. David is particularly known for his work on large-scale resort and residential development projects, including Atlantis, Baha Mar, Four Seasons Ocean Club, Bakers Bay and Cotton Bay, where his experience in master planning, structuring, regulatory approvals and cross-border elements is critical. His pragmatic and solutions-driven approach, combined with deep knowledge of the Bahamian market and legal system, positions him as a trusted and acclaimed adviser to developers, lenders and institutional investors.
Nateisha Bain is a partner at Lennox Paton with a strong reputation in the firm’s real estate and resort
development practice. She advises on a wide range of property matters, including high-value sales and acquisitions, leases, financing, tax and regulatory, and hotel, residential and condominium developments including Atlantis, Baha Mar and the Four Seasons Ocean Club. Nateisha is known for her detail-oriented approach and strong client focus, providing practical and commercially sound advice throughout the transaction process. She has experience in navigating the legal and regulatory requirements applicable to real estate transactions in The Bahamas, and is recognised for her ability to manage matters efficiently while maintaining a high standard of client service.
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