TURKS & CAICOS Trends and Developments
Trends and Developments Contributed by: Chris Smith Dentons Turks and Caicos
Dentons Turks and Caicos (formerly Griffiths & Part - ners Attorneys) offers more than 20 years’ experience dealing with real estate in the Turks and Caicos Is - lands (the “Islands”), and overseas. The real estate team assists with the sale and purchase of residential and commercial property on the Islands, from indi - vidual parcels of land to multimillion-dollar villas, as well as advising on large-scale commercial develop - ments, mortgages and financing, leasing and share transfers, and joint venture agreements. The firm regularly advises on development agreements with
the government and acts for local, institutional and overseas lenders in relation to secured lending in the Islands. There are no restrictions on foreign owner - ship of property on the Islands, and the firm is able to lead its overseas clients through all the stages of identifying, financing and acquiring property. The firm provides guidance and close support throughout the development process, from site acquisition and plan - ning to the construction stage and completion, and thereafter the management and onward disposal or letting of the property.
Author
Chris Smith qualified as a UK solicitor in 2014 and worked at Macfarlanes LLP in London until joining Griffiths & Partners in early 2020. Chris heads up the real estate team and specialises in high-value commercial and residential
real estate. He is experienced in acquisitions, sales, high-value leasing, development and construction, real estate finance and asset management (including landlord and tenant arrangements) and works closely with G&P Mortgage Fund, which is linked to the firm. Chris also has experience in dealing with general corporate and commercial matters and has extensive negotiation experience.
Dentons TCI PO Box 143 82 Cherokee Road Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands
Tel: +1 649 9418250 Fax: +1 649 9418251 Email: chris.a.smith@dentons.com Web: www.dentons.com
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