The Family Office Vehicle

In some countries, like the United States, Luxembourg, Singapore, Jersey and Hong Kong, and even in countries like Bermuda, Cayman and the British Virgin Islands, special attention has been paid to the peculiarities of a “family office”.  A family office vehicle is an entity established to manage a range of services typically required by wealthy […]

Simone Bowie Jones | Turning future income into capital today

A practical guide to securitisation for Jamaican businesses For many Jamaican businesses, the main funding options are still bank loans or bonds.  Securitisation offers another route: the use of predictable future income to raise capital.  Jamaica has already used this technique at scale. In October 2024, the Government of Jamaica reportedly raised US$480 million by […]

Understanding Beneficial Ownership Requirements in Jamaica

Since the amendments to Jamaica’s Companies Act, beneficial ownership has assumed greater significance for companies incorporated or registered under the Companies Act of Jamaica (“Company”). The amendments introduced a more robust framework for identifying and reporting the individuals who ultimately own, control or exercise significant influence over a Company, requiring them to look beyond the […]

When the numbers don’t add up: How a court-ordered account can help

An account can help uncover what is owed when one party holds financial records and the other is left in the dark.  Commercial disputes often start with one simple question: Where did the money go?  In commercial arrangements, employment relationships, partnerships, and other business ventures, clear and transparent record keeping matters. Ideally, when individuals or […]

Investing in Jamaican Shares: Purchase vs. Subscription Explained

An investor interested in becoming a shareholder in a Jamaican company may do so by subscribing for newly issued shares in the company or by purchasing existing shares from a current shareholder. The appropriate method will depend on the investor’s commercial objective, intended timeline, and the restrictions outlined in a company’s constitutional documents. The choice […]

Missing in Action: Unauthorised Absence or Job Abandonment? 

Job Abandonment and Unauthorised Absence are not the same. While both may begin with an employee’s absence from work, the distinction lies in what the employee’s conduct communicates to the employer. An employee may be absent from work without permission yet still intends to return; job abandonment arises only where the employee’s words, actions and […]

Distressed or Oppressed? Understanding Shareholder Oppression Claims

The management and operation of companies have evolved significantly over the years. Shareholders today expect greater transparency, accountability, and participation in the affairs of the companies in which they invest. Yet, while company law generally permits decisions to be made by the majority, the law does not permit corporate power to be used unfairly to […]

Litigation Funding:  Unethical or New Frontier?

For many, the greatest obstacle to accessing justice is not the merits of their case, but the cost of initiating and pursing it. Consequently, as litigation grows in complexity and expense, the question of how parties finance legal proceedings has become increasingly important. Globally, third-party litigation funding has emerged as a tool for the expansion […]

Get to Know Krishna Desai

He planned for one year of law school. He stayed for a career. 🔬⚖️

Krishna Desai trained as a natural scientist before discovering that law was where he could truly make an impact.

Now he uses that rare combination of skills to help clients understand exactly what they can do with the land they want to buy before they commit.

Science asks what’s possible. Law proves what’s real. Krishna does both.

Inside Special Economic Zones – A Conversation with Gina Phillipps Black

If you are expanding into the Caribbean, Jamaica’s Special Economic Zone (SEZ) framework deserves serious consideration.
Strategic location. Significant tax incentives. Access to one of the largest natural harbours in the world.
Partner Gina Phillipps Black breaks down some quick facts on things to know about the SEZ framework.