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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.
Who Needs a Work Permit in Jamaica with Joanna Marzouca
Planning to hire a foreign national or relocate to Jamaica to work? Don’t skip this.
Working without the required permit is an offence for both employer and employee, and the penalties are serious.
Joanna Marzouca breaks down what you need to know before you move.
4 Must-Haves Before You Sell, With Krishna Desai
The buyer is ready. They have the funds. But the sale can’t close on time because you, the seller, aren’t prepared.
It happens more often than you’d think.
Krishna Desai, Partner at Myers, Fletcher & Gordon, walks through the four things you need in order before you sell.
Beneficial Ownership, Explained – With Akil Williams
Most people don’t know who really owns the companies they do business with. 👀
Beneficial ownership explained clearly, simply, and in plain English.
Associate Akil Williams walks you through everything you need to know.
Get to Know Gavin Goffe
For Gavin Goffe, law has never just been about the courtroom. It is about people. The ability to step into someone else’s reality, lead with grace and understanding, and help find a resolution that actually matters. The right legal partner does not just know the law. They understand what is at stake.
Gavin Goffe Breaks Down Vacation Leave Law
Most employers think they are compliant with Jamaica’s vacation leave laws. The reality is more complicated.
Watch as Partner Gavin Goffe breaks down the requirements that catch businesses off guard and what you can do about it.
Buying or Selling Shares? Know the Real Cost First with Helen Liu James
Buying or selling shares in a Jamaican company? There’s more to it than signing a contract.
Transfer tax. Stamp duty. Legal due diligence. An instrument of transfer. These are all part of the process and they all affect your deal value.
Know the numbers before you sign. Use the MF&G share transfer calculator.
What does Jamaica’s rebuilding phase mean for long-term investment?
The conversation has shifted from recovery to opportunity. 🇯🇲
Listen to Partners Peter Goldson and Simone Bowie Jones on why Jamaica is ready for the next wave of investment and what investors need to know before they move.
