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.

Indefeasible No More: Adverse Possession and the Erosion of Registered Title in Jamaica

In Jamaica, there is a hard truth many landowners do not realise until it is too late: if somebody occupies your land long enough, the law may eventually help them take it. Many people believe that once they have a Certificate of Title, their ownership is untouchable. In reality, Jamaica’s adverse possession laws mean that […]

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.

You do not have my permission to take a picture of me!

Cameras on houses in residential communities, in and around commercial buildings, on traffic lights or otherwise placed in public places for surveillance and security purposes record our “to and fro” on a daily basis. Every now and then, we may be captured incidentally in the background of a selfie or an image in which we […]

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.

Shareholders’ Agreements – An Overlooked Safeguard

Starting a company with someone you trust can seem straightforward, whether it’s a long-time friend, relative, or colleague. You align on the business idea, divide responsibilities, and incorporate the company. At that stage, many business owners believe the difficult part is behind them when it is only the beginning. What is often overlooked is that […]

Rest, Regulation and Reality – When Vacation Leave Laws Stop Working

Jamaica’s vacation leave laws do not align with how modern businesses operate or how employees wish to balance their lives. Instead of facilitating rest and efficiency, the current framework constrains flexibility and limits autonomy.  Jamaica’s legal framework for vacation leave is reflective of the era of its passage.  In the 1970s, the private sector workplace […]

Can a trust be the answer for an aging or special needs population?

The Problem There have been a growing number of articles and discussions surrounding the issue of Jamaica’s aging population. These discussions often focus on the increased strain on the health care system due to rising chronic diseases, the increased demand for long-term care services and geriatric specialists, and even considerations of the economic impact of […]

21 East Newsletter | Volume 3 | Issue 3: Landmark Cases | Unprecedented Deal

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.