Wynsome Carey

Carlene Farquharson

Carlene D. Farquharson is a Partner in the Firm’s Property Development Practice Group. Carlene’s practice is focused on commercial law and transactional matters such as conveyancing, mortgages, probate, immigration and corporate administration. She is well-respected by clients and has a strong reputation for her practical and sound advice Carlene manages the firm’s Abaco office and was a resident attorney in Abaco for 10 years. She has been the lead attorney and structured the acquisition of several multi-million-dollar hotel, marina and resort facilities, and has also supervised and overseen the planning of several subdivisions. She has significant experience in family island transactions and the established business practices in that respect, including immigration applications such as permanent residency, annual residency and work permits. Her busy practice means that she frequently deals with regulatory bodies such as the Bahamas Investment Authority, Central Bank, Companies’ Registry, Town Planning and the Ministry of Works. She also has a successful network of local professionals including bankers, surveyors, architects, engineers, and building contractors who help support her clients’ needs. Carlene also has significant experience dealing with probate matters, particularly those with specialist cross-jurisdictional and high-value considerations. She is often praised by clients for her sensitivity and expertise in this area.

Wynsome D. Carey is a Partner in the firm’s Property and Development Practice Group, and the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice Group. She is dedicated to providing exceptional and professional representation to her clients and building long lasting relationships. Wynsome’s broad practice includes real property acquisitions and sales, domestic mortgages, private and commercial leases, divorce and matrimonial matters, adoption’s, admiralty law, administrative law, banking, trusts, personal injury, land disputes and other civil and commercial disputes. She recently appeared as Junior Counsel before the Supreme Court in a large multi-jurisdictional contentious trust dispute; involving the jurisdictional limits of the Supreme Court to assist in trust-related arbitrations. Other recent matters include: Defending claims for a leading insurer for alleged conduct and other insurance related litigation matters; Prosecuting debt recovery claims for a leading international commercial banks; Acting on behalf of banks and private lenders in residential and commercial foreclosures; Defending an Asset Manager in litigation involving a business email compromise scam

Richard J. W. Horton joined the Firm in 2007 and is a Partner in the Firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice Group. Richard specializes in all areas of labour and employment law (from the drafting of employment contracts and handbooks, to litigation for both employees and employers) and in admiralty and maritime issues (in particular, ship arrests and releases, and opinions in respect to Bahamian ship mortgages). Richard also regularly advises and represents clients in respect to many aspects of the common law (including defamation (libel and slander), trespass to land, nuisance, conversion, and negligence), the enforcement of foreign judgments in The Bahamas, and contractual disputes. Richard completed the Bar Vocational Course at BPP Law School in London, England in 2002 after obtaining a Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the College of Law, London, England in 2001. He was awarded the Jules Thorn Scholarship from the Honourable Society of Middle Temple, and obtained his Bachelor’s Degree (Joint Honours) in Philosophy & Theology in 1999 from the University of Durham, England. Richard is a member of the Bar of England and Wales and a member of the Bar of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas.

Luther Mcdonald, KC

Luther H. McDonald, KC, is a Partner in the firm’s Property and Development Practice Group and the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice Group. Luther is an experienced litigator, with a broad practice covering corporate and commercial law, insolvency, Real Property, trusts, fraud and financial services. He is well known for his expertise in financial services and has been involved in matters with all of the major banks in The Bahamas (Commercial and Offshore). Luther has developed a keen interest in Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, and digital market regulation within The Bahamas. He has recently completed the MIT Executive Management course in Blockchain Technology and Innovation. Some of his recent matters have included: Disputes involving private client and trust company Numerous Quieting title and Trespass actions Represented a bank regarding in a bank account ‘ownership’ dispute Represented a bank in a lawsuit brought against them by a real estate agent Successfully represented Water Supply Contractor against statutory agency in much publicised case: Water Sewage Corporation (WSC) Vs Aqua Designs (Bahamas) Ltd. Luther currently serves on the Board of the Securities Commission of The Bahamas and has previously served as a member of the Ethics Committee of the Bahamas Bar Association. Luther was called to the Bar of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas and the Bar of England and Wales of the Honorary Society of Lincoln’s Inn in 1980. He completed his LLB with Honours from the University of Buckingham, United Kingdom in 1979 and the Bar Vocational Course at the Inns of Court School of Law in London in 1980. He also obtained an undergraduate degree from St. Johns University, Minnesota, in 1976.

Terry North is a Partner in the Firm’s Property Development Practice Group and the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice Group and is the Managing Partner of Alexiou Knowles & Co. As a litigating attorney, Terry’s core areas of expertise include insurance, real estate, trust and estates and employment law. Terry has evolved as an accomplished advocate with notable successes and a strong reputation with clients. He has recently acted as co-counsel for the defendants in a high-profile trust & estates action. He has also been involved in defending a leading insurer with respect to claims involving life policies. Terry attended the University of the West Indies where he obtained an LLB degree and completed his legal education as a pupil in the law chambers of Isaacs, Johnson & Co. He was admitted to the Bar of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas in 1978. In the early years of his career Terry began as a transactional lawyer, with a busy practice involved in matters related to real estate, corporate and commercial law and trust & estate law.

Robert F. Van Wynen

Robert F. Van Wynen joined the firm in 1993 and is a Partner in the firm’s Property Development Practice Group. His primary area of practice is commercial law and real estate, including conveyancing, mortgage financing, resort acquisition/development and financing. He is also experienced in immigration, as well as trusts and estate planning matters. Robert received his LLB with Honours from the University of Buckingham, UK in 1992. He is a member of the Bar of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, the Bar of England and Wales and the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn. He also obtained an undergraduate degree in English Literature from Tulane University, Louisiana, in 1989.