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Simone Bowie Jones

Professional Overview Simone Bowie Jones is a Partner in MF&G’s Commercial Department and a leading corporate transactions lawyer with extensive experience advising on high-value, complex local and cross-border deals. She is regularly entrusted with matters involving publicly listed companies, regulated entities and strategically significant restructurings. Practice Focus Commercial Law with a strong emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions, corporate finance and regulated sectors including fintech, banking, securities and insurance. Key Experience & Matters Lead counsel to National Road Operating and Constructing Company Limited on the offer for sale of shares inTransJamaicanHighway Limited, a Main Market–listed company. • Lead counsel to PanJam Investment Limited on the amalgamation of its material business with Jamaica Producers Group Limited, including regulatory approvals and shareholder processes. • Advised majority shareholders of Caribbean Producers Jamaica Limited on the sale of shares to A.S. Bryden & Sons Holdings Limited. • Lead counsel on the sale of shares in Key Insurance Company Limited, a regulated insurer and Junior Market–listed company. • Advised on the only “rescue operation” completed under the Junior Market Rules of the Jamaica Stock Exchange, involving Stocks and Securities Limited. • Acted for the Trustee in the bankruptcy estate of Jamaica Beverages Limited on the sale of assets. Professional Engagement Ranked “Highly Regarded” by IFLR 1000. • Regularly engaged on transactions involving regulated industries and public markets. • Serves on boards of financial and investment-related companies, reflecting strong corporate governance expertise.

Professional Overview Krishna Desai is a Partner and Head of MF&G’s Property and Estates Department, with a unique multidisciplinary background spanning law, environmental management, maritime affairs and infrastructure development. He brings significant experience advising on complex developments, free zone operations and high-value maritime and real estate transactions. Practice Focus Property and estates, environmental and planning law, maritime and admiralty law, special economic zones, infrastructure and large-scale developments. Key Experience & Matters Led the successful arrest and judicial sale of the M/V Trading Fabrizia, resulting in a US$10.3M sale pendente lite — one of Jamaica’s most significant admiralty matters. • Secured free zone status and fiscal incentives for the West Indies Petroleum South Terminal, a 600,000-barrel marine terminal. • Environmental and planning lead on the US$300M acquisition of Playa Hotels & Resorts’ Jamaican assets and subsequent US$60M resale. • Advised on SEZ acquisitions, including BTP Lot 9 Limited. • Successfully defended civil proceedings through submissions of no case to answer. Professional Engagement Practitioner Member of the Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment (IEMA). • Founding member of the Jamaican Bar Association’s Maritime Law Committee. • Widely respected for bridging legal, environmental and commercial risk in major projects.

Stephanie Ewbank

Professional Overview Stephanie Ewbank is a Partner in MF&G’s Litigation Department and a highly regarded commercial litigator known for her strategic handling of complex shareholder and corporate disputes. She is recognised for achieving practical, results-driven outcomes in high-conflict litigation. Practice Focus Commercial litigation, shareholder disputes, oppression and derivative actions, judicial review, property disputes and enforcement of foreign judgements. Key Experience & Matters Successfully acted for minority shareholders in oppression proceedings resulting in court-ordered share buy-outs (Gloria Chung et al v Michael Chung). • Secured critical disclosure orders in shareholder oppression claims. • Successfully opposed injunctive relief in high-stakes corporate governance disputes (Drakulich v Karibukai). • Successfully defended private hospital decisions in judicial review proceedings before the Court of Appeal. • Enforced foreign judgments against challenges alleging fraud and public policy breaches. Professional Engagement Regularly involved in leading Commercial Court matters involving corporate governance and shareholder rights. • Elected member of the Jamaican Bar Association’s Bar Council.

Professional Overview Gavin Goffe is Head of MF&G’s Litigation Department and Industrial Relations Practice Group and is widely recognised as one of Jamaica’s leading employment and public law litigators. He has led numerous landmark cases that have shaped employment and administrative law in Jamaica. Practice Focus Employment and labour law, industrial relations, public law, constitutional litigation, regulatory and administrative law. Key Experience & Matters Successfully defended employer vaccination policies during the COVID-19 pandemic (Parkins v Cari-Med Group). • Defended the largest employee award at the time before the Court of Appeal (ATL Group Pension Fund Trustees v IDT). • Obtained injunctions against the State in constitutional class-action litigation concerning unlawful traffic enforcement. • Successfully quashed Industrial Disputes Tribunal awards, clarifying jurisdictional limits on redundancy claims. • Challenged ministerial referrals to the IDT on grounds of waiver. Professional Engagement Frequentlyretainedon matters with national employment and public policy implications. • Regular tutor at the Norman Manley Law School.

Professional Overview Peter Goldson is the Firm’s Senior Partner and Head of its Intellectual Property Practice, with over three decades of experience advising on complex commercial, regulatory, and transactional matters. A former Managing Partner and Head of the Commercial Department, he is widely regarded as one of Jamaica’s most respected corporate lawyers. Practice Focus Mergers & Acquisitions, Intellectual Property & Trade Marks, Pensions, Capital Markets & Securities, Project Finance & Infrastructure, Regulatory & Financial Services. Key Experience & Matters Led MFG’s role in the proposed divestment of Jamaica’s sugar industry assets • Advised the University of the West Indies on procurement and construction of a LNG-powered cogeneration facility • Counsel to Tavistock on the Harmony Cove hotel and casino development • Led the Cable & Wireless (Jamaica) Limited scheme of arrangement and JSE delisting • Key adviser in multiple banking interventions and restructurings, including Century National Bank, Workers’ Savings & Loan Bank and FINSAC-related transactions Professional Engagement Chairman, Advisory Board – Companies Office of Jamaica • Former Chairman, Jamaica Intellectual Property Office Advisory Board • Deputy Chairman, Jamaica International Financial Services Authority • Chairman & Secretary, Jamaica & Commonwealth Caribbean Rhodes Trust • Band 2, Chambers & Partners – General Business Law • Highly Regarded, IFLR1000 • Recommended, WTR 1000 – Intellectual Property

Christopher Kelman

Professional Overview Christopher Kelman is the Managing Partner of MF&G and a senior civil litigator with over 26 years’ experience, including nine years as Head of the Litigation Department. He is widely regarded as one of Jamaica’s leading courtroom advocates, with extensive appearances before the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal and the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council. Practice Focus Civil and commercial litigation, public law, appellate advocacy, medical negligence, banking and financial services disputes. Key Experience & Matters Successfully represented Sagicor Bank Jamaica Ltd. before the Court of Appeal in overturning a refusal of summary judgment (Sagicor Bank Jamaica Ltd. v Harley Corporation). • Defended Andrews Memorial Hospital in appellate proceedings confirming that revocation of clinical privileges under contract was not subject to judicial review. • Successfully defended the University of the West Indies in constitutional proceedings where alternative remedies were available. • Secured landmark admiralty rulings on behalf of vessel owners in Southern Recycling LLC v Avra Towage BV, establishing principles governing release from arrest. • Successfully defended multiple medical negligence and wrongful dismissal claims, including for the University Hospital of the West Indies. Professional Engagement Regularly entrusted with high-stakes litigation involving public bodies, financialinstitutionsand regulated entities. • Frequently involved in matters shaping Jamaican jurisprudence at appellate level.

Helen Liu James

Professional Overview Helen Liu James is a Partner in the Commercial Department with a practice focused on intellectual property, pensions, environmental law and complex commercial transactions. She brings a multidisciplinary academic background and strong regulatory insight to her advisory work. Practice Focus Intellectual Property, Pensions, Product Registration, Environmental & Regulatory Law, Commercial Transactions Key Experience & Matters Advised the Development Bank of Jamaica on the divestment of Government-owned lands • Team member on the UWI cogeneration LNG power plant project • Conducted due diligence for the sale of a bauxite company • Acted for employers in the amendment and restructuring of pension plans Professional Engagement Member, Jamaican Bar Association Commercial Law Sub-Committee • Member, Jamaican Bar Association Intellectual Property Sub-Committee • Member, Beaches & Coastal Resources Committee • Secretary, Jamaica Conservation and Development Trust

Shaniel May Brown

Professional Overview Shaniel May Brown is a Partner in MF&G’s Commercial Department, specialising in corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions and financial regulatory matters. She is adept at managing complex due diligence and compliance issues, particularly in the fintech sector. Practice Focus Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Finance & Compliance, Financial Regulation & Fintech, Due Diligence & IPOs Key Experience & Matters Advised on the IPO ofTransjamaicanHighway Limited, facilitating a major public offering • Led the IPO and listing of One Great Studio Company Limited on the Junior Market of the JSE • Guided the amalgamation of Jamaica Producers Group and PanJam Investment Limited, ensuring regulatory compliance • Represented clients in share sales and acquisitions, including Massy Distribution and Caribbean Producers Jamaica Limited Professional Engagement Director, Jamaica Chamber of Commerce • Member, Jamaican Bar Association Commercial Law Sub-Committee

Amanda Montague

Professional Overview Amanda Montague is a Partner in the Litigation Department and heads the Firm’s Aviation Litigation team. A recognised leader in Admiralty and maritime law, she advises international clients in high-value, cross-border disputes with a strong focus on aviation, shipping, banking, and high net-worth estates. Practice Focus Aviation & Montreal Convention Claims, Admiralty & Maritime Litigation, Superyacht & Shipping Disputes, Banking & Financial Litigation, Arbitration & Cross-Border Enforcement Key Experience & Matters Acted in landmark proceedings involving the arrest and judicial sale of the M/V Trading Fabrizia • Lead Counsel for Hyundai Motor Company in enforcing a multi-million-dollar arbitral award in Jamaica • Successfully defended Delta Airlines and Caribbean Airlines in Montreal Convention claims • Represented banks and financial institutions in Privy Council proceedings and mortgage enforcement matters • Regularly advises on vessel arrests, maritime liens, freezing orders, and international judgment enforcement Professional Engagement Member, Jamaican Bar Association

Gina Phillipps Black

Professional Overview Gina Phillipps Black is Head of the Firm’s Commercial Department and a leading corporate and finance lawyer with deep experience in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, project finance and financial services regulation. She advises on some of Jamaica’s most complex and high-value transactions. Practice Focus Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Finance & Capital Markets, Financial Services, Regulation & AML, Infrastructure & Energy Projects and Public Listings & Restructurings Key Experience & Matters Lead Counsel on the sale of Hinduja Global Solution’s global healthcare BPO business • Advised international lenders on the Highway 2000 refinancing and financing structure • Key adviser on the NCB Financial Group corporate restructuring and JSE/T&TSE listings • Co-Lead Counsel on the Paradise solar energy project • Advised on Jamaica’s first merger of two publicly listed companies (RJR/Gleaner) Professional Engagement Director and Committee Chair, GraceKennedy Group entities • Chair, Jamaica Customs Agency Advisory Board • Former Chair, Tax Administration Jamaica • Member, General Legal Council – Proceeds of Crime Committee • Women’s Leader – Jamaica, IFLR1000 (2020, 2021, 2024) • Highly Regarded, IFLR1000 • Ranked, Chambers Global

Professional Overview Hilary Reid is a Partner in MF&G’s Commercial Department, with over two decades of experience in commercial and corporate law. She is renowned for her expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, insolvency, and regulatory matters and played a pivotal role in drafting Jamaica’s Insolvency Act. Practice Focus Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Finance & Capital Markets, Insolvency & Restructuring, Securities Regulation, Energy & Telecommunications Key Experience & Matters Advised Margaritaville Caribbean Group in complex corporate financing transactions • Led the acquisition of Scotia Insurance Eastern Caribbean Limited for Grace Kennedy Financial Group • Guided the establishment of joint ventures between Trinidad and Tobago Unit Trust Corporation and GK Capital Management • Advised on the CWC Cala Holdings takeover of Cable & Wireless Jamaica Limited • Supported the divestment of assets for major energy infrastructure companies in Jamaica Professional Engagement Highly Regarded in Banking and Finance, M&A by IFLR 1000 • Band 1 in General Business Law by Chambers Global • Praised for outstanding transactional counsel and strategic advice

Natasha Rickards Baugh

Professional Overview Natasha Rickards Baugh is a Partner in MF&G’s Property and Estate Department, specialising in estate planning, administration and property transactions. She is known for her comprehensive approach to estate services and her expertise in renewable energy projects. Practice Focus Estate Planning & Administration, Real Estate Transactions, Renewable Energy Law, Land Use & Development Key Experience & Matters Led real estate developments, advising residential developers on land acquisition and project structuring • Provided comprehensive estate services, including wills, trusts, and power of attorney preparations • Advised on renewable energy projects, conducting due diligence for land leases • Supported developers in acquiring land and obtaining regulatory approvals for large-scale projects Professional Engagement Legal Advisor, YMCA • Head of MF&G Social Outreach Committee • Member, Jamaican Bar Association Conveyancing Sub-Committee

Alexis Robinson

Professional Overview Alexis Robinson is a Partner in MF&G’s Litigation Department, specialising in complex commercial litigation, family law, and cross-border dispute resolution. She is extensively experienced in enforcing foreign judgments and handling high-stakes civil fraud cases. Practice Focus Commercial Litigation, Family Law & Estate Litigation, Cross-Border Dispute Resolution, Arbitration & Enforcement of Judgments Key Experience & Matters Successfully defended a bank’s mortgage power of sale in a high-value commercial dispute (Hubble Ltd v Bank of Nova Scotia Jamaica Limited) • Defended breach of contract claims involving multi-million-dollar disputes (Dalma James v Berger Paints Jamaica Ltd) • Opposed relief from sanctions in estate litigation, ensuring fair distribution (Pamela Reidy v Estate of Karl Young) • Led successful procedural appeals in complex commercial cases, including lease disputes and contractual enforcement Professional Engagement Council Member, Jamaican Bar Association • Chair, Family Law Committee, Jamaican Bar Association • Director, Wortley Girls Home

Professional Overview Matthew is a Partner in MF&G’s Litigation Department, focusing on commercial litigation, intellectual property disputes and labour and industrial relations. He is a seasoned advocate with significant experience in constitutional law and high-stakes commercial cases. Practice Focus Commercial & Civil Litigation, Intellectual Property Disputes, Labour & Industrial Relations, Constitutional Law & Judicial Review Key Experience & Matters Defended against claims challenging employer COVID-19 policies (Parkins v Cari-Med Group) • Successfully resisted appeals in complex employment disputes, ensuring fair outcomes(Clarke v University of Technology) • Handled high-value lease and property disputes, securing favourable judgments for clients (Premium Produce Export Limited v Johnson) • Led successful appeals and procedural claims in various high-stakes matters, including property and family estate litigation Professional Engagement Adjunct Tutor, University of the West Indies, Faculty of Law • Member, Jamaican Bar Association • Director, Wolmer’s Preparatory School