A key port of call for liquidators, trustees, and creditors, Lennox Paton is knowledgeable of insolvency disputes, asset recovery, and liquidation. Brian Simms KC oversees the team and is experienced before the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, and Privy Council, while Metta McMillian-Hughes KC and Chizelle Cargill often handle civil and commercial litigation. Marco Turnquest is versed in shareholder, trust, and banking disputes, Christopher Jenkins KC is informed in property litigation, Ramonne Gardiner is skilled at insurance mandates, and Valdere Murphy is an insolvency expert.
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Testimonials
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- 'As one of the leading law firms in the Bahamas, Lennox Paton is has an enviable reputation for meticulous, high quality work. It is unsurprising that it has been involved in most of the leading cases in the Bahamas.'
‘Brian Simms KC is the obvious go-to litigator in the Bahamas, whose unrivalled knowledge and expertise makes him the first choice for any complex litigation.'
- 'Marco Turnquest is knowledgeable and savvy, with an excellent appreciation of how best to meet the demands of clients.'
‘What makes this practice unique is their efficient manner. They have developed a number of global relationships which has contributed to their ability to deliver in a very agile manner.'
- 'Core values such as a genuine passion for helping clients and a strong motivation behind the firm's practice sets them apart.’
- 'Brian Simms is a senior partner and provides leadership for the firm. He consistently meets and exceeds expectations through high-quality execution, leadership, and continued skill development. He delivers to clients in innovative, unique, and distinctive way.'
Key clients
- The Joint Official Liquidators of FTX Digital Markets Ltd
- The Interim Receivers and Joint Provisional Liquidators of Win Business Energy Caofeidian Limited
- Sterling Asset Management Ltd
- Darby Shores Ltd
- Hayward Trust
- Nymox Pharmaceutical Corporation Ltd
- UBS Ltd
- Bettas Ltd
- Clico Bahamas
- Enhanced High Yield Fixed Income Fund Ltd
- 17 Arm Africa
- CIS Opportunity Fund 1 Ltd
Work highlights
Acted for the Joint Official Liquidators (“JOLs”) of FTX Digital Markets Ltd in The Bahamas.
Represented the Trustees of the Sir Jack Hayward Discretionary Settlement that owns 50% of the Grand Bahama Port Authority.
Represented a leading financial institution in a complex shareholder dispute that has been the subject of many landmark rulings in the Bahamas and the Court of Appeal.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Brian Simms KC
Other key lawyers
Metta McMillian-Hughes KC; Chizelle Cargill; Marco Turnquest; Christopher Jenkins KC; Ramonne Gardiner; Valdere Murphy: McFalloughn Bowleg; Wilfred P. Ferguson Jr.; Sebastian Masnyk