Noted for its experience in litigation matters, Ramsay & Partners is skilled at transactional work, IPO’s and takeovers. The team is led by Marc Ramsay, who is a key port of call for blue-chip clients on international trade, human rights law, and employment law. Samantha Moore is highly proficient in cross-border matters, and her broad caseload encompasses data protection, real estate, and intellectual property matters. Other key members of the practice include Sheldon Robinson and Chantelle Biersay.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Ramsay & Partners stands out for its exceptional client service, which combines deep legal expertise with practical business knowledge. We are impressed with the team's responsiveness, clear communication, and ability to handle complex matters efficiently. Through a combination of client-focused approaches, innovative technology, and transparent billing, the firm distinguishes itself from its competitors.'
- 'Ramsay & Partners consistently provides our company with strategic solutions tailored to our specific business needs. We value the team's ability to deliver high-quality work, their adherence to ethical principles, and their effective solutions. The firm's commitment to excellence is evident in its tailored approach to each company's unique needs within the group. This commitment not only promotes trust but also ensures long-term partnerships.’
- ‘I have had the distinct pleasure of working closely with the team at Ramsay & Partners, and the quality of their service has been exceptional. What sets this firm apart is not only their deep legal expertise but their unwavering commitment to client care. The team consistently delivers practical, solutions-oriented legal advice, often under demanding timelines, while maintaining a high level of professionalism, responsiveness, and precision. One of their most notable strengths is their accessibility and proactive approach.'
- 'They take the time to understand the nuances of our business, enabling them to provide tailored legal guidance that is both commercially relevant and strategically sound. Across the board, these legal professionals demonstrate an exceptional standard of diligence, follow-through, and clarity that instils trust and confidence.'
- ‘Marc Ramsay and his team coordinated with me on a very complicated transaction and excelled in leading me through the Jamaican law nuances of parent companies, the Jamaican Stock Exchange, and Jamaican bank financing.'
- ‘Marc Ramsay was extremely knowledgeable, very timely in his responses, and a creative problem solver. The associates who supported him showed the same qualities.’
Key clients
- MFS Capital Partners Limited
- Bamboo Bioproducts Limited
- Tengram Capital Partners
- Diverze Assets Inc
- Tropical Battery Company Limited
- Lannaman & Morris Limited
- Tcf Holdings Limited
- Iec Energy Company Limited
- Johnston Development Group Limited
- Vm Wealth Management Ltd
- Mardun Consultancy Services Company Limited
- Karibukai Limited
Work highlights
Advised Bamboo Bioproducts Ltd. in connection with the development and financing of a US$470 million bamboo pulp mill and plantation enterprise in Jamaica.
Represented EVDC Invest S.A. and Fish & Co S.A.S. in commercial proceedings before the Supreme Court of Jamaica arising from a failed cross-border seafood supply and financing arrangement.
Acting for VM Wealth Management Limited in its capacity as arranger on a range of corporate finance and capital markets transactions, including a J$2 billion corporate bond issuance.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Marc Ramsay
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Chantelle Biersay
Practice head
Marc Ramsay
Other key lawyers
Samantha Moore; Sheldon Robinson; Chantelle Biersay