With a strong track record in appellate work, 3 Hare Court is geared to handle commercial disputes across Bermuda, Jamaica, and the Bahamas. With vast experience in appeal work, Thomas Roe KC, appeared before the Privy Council in Barnes v Moxey, overturning the ruling of a Bahamian court in a family property dispute. Tom Poole KC’s caseload encompasses civil fraud, asset recovery, and shareholder disputes, and he was recently instructed on a $25m appeal before the Privy Council concerning unpaid works on a Trinidad infrastructure project. Rowan Pennington-Benton recently represented Grenada’s Investment Migration Agency in a politically sensitive proceeding pertaining to the citizenship-by-investment regime. Robert Strang appeared on a Privy Council appeal, Van Dyke Jude v Della Nolan (St Lucia), which clarified the law on undue influence in family property transfers.
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- 'James Donavan, the senior clerk, is outstanding. He is professional, knowledgeable, and super responsive. He is top of mind always when legal assistance is required in England.'
- The clerks have a lovely and approachable manner.'
- 'James Donavon is an exceptional clerk.'
- 'James Donovan is a very personable and pragmatic clerk. He will go above and beyond to help regardless of the time of day.'
- '3 Hare Court has strength-in-depth across all facets of commercial dispute resolution. Willing and eager juniors, as well as experienced silks.'
- '3 Hare Court is my go-to set for Privy Council work. Its knowledge, expertise, and experience are unrivalled.'
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