Experienced Corporate Attorney proficient in legal research, analysis, and evaluation of legislation and documents. Skilled in collaborating with clients to identify issues and provide effective solutions. Expertise in Corporate Law.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate
WEBSTER LP
06.2012 - Current
Company Overview: Broad based civil and commercial law practice with emphasis on litigation and corporate law
Conducts legal research and advise on legal issues during civil and commercial litigation proceedings
Drafts Corporate opinions and transaction documents
Advises clients on securities law, corporate governance, debt financing and regulatory approval
Liaises with regulators on behalf of client
Appears before Magistrate, High Courts of Anguilla and St Christopher and Nevis and Court of Appeal
Advises international financial institutions, cross border companies and other lenders on debt finance, financial restructuring, due diligence in real estate finance as well as other commercial agreements and securities law
Acts as counsel to various entities in relation to obtaining relevant regulatory approvals to conduct business in Anguilla and Nevis
Advises insurance companies on corporate governance and regulatory matters
Drafts and prepares pleadings in areas of civil litigation including, Norwich Pharmacal Orders, Contract Law, Land Law, Company Law, Family (Divorce) and Wills and Probate
Provides legal advice to company management team
Drafts and vet Sale and Purchase agreements
Increased customer satisfaction by resolving complex issues and always providing exceptional service
Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and engagement
Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, facilitating effective communication across departments and teams
Broad based civil and commercial law practice with emphasis on litigation and corporate law
Judicial Research Assistant
Honourable Chief Justice
, Trinidad and Tobago
01.2008 - 09.2010
Monitored court proceedings for adherence to legal procedures and rules by attorneys and litigants
Prepared written opinions
Reviewed pleadings and evidence to assess admissibility and relevance to case
Planned and coordinated logistics and materials for sub-committee meetings
Judicial Research Assistant
Supreme Court of Trinidad and Tobago
, Trinidad and Tobago
09.2006 - 12.2007
Conducted research and analyzed general and specific legal issues during legal proceedings and during judgment writing process
Conducted research on legal matters which impacted work of court
Prepared legal opinions and summaries of submissions before the court
Drafted preliminary judicial opinions
Proofread transcripts and other documents
Liaised effectively with Judges, Government ministries and senior administrative court staff to assist generally with any issue as it pertains to the court
Assisted Judges and Magistrates in research and/or preparation of legal and non-legal papers and reports
Involved in judicial sub-committees: attended and prepared minutes, notices and all related documents for meetings
Assisted in administrative duties relevant to primary role of Judges, Masters or Magistrates
Participant Corporate Law Clinic
M.G Daly & Co
, Trinidad and Tobago
10.2005 - 12.2005
Developed an appreciation of the practice of corporate law
Drafted and reviewed legal documents for litigation proceedings specifically debt collection
Intern
Hughes, Fields & Stoby
, Guyana
06.2005 - 08.2005
Involved in making decisions on case management
Provided assistance during court sittings
Drafted and reviewed legal documents
Conducted research on specific legal issues in constitutional law, contract and personal injuries claims
Developed the skills of managing and organising legal work, taking statements, interviewing clients
Education
LLM - International Corporate Governance and Financial
The University of Warwick
United Kingdom
01.2012
Legal Education Certificate -
Hugh Wooding Law School
Trinidad And Tobago
10-2006
Bachelor of Laws (Hons) -
The University of Guyana
Co-operative Republic Of Guyana, Guyana
11-2004
Chartered Secretary - Chartered Secretary Qualifying Scheme
The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland
United Kingdom
Skills
Research
Advocacy Skills
Microsoft Office literacy
Time management
Problem solving
Research abilities
Attention to Detail
Practice Management
Accomplishments
Represented a major aviation company in a transaction to secure financing valued at approximately US$131,000,000.00 for the purchase of aircraft.
Represented a Switzerland-based leading international methanol and fertilizer producer on a loan agreement valued at USD 905 million.
Represented a multinational company in relation to amending a credit Agreement.
Represented a multinational company with subsidiaries in several Caribbean islands in connection with financing valued at 166,000,000 USD.
Represented an international company with a local holding company with the drafting and registration of local security documents valued at USD 650 million.
Represents a US based company which has aviation interests in Europe and Asia.
Represented a Trinidad based company which purchased Scotiabank (Anguilla) Limited.
Represented clients in the enforcement of a major arbitration award which included personal receivership applications.
Represented corporate clients in the enforcement of a high value English judgment which included corporate receivership applications.
Acted as counsel to depositors of local banks which were placed in Administration by the regulator.
Acts as local counsel of a local bank on all corporate and regulatory matters.
Community Service
Member of the Anguilla Red Cross
Former Chair, Deputy Chair and former Secretary of the Governing Committee
Bar Admissions
Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, 2006
Co-operative Republic of Guyana, 2006
Anguilla, 2012
St Kitts and Nevis, 2013
Timeline
Associate
WEBSTER LP
06.2012 - Current
Judicial Research Assistant
Honourable Chief Justice
01.2008 - 09.2010
Judicial Research Assistant
Supreme Court of Trinidad and Tobago
09.2006 - 12.2007
Participant Corporate Law Clinic
M.G Daly & Co
10.2005 - 12.2005
Intern
Hughes, Fields & Stoby
06.2005 - 08.2005
LLM - International Corporate Governance and Financial
The University of Warwick
Legal Education Certificate -
Hugh Wooding Law School
Bachelor of Laws (Hons) -
The University of Guyana
Chartered Secretary - Chartered Secretary Qualifying Scheme