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In 2017 The Bahamas enacted the Homeowners Protection Act (HPA). The legislation was touted as “groundbreaking” and was designed to […]

The Privy Council has recently handed down its decision in the case of Byers v Chen Ningning [2021] UKPC 4. […]

On 1 March 2021 Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced a Real Property Tax (RPT) Forgiveness Programme which will provide […]

This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Banking & Finance laws and regulations applicable in The Bahamas. This article was […]

The Commercial Entities Substance Requirements Act (CESRA) 2018 requires all legal entities registered in The Bahamas to comply with economic […]

In December 2019 Parliament passed a package of environmental bills geared towards developing, reinforcing and strengthening the laws which promote […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted commercial activity on a global scale, challenging contracting parties’ ability to fulfil their legal obligations. […]

Introduction A second home in The Bahamas has been a highly sought-after commodity for international buyers from time immemorial. The […]

Legislation  2020 saw the modernisation of key financial services legislation. The Central Bank of The Bahamas (Central Bank) sought to […]

Current Market Conditions  Abaco, Grand Bahama and the surrounding Cays were severely impacted by Hurricane Dorian in 2019. The real […]

The Bahamas is a common law jurisdiction. The legislative provisions of the Rules of the Supreme Court govern the procedure […]

August 4, 2020 The Bahamian Government has ordered the mandatory closure of all non-essential businesses and a national stay-at-home order […]

So you’ve found the ideal property to purchase – what’s the next step?  Engage an attorney.  A well-chosen attorney will […]

The Bahamas thrives as a stable economy that is supported by a strong legal system, sound monetary and fiscal policies, […]