The Tribune

A Bahamian law firm has been shortlisted for Offshore Firm of the Year at this year’s Chambers High Net Worth Awards 2019.

Lennox Paton said its shortlisting as one of three finalists marks the first time a local law firm has been in contention for this award. The law firms of Walkers and Carey Olsen, who have a presence in most offshore jurisdictions are the other two finalists.

Brian Simms QC, Lennox Paton’s senior partner, said: “We are honoured that Lennox Paton has been recognised for its private client and litigation practice in the areas of trusts, banking and wealth management.

“The nomination by Chambers is a reflection of years of hard work in the area by many members of the firm, and we are proud to be the first Bahamian law firm named as finalists for this award. The other nominees, Walkers and Carey Olsen, are very well respected in the industry and it is a pleasure to be nominated along with them.”

The Chambers High Net Worth Awards celebrate legal excellence in private wealth management. Chambers is one of the main reviewers of the legal market, and considered a go-to directory for clients and lawyers.

Finalists for the awards are chosen by its specialist high net worth research team, drawing on the directory’s research. The research for Offshore Firm of the Year is conducted in all international financial centres (IFCs), including the Cayman Islands, Jersey, Guernsey, Bermuda, BVI and The Bahamas.

The winner will be announced on October 8, 2019, at a ceremony in London. The evening will bring together more than 180 attendees from some of the most prominent private wealth law firms in the world. Last year’s winners were Conyers Dill & Pearman, with Harneys and Mourant Ozannes named as runners-up.