Our Practice Areas
The attorneys at Sharon Wilson & Co. combine their professional expertise with a personalized approach to deliver valuable legal advice.
Civil Litigation
Our litigation attorneys
have extensive experience in conducting a wide range of civil litigation matters. They are involved in a variety of commercial actions and their expertise and experience range over actions involving family and domestic issues, negligence claims, construction claims, fatal accidents and personal injury claims and employment related claims. In addition to an expanding private client base, the Firm counts among its clients both national and international commercial organizations including small and medium sized businesses, financial institutions, insurance companies and oil companies.
Our litigation team
is strengthened by the fact that our attorneys have served in judicial roles.
Our attorneys
have experience in alternative dispute resolution such as mediation and arbitration and where necessary advise these avenues over litigation through the courts.
For additional information on our available litigation services, please contact Sharon R. Wilson.
Real Property
Sharon Wilson & Co. offers
comprehensive legal services in the area of real property. Our client base includes a mix of private and institutional clients. The Firm has been instructed by all of the onshore commercial banks in The Bahamas and by insurance companies to act on their behalf in real property transactions.
Act on behalf of land developers
advising on obtaining all necessary government approval, including town planning and subdivision approval and, if required, approval for non Bahamians seeking to own land in The Bahamas.
To assist where necessary,
Sharon Wilson & Co. maintains linkages with relevant professionals, such as land surveyors, so as to ensure that our clients are given practical and relevant advice.
Title Search
Sharon Wilson & Co. maintains a title search department staffed by well trained and experienced title search professionals. As a result of the Firm’s wide client base, the Firm is familiar with the title of extensive areas of Bahamian land. This allows the Firm to conduct its own title searches in an accurate, timely and cost efficient manner.
For additional information on our available real property services please contact Sharlyn R. Smith.
Family Law
Sharon Wilson & Co. advises on all matters
related to family, matrimonial and personal relationships. Our services include pre-separation planning and legal separations, divorce, child support and custody modifications including educational expense issues, enforcement of unpaid child support and property settlement obligations, adoptions and negotiation, mediation and litigation in trial courts and on appeal.
We are strong advocates
for our clients and ensure that the legal entitlements of our clients are obtained. While protecting the interest of our clients, we are always mindful of the sensitive nature of matters involving family and personal relationships.
The department benefits from a wealth of experience
Sharon R. Wilson has more than 15 years experience as a Magistrate, the majority of which was spent in the Family Court of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas. She is considered an expert in Family Law in The Bahamas and her advice is sought by Government and non-governmental entities. Attorneys of the Firm have assisted in the drafting of all recent legislation involving family matters.
For more information on our family and personal relationships law services please contact Sharon R. Wilson.
Maritime Law
The Bahamas enjoys one of the largest ship registries in the world.
The attorneys at Sharon Wilson & Co have advised in matters relating to the financing, purchase and registration of vessels. Our attorneys have been involved in some of the largest ship arrests in The Bahamas in recent history.
For more information on our maritime law service please contact Sharlyn R. Smith.
Business Support
The Business Support Department
of Sharon Wilson & Co. advises on all matters related to starting and developing a business in The Bahamas, whether Bahamian or internationally owned.
Sharon Wilson & Co. offers practical advice
on administrative and regulatory issues. We are able to ensure that the correct systems are in place to support business growth and development and to meet all corporate law, financial and compliance expectations and obligations. This may include, for example, preparing or reviewing an employee handbook, ensuring that all intellectual property rights are protected and ensuring that all government filings are completed in a timely manner.
Our clients benefit
from the practical experience of our attorneys, many of whom serve or have served on the board of directors of prominent public and private companies as well as government boards and non profit organizations. As a result of this experience, our attorneys are particularly mindful of the need to offer advice in a cost efficient and timely.
We would be pleased to discuss your business and its growth with you. Please contact Sharlyn R. Smith.
Employment Law
The Firm represents
employers and employees in disputes arising from the employment relationship. The Firm has appeared in cases before the Labour Tribunal as well as the Supreme and Appellate Courts. The Firm has also been involved in matters involving unions and collective bargaining agreements.
Estate Planning & Wealth Management
Sharon Wilson and Co. advises clients
on trusts, wills and wealth management and estate planning generally.
Our services include
the preparation of wills and codicils, applications for probate and letters of administration, contentious probate application and the resealing of foreign wills.
We are also able to advise
on other wealth management vehicles including foundations and trust.
To discuss your particular needs please contact Sharlyn R. Smith.