Limitation on lawsuits in Turks and Caicos comes into effect in October
The Limitations of Actions Ordinance 2021 which was enacted into law by the House of Assembly one year ago will soon come into effect following a one-year grace period. As of October 11, 2022, legal action for disputes that are several years old will no longer be entertained when that day arrives. The new law also extends limitation periods for some actions and excludes some action from certain limitations periods. Some civil actions under the new law like defamation, other malicious falsehoods, tort and simple contract which would have been considered expired by the commencement date of October 14, 2021 …
Queen’s Counsel becomes King’s Counsel
Leading barristers across the United Kingdom have become King’s Counsel (KC) rather than Queen’s Counsel (QC) following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. A spokeswoman for the Bar Council, which represents barristers, said the change was immediate. Bar Council chairman Mark Fenhalls used the KC initials in a statement issued after the Queen’s death at the age of 96 on Thursday afternoon. “The officers, members and staff of the General Council of the Bar of England and Wales join with colleagues across the legal professions in mourning the loss of our country’s most devoted public servant,” he said. “Throughout a …
Justice Gruchot Appointed TCI High Court Judge
Justice Anthony Stephen Gruchot has taken up his appointment to the Turks and Caicos Islands Supreme Court after being sworn in by His Excellency the Governor Nigel Dakin on August 5th, 2022. Justice Gruchot, whose appointment took effect on September 1st, is a graduate of the Sheffield Hallam University in England. He obtained his Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from Sheffield University in 1998. In April 2000 Justice Gruchot was admitted as a solicitor of England and Wales and was called to the Bar of England and Wales as a Barrister through Lincoln’s Inn in November 2006. Justice Gruchot practised …
What is Banking and Finance Law?
Banking and finance law deals with how banks and other financial institutions conduct business with borrowers. The aim in all transactions is to ensure compliance with the myriad of regulations and represent the party’s best interest. Among the areas covered in this genre of the law are: Bank Lending: A personal or business loan agreement where the bank lends money to a borrower that come attached with documented repayment terms Property Finance: A loan is sought and agreed for the purposes of enabling a borrower to obtain a property or develop the land on which a property will be built. …
What are the legal issues around NFTs?
The sale of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) has exploded during the COVID-19 pandemic and is dominating the news lately, but are there any legal issues surrounding the phenomenon? Artists, collectors, investors, and businesses have all been scrambling to capitalise on the potential of NFTs and fully understand how the market works. With NFT sales now running into billions, the market faces issues such as copyright, intellectual property rights, anti-money laundering regulations and estate planning. In February, Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs said three people had been arrested on suspicion of attempting to defraud it of £1.4 million, making it the first …
What is Family Law?
The area of legal practice that deals with family issues is referred to as family law. Issues under this area includes marriage, adoption, divorce, child custody, and similar matters. An attorney that practices family law can represent clients in family court proceedings or in related negotiations. The attorney can also draft important legal documents such as court petitions or property agreements. As the matter of family encompasses so many aspects of life, some attorneys have narrowed down their practice to adoption, paternity, emancipation, or other matters not usually related to divorce. Lawyers in the field, therefore, help all kinds of …
What is a Queen’s Counsel
A Queen’s Counsel (QC) is a very senior attorney at law who is recognized as an expert and leader in the legal field. Across the United Kingdom, including British commonwealth countries, it refers to a set of barristers and solicitors who the monarch appoints to be a part of Her Majesty’s Counsel learned in the law. To attain this status, a barrister must have practiced law for at least ten years and be recommended by the Lord Chancellor. Being appointed as Queen’s Counsel perceived as an excellent honor to achieve in the legal profession. Once conferred upon, a Queen’s Counsel …
Mediation Centre Opens in Turks and Caicos Islands
A mediation centre dedicated to dispute resolution and restorative justice for the people of Turks and Caicos Islands has been opened in the country. Victims of crime as well as persons impacted by it now have a place to achieve healing and closure through Victim-Offender mediation. According to Chief Justice Mabel Agyemang, both court-connected mediation and the restorative justice process will be accessed at the Mediation Centre which was opened on July 15 at Emily House in Providenciales. The Mediation Centre will be the neutral place away from the intimidations associated with courtrooms; providing comfort, to allow for meaningful mediation …
Ritz-Carlton Turks and Caicos Acquires Dellis Cay
The owners and developers of The Ritz-Carlton Turks and Caicos has acquired private island Dellis Cay many years after development on the island ground to a halt. The multi-million purchase of the private island was confirmed by Roberto Stipa, Director Desarrollos Hotelco, the owners of The Ritz-Carlton. Located between the islands Parrot Cay and Pine Cay, Dellis Cay was destined to be another exclusive luxury community in the Turks and Caicos Islands before the project fell victim to the 2008 financial crisis. The deal for the 560-acre private island with partially completed buildings was bought from Trinidad and Tobago Unit …
What is Legal Aid?
Everyone has the right to get legal representation, but some simply cannot afford it. Legal aid is a scheme to help meet the costs of legal advice, family mediation and representation in a court of law. In order to qualify for legal aid, the case has to be eligible for it, the problem has to be serious and you have to prove that you are unable to pay the cost for legal representation. Some of the cases that one can get legal aid for include the risk of abuse or serious harm, being accused of a crime, being discriminated against …