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01 Sep
EMPLOYMENT LAWS – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

By Catherine Ramnarine In this Article, we will look at some of the ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ about employment laws in T&T.   What formalities and registrations are required? Employers are required to register with the Board of Inland Revenue and...

Employment Law in Trinidad and Tobago
09 Jun
LIMITATION PERIODS UNDER THE OSH ACT

By Catherine Ramnarine In the recent case of CA P295 of 2019 The University of the West Indies (“UWI”) v the Occupational Safety and Health Authority and Agency (“OSHA”), the Court of Appeal ruled that there was a...

20 Apr
ACQUISITION OF CONTROL

By Melissa Inglefield When considering the acquisition of any company (the ‘Target’) there are several important preliminary matters to be considered. In addition to considering whether the price is right, a purchaser may need to consider whether the...

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19 Mar
MERGER UPDATE: T&T MERGER CONTROL LEARNINGS FROM THE PAST THREE YEARS

By Glenn Hamel-Smith & Jeanelle Pran Changes in corporate structures are often fueled by globalization, technological advancements and economic instability. Global deal-making, through mergers and acquisitions and similar transactions, can define some companies, change the face of entire industries...

M. Hamel-Smith & Co. practices Admiralty in Trinidad and Tobago
09 Feb
ABANDONED VESSELS: THE CASE OF THE SÃO PAULO

By Cherie Gopie Vessel abandonment is a problem that concerns marine conservationists and coastal communities around the world. In fact, it is not uncommon for vessels to be abandoned throughout the world including in the territorial waters of Trinidad...

31 Oct
BLURRED LINES – USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA TO COMMERCIALIZE BRANDS

By Fanta Punch Fans of the immensely successful Netflix production Bridgerton have no doubt been keenly following the recent claim brought by Netflix Worldwide Entertainment LLC ( “Netflix”)  against the team of Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear (“Barlow &...

03 May
MHS COVID-19 TEMPORARY REMOTE OFFICE NOTICE

Dear Valued Clients, Over the past week we have noted with concern the rising number of daily cases and new variants.  We have also noted the appeals of the Prime Minister and our public health authorities to take all...

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18 Dec
M. Hamel-Smith & Co.’s 2020 Legal Year in Review

M. Hamel-Smith & Co. is pleased to share its 2020 Legal Year in Review! Subscribe to our Blog to receive notifications of these posts and to keep abreast of legal news and updates in Trinidad and Tobago! ...