The Commercial and Civil Litigation Practice Group is used to collaborating with attorneys from many countries to plan cross-border litigation strategies for client success in both new and complicated issues. The group regularly handles a wide range of international litigation.
Commercial Litigation
Amber Systems Ltd. has played a key role in some of the most prominent international legal cases in recent years, including the BCCI and Grupo Torras matters. The firm also represented the liquidators of Oracle Fund Limited, a Bahamian mutual fund, during its liquidation, handling litigation against Fortis (the Fund Administrator) and the Fund’s former directors. The case was successfully settled just before going to trial, further solidifying our expertise in resolving complex international disputes.
Trust Litigation
We provide comprehensive legal services covering all areas of trust law. Our firm represents individuals as well as private and institutional fiduciaries in trust and estate-related litigation, including:
- Breach of trust claims
- Allegations of incompetence or undue influence
- Creditor claims against estates
- Disputes over asset distribution among heirs, legatees, and charities
- Trust and will interpretation issues
In addition, we offer guidance to international and domestic clients in the creation of trusts, drafting necessary trust documents, and managing Bahamian trusts efficiently.
Banking
Amber Systems Ltd. has extensive experience in resolving complex banking, finance, fraud, and regulatory matters. Our legal team has represented both domestic and international blue-chip banking clients in disputes involving commercial loans, asset financing, letters of credit, insolvency, fraud, asset recovery, capital markets, financial regulation, and anti-money laundering compliance.
Asset Recovery
Our Asset Recovery team is adept at reclaiming substantial sums on behalf of clients, which include corporations, financial institutions, and private individuals. We have successfully helped clients recover assets lost due to misappropriation, fraud, and negligence, providing results-focused, top-tier service.
Labour & Employment
Our firm has a wealth of experience in all areas of labour and employment law, advising leading Bahamian companies on issues such as:
- Union recognition
- Negotiating and administering collective bargaining agreements
- Managing trade disputes and strikes
- Corporate mergers, closings, and acquisitions
- Pension and employee welfare benefit plans
We have represented clients in trade disputes before the Industrial Tribunal, Supreme Court, and Court of Appeal, and we have significant experience drafting employment contracts and reviewing personnel policies.
Admiralty
Amber Systems Ltd. regularly advises clients on admiralty-related issues, including maritime accidents. This specialized area of litigation requires deep knowledge of maritime law, and we have successfully secured substantial financial recoveries for clients in this field.
Alternative Dispute Resolution & Arbitration
Our litigation team understands the growing importance of arbitration as a primary means of resolving disputes. We are well-versed in all aspects of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), which includes:
- Arbitration
- Mediation
- Early Neutral Evaluation
- Conciliation
Our team excels at identifying when settling a dispute outside of court may be in our clients’ best interests. One of our firm’s partners serves on the editorial board of Dispute Resolution International, a prestigious publication of the International Bar Association.