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The extremity of his integrity has established the Nassau native as one of the leading legal authorities in all of Grand Bahama. Initially, Mr. Parris’s clients choose him for his accessible approach to the law. Due to years of practice, the experienced lawyer can make even the most complex matters clear and compelling for businesspeople who either lack legal training, or familiarity with the intricacies of the Bahamian legal system.

C.M. (Kees) Van Der Burg is a founding partner at Bos Van Der Burg Advocaten, where he has been advising clients since 1991. He studied Dutch law at Leiden University, followed by specialised postgraduate courses in Insolvency Law at Insolad and Real Property at the Grotius Academy. Kees began his career at the Haarlem District Court in 1989 and then worked as an attorney at Van Hartingsveldt & Roest in Leiden until 1991, before co-founding his current firm.

Dr. Sudhir Ravindran, Attorney-at-Law and Solicitor (England & Wales), is the founder of Altacit Global, a leading Indian law firm. A recognized legal luminary, he holds master’s degrees in engineering and law, a PhD in Intellectual Property Risk Management, and is pursuing Post Doctoral Research (LLD). He is the author of Intellectual Property Risk Management and several other publications. Dr. Ravindran specializes in corporate law and intellectual property, serving as a solicitor, advocate, and registered agent for patents, trademarks, and geographical indications.

Dr. Olisa Agbakoba OON, SAN, LLD, FCIArb is the Senior Partner of Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL). With nearly five decades of distinguished practice, he commands exceptional authority across constitutional law, human rights, maritime governance, energy policy, complex litigation, arbitration, legal policy, environmental justice, and space law. He is widely recognised as a pioneer in Nigerian dispute resolution and one of Africa’s foremost maritime lawyers. Dr. Agbakoba holds an LLB (Hons) from the University of Nigeria, a Barrister at Law Diploma (BL) from the Nigerian Law School, a Master of Laws from the London School of Economics and Political Science, and a Doctorate in Law (LLD) from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He is a Life Bencher of the Body of Benchers, served on the National Judicial Council for four years, and served as President of the Nigerian Bar Association from 2006 to 2008, championing justice sector reform across West Africa, and currently serves as Chairman of the NBA Board of Trustees. He founded the Civil Liberties Organisation, Nigeria’s first formal human rights organisation, and Inter African Network for Human Rights and Development (AFRONET), cementing his standing as a foundational figure in Africa’s human rights movement. He was conferred Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), the equivalent of King’s Counsel, in September 1998, and the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) in December 2001.

Bachelor’s Degree in law from the Universitat de Barcelona (1993) and member of the Barcelona Bar Association (1994). Postgraduate course in Tax Law from the Universidad San Pablo-Abad Oliba (1994). Postgraduate course in restructuring and insolvency judicial proceedings from the Universitat Pompeu Fabra (2007). Specializing in legal advice in insolvency law and restructuring of companies, as well as in the field of Corporate Law.

Maame Ofewah Sarpong is the founder of G.A. Sarpong & Company. She holds an LLM in Environmental Law from the University of Dundee, Scotland, an LLB from the University of Ghana, and a BA in Geography & Political Science, and was called to the bar at the Ghana School of Law. Maame specializes in Mergers & Acquisitions, Dispute Resolution, Corporate Governance, Arbitration, Mediation, and Tax Advisory, serving private companies, families, high-net-worth individuals, and professionals with strategic and practical legal solutions.

Malcolm Mifsud is a co-founder of Mifsud & Mifsud Advocates with over 25 years of experience in civil, commercial, and criminal litigation. He regularly advises individuals, corporate entities, and public institutions, and is the Firm’s accredited agent at Identity Malta for immigration matters. Malcolm has served five terms as Mayor and as President of the Central Region, and represented Malta in the EU Committee of Regions. He is also a shareholder and director of Aegis Corporate Services Limited and sits on the School Board of San Anton School.

Marielena Ulloa is Managing Partner and Notary Coordinator at Ulloa & Asociados, a member of the Honduran Bar Association, and an Associate CSAP certified auditor. She has trained internationally at Georgetown University and Yale School of Management, and is certified in civil procedural law and ISO 9001:2015 standards, providing expert guidance in corporate governance, compliance, and dispute resolution.

Mgr. Filip Petras is a Partner at Advokatni kancelar Petras Rezek s.r.o., specializing in corporate law, dispute resolution, and cross-border transactions. He advises international and domestic clients on complex legal matters with a practical and business-oriented approach.

Partner & Managing Director at HELMA INTERNATIONAL 🌍Senior International Mobility (IM) Expert. Holistic and deep expertise in expatriate compensation packages, cross border policies, compliance audits, income taxes, social coverage, costings, immigration and IM risk management.

Managing Partner of D&C Legal Services, an advocate and arbitration specialist working across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Focused on corporate, commercial, joint ventures, due diligence, finance, and intellectual property.