About us
The Firm is one of the oldest and largest commercial law firms in Trinidad and Tobago and traces its origins to the practice of Oliver Fitzwilliam who first started practicing in 1912 after a gift of $5000 was bestowed upon him by his great uncle, Jules Larry. Oliver Fitzwilliam was later joined by Stanley Stone in 1919 after the end of World War I and this two man operation began carrying on their practice as "Solicitors and Conveyancers" under the name "Oliver Fitzwilliam & Co". Their practice was one of the first firms in Trinidad and Tobago to formally register its business name in 1923 (its business name certificate is numbered forty four), pursuant to the passage into law of the then Registration of Business Ordinance in that same year. Read more
Testimonials
According to commentators, Jon Paul Mouttet has "a very good commercial advisory practice" and has "got some very good reviews." He assists clients with a variety of commercial contracts and transactional issues, and is additionally well noted for his handling of high-value tax appeals and other contentious tax work.
Mandisa Regrello is increasingly prominent in banking and finance, acting for a number of the leading financial services players in Trinidad & Tobago. Her practice encompasses the full gamut of issues in this space, including syndicated financings, debt restructuring and banking regulatory matters.
"Fierce advocate" Colin Kangaloo oversees many of the firm's most significant commercial litigation matters. He is noted for his considerable experience in high-value construction claims, and also handles a wide variety of employment, insurance and white-collar criminal cases. In addition to his abilities as an advocate, sources praise his keen strategic sense, observing that "he makes sensible, practical decisions based on the realities of how the courts work."
Interviewees say Jeffrey Herrera is "longstanding in his experience and effective in terms of what he does." He has wide-reaching capabilities in corporate structuring, including in regard to joint ventures and employee pension plans, and also regularly advises on mergers and acquisitions. He is especially well versed in the oil and gas sector.
Mark Morgan heads the litigation team. He is particularly well known for his handling of high-value tax appeals and has an equally strong command of issues in the shipping and oil and gas sectors. Interviewees describe him as "extremely commercial," noting his "very strong reputation in dispute resolution."
Kurt Miller is the firm's managing partner and heads up the transactional department. He is a highly respected name in the financing arena, possessing a wealth of experience in bond issuances and syndicated loans, as well as securitisation mandates. Interviewees agree he is "a very good lawyer."