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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
"Fitzwilliam Stone has an excellent understanding of company law and the regulatory framework. Their attention to detail adds to the quality of their work." Chambers Top Ranked 2023
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.
"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."
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."
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Appointment of Colin Kangaloo as Senior Counsel
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Partnership Announcement
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