Ramsay & Partners is the exclusive member firm in Jamaica for TerraLex, a premier global network of independent law firms, offering legal services to clients around the world. With more than 150 member firms in 100 countries, TerraLex provides access to rigorously vetted, top-quality legal professionals across the globe. This network is designed to meet the cross-border legal needs of clients, which facilitates seamless legal services in multiple jurisdictions. TerraLex is ranked in Chambers & Partners Band 1 for law firm networks. From an international perspective, TerraLex stands as a significant and innovative solution to the increasingly global nature of business, legal challenges, and the demand for consistent, high-quality legal services worldwide.
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Establishing a robust securities trading policy is not just a regulatory necessity but a strategic imperative for junior market companies. Such a policy serves as a protective shield for your company against the reputational damage and legal consequences that can arise from insider trading violations.
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The Jamaican government’s announcement regarding upcoming Airbnb regulations is a pivotal moment for the burgeoning home-sharing sector in the country. As these regulations begin to take shape, it's an opportune time to look at how similar laws have been implemented in various U.S. cities and the positive impacts they have had. This analysis isn't about providing legal advice on foreign regulations but rather offering an encouraging perspective on how Jamaica can efficiently navigate and benefit from these new changes. While Ramsay & Partners is not licensed to provide legal advice on US law, as the exclusive member firm for TerraLex in Jamaica, we work with a global network of 130 member firms covering 200+ jurisdictions across 120+ countries and are positioned to meet the cross-border business needs of clients on a global scale.
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Having land in Jamaica is a great vehicle for building generational wealth. However, this can be hindered when your Instrument of Transfer is not registered on the Duplicate Certificate of Title (“Title”). Based on my legal experience in this field, I have seen unregistered Instrument of Transfers which requires urgent and immediate legal attention. However, navigating the waters is our service to you.
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When considering the legal differences between Caribbean countries from a business perspective, there are several key factors to consider. By considering these differences, businesses can tailor their strategies to each market, ensuring compliance, maximizing efficiency, and capitalizing on local opportunities. For businesses looking to expand in the Caribbean, a nuanced understanding of each country's legal environment is a key component of strategic planning and risk management.
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Ramsay & Partners is proud to announce its membership with TerraLex, a world leading international legal network. The firm was selected as the exclusive member firm for Jamaica. This significant partnership enables Ramsay & Partners to extend its reach and capabilities on a global scale, offering clients enhanced legal services backed by a network renowned for its quality and expertise.
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“Negotiation is empathy. It's almost trite to say that if you can't put yourself in the seat of the other person you're speaking with, you're not going to do well. It's not about being a bully, not about making offers people can't refuse.” – Marc Randolph
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Conflict is unavoidable. Irrespective of the context of the relationship, be it personal, professional, consumer-based, individual vs state, country to country or otherwise, there will always be the wrinkles of differing viewpoints, competing interests, recklessness, incompetence, and malice.
Adverse possession, a legal doctrine with significant implications, grants individuals the ability to claim ownership of land through occupation, even without the owner's consent. In Jamaica, the periods for which land must be held exclusively and without interruption by the individual claiming ownership are: 12 years for privately held land (in most cases) and an extended 60 years for government-owned parcels. To safeguard your property interests and mitigate the risk of adverse possession, it is essential to adhere to a vigilant set of measures and work with an attorney to develop an actionable strategy.
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Jamaica is on the brink of a historic transformation. Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness delivered a message of potential change. He directed his nation's government to "move ahead with speed" in abolishing the country's constitutional monarchy. This is a move that signifies a tremendous shift away from a colonial past and toward greater sovereignty as a republic.
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The landscape of corporate law is dynamic, continuously morphing in response to economic demands, societal changes, and government and international policy. In light of this, we are eager to share a notable shift in the corporate service sector in Jamaica and an equally significant achievement by AspireSec Limited, the licensed corporate service affiliate of Ramsay & Partners.
It goes without saying that protecting your family and loved ones is key. One way in which this can be done is ensuring your Last Will and Testament (“Will”) is legally prepared. A Will is a legal document which expresses your wishes of how your assets should be distributed at the time of death. Based on my legal experience in this field, I have seen that having a Will is beneficial in two ways : it is beneficial for the person making it (“Testator”) and for the family of the Testator.
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The system of rules, practices, and processes by which a company is controlled is dictated by corporate governance. It typically outlines the relationships among management, the Governing Body, shareholders, and relevant stakeholders. These practices indicate that the company is managed responsibly, ethically, and in compliance with pertinent regulations. Companies of any size can benefit from effective corporate governance, as it is essential for maintaining the trust of investors, employees, clients, and the public.
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Ramsay & Partners was proud to sponsor the Visionaries' Summit in Kingston, Jamaica. The event is a Global Platform for Shared Intelligence Connecting Business Leaders with a Dynamic Network of People, Ideas, Investment and Opportunities.
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