Courtenay Coye LLP

Description:

Courtenay Coye LLP is one of the top law firms in Belize. The firm’s six lawyers, a large number for the market, enlist more than 70 years of combined experience. The firm frequently advises clients on complex legal transactions and matters and appears on behalf of clients at all levels of courts including the Caribbean Court of Justice, Belize’s highest appellate court. The firm serves a broad range of clients locally and internationally including private individuals, corporations and banks (both state and private).

As a testament to the firm’s pedigree and reputation in the local marketplace, two of firm’s partners have previously served as Presidents of the Bar Association of Belize.

The firm is also respected an recognized on an international level. Chambers & Partners ranks Courtenay Coye LLP as one of two firms in the “Band 1” tier of the “General Business Law” category.

Chambers says of the firm and its professionals:

This impressive group is recognised for its manifest strength in banking, corporate and offshore matters, with a client list that includes international and local banks. Other areas of transactional strength cover the full range of commercial law, including corporate law, tax, estate planning, real estate and IP. The firm is also recognised for its litigation capabilities and routinely represents high-profile clients in high-stakes commercial, constitutional and administrative litigation. Pleased clients note the firm’s responsiveness and flexibility when dealing with offshore matters.

Eamon Harrison Courtenay SC – First ranked in Chambers Global 2009. Also ranked in Belize : General Business Law: Dispute Resolution. Represents international and domestic clients in a range of contentious matters and is considered to be “one of the leading litigators in Belize.” He has expertise in cases involving commercial, insurance, admiralty and environmental issues.

Christopher Coye advises clients on a broad range of commercial issues, including offshore securities and insurance. Sources agree that “he is very active in commercial practice” and note his track record of representing banking clients.

Denise Courtenay SC focuses on commercial and real estate issues and has further expertise in family law. Interviewees recognise her prowess in offshore, banking and transactional matters.