About Us
About us...
In its over 30 years of existence, White & partners Legal Chambers has established itself as one of the leading law firms in Bahamas, offering legal services that mirror the highest global standard of quality.
The strength of the firm lies in the depth of experience of its lawyers who maintain a high level of professionalism in their transactions with various clients.
White & partners Legal Chambers is a full-service corporate and commercial law firm, operating from one of the world’s leading offshore financial centres – The Bahamas – and serving clients around the globe.
Distinctive among top offshore law firms, we provide high quality legal, corporate and fiduciary services to global law and accountancy firms, financial institutions, trust companies, investment firms, multi-million dollar touristic and A-list residential developments, multinational companies and high net worth individuals.
White & partners Legal Chambers is consistently ranked in the top tier of leading independent global legal directories, and our attorneys are recognised as leaders in their fields, committed to providing sound legal counsel and business insight, underscored by a client-centred approach.
Positioning & experience
Partners of the Firm have been instrumental to the drafting and implementation of several important pieces of legislation, including:
- Assisting the financial services industry in drafting Acts relating to Purpose Trusts, Foundations, Private Trust Companies and Executive Entities
- Serving as private sector advisor to the Bahamas government on the restructuring of financial services industry legislation in response to the initiative of the FSF, FATF and OECD
- Advising on the drafting of legislation to modernise the casino gaming industry in The Bahamas
Recruitment
Realising the importance of attracting, valuing and retaining the best legal talent and support staff, White & partners Legal Chambers has, for over 70 years, enjoyed a reputation for delivering high quality, accurate and reliable service to our clients. We work to create an environment that respects diversity, recognises and encourages leadership potential, and fosters professional growth and experience. We consider inquiries from qualified personnel at every level of the legal profession who are committed to our core values of honour and integrity.
For more information on summer internships, pupillage or full-time employment, please contact us
Client services
Our clients deserve and expect the highest level of service. We are committed at all levels to provide professional and reliable legal services underscored by a client-centered approach, that combines respect for your time, communication, innovation, accessibility and proaction to secure the best results possible.
If you have any questions with respect to our client service promise, please contact us.
Community
Leveraging our time, talent and resources to aid the communities where we live and work is central to our firm’s philosophy. Through the White & partners Legal Chambers Charitable Trust, we commit ourselves to education and mentorship, the environment, diversity, and volunteerism.
Education
- Sponsor of the Sir Geoffrey Johnstone Memorial Scholarship, tenable at the Eugene Dupuch Law School and named for the firm’s late Senior Partner who headed the firm from 1968 to 1998
- Sponsor of the annual H&J Excellence in Teaching Award as part of the Teacher of the Year programme conducted by the Bahamas Ministry of Education which recognises educators who exemplify excellence in the teaching profession and leadership development
- Sponsor of the Bahamas Primary School Student of the Year Award, an initiative which provides scholarships to high achievers in Year 6 to attend the secondary schools of their choice
The environment
- Adoption of a green footprint, including the implementation of an energy saving policy at all offices, recycling, and involvement in community conservation awareness campaigns
Diversity
- A commitment to ensuring that diversity and inclusion are considered during the recruitment and advancement of all attorneys and employees of the firm
Volunteerism
- Active membership in civic organisations like Lions Clubs International and Rotary International through local chapters, Special Olympics, the Lyford Cay (Scholarship) Foundation, the Cancer Society of The Bahamas, The Bahamas Red Cross and Zonta International