Kimberley Rolle
Partner, Chair of Real Estate and Corporate & Commercial Practice Groups, Vice Chair of Immigration Practice Group
McKinney, Bancroft & Hughes
More informationMcKinney, Bancroft & Hughes’ real estate practice excels across commercial and residential real estate mandates, covering transactional, development and regulatory issues. The group’s work encompasses the purchase and sale of a variety of properties, including cays and islands, resorts, vacation homes and private residences; it also advises on conveyancing matters, leases, hotel and resort developments, and project financing advice. Kimberley Rolle leads the department and focuses on transactions and developments, while group vice chair Alexander Christie also assists with financing work. Timothy Eneas KC is a key contact for conveyancing issues and litigation, while Gia Sands is active in the tourism and leisure sectors, and newly promoted partner Vanessa Hall acts for developers and high-net-worth individuals and families.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team has a proven track record with regard to real estate transactions and resort development work. They have superior knowledge of Bahamian laws and an excellent grasp of government policy. The team has good relationships with the government and other private sector stakeholders. Each team member possesses superior communication skills and are known for their business friendly approach to their practice.'
- 'Kimberley Rolle - Kim is an experienced attorney who communicates well and can be relied on to provide well-thought-out solutions to legal issues.'
- 'Timothy Eneas KC was very insightful and helped get everything taken care of. Tim was extremely helpful letting me know what was needed to complete the sale, and truly went above and beyond. If we ever decide to buy in the Bahamas again, I will definitely be seeking his help.'
- 'Gia Sands - Gia is a sharp, confident and highly responsive attorney. You can depend on Gia to draft and provide thorough review and analysis of legal documents. She has excellent communication skills and sticks to time commitments.'
Key clients
- Pineapple Grove Limited
- Neworld One Bay Street Limited
- Terralaw Ltd.
- Sandy Ground Development Ltd.
- Mylor Caribbean Development Limited
Work highlights
- Acting on behalf of a developer in relation to the development of a marina, resort and residential venture.
- Acting on behalf of a developer on the establishment of the legal framework for its condominium units and acting on its behalf in the sale of such units.
- Acting on behalf of a developer with respect to facilitating its proposed development of a residential property.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Timothy Eneas KC
Partner, Vice Chair Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice Group
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Vanessa Hall
Gia Sands
Partner
Alexander Christie
Partner, Vice Chair of Firm's Corporate & Commercial and Real Estate Practice Groups.