Legal Insights

Real Estate & Conveyancing

First Registration Under the Registration of Titles Act: A Practical Guide

A significant proportion of land in Jamaica remains under common law title, outside the Torrens system. First registration converts a common law title into a registered title, conferring greater security of tenure. This article sets out the process and the key requirements.

Employment & Labour

Redundancy in Jamaica: A Guide for Employers

Redundancy is a legitimate ground for terminating employment in Jamaica, but only if the prescribed statutory procedure is followed. Employers who fail to comply expose themselves to claims before the Industrial Disputes Tribunal. This guide sets out the key requirements.

Intellectual Property

Protecting Your Trade Mark in Jamaica and the Caribbean

Trade mark registration in Jamaica provides protection only within Jamaica. Businesses operating across the Caribbean region need a jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction strategy. We outline the options available and the practical considerations for building regional protection.

Banking & Finance

Security Interests in Jamaican Lending Transactions

Lenders in Jamaica have several instruments available for securing loans against a borrower's assets. The choice of security, and the order in which security interests rank, can be determinative in an enforcement scenario. This article surveys the main instruments.