It was March 2020 when the Government first implemented restrictions designed to curb the spread of Covid-19 in Trinidad and Tobago. This was followed by the societal adoption of a ‘New Normal’, which had a domino effect on...
In today’s world the use of technology is synonymous with everyday life - from supermarket shopping, food delivery, filing prescriptions, medical treatment and employment data - unparalleled volumes of personal data is transmitted and shared through mobile apps,...
Since the discovery of prolific oil reservoirs in 2015, Guyana has undergone significant levels of economic growth and transformation. The discovery has attracted foreign investment, activity and operation across various sectors within the country resulting in foreign entities...
Many countries around the world continue to grapple with the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, which has brought more than its fair share of challenges, Trinidad and Tobago (‘T&T’) being no exception. Private limited liability companies operating within...
At the beginning of any relationship, it is important to know the other party(ies) involved. While in our small twin island nation where “everybody know everybody” that is fairly easy to achieve in our personal relationships, in our...
‘Ableism’ refers to discrimination or social prejudice against persons with disabilities. It is rooted in the assumption or belief that people with disabilities are incapable, or inferior to nondisabled people. While many people with disabilities are capable of...
The incidence of cross-border services and transactions has increased exponentially particularly over the past century. It is now quite commonplace for businesses and individuals who are resident within Trinidad and Tobago (‘T&T’) to transact business with entities that...
Our office will be closed between December 24, 2021 until January 3, 2022 for the Christmas and New Years Holidays.If you require our assistance during this time, please do not hesitate to contact us via email to our general...
M. Hamel-Smith & Co. is pleased to share our 2021 Legal Year in Review. We wish our valued clients and colleagues Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year....
Since the Trade Marks Act No. 8 of 2015 (the “Act”) came into force at the end June 2020, there have been some movements in the right direction in the fight against the influx of counterfeit goods into...
