About Myers Fletcher & Gordon
Myers Fletcher & Gordon is the largest law firm in Jamaica and in the Caribbean Single Market. The firm, established in 1944, has offices in Jamaica and England, with a total of 50 attorneys.
MFG provides its clients with innovative and sophisticated legal support across a wide range of practice areas. MFG develops legal solutions which cater to business needs, emphasizing timely delivery of effective and cost-efficient results. The firm's size allows MFG to provide its clients with the capabilities and specialization of a large firm, while at the same time retaining the personalized attention associated with a small firm.
MFG acts for a wide range of corporations, government agencies, individuals and foreign diplomatic missions in Jamaica.
The firms received top tier ranking in IFLR 1000 (2007), which described MFG as Jamaica's biggest firm, with assured international credentials. Chambers and Partners chose MFG as one of two Band 1 firms in Jamaica, saying that MFG is commended for its corporate and commercial expertise, as well as its IP practice. Chambers also recognized a strong disputes team.
MFG is the preeminent law firm in Jamaica in the areas of corporate and commercial law, real estate, tourism, transportation and financial services. It is especially strong in the financial sector, acting for local and international lenders and borrowers, securities issuers and dealers, banks, insurance companies, mutual funds and pension funds. MFG also has particular expertise in telecommunications, intellectual property, competition, tax, financial regulation, mining, energy, labour and trade.
The firm represents clients in a variety of cross-border commercial arrangements, including mergers and acquisitions, project finance, and agency and distribution arrangements. The firm also acts as general counsel for clients involved in transactions across the 14 countries of the Caribbean Single Market.
The litigation department operates primarily in civil litigation, with particular strength in complex litigation, intellectual property and competition matters, and contract and financial disputes.
Many of MFG's clients are foreign companies, making investments or otherwise doing business in Jamaica. The firm's clients include Citibank, Johnson & Johnson, Tavistock, HSBC, Novartis, Diageo, Bear Stearns, Glencore, Cable & Wireless, GE Capital, Marriott, IBM and Nestlé. MFG also acts for many of Jamaica's larger companies and for the Government of Jamaica.
MFG's legal experience is complemented by its attorneys' extensive connections and considerable experience in business and government. Since Jamaica's independence, MFG partners have served as Ministers of Government, Ambassadors to the United States and Special Ambassadors. Several partners have been awarded high national honors for public service. A number of partners serve as directors of Jamaican companies, including publicly listed companies, government entities and leading charities.
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