Emile Leiba joined our firm’s Litigation Department in January 2010. Admitted to the Jamaican Bar Association in 2002, he currently practices Maritime Law and Civil Litigation specializing primarily in Commercial Litigation, Defamation and Employment Law. Emile has acted for international maritime clients and litigated contested ship arrest applications at the Supreme Court and Appellate levels.
Emile Leiba was admitted to the Jamaican Bar in 2002. A graduate of the University of the West Indies and the Norman Manley Law School, Emile practiced in Property and Commercial law prior to specializing in Litigation. He currently practices Maritime Law and Civil Litigation specializing primarily in Commercial Litigation, Defamation and Employment Law. Emile has acted for international maritime clients and litigated contested ship arrest applications at the Supreme Court and Appellate levels in addition to other substantive maritime claims. He has also acted for several clients in claims for bargaining rights by unions and contested dismissal claims. Emile is a Director of the BTC Thrift Co-Operative, a member of the Social Affairs Committee of the Jamaican Bar Association and serves as Honorary Counsel to the Little Theatre Movement of Jamaica. He is a marathon runner and triathlete who completed the Chicago Marathon 2003, Baltimore Marathon 2005 and Rosehall Sprint Triathlon 2009. Emile is also the President of the Jamdammers Running Club, a primary organizer of the internationally known Reggae Marathon.
Georgette Wiltshire was admitted to the Jamaican Bar in 2003. She is a member of the Conveyancing department, practicing in the areas of Real Estate and Probate. Georgette is a graduate of the University of the West Indies and the Norman Manley Law School and is trained in mentoring young people. She is a member of Youth Opportunities Limited and a director of Jamaica House Basic School.
Peter Simmonds was admitted to the Jamaican Bar in 2004. He practices in the area of civil litigation. Peter is a graduate of the University of the West Indies and the Norman Manley Law School.
Candice Stewart was admitted to the Jamaican Bar in 2005 and practices in the area of conveyancing. Candice is a graduate of the University of the West Indies and the Norman Manley Law School. She is a member of the Social Affairs Committee of the Jamaican Bar Association and a Director of the Rotaract Club of St. Andrew. Candice has also made presentations on the Property (Rights of Spouses) Act.
Roxanne Miller was called to the Bar of England & Wales, Lincoln's Inn in 2005 and to the Jamaican Bar in 2006 having obtained her Bachelor of Laws degree with First Class Honours in 2004. A graduate of Nottingham Law School and the Norman Manley Law School, Roxanne is a member of the firm's Corporate and Commercial department, practicing primarily in the area of Intellectual Property. She is member of the Intellectual Property Law and Commercial Law Sub-Committees of the Jamaican Bar.
Teri-Ann Lawson was admitted to the Jamaican Bar in 2006. She holds both a B.A. (Hons) and L.L.B. (Hons) from the University of the West Indies and is a graduate of the Norman Manley Law School. A member of the firm's Litigation department, Teri-Ann's practice includes Commercial Litigation, Defamation, Debt Recovery, Personal Injury, Real Estate Litigation, Matrimonial Proceedings and other general civil and commercial litigation practice areas. She is also trained in Supreme Court level mediations and holds a Certificate in Mediation Practice at the Resident Magistrate level awarded by the Dispute Resolution Foundation in 2006.
Michelle Parker was admitted to the Jamaican Bar in 2007. A graduate of the University of the West Indies and the Norman Manley Law School, she is a member of the firm's Corporate and Commercial department. Michelle holds a Certificate of Merit from the Norman Manley Law School, a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Economics with First Class Honours and a Masters in Business Administration in Banking and Finance from the Mona School of Business, University of the West Indies. She has several years professional experience in Securities Regulation, Treasury Management and Investment Banking and has a special interest in Pension Funds and Contract Law. Michelle is Company Secretary of Uni-Med Health Care Limited.
Courtney Williams was called to the Jamaican Bar in 2007. A member of our Litigation department, Courtney is a graduate of the University of the West Indies and the Norman Manley Law School. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish and International Relations (Hons) and a Certificate in International Environmental Law from the University of Florida and Universidad de Costa Rica. Courtney lectures law at the Institute of Law and Economics at the University of Technology and is Chairman of the Board of the Melrose Primary and Junior High School. He is also fluent in Spanish with a knowledge of conversational French.
Topaz Johnson was called to the Jamaican Bar in 2008 and is a member of the firm's Corporate and Commercial Department. Topaz is a graduate of the University of London and the Norman Manley Law School. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Management Studies and Economics and a Masters degree in International Business from the University of the West Indies. Topaz has seven years professional experience in Corporate Banking, Development Finance and Investment Management.
Maria Burke was called to the Jamaican Bar in November 2008. Maria is a member of our litigation department and a graduate of the University of the West Indies and the Norman Manley Law School. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Political Science and a Masters degree in Governance. Maria is a tutor at the University of the West Indies and a member of the Social Affairs Committee of the Jamaican Bar Association. She is also a trained mediator and board member of the Dispute Resolution Foundation.
Shaunna-Kay Carter was called to the Jamaican Bar in November 2008. A graduate of the University of the West Indies and the Norman Manley Law School, Shaunna-Kay is a member of our litigation department. She has a special interest in competition law.
