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We are a unique team of legal and crisis consultants with a multidisciplinary boutique character and an international focus. We offer specialized legal services geared towards client satisfaction and development of indigenous jurisprudence. Recognized for our aggressive advocacy and consistent representation of commercial and private clients dealing with life altering circumstances, we aim to deliver desired results with integrity and expertise.
We combine unique legal advice with an offering of bespoke additional services such as forensic auditing, private investigators, and accounting services with legal oversight to aid in good corporate governance. We further engage in conducting investigations regarding human resource violations for international companies, reputation management of high net-worth individuals and engineering corporate negotiation and strategy.
Being members of a strong regional and international network allows us to handle a robust portfolio of matters throughout the globe in countries such as the Caribbean, South America, United Kingdom and the United States of America.
Our team derives its core vision from the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16 as we are fully compliant with SDG 16’s ten outcome targets in our practice areas.
Crisis is unpredictable and can quickly change your life. A reputation can be destroyed overnight. In my career I have seen situations get out of hand quickly where strategic and sound legal advice is not applied. A fierce and aggressive lawyer who is dedicated to protecting your interest is a game-changer. We are committed to fearless and strong representation in the pursuit of justice.
Our track record of over 65 years is unparalleled.
Whether you are entering into a commercial agreement or getting out of a hostile relationship or sensing the clanging of handcuffs you need the right lawyers in your corner.
Choose lawyers you can trust to deliver results.
We have established an unparalleled track record over the last 65 years, and we plan to build on that foundation and move forward with a new course for the firm’s future, under my leadership. Our approach is bold and unconventional and will see the firm taking on more challenging and contentious matters in areas such as Civil and Commercial Litigation and Criminal Law.
– OM LALLA
Our team secured an injunction prohibiting 5 Cameroonian nationals from facing deportation mere hours before they boarded a plane returning them to a war torn country where egregious breaches of human rights are occurring. This allowed the Cameroonian nationals to be declared as UNHCR refugees. The injunction was thereafter continued pending the filing of the State’s justification to deport.
Our team challenges the issue of costs in a commercial lease dispute
http://webopac.ttlawcourts.org/LibraryJud/Judgments/HC/boodoosingh/2019/cv_19_04616DD03jul2020.pdf
Our team engages in a multi-million dollar contractual and tortious dispute navigating multiple areas of law including unlawful means conspiracy, bribery, and dishonest assistance
http://webopac.ttlawcourts.org/LibraryJud/Judgments/HC/aboud/2017/cv_17_01415DD06aug2020.pdf
Our team engaged in injunctive proceedings to safeguard interests of non-voting shareholders in arguably the largest local shareholders’ oppression action
http://webopac.ttlawcourts.org/LibraryJud/Judgments/HC/mohammed_my/2022/cv_22_00512DD20may2022.pdf
The amendment to the Act, called Clause 7, formed part of an omnibus bill called The Miscellaneous Provisions (Tax Amnesty, Pensions, Freedom of Information, National Insurance, Central Bank and Non-Profit Organisations) Bill, 2019. The initial draft of the Clause not only extended the time for state agencies to respond to requests from 30 days to 90, but also proposed the addition of another 90 days in which the attorney general could either endorse or overrule the decision to deny the request.
In practice, the turnaround time for responses to FOIA requests was often longer than the prescribed period, and some state bodies have refused to release information, citing confidentiality. The government would often find itself embroiled in lawsuits when FOIA requests were denied, with some litigants taking their cases all the way to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, Trinidad and Tobago’s highest appellate court.
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The main aspect of the bill preoccupying civil society, business organisations and even the Office of Procurement Regulation (OPR) itself, is Clause 5, which removes legal, medical, financial, accounting and auditing services — as well as any others so deemed by the Minister of Finance — from the remit of the procurement regulator.
In a country where citizens have perceived successive governments to be corrupt (Trinidad and Tobago ranked 85th in Transparency International’s 2019 Corruption Perception Index, with a score of 40 out of 100), the fear is that this amendment effectively paves the way for instances of corruption to occur in government-to-government contracts, or in agreements between the state and international financial organisations.
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Despite the country’s Summary Offences Act providing very clear parameters regarding the sale and use of fireworks—police permission required to set them off, thousand-dollar fines for doing so illegally and irresponsibly within towns, etc.—residents have had to endure annual auditory assaults, even as they desperately petition for the laws to be enforced. This article delineates some of the country’s civil societies taking action in voicing their concerns regarding the current fireworks legislation.
The following are some of the questions most asked of our attorneys, followed by general answers. For more detailed answers to any legal questions you might have, or for an evaluation of your individual case, please contact K.R. Lalla and Company at +1 868 625-5074.
The Constitution is the supreme law of Trinidad and Tobago. The fundamental rights and freedoms of citizens are enshrined in the Constitution. These are rights which all citizens are entitled to and which are protected. In our Constitution, sections 4 and 5 provide that these rights exist without discrimination by reason of race, origin, colour, religion or sex.
Among the rights and freedoms protected are:
The laws of Trinidad and Tobago can be found online at the Digital Legislative Library.
Citizens should be aware of their rights, so that they are able to recognize if those rights are being infringed upon. We believe it is in your best interests to seek qualified legal representation who can ensure that your rights are protected and advise them on the best way to proceed.
It is always a personal choice whether to get the assistance of an attorney. When faced with legal challenges, choosing the best attorney is of paramount importance, and at K.R. Lalla and Company, our lawyers have considerable experience and offer exceptional service. If you require representation from a leading law firm with a proven track record for results, we can help. Call us at +1 868 625-5074.
No. Our lawyers will examine the particulars of each case and advise on the best strategy. At every stage of the process, we work with our clients to manage potential risk and aim to solve complex disputes as efficiently as possible.
K.R. Lalla and Company has a formidable reputation in the local and regional legal landscape. Our approach is client-centric, and our experienced team of lawyers works with our clients to develop tailored and innovative solutions to their specific needs.
Call us at +1 868 625-5074 to find out how we can help.
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