Christa Anthony
Legal Practitioner
Tortola
Summary
Experienced legal practitioner with a strong focus on delivering excellent client service, managing complex legal matters, and providing clear, strategic legal advice. Skilled in drafting high-quality legal documents and building strong client relationships. Adept at contributing to business development activities while ensuring efficient case management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
6057
6057
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Associate
MK Solicitors L.P.
09.2024 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive legal research and draft claims, execute and review legal documents related to corporate and commercial litigation, with a focus on asset recovery.
- Advise clients on asset recovery matters, including debt collection, enforcement of judgments, and safeguarding corporate assets across multiple jurisdictions.
- Manage multi-jurisdictional legal matters, ensuring compliance with both local and international laws, while offering tailored solutions for corporate clients and mitigating potential conflicts of law.
- Draft and review contracts, agreements, and legal opinions to support asset tracing and recovery, as well as corporate transactions, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
- Negotiate settlements and collaborate with clients to develop strategies that address their legal and commercial objectives, particularly in the area of asset protection, while considering cross-border legal complexities.
Associate
Fosters
03.2022 - 07.2024
- Conducted comprehensive legal research, drafted claims, executed and vetted legal documents, and negotiated settlements on behalf of clients.
- Represented clients in court appearances for a wide range of legal matters, focusing on corporate and commercial law, family law, employment law, land law, property law, debt collection, negligence, and dispute resolution in Saint Lucia.
- Provided strategic legal advice while maintaining the highest level of service to clients.
- Negotiated settlements and collaborated with clients to develop tailored legal solutions.
Associate
Euro Exim Bank
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Drafted, reviewed, and summarized a variety of corporate documents, including incorporation documents, share transfer agreements, and trust agreements.
- Conducted thorough legal research to support the execution of commercial contracts and corporate governance matters.
- Collaborated with the legal team to provide clear and concise legal opinions on complex financial transactions.
- Assisted with compliance and regulatory matters, ensuring the bank's adherence to local and international legal standards.
Legal Research Assistant Intern
BrickStone Law
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Assisted in writing legal documents, including deeds, mortgages, share transfers, and resolutions for both contentious and non-contentious matters.
- Conducted legal research to support litigation efforts in both civil and commercial cases, with a focus on asset recovery and corporate governance.
- Played a key role in the incorporation of both local businesses and International Business Companies (IBCs), providing legal advice on structuring corporate entities.
Legal Research Assistant Intern
Du Boulay Anthony & Co
08.2020 - 08.2020
- Conducted legal research and drafted documents for personal injury and family law matters, including divorce proceedings and settlement agreements.
- Assisted in evaluating damages and advising on compensation in personal injury cases.
- Supported case strategy and legal analysis for family law issues, such as child custody and asset division.
Legal Research Assistant Intern
Marcus Peter Foster & Associates
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Drafted legal documents, including summons, motions, and pleadings, for criminal cases in both magistrate and high courts.
- Conducted extensive research on criminal law precedents and case law to support trial preparation and legal applications.
- Assisted in preparing case files and strategies for criminal defense, including evidence gathering and witness statements.
Education
Legal Education Certificate -
Hugh Wooding Law School
Trinidad And Tobago09-2021
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) - Second Class Honors
University of The West Indies
Barbados09-2019
Associate Degree -
Sir Arthur Lewis College
Saint Lucia09-2016
Skills
- Legal research and analysis
- Contract drafting and negotiation
- Client relationship management
- Negotiation Skills
- Time management and Organizational Skills
- Effective Communication
- Familiarity with legal software (eg, LexisNexis, Clio)
Accomplishments
- Telford Georges Memorial Scholarship 2017-2018
- Canada CARICOM Leadership Scholarships Program 2017-2018
- UWI STAT Outstanding Service Award 2018-2019
- Ms. Punctuality Award (UWI STAT Ambassador Corps) 2019
Community And Leadership Involvement
- WON (Women's Offshore Network)
- Caribbean Women in Leadership (CIWiL)
- Member, St. Lucia School of Ballet and Modern Dance
Bar Admissions
- St. Lucia, 2021
- British Virgin Islands (BVI Bar), 2024
Legal Training And Certifications
Certified Mediator
Publications
"Reaching Down" to Preserve and Recover Assets Held at the Bottom of a Vertically Stacked Corporate Chain, The Company Lawyer Journal.
Expertise
· Asset Recovery
· Civil and Commercial Litigation
· Contract Law
· Probate & Succession Disputes
· International Insolvencies
· Interim Remedies
· Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Timeline
Associate
MK Solicitors L.P.
09.2024 - Current
Associate
Fosters
03.2022 - 07.2024
Associate
Euro Exim Bank
07.2021 - 02.2022
Legal Research Assistant Intern
BrickStone Law
09.2020 - 12.2020
Legal Research Assistant Intern
Du Boulay Anthony & Co
08.2020 - 08.2020
Legal Research Assistant Intern
Marcus Peter Foster & Associates
08.2015 - 08.2016
Legal Education Certificate -
Hugh Wooding Law School
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) - Second Class Honors
University of The West Indies
Associate Degree -
Sir Arthur Lewis College
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