Founded in 1979 by Glenn D. Godfrey, a former Attorney General, Minister of Tourism and Environment, and Member of the Belize National Assembly, Mr. Godfrey is a highly sought-after attorney in Belize.

Mr. Godfrey’s law firm has more than forty years of experience in the Belize legal, political and international business community and has represented some of the largest domestic and global corporations doing business in Belize.

The law firm’s team of attorneys represent both individuals and companies around the world. As a globally oriented law firm, our team of attorneys are experienced specialists in asset protection, corporate law, offshore services, and related business legal matters.

Through our membership in the State Capital Global Law Firm Group, a worldwide network of independent law firms and the International Business Law Consortium, our team of attorneys bring a global perspective, working effectively with multi-jurisdictional transactions across time zones, and highly personalized service to our client transactions.

Our global and business focused law firm has been a pioneer in bank formations, telecommunications, ecommerce and international financial services in Belize and has distinguished ourselves by continuing to offer domestic and international clients the benefit of our broad experience in corporate finance, corporate restructuring, company formations and immigration, corporate liquidations, trust formation and management, plus long-term, captive and general insurance.

With a support staff of over 20 paralegals, business associates, and assistants, our law firm also provides professional advice and assistance in areas such as business management, finance, accounting, domestic and international banking, ecommerce, mortgage financing, human resources management, real estate and marketing.

À propos de Glenn D. Godfrey & Co. LLP

Fondé en 1979

50 personnes dans l'équipe


Domaines de pratique
Immobilier
Banque et finance
Énergie, environnement et ESG
Clientèle privée
Affaires
Propriété intellectuelle
Droit des sociétés et commercial
Immigration

Langues parlées
English

Réseaux sociaux

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Domaines de pratique

Immobilier

The firm provides comprehensive legal services in all matters concerning real estate law. Our team of attorneys and support staff have amassed decades of experience and expertise in real estate transactions including, but not limited to, Leasing, Mortgaging, Purchasing, and Selling of Property. This encompasses land for residential, commercial or industrial purposes. The firm also provides legal counsel and advice on obtaining subdivision approval, strata (condominium) titles and all other matters relating to land development and housing schemes.

Courtage
Immobilier commercial
Saisie immobilière
Logement, construction et développement
Utilisation des sols et zonage
Propriétaire et locataire
Hypothèque
Contrats et négociations immobiliers
Diligence raisonnable immobilière
Transfert de propriété

Banque et finance

Financement par augmentation d'impôts
Réglementation des services financiers
Investissement
Valeurs mobilières
Fonds et gestion d'actifs
Partenariats public-privé (PPP)
Finance durable
Marchés des capitaux propres
Marchés des capitaux d'emprunt
Financement d'acquisition / à effet de levier
Financement structuré
Financement de projet

Énergie, environnement et ESG

Ressources naturelles
Droit de l'environnement et conformité
Pétrole, gaz et énergie
Conseil et conformité ESG
Énergie renouvelable et alternative
Droit de l'eau
Droit du changement climatique
Droit de la réglementation énergétique
Droit minier

Clientèle privée

Héritage
Droit de la maltraitance des aînés
Planification successorale
Tutelle
Maltraitance en maison de retraite
Homologation
Fiducies
Testament
Droit des aînés

Affaires

The firm offers advice on a wide range of issues affecting corporate and industrial clients, many of which are foreign corporations and transnationals doing business in Belize. Our work includes preincorporation matters, company formation, corporate finance, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, as well as complex matters that may arise during the life of a corporation, such as shareholders’ actions, enforcement of shareholders’ agreements, etc. The close relationship which we usually develop and maintain with our clients also enables us to effectively advise them on legal issues that may affect overall company strategy and the conduct of business activities.

Besides our traditional corporate work, our offshore practice has sustained tremendous growth in the last decade. Our main services in this area are comprised of company formation and management, opening and managing bank accounts, commercial representation of companies and trustee services.

Comptabilité et audit
Conseil de l'investissement (BOI)
Droit des communications et des médias
Employeur
Soins de santé
International
Document juridique
Création d'entreprise
Solutions de bureau
Fiscalité
Droit de la FDA

Propriété intellectuelle

Belize has recently enacted excellent laws for the protection of intellectual property including copyright trademarks, patents, layout designs (topographies) of integrated circuits, industrial designs, and new plant varieties. Belize is also a member of the World Intellectual Property Organization and is a signatory to numerous international intellectual property conventions.

The attorneys of Glenn D. Godfrey & Company Co LLP offers complete and thorough counsel and assistance in the registration (if available) and protection of all types of intellectual properties in Belize. In addition, the firm provides representation associated with the protection of intellectual property rights in administrative or judicial proceedings.

Individual corporations in High-Tax jurisdictions may realize significant tax advantages by selling their Ownership of Copyrights, Patents, Trademarks, Licenses of Franchises to an offshore company usually in a single-payment purchase.

Droit de l'art et des biens culturels
Droit d'auteur
Brevet
Marque déposée

Droit des sociétés et commercial

Transport
Capital-risque
Administratif
Droit maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Enregistrement d'entreprise
Contrat
Diligence raisonnable
Franchisage
Jeux de hasard
Marché public
Relations gouvernementales et lobbying
Droit du commerce international
Licences
Fusions et acquisitions
Organisations à but non lucratif et caritatives
Sanctions et contrôles à l'exportation
Capital-investissement
Gouvernance d'entreprise

Immigration

Our law firm provides legal assistance on immigration matters, including processing of resident visa and work permits for foreign individuals wishing to work in Belize. The same service is provided to executives and technical employees of companies that require foreign personnel due to the nature of their commercial activities.

Glenn D. Godfrey & Company LLP also offers legal counsel for filing the administrative documents that are necessary, according to Belize Law, to obtain letters of naturalization - a first step in becoming a Belizean citizen.

In general we represent our clients in all types of procedures related to transactions and applications required to obtain residence status and work permits before the department of immigration and naturalization. We also provide legal counsel and advice on obtaining Qualified Retired Person (QRP) status under the Qualified Retired Person Incentives Program administered by the Belize Tourist Board.

Asile
Visa d'affaires
Visa pour démarrage d'entreprise au Canada
Citoyenneté
Citoyenneté par investissement
Visa pour personne à charge
Golden Visa
Résidence permanente
Résidence par investissement
Visa de retraite
Visa Thailand Elite
Permis de travail

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