Britton, Hamilton and Adams (BH&A) was established in 1969.
The founder and Managing Partner Mr. Peter Britton, S.C., A.A -years of practice 1965 to 2009, deceased -, was a leading Attorney at both the Criminal and Civil Bar(s).
Mr. Britton mentored numerous Attorneys as Pupil master and whilst a Professor of Law at the University of Guyana (1989-2009).
Michael Hamilton whose focus was in the area of Company Law, retired as to the island of Bahamas.
Odel Adams, deceased, was a Justice of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States.
Ms. Dela Britton, the current Managing Partner holds a Bachelor of Laws ( LLB) from the University of the West Indies; Legal Education Certificate from the Hugh Wooding Law School in Trinidad and Tobago; a Master of Laws( LLM) in International Business and Trade with emphasis on multinational Corporations and Copyright Law from Fordham University School of Law, New York USA and she holds a Certificate in Grant Writing from New York University. She is a member of the Guyana Bar Association; the American Bar Association and the New York Bar Association,
Two Contract Attorneys on rotation who both hold Bachelor of Laws degrees from the University of Guyana and who are primarily responsible for our Magistrates’ Practice and some of our criminal law practice. There are currently three (3) members of Administrative Staff and we maintain a rooster of contract employees when contracted for extensive matters
Britton, Hamilton and Adams understands the complex issues which accompany the breakdown of a marriage. As a first limb where property and/ or children are involved, we seek to resolve disputes through negotiation. Should there be a deadlock we use our skill as attorneys and our familiarity with the laws of Guyana to seek the best outcome in court in any division of property or child custody disputes.
We have represented numerous foreign and local clients in simple and complex dissolution of marriage matters.
Britton, Hamilton and Adams focuses on:
We help executors execute their responsibilities to the estate and its beneficiaries.
Sexual harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination; other forms of discrimination are unfortunate incidents at the workplace. We have experienced Attorneys who could assist in any aspect of Employment Law
You will receive from our firm the highest standard of strategic advice, grounded in industry-specific knowledge and expertise of the Laws of Guyana and under the new Civil Procedure Rules.
Britton Hamilton and Adams have been registered agents for Patents and Trademarks for over 15 years. One of our Attorneys possesses a Masters of Law in International Business and trade and as such we are properly equipped to provide a range of services in this area of the law.
Britton, Hamilton and Adams will work with Promoters and other corporate officials to ensure that you create the optimum business and governance structure. Our services range from the formation of local and foreign Companies to assistance with the procurement of tax documents and post formation guidance and oversight.
