Established in 1979 through the merger of Hobson & Chatoor (established in 1950) and Laurence, Narinesingh & Co. (established in 1964), HOBSONS Attorneys-at-Law & Notaries Public has become a leading law firm in Trinidad and Tobago. The firm specializes in banking, conveyancing, corporate law, and litigation, representing all major financial institutions in the country. With offices in San Fernando, Chaguanas, and Port of Spain, HOBSONS offers comprehensive legal services across the nation.

HOBSONS is renowned for its expertise in real estate transactions, including conveyances, mortgages, and leases, serving residential, commercial, and industrial developers throughout Trinidad and Tobago. The firm's banking practice focuses on drafting and perfecting security documents, while its litigation services encompass a full range of commercial litigation, including contentious probate and administration proceedings. Additionally, HOBSONS provides legal advice on bankruptcy, insolvency, broker-dealer regulation, collections, and general corporate matters.

Committed to client accessibility and responsiveness, HOBSONS maintains an open-door policy, ensuring that its attorneys are readily available to meet clients' legal needs with professionalism and efficiency. Recognizing the increasing internationalization of business, the firm is a member of the International Lawyers Group (ILG), a global network of law firms, enabling HOBSONS to assist clients in locating appropriate legal representation worldwide.

About HOBSONS Attorneys-at-Law & Notaries Public

Founded in 1979


Practice areas
Real Estate
Banking & Finance
Lawsuits & Disputes
Bankruptcy & Debt
Business

Languages spoken
English

Practice areas

Real Estate

HOBSONS Attorneys-at-Law & Notaries Public specializes in real estate transactions, including conveyances, mortgages, assignments of mortgage, contractual debts, debentures, and the sale or lease of land and townhouses. The firm serves as legal counsel for residential, commercial, and industrial land developers across Trinidad and Tobago, providing comprehensive legal support to facilitate seamless property transactions.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Natural Resources
Conveyancing

Banking & Finance

HOBSONS Attorneys-at-Law & Notaries Public specializes in drafting and perfecting security documents for major lending institutions in Trinidad and Tobago. The firm represents these institutions in negotiations during lending transactions, ensuring legal compliance and protecting clients' interests. Additionally, HOBSONS provides legal advice to clients participating in the financial markets on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange Limited, addressing securities trading and related regulatory issues. The firm's expertise also encompasses representing lending institutions in both contentious and non-contentious bankruptcy, insolvency, and winding-up proceedings. Furthermore, HOBSONS engages in debt collection services, including issuing demand letters, initiating legal actions, and enforcing judgments, often collaborating with private investigators for asset investigations. The firm also advises corporate clients, including major financial institutions, on general corporate matters.
Investment
Securities
Financial Services Regulation
Tax Increment Financing
Project Finance
Structured Finance
Acquisition / Leveraged Finance
Debt Capital Markets
Equity Capital Markets
Sustainable Finance
Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
Funds & Asset Management

Lawsuits & Disputes

HOBSONS Attorneys-at-Law & Notaries Public offers comprehensive litigation services, encompassing commercial disputes, contentious probate and administration proceedings, and bankruptcy and insolvency cases. The firm represents major financial institutions in Trinidad and Tobago, providing legal counsel on securities trading and regulatory matters related to the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange. Additionally, HOBSONS handles debt collection processes, including demand letters, pre-action protocol letters, and enforcement of judgments, often collaborating with private investigators for asset investigations. Their litigation practice delivers a full spectrum of services to meet diverse client needs.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency

Bankruptcy & Debt

HOBSONS Attorneys-at-Law & Notaries Public offers comprehensive legal services in bankruptcy, insolvency, and debt restructuring. The firm represents major financial institutions in Trinidad & Tobago, handling both contentious and non-contentious bankruptcy cases, insolvency proceedings, and voluntary and compulsory winding-up processes. Their expertise includes drafting and perfecting security documents for lending institutions, negotiating lending transactions, and managing debt collection through demand letters, pre-action protocol letters, and enforcement of judgments. Additionally, HOBSONS provides legal advice on broker-dealer regulations, assisting clients with securities trading and related regulatory matters on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange.
Bankruptcy
Debt & Collection
Credit Repair
Creditor

Business

HOBSONS Attorneys-at-Law & Notaries Public offers comprehensive corporate legal services, including advising on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory compliance. The firm represents major financial institutions in Trinidad and Tobago, providing tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of each client.
Accounting & Auditing
Communications & Media Law
Employer
Health Care
International
Legal Document
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Tax
FDA Law

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