Manley Nicholson is the co-founder and litigation partner of Nicholson Phillips, Attorneys-at-Law, a transactional and litigation practice based in Kingston, Jamaica. Established in 2000, the firm serves local, diaspora, and international clients across corporate, commercial, real estate, private client, and dispute resolution matters. Its lawyers apply experience gained in Jamaica, Canada, and the United Kingdom to deliver practical solutions aligned with each client’s objectives.

Leading the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group, Manley Nicholson focuses the practice on commercial and contractual disputes, real estate disputes, debt recovery, insurance issues, and personal injury claims. The team combines courtroom advocacy with strategic negotiations and mediation to protect clients’ interests and resolve matters efficiently.

The firm’s client service is built on responsiveness, clear communication, and disciplined case management. By using robust administrative systems, continuous training, and a detail-focused approach to due diligence and risk assessment, the lawyers provide timely updates, tailored strategies, and reliable follow-through from initial consultation to final outcome.

About Manley Nicholson

Founded in 2000

3 people in their team


Practice areas
Lawsuits & Disputes
Business
Criminal Defense
Real Estate
Corporate & Commercial
Private Client
Accidents & Injuries

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Lawsuits & Disputes

The practice represents clients in commercial and contractual litigation, real estate disputes, debt recovery, and insurance-related claims. The team evaluates risk, preserves evidence, seeks cost-effective settlements where appropriate, and litigates in court when necessary to secure enforceable outcomes.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency

Business

Professional legal services in Business.
Accounting & Auditing
Communications & Media Law
Employer
Health Care
International
Legal Document
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Tax
FDA Law

Criminal Defense

Professional legal services in Criminal Defense.
Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket
White Collar Crime

Real Estate

The team advises on sales and purchases, development projects, and complex conveyancing, guiding clients through title review, due diligence, contract drafting, financing, and closings. They also handle planning approvals, joint venture structures, and real estate disputes for developers, investors, and private owners.

Corporate & Commercial

Lawyers counsel entrepreneurs and companies on incorporations, governance, joint ventures, shareholder agreements, and a wide range of commercial contracts. They structure transactions, manage regulatory and company secretarial compliance, and negotiate terms that balance risk, value, and execution timelines.

Private Client

For individuals and families, the firm prepares wills, powers of attorney, and trust arrangements, and administers estates with care and precision. The lawyers assist Jamaica-based and diaspora clients with asset transfers, probate procedures, and strategies to protect family wealth across jurisdictions.

Accidents & Injuries

The firm pursues compensation for people injured in road traffic incidents, public liability events, and other negligence-based accidents. Services include early case assessment, coordination with medical experts, negotiation with insurers, and focused trial advocacy when litigation is required.

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