Pollonais, Blanc de la Bastide & Jacelon is a Trinidad and Tobago law firm formed through the merger of Pollonais & Blanc and de la Bastide & Jacelon, with roots in solicitor and barristers chambers and firm records dating back to 1944. From its head office on Pembroke Street in Port of Spain and branches in Chaguanas and San Fernando, the firm advises local and international clients across financial services, energy, transport, public utilities, and other regulated industries.

The practice covers corporate and commercial work, banking and finance, real estate and development, intellectual property, and private client matters, supported by a robust civil practice. The team brings matter specific experience in complex financings, large commercial projects, conveyancing and estates, and portfolio based IP needs, aligning technical capability with the business objectives of companies, institutions, and individuals.

Client service is partner led and detail focused, with cross office collaboration that delivers clear timelines, practical documentation, and coordinated execution. As the Trinidad and Tobago member of TerraLex and the State Capital Global Law Firm Group, the firm provides seamless cross border support and rapid access to trusted counsel worldwide, helping clients navigate multi jurisdictional transactions and estate considerations efficiently.

About Pollonais, Blanc de la Bastide & Jacelon

Founded in 1944

16 people in their team


Practice areas
Corporate & Commercial
Banking & Finance
Real Estate
Intellectual Property
Private Client

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Corporate & Commercial

The firm advises on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, privatizations, divestments, capital market transactions, and corporate reorganizations. Its lawyers handle due diligence, term sheets, share and asset purchase agreements, shareholders agreements, and regulatory filings, and work closely with tax and sector specialists to structure transactions that meet business and compliance goals in Trinidad and Tobago while coordinating cross border elements through its international networks.
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
Transportation
Venture Capital
Cannabis Law
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Private Equity
Corporate Governance
Sanctions & Export Controls

Banking & Finance

The team acts for domestic and international banks, financial institutions, and borrowers on bilateral loans, syndicated and structured facilities, project and asset finance, and debt restructurings. They prepare and negotiate loan and security documentation, including debentures, mortgage debentures, trust deeds, bond documentation, commercial paper, and derivatives, and manage conditions precedent, perfection, and closing to deliver bankable, timely outcomes.
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

Real Estate

The property and estates group handles conveyancing across residential, commercial, and industrial assets, including acquisitions and sales, leases, mortgages, development and leasehold schemes, and title review and rectification. The lawyers guide clients from term sheet through completion, manage searches and registrations, coordinate with lenders and surveyors, and design practical structures for land assembly, financing, and project delivery.
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

Intellectual Property

The firm assists with trademark clearance and registration, portfolio management, licensing, and the IP dimensions of corporate transactions. It advises on protection and commercialization strategies for brands and technology, prepares assignments and licenses, and coordinates enforcement and oppositions with trusted foreign counsel when multi jurisdictional action is required.
Copyright
Patent
Trademark
Art & Cultural Property Law

Private Client

The private client team drafts wills and trusts, advises on estate planning for families and business owners, and manages probate and letters of administration through to asset distribution. They address cross border considerations where applicable, provide trustee and executor guidance, and offer practical solutions for succession, wealth transfer, and the preservation of family assets.
Elder Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship
Nursing Home Abuse
Probate
Trusts
Will & Testament
Elder Abuse Law

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