The Sui Generis Law Firm

Georgetown, Guyana

The Sui Generis Law Firm, established on November 6, 2023, has rapidly become a distinguished presence in Guyana's legal sector. Founded by Attorneys-at-Law Patricia Shepherd and Teakaram Singh, the firm embodies the essence of its name-"sui generis," meaning "of its own kind"-by offering specialized legal services tailored to the unique needs of its clients. With three strategically located offices, the firm is well-positioned to serve a diverse clientele across the region.

The firm's areas of practice encompass Company Law, Family Law, Contract Law, Tort Law, Property (Land) Law, Intellectual Property Law, Employment and Labour Law, and the Administration of Estates, Trusts, and Probate Law. This comprehensive range of services, excluding criminal law, reflects the firm's commitment to addressing various legal challenges with precision and expertise. The founding partners bring a combined experience of over six years, having honed their skills at the Ministry of Legal Affairs and the Attorney General's Chambers, which underscores their proficiency and dedication to the legal profession.

Client-centric service is at the heart of The Sui Generis Law Firm's approach. The firm prioritizes personalized legal solutions, ensuring that each client's unique circumstances are meticulously considered. By upholding high ethical standards and fostering a culture of excellence, the firm has established a reputation for delivering exceptional legal representation. Clients can expect a collaborative and transparent relationship, with the firm's experienced team guiding them through the complexities of the legal landscape to achieve favorable outcomes.

About The Sui Generis Law Firm

Founded in 2023

Practice areas

Business

Family

Employment & Labor

Intellectual Property

Real Estate

Languages spoken

English

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Practice areas

Business

The Sui Generis Law Firm offers comprehensive legal services in company law, guiding clients through the formation, regulation, and operation of corporate entities. Their expertise encompasses incorporation procedures, corporate governance, shareholder rights, financial disclosure, corporate finance, liability issues, insolvency, dissolution, and regulatory compliance. By providing tailored legal solutions, they assist businesses in navigating the complexities of corporate law to ensure compliance and operational success.

Accounting & Auditing

Communications & Media Law

Employer

Health Care

International

Legal Document

New Business Formation

Office Solutions

Tax

FDA Law

Family

The Sui Generis Law Firm offers comprehensive family law services, addressing matters such as child custody and visitation, child support, adoption, domestic violence and protection orders, spousal support, property division, and issues related to surrogacy and assisted reproduction. The firm is committed to guiding clients through these complex legal processes, ensuring their rights are protected and their interests are effectively represented.

Adoption

Child Abuse

Child Custody

Child Support

Child Visitation

Collaborative Law

Divorce & Separation

Domestic Violence

Father's Rights

Marriage

Military Divorce

Same Sex & LGBT

Annulment

Employment & Labor

The Sui Generis Law Firm provides comprehensive legal services in employment and labor law, addressing issues such as employment contracts, workplace safety, discrimination, termination, and collective bargaining. Their attorneys assist clients in navigating the complexities of employer-employee relationships, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. They offer guidance on drafting and reviewing employment agreements, resolving workplace disputes, and representing clients in labor-related litigation. By staying abreast of evolving labor laws, the firm helps clients maintain fair and lawful workplace practices.

Employment Rights

Hiring & Firing

Job Discrimination

Labor Law

Pension

Retirement

Sexual Harassment

Social Security

Wage & Hour

Wrongful Termination

Whistleblower & Qui Tam

Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

Intellectual Property

The Sui Generis Law Firm offers comprehensive intellectual property services, assisting clients in protecting and managing their creative assets, including patents, copyrights, trademarks, industrial designs, and more. Their expertise encompasses the registration, enforcement, and commercialization of intellectual property rights, ensuring clients' innovations and brand identities are safeguarded. The firm's co-managing partners, Patricia L. Shepherd and Teakaram Singh, are both qualified Intellectual Property Agents, bringing specialized knowledge to this practice area. Ms. Shepherd holds a Master of Laws in International Arbitration and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, while Mr. Singh has a Master of Laws with distinction and has received awards for his performance in civil procedure and practice. Their combined experience and qualifications enable the firm to provide tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of each client in the realm of intellectual property law.

Patent

Trademark

Art & Cultural Property Law

Real Estate

The Sui Generis Law Firm offers comprehensive legal services in Property (Land) Law, addressing matters such as ownership rights, property transfers, easements, covenants, zoning laws, adverse possession, landlord-tenant relationships, mortgages, liens, and compulsory acquisition. Their expertise ensures clients receive informed guidance and effective representation in all aspects of real estate law.

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

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