McKinney Bancroft & Hughes

McKinney Bancroft & Hughes 

Founded in 1945, McKinney Bancroft & Hughes has established itself as a leading full-service firm in financial and corporate law. As one of the largest and oldest firms in the Bahamas, it offers expert legal services to clients across various markets and countries. A member of Lex Mundi, the firm’s influence extends beyond the Bahamian jurisdiction to an international scale. Renowned for its work in banking and finance, McKinney Bancroft & Hughes represents both lenders and borrowers in diverse loan transactions and advises clients on project development and finance deals   

Highlights 

McKinney Bancroft & Hughes advised on transactions in the regulatory and transactional sectors. A landmark engagement involved advising Britannia Bank & Trust in a purchase of a Banking and Trust line of business that was one of the largest banking acquisitions in Bahamian history. The transaction’s complexity evolved significantly over time, requiring an integrated legal strategy spanning corporate structuring, tax, risk management, and regulatory compliance. The firm’s multidisciplinary approach was essential in navigating the shifting landscape of this high-stakes deal. 

Key clients 

Key clients include Deltec Bank & Trust, Pictet Bank & Trust, Stuart Cove’s Dive Bahamas, Taylor Wessing and Tropix Shipping.