Our Attorneys
Meet the experienced legal professionals who bring expertise, dedication, and results to every case.
Yualande Christopher
Senior Partner & Founder
Yualande is a Partner at Yualande Christopher & Associates, with an impressive legal background and extensive experience in Commercial Law and Litigation.
Renowned in her professional circle for being a formidable advocate, she is known for her tenacious approach to fighting vigorously for her clients' rights and diligently defending their interests.
Academic Excellence
Yualande's academic qualifications include a Bachelor of Laws Degree (LL.B.) with honours from the University of the West Indies (UWI), Cavehill, and a Master of Laws Degree (LL.M.) First Class Honors specialising in Corporate and Commercial Law. She was admitted to the Jamaican Bar in 2005.
Professional Expertise
With over 20 years of experience in Corporate & Commercial law, Civil Litigation, Real Estate Law and commercial Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Yualande brings unparalleled expertise to complex legal matters.
Her expertise is particularly noteworthy and extends to handling complex civil and commercial disputes, with a specific focus on shareholder rights. This extensive background has provided her with unique insights into the careful drafting of agreements, structuring them to withstand legal challenges and judicial scrutiny.
"As a Commercial Law Advocate, my experience with resolving issues in court gives me valuable insight into drafting robust commercial agreements. This perspective is crucial for creating contracts that can withstand legal challenges and judicial examination." — Yualande Christopher
International Experience
Yualande's legal acumen extends beyond Jamaica, having defended the interests of major international companies. This includes representing a prominent European financial institution, businesses in the Cayman Islands, and various well-known companies with interests in Jamaica.
Her role often involves conducting detailed due diligence for companies considering commercial or real property ventures in Jamaica, offering them practical and comprehensive advice.
Notable Cases & Achievements
In addition to her expertise in corporate and civil law, Yualande has extensive experience in civil and commercial litigation, including contract disputes, debt recovery, shareholder matters, and property claims. Notably, she successfully represented a large group of clients in a high-profile commercial dispute against a multinational corporation with operations in Montego Bay, Jamaica.
Recognition & Influence
Years of Legal Excellence
Over 20 years of distinguished practice in Jamaica's legal landscape
Class Honours LL.M.
Master of Laws degree with First Class Honours in Corporate and Commercial Law
International Clients
Representing major international companies and European financial institutions
Legal Innovation
Contributed to drafting Court Connected Arbitration rules for Jamaica
Professional Involvement & Leadership
Active participation in Jamaica's legal community and professional organizations
Norman Manley Law School
Associate Tutor
Yualande serves as an Associate Tutor in Civil Practice and Procedure at the Norman Manley Law School, contributing to the education and development of future legal professionals.
Jamaica Bar Association
Committee Member
Active member of the Civil Practice and Procedure Committee, notably contributing to drafting the initial version of Rule 75 - Court Connected Arbitration for the Civil Procedure Rules of Jamaica.
Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica
Distinguished Member
Actively contributes to committees on Corporate Governance and Artificial Intelligence (AI), offering expert advice on ESG standards, Data Protection and Privacy, and compliance with global and local regulations.
Corporate Boards
Board Member
Experience on the boards of multinational companies enables her to offer expert advice on key issues like Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards and compliance with global and local regulations.
Areas of Expertise
Comprehensive legal expertise across multiple practice areas
Corporate & Commercial Law
- Business formation and structuring
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Commercial agreements
- Corporate governance
Civil & Commercial Litigation
- Complex commercial disputes
- Shareholder rights litigation
- Contract disputes
- Alternative dispute resolution
Real Estate Law
- Commercial property transactions
- Residential real estate
- Property due diligence
- Real estate litigation
Family Law Matters
- Family law proceedings
- Probate and estate matters
- Personal injury litigation
- Class action suits
Intellectual Property
- Trademark Registration & Protection
- Copyright Protection & Licensing
- Patent Applications & Prosecution
- IP Enforcement & Litigation
Probate & Estate Planning
- Wills & Testament Drafting
- Trust Formation & Administration
- Estate Tax Planning
- Estate Administration
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