What’s the Process for Resolving a Business Dispute in the Turks and Caicos Islands?
Commercial disputes are an inevitable part of doing business, whether they arise from contractual disagreements, shareholder conflicts, financing arrangements or development projects. In the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI), disputes are resolved within a well-established legal framework based on English common law principles, providing clarity and predictability for both local and international parties. While many […]
Partner Spotlight: Christopher J. Wells
Christopher Wells is a leading real estate and commercial lawyer in the Turks and Caicos Islands, recognised for his calm, methodical approach to complex transactions and his deep understanding of the jurisdiction’s property and development landscape.
Can I Buy Property in the Turks and Caicos Islands as a Foreigner?
Buying property in the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) is an attractive proposition for many non-residents. Pristine beaches, an English-based legal system and a highly favourable tax environment all contribute to the Islands’ appeal. While the process is broadly straightforward, there are important steps, regulatory considerations and local nuances to understand.
What are the work permit requirements in the Turks and Caicos Islands?
Working in the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) is an appealing prospect: a stable, English-based legal system and a dynamic service-led economy. While the process is straightforward once you know the steps, it does involve specific documents, timing, and compliance with local labour and immigration rules. 1. Who needs a work permit — and who […]
Wilson Wells Contributes Turks and Caicos Islands Chapter to the Chambers and Partners 2026 Litigation Global Practice Guide
Wilson Wells is proud to have authored the Turks and Caicos Islands section of the Chambers and Partners 2026 Litigation Global Practice Guide, an international publication that provides practitioners and businesses with an authoritative overview of litigation frameworks across more than 60 jurisdictions. The guide offers detailed, practical insight into every stage of the litigation […]
Wilson Wells featured in the Chambers & Partners’ 2024 Litigation Global Practice Guide
We’re delighted to announce that Stephen Wilson KC, Dominique Gardiner, and Lovelie Luxama are featured in the Chambers & Partners’ 2024 Litigation Global Practice Guide, providing the latest legal information across 70 jurisdictions. In the guide, we give insights into litigation in the Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI), a self-governing constitutional democracy under the British […]
New Horizons: How external counsel can help you explore and secure market entry opportunities
How swiftly are disputes handled in the Turks and Caicos Islands’ court system? Are there any common complications to cross-border resolutions that businesses should be aware of? Relative to big international cities and other Caribbean jurisdictions, disputes can be handled quite quickly in the TCI court system, though the Covid-19 pandemic has increased the time […]
All Change – A shifting geopolitical & economic climate
Globally, governments are taking measures to lessen pressures on over-stretched court systems. How is the Turks and Caicos Islands changing its approach to disputes? The Constitution of the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) provides for a judiciary that is independent of the country’s government (in common with the United Kingdom and many other common law […]