Dentons Delany continues to dominate the Caribbean legal landscape earning an impressive 18 prestigious rankings in the Chambers Global 2025 guide. These rankings underscore the firm’s deep regional expertise, commitment to client service, and leadership across multiple jurisdictions.

With four new individual rankings and two new firm-level rankings, the 2025 edition of Chambers Global highlights Dentons Delany’s growing influence and bench strength across the region. The firm also celebrates the continued recognition of its senior lawyers, reaffirming its position as the leading pan-Caribbean law firm.

Unmatched Leadership: Triple Ranking for Dustin Delany

Chair and Chief Managing Partner Dustin Delany secures an unrivaled triple ranking, maintaining his prestigious positions in:

• Corporate/Commercial, Caribbean-wide – Spotlight (Maintained)
• General Business Law, Antigua & Barbuda – Foreign Expertise Based Abroad in Barbados (Maintained)
• General Business Law, Barbados – Band 3 (Maintained)

His continued recognition across these key jurisdictions reaffirms his reputation as a leading legal strategist and trusted advisor across the Caribbean, with clients consistently relying on his expertise in complex cross-border matters.

“It has been just over six years since our expansion across the Caribbean from Jamaica in the north to Guyana in the south. Each year since, our team has progressively increased our individual as well as our firm rankings across our 13-jurisdiction footprint. Our Chambers Global rankings are proof positive that our firm continues to align with our objectives in operating as an integrated team across the Caribbean, recruit and retain the top attorneys and other professionals throughout the region and deliver quality client service and quality work product. This is a testament to our entire team, and I congratulate them.”, commented Dustin Delany, Chair and Chief Managing Partner, Dentons Delany.

Newly Ranked Lawyers: The Future of Legal Excellence

This year’s rankings recognize the exceptional work of four additional lawyers who have secured individual rankings for the first time, demonstrating the Firm’s deep bench strength and regional expertise:

• Jaya Singh-Backreedy (Guyana – General Business Law, Band 2): A force in Guyana’s evolving corporate sector, Jaya’s ranking underscores her proficiency in corporate and commercial transactions and her ability to navigate the country’s dynamic legal landscape.
• Jenell Gibson (Antigua & Barbuda – General Business Law, Up and Coming): Recognized as a rising leader in business law, Jenell’s strong client relationships and strategic approach have positioned her as one of the region’s promising legal practitioners.
• Joanne Flemming (St. Kitts & Nevis – General Business Law, Associates to Watch): A dedicated and technically skilled lawyer, Joanne’s recognition is a testament to her hard work and growing reputation in the legal community.
• Stuart Cullen (British Virgin Islands – Dispute Resolution, Band 5): Known for his sharp litigation skills and client-focused approach, Stuart’s ranking acknowledges his strong advocacy and expertise in high-stakes disputes.

Retained Rankings: A Testament to Consistency and Leadership

In addition to the newly ranked lawyers, several of the firm’s senior practitioners maintained their prestigious rankings, reinforcing Dentons Delany’s reputation for consistent legal excellence.

• Shalini Campbell – General Business Law: Dispute Resolution, Trinidad & Tobago – Band 3 (Maintained)
• LaKeisha John-Farrell – General Business Law, St. Vincent & the Grenadines – Spotlight (Maintained)
• Erica Marshall-Forde – General Business Law, Barbados – Band 3 (Maintained)

Commenting on her retained ranking, Shalini Campbell, Deputy Chief Managing Partner, shared: “Retaining my ranking in the Chambers Global guide is a reflection of the dedication and teamwork that define Dentons Delany. Our commitment to providing exceptional legal solutions across the Caribbean remains steadfast, and I am honored to be recognized among such distinguished professionals. This ranking is not just an individual achievement—it is a testament to the firm’s collective strength, the trust of our clients, and the unwavering pursuit of excellence that drives us forward.”

Similarly, Erica Marshall-Forde, who retained her Band 3 ranking in General Business Law, Barbados, emphasized the significance of client relationships in Dentons Delany’s success, “At Dentons Delany, our success is built on the trust and relationships we cultivate with our clients. Retaining my ranking in General Business Law, reflects the trust our clients place in us and the consistent quality of service we strive to deliver. I am proud to be part of a team that prioritizes client needs, innovation, and cross-border expertise, ensuring that our firm continues to set the benchmark for legal excellence in the Caribbean.”

Firm-Level Recognitions: Strength Across the Region

Dentons Delany’s expanding influence is further reflected in its firm-level rankings, with notable new entries in St. Vincent & the Grenadines and the British Virgin Islands, alongside its continued dominance in other Caribbean jurisdictions.

• General Business Law, St. Vincent & the Grenadines – Band 2 (New)
• Dispute Resolution, British Virgin Islands – Band 4 (New)
• Corporate/Commercial, Caribbean-wide – Spotlight (Maintained)
• Dispute Resolution, Caribbean-wide – Spotlight (Maintained)
• General Business Law, Trinidad & Tobago – Band 3 (Maintained)
• General Business Law, Barbados – Band 2 (Maintained)
• General Business Law, Guyana – Band 2 (Maintained)
• General Business Law, Antigua & Barbuda – Band 1 (Maintained)

Chambers Global: A Benchmark for Legal Excellence

The Chambers Global guide is internationally recognized as a benchmark for legal excellence, ranking law firms and lawyers based on independent research, client feedback, and market analysis. Dentons Delany’s continued recognition across multiple jurisdictions reflects its status as the leading pan-Caribbean law firm, offering seamless cross-border legal solutions backed by world-class expertise.

Globally, Dentons holds over 3000 rankings, with offices, departments, and lawyers recognized within the ranking tables of the most prestigious independent legal directories globally. Each directory conducts an annual round of research, which is reflective of both impartial client feedback and constructive market research. Chambers Global 2025's published rankings for this year’s review cycle are available here.

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