Carlos W. SIMONS OBE KC
Senior Partner
Barrister, England and Wales*
Attorney at Law, Turks and Caicos Islands
*Non-practising
Practice Areas
Serious Commercial and Civil Litigation, in particular
International Cross Border Dispute Resolution
Corporate Insolvency
Judicial Review Proceedings;
Alternative Dispute Resolution, including Arbitration and Mediation.
Profile
Carlos is the Senior Partner of the Firm. He holds an MA Degree in History and Politics from the University of London (1979); a Diploma in Law from the City University, London (1982) and the degree of Utter Barrister from the Inns of Court School of Law (1983). He was called to the Bar of England and Wales in July 1983 as a member of Grays Inn.
Carlos was admitted as Attorney of the TCI Supreme Court in January 1984 and began practice with Ian M. Miller & Company, the predecessor of the Firm. Since then, Carlos has led the Firm’s civil and commercial litigation practice, specializing in contractual, tortious and equitable claims and judicial review applications.
In recognition of his leadership within the legal profession Carlos was appointed Queen’s Counsel (QC) in January 2002, and for his public service efforts (including stints as a member of the House of Assembly) he was appointed to the rank of Officer of the British Empire (OBE) in June 2002. He also currently holds the positions of Notary Public and Justice of the Peace.
Contact: cws@mslaw.tc
Neil R. Coles, LL.B. (Hons)
Partner
Solicitor, England & Wales*
Attorney at Law, Turks and Caicos Islands
*Non-practising
Practice Areas
Tourism-related Property Development
Company & Commercial
Conveyancing
Banking and Finance
Profile
Neil is originally from England and after obtaining his law degree from the University of Birmingham was admitted to the Roll of Solicitors of England and Wales in 1990. Neil practised in the UK until November 1994 when he moved to the Turks and Caicos Islands. Neil became a Partner of the firm in April 1999.
Neil has been a member of the Law Society of England and Wales and the Turks and Caicos Islands Bar Association.
Neil has worked extensively for major property developers, resort owners and financiers in the islands for many years.
Away from the office, Neil enjoys all sports – mainly watching Luton Town Football Club and the England cricket team – and keeping fit.
Contact: nrc@mslaw.tc
Adrian G. Corr, LL.B (Hons)
Partner
Solicitor, England & Wales*
Attorney at Law, Turks and Caicos Islands
*Non-practising
Practice Areas
Captive Insurance
Company & Commercial
Financial Services, including Mutual Funds
Regulatory Compliance
Intellectual Property
Trusts
Shipping
Profile
Adrian is originally from Northern Ireland and after obtaining his legal education in London, England he was admitted as a Solicitor in Engand and Wales in 1990, where he practised law at a well-known firm until he moved to the TCI in 1993. In 1999, Adrian became a Partner of the firm.
Adrian is a Partner in the corporate department of Miller Simons O’Sullivan. His practice includes all aspects of corporate and commercial law, with a significant international captive insurance practice.
Adrian is well-versed in corporate and regulatory matters as relates to insurance and reinsurance companies.
He is a former President of the TCI Association of Insurance Managers and a member of STEP. In addition Adrian is a former Director and the firm’s contact representative of SCG Legal (formerly the State Capital Law Firm Group).
As a keen sports fan and former rugby player, Adrian helped establish the Turks and Caicos Island Rugby Football Union. He is also an avid Tottenham Hotspur supporter.
Contact: agc@mslaw.tc
Contact: agc@mslaw.tc
Jonathan M. Katan KC, TEP, Dip ITM, Dip IC
Partner
Barrister, England and Wales*
Attorney at Law, Turks and Caicos Islands
*Non-practising
Practice Areas
Corporate and commercial
Financial services including Banking and Finance
Tourism related Property Development
Commercial Property
Conveyancing
Commercial and civil litigation
Compliance and Regulation
Trusts
Profile
Jonathan is originally from England and after obtaining his Law Degree was called to the Bar of England and Wales in 1990. For the next 11 years he practiced from Barristers’ Chambers in Temple, London. During this time, he undertook a wide variety of contentious and advisory work.
Jonathan moved to the Turks and Caicos Islands in late 2001 and was called to the Turks and Caicos Islands Bar in early 2002. In 2018 Jonathan was appointed as Queen’s Counsel now, following the death of her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, King’s Counsel.
Jonathan is recognized in Chambers Global both in the field of contentious and non-contentious work as a leading practitioner in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
In 2023 Jonathan qualified as a mediator and is available to act as an independent mediator in commercial or civil disputes.
Jonathan remains a member of the Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn, is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, International Compliance Association and the London School of Mediation.
Contact: jk@mslaw.tc
Timothy P. O’Sullivan B.C.L., LLB (Hons)
Partner
Solicitor, Ireland*
Attorney at Law, Turks and Caicos Islands
*Non-practising
Practice Areas
Company and Commercial
Tourism Related Property Development
Commercial Property
Banking and Finance
Business Acquisition and Disposal
Profile
Tim is originally from Ireland where he obtained his legal education and was admitted as a solicitor in 1979. In 1986 Tim moved to the Turks and Caicos Islands and n 1988 joined the firm, then located in Grand Turk. Tim was called to the Bar of the Turks and Caicos Island in 1986 and moved to Providenciales in 1990.
Tim has extensive experience and expertise in the areas of tourism related property development and management. He has, over the years, represented and continues to represent the developers of many successful projects. In addition, where he does not represent the developer he is often preferred counsel for purchasers.
Tim also has an extensive banking practice. Tim is regularly involved in acting either for the bank or borrower, in substantial lending transactions, both domestic and multi-jurisdictional.
Tim served as the Managing Partner of the firm for most of the past decade, but now operates in a more advisory role to the other Partners.
Contact: tos@mslaw.tc
Louise C. Malcolm BA. LL.B. (Hons)
Partner
Solicitor, England & Wales*
Attorney at Law, Turks and Caicos Islands
*Non-practising
Practice Areas
Corporate & Commercial
Banking and Finance
Immigration
Wills & Probate
Conveyancing
Aviation
Intellectual Property
Ship Registration
Profile
Louise is a Turks and Caicos Islander and is the firm’s newest Partner. Louise graduated from Oklahoma City University in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 2003 with a degree in Political Science. Louise then obtained her law degree in 2006 at the University of Bristol in Bristol, England, followed by the Legal Practice Course at University of the West of England, Bristol.
Following her time in England, Louise returned to the Turks and Caicos Islands and immediately commenced work at Miller Simons O’Sullivan as an Associate. In October 2023, Louise became the firm’s first female Partner.
Louise was called to the Bar in the Turks and Caicos Islands in 2008. In 2009, Louise was admitted as a Solicitor in England and Wales.
Louise’s practice areas are diverse and include conveyancing, immigration, intellectual property, banking & finance and aviation. Louise is well versed in residential and commercial conveyancing in the TCI, supporting businesses with various regulatory and licensing requirements, providing immigration services to businesses and individuals interested in relocating to the TCI. Louise plays a large role in the intellectual property department of the firm, with a heavy focus on trademarks and patents. Louise has assisted both commercial and private lenders with loans and debt recovery for both individual and corporate borrowers. Louise also has extensive experience assisting various airlines with their flight operation in the TCI.
Louise is a member of the Turks and Caicos Islands Bar Association, the Intellectual Property Caribbean Association and the Law Society of England and Wales. In addition, Louise previously acted as the Treasurer of the Turks and Caicos Islands Bar Association and as an ad-hoc member of the Labour Tribunal in the TCI.
In her free time, Louise enjoys giving back to the community. She is a former member of the Rotaract Club and she currently supports the TCI Aids Awareness Foundation. Louise also enjoys keeping fit and spending time with her family.
Contact: lcm@mslaw.tc
Mark Harvey
Attorney
Attorney-at-Law, Turks and Caicos Islands
Practice Areas
Dispute Resolution
Corporate and Commercial
Financial services including Banking and Finance
Insurance
Property
Employment
Profile
Mark comes from England, where he studied English and History in the University of Salford prior to obtaining his legal qualifications at the College of Law in London. He practiced as a solicitor with various firms in Central London since 2001 and moved to the Turks and Caicos Islands in 2015 to take up a role as an attorney with Miller Simons O'Sullivan.
Throughout Mark's professional career, in both England and the TCI, he has dealt with a broad range of work for a wide spectrum of clients, both corporate and private. Whilst specialising in dispute resolution, Mark is also able to advise on and assist with non-contentious areas of law, including property and corporate.
Mark was called to the Bar of the Turks and Caicos Islands in September 2015, having been admitted as a solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales in 2001.
Outside of the office, Mark has a keen interest in sports of all kinds, with his enthusiasm matched only by his lack of ability.
Contact: mbh@mslaw.tc
Jaclyn D. Smith LL.M LL.B. (Hons)
Attorney
Attorney at Law, Turks and Caicos Islands
Practice Areas
Conveyancing
Litigation
Corporate & Commercial
Wills & Probate
Profile
Jaclyn was born in London, England and was admitted as a Solicitor qualified to practice in England and Wales, in 2006. Jaclyn graduated from Staffordshire University in 2002 with an LLB (Hons.) Law, and thereafter completed the Legal Practice Course at the College of Law (London) on 2003. In 2012 Jaclyn obtained an LLM (Corporate and Commercial) Law from the University of the West Indies (Cave Hill Campus, Barbados).
Jaclyn joined the thriving Real Estate team at Miller Simons O’Sullivan in 2019, bringing with her a wealth of experience from her years in specialist real estate practice in Central London. Jaclyn is a member of the Turks and Caicos Islands Bar Association and the Law Society of England and Wales. Always up for a challenge, Jaclyn is an active Ironshore Crossfit member, likes jogging and is the proud holder of a PADI Scuba Diving certification. She also likes socialising and enjoying island life.
Contact: jds@mslaw.tc
Dorica Quant
Attorney
Attorney at Law, Turks and Caicos Islands
Practice Areas
Debt Collection
Immigration and Permitting
Matrimonial and Family
Property
Wills and Probate
Business Formation and Licensing
Profile
Dorica is a dedicated Junior Associate at the firm. Called to the Turks and Caicos Islands Bar in 2021, Dorica has a unique background as an educator and from her work at EYST Wales, a not-for-profit organisation that provides crucial support to the ethnic minority community across Wales.
Dorica’s practice focuses on conveyancing, debt collection, immigration, matrimonial and family, wills and probate and business formation and licensing.
In addition to her legal practice, Dorica holds a pivotal role as Secretary of the TCI Bar Council, where she actively contributes to the legal community’s growth and development in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Outside of her professional commitments, Dorica finds joy in spending time with her family, nurturing her garden and indulging in the art of baking.
Professional Memberships: Turks and Caicos Islands Bar Association
Contact: dq@mslaw.tc
W. Steven Ross
M&S Trust Company Limited – Trust Company Manager
Background
Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP)
Chartered Professional Accountant - Canada (CPA)
BA (Econ). Wilfrid Laurier University, Ontario
Profile
Steve was born in Scotland, but grew up in Canada before moving to the Turks and Caicos Islands in 2001. In his spare time Steve enjoys golfing and has been a member of the Turks and Caicos national golf team.
Steve manages M&S Trust Company Limited and undertakes Trust Administration and Accounts, Investment Services and Escrow and Accounting Services.
Steve is a member of the Chartered Professional Accountants - Nova Scotia (CPA) and the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners.
Contact: sr@mslaw.tc
Claire McAvinchey
Solicitor, Ireland*
Head of Corporate Services;
M&S Trust Company Limited
*Non-practising
Profile
Claire is originally from Ireland where she obtained her BCL (Hons) at University College Dublin in 2001 before pursuing an LL.M in International Law (Hons) from the University of Glasgow. Prior to her qualification as a solicitor in 2009, she held research positions at the Judges Library in the Four Courts, Dublin and the Law Reform Commission of Ireland.
Post-qualification she practiced in the Dispute Resolution Department in one Ireland’s leading commercial law firms before moving to the Turks and Caicos Islands in 2011 to work initially with Miller Simons O’Sullivan and then with Graham Thompson, Attorneys. Her work in litigation involved a number of high-profile commercial disputes including the enforcement of security and possession actions, corporate matters including insolvency, liquidations, receiverships, corporate formation and reorganisation, and insurance. She has also a wealth of experience in in both contentious and non-contentious Property and Finance matters. Her experience in the Finance sector involved working closely with leading financial institutions in secured and unsecured lending transactions.
In 2022, Claire joined M&S Trust Company Limited as the Head of Corporate Services. Claire leads the team at MST to provide a wide range of bespoke corporate services to clients. Her background in commercial litigation means she is ideally placed to tackle complex corporate and regulatory issues.
Claire is an associate of the Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and serves as the Secretary to the Association of Company Managers and Agents in the TCI.
In her spare time, Claire enjoys spending time at the beach with her family and can be seen running the roads, playing tag rugby, and generally keeping active.
Contact: cma@mstrust.tc
Conor O’Sullivan
Corporate Manager / MLCO / MLRO
Solicitor, Ireland*
*Non-practising
Profile
Conor grew up in the Turks and Caicos, before returning to Ireland for secondary education. He achieved a Bachelor of Civil Law (Hons) at University College Dublin and qualified as a solicitor in Ireland in 2013 – with a period spent achieving a BSc in Computer Science in between.
After a stint in general legal practice in Ireland Conor returned to the Turks and Caicos in 2015 to work in corporate management for M&S Trust Company, where he remains. In 2021 he became MST’s Money Laundering Reporting/Compliance Officer.
Conor holds diplomas in IP Law from the Law Society of Ireland and in Anti-Money Laudering from the International Compliance Assocation (through the University of Nottingham). Conor is a current member of the ICA.
In his time off Conor enjoys playing golf, watching rugby and birding.
Contact: cos@mslaw.tc