At MCKOY LAW, we believe that in order to offer our clients the best legal advice we should have some deep understanding of their industry and the unique commercial drivers that affect their companies. It is with this in mind that we have set out to build special expertise and knowledge in the banking, stock brokering, finance and securities, construction and real estate, and shipping industries. Our lawyers not only know the law but have experience and knowledge of those industries. Our commitment in this area is recognized by our clients as well as independent observers. Our lawyers have an understanding of specific sectors from a business standpoint as well as a legal and regulatory one. This knowledge is shared across the firm and enables our lawyers to respond quickly to changes in the legal and regulatory environment, manage risk and achieve business success for our clients.
Business News
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Jamaica insurance sector on a positive track
Business Oct 17, 2025 | 01:06 amJamaica’s insurance sector continues to expand, with total assets just shy of the $600-billion mark and capital buffers showing improvement, the Financial Services Commission, FSC, indicated in its June quarter review of the sector. Asset growth...
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NCB lists US$7.5m residence for sale
Business Oct 17, 2025 | 01:05 amNational Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited has listed a luxury residence at Earls Court for US$7.5 million. The listing for sale — now live on Sotheby’s International Realty — indicates that the property spans 2.5 acres and covers two lots. Realtors...
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Bazar v. Bruce Trail Conservancy, 2025 ONCA 699 (CanLII)
New Decisions : Court of Appeal for Ontario Oct 16, 2025 | 00:00 amProperty — Adverse possession — Legal test — Respondents sought and obtained an order for adverse possession of a 1.6-acre triangle of land abutting the appellant’s property — Did the respondents meet the requirements for adverse possession, including actual possession,[…]
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2505151 Ontario Inc. v. Furney, 2025 ONCA 706 (CanLII)
New Decisions : Court of Appeal for Ontario Oct 16, 2025 | 00:00 amCivil procedure — Mootness — Motion to review denial of stay of enforcement of mortgage — Moving party sought to stay writ of possession — First mortgagee took possession, moving party refinanced property and retook possession — Is the motion[…]
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