Mr. Vishnu Deonarine

Mr. Vishnu Deonarine is the Senior Partner (Conveyancing Department) in our Firm and a Notary Public with over forty (40) years of experience.

He specializes in the preparation and review of contracts, leases, assurances related to conveyances, rectifications, releases and securities (e.g. debentures and mortgages) on behalf of commercial and private clients. He has earned a wealth of knowledge and garnered vast experience in Corporate Law and Conveyancing with a keen grasp on the legal aspects of corporate finance including loan facilities, project financing, bond issues, and mergers and acquisitions.

Previously serving as President/Chairman of Trinidad Oilfield Services and Contractors Association Limited for a number of years, Mr. Deonarine has extensive expertise in the negotiation and preparation of contracts and agreements including: Heads of Agreement; Memoranda of Understanding; Shareholders’ Agreements; Joint Venture Agreements; Processing Marketing and Distribution Agreements; Technical Services Agreements; Data Exchange and Technology Transfer Agreements; Engineering Procurement and Construction Agreements; Confidentiality Agreements; and Leasing Programmes connected with the Oil Industry in Trinidad.

He is known for his quick-witted approach during the negotiation and conclusion of any transaction and is a sharp strategist often finding the most practical solutions for the Firm’s clients without crossing the boundaries of the Law and without attracting risk to clients.

Mr. Deonarine is a former Commissioner of the Water and Sewerage Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (appointed by the Minister of Public Utilities) and was a former Chairman of Taurus Services Limited (appointed by the Ministry of Finance) to administer and deal with the delinquent Loan Portfolio within all State-owned Enterprises in Trinidad and Tobago. He also formally served on the Council of the South Trinidad Chamber of Industry and Commerce.

As a mentor to each of the Firm’s Junior Associates, Mr. Deonarine guides by using and following his own business mantra which is geared toward the ultimate achievement of clients’ goals within the limits of the Law.

With a strong devotion to honesty, integrity, good ethics, morale, and professionalism, Mr. Deonarine leads by example and advises clients with the aforesaid tenets as the continuously tried and tested foundation of the Firm.