Practice Areas
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We assist clients in forming contracts, partnerships, companies and friendly societies at the Company Registry. Guided by the provisions under the Companies Act. Amicus offers advice on the company—administration and management, receivership, trademarks, company disputes, liquidation, and other related matters.
We guide clients through employment matters, including contract drafting, HR policies, and regulatory compliance. Following employment laws, Amicus provides counsel on staff management, disputes, termination, severance, and related issues to ensure legal compliance and fair treatment in the workplace.
The term estate law should not become a topic for discussion only upon the death of a person. Amicus’ intention is to educate clients on their options in Estate law and planning their Estate during their lifetime. One such option is the execution of a Last Will and Testament or Codicil. These documents will speak for you upon your death. The proper preparation and execution is guaranteed at Amicus thereby removing any family issues or litigation after a person’s demise. Amicus offers the necessary compassion and guidance in dealing with matters of this nature. The process at Amicus also involves the lodging of the Last Will and Testament or Codicil at the Probate Registry.
Upon the death of a person, Amicus assists clients on the Application for Probate or Letters of Administration, GRA Estate Compliance and Vesting of properties in the names of any beneficiaries.
Our Partners believe the family unit is a core unit. Amicus practices in the Family Division of the Supreme Court of Judicature on a daily basis since the implementation of the Family Procedure Rules 2016. Amicus has caused to be filed and defended some thousands of family matters inclusive of Custody and Access to children, Applications by spouses or former spouses and Children Guardianship and Adoption. Amicus Law has assisted several male clients in applying for orders under the Statement of Children Act to insert their names onto the Certificate of Birth as father where instances of their absence prevented the presentation of the child at birth.
Family law is an intricate concept in the law and the Courts have sought to encourage parties to have amicable discussions prior to approaching the Court where this fails the option of Mediation can be offered to parties through the Court.
Amicus also offers Counselling and Therapy services for all members of the family. This is encouraged so parties can find common ground in their parentage or relationship to develop healthier and stronger bonds for the best interests of all involved.
Amicus Law Inc. assists clients in resolving matrimonial issues prior to filing where both parties are willing to reduce their agreements into writing. This option provides for parties to therefore approach the Court to make their written agreement an Order of Court.
Amicus offers expert representation in administrative law, assisting clients with regulatory compliance, appeals, and disputes involving government agencies. Our team is dedicated to navigating complex legal frameworks to protect clients’ rights and interests in administrative matters.
Amicus provides comprehensive legal services in intellectual property, helping clients protect their creative and innovative assets. Our expertise includes patent and trademark registration, copyright enforcement, and litigation support to safeguard intellectual property rights.
Amicus specializes in a range of litigation services, including business litigation, civil litigation, and commercial litigation. Our experienced attorneys are adept at handling complex legal disputes and are committed to achieving favorable outcomes for their clients. Additionally, Amicus Law Inc. offers mediation services, providing an alternative dispute resolution method to help parties reach amicable agreements outside of court.
Amicus offers specialized legal services in personal injury cases involving defamation, libel, and slander. Our experienced attorneys are dedicated to protecting clients’ reputations and securing just compensation for damages caused by false and harmful statements.
We assist in the filing of all applications for deceleration of title under the Title to Land (Prescription Limitation Act) and the Land Registry Act for clients who have either been in occupation and possession for more than 12 years or have bought property and made all payments and the vendor/owner’s location is unknown.
Amicus offers advice on preparing and executing plans to define the boundaries of the land occupied through the company’s relationship with reputable sworn land surveyors of both the Guyana Lands and Surveys and private offices.
Amicus Law offers a range of accounting services, including payroll consultancy, compliance support, taxation advice, and general accounting services. We are dedicated to providing accurate financial management and ensuring clients meet regulatory requirements effectively.
In Guyana, property law is governed under several pieces of legislation inclusive of the Deeds Registry Act and the Land Registry Act. These provisions allow for the transfer, or conveyance of properties pursuant to a sale or gift or Order of Court. Amicus undertakes to assist clients in the preparation and execution of Deeds and Agreements of sale, filing of necessary documents for the transfer to the respective Registries to pass Titles, Transports or Leases.
Amicus Law Inc. offers advice on Applications for Naturalization and Citizenship for migrants who have lived here for several years, has Guyanese parentage or working permits.
As a partner and legal adviser for the Migrant Support Group through the Roman Catholic Bishop of Guyana office, several Migrants have received assistance in legalizing their status as children born of Guyanese parentage and for their extended family, Deed Polls and Applications of Guyanese Passports and Identification cards.
