Meet Our Legal Team

Decades of experience. Strategic thinking. Strong advocacy.

Our attorneys combine extensive courtroom experience with practical commercial insight to deliver exceptional legal representation throughout Antigua & Barbuda and the wider Eastern Caribbean.

Hugh Marshall Jnr.

HEAD OF CHAMBERS

With over three decades of distinguished legal experience, Hugh Marshall Jnr. has played a leading role in shaping the litigation landscape of Antigua and Barbuda and the wider Eastern Caribbean. As Head of Chambers at Marshall & Co., he is recognised for his strategic advocacy, courtroom presence, and unwavering commitment to achieving results for his clients.

Hugh has appeared in numerous high-profile and precedent setting matters before the High Court, the Court of Appeal, the Industrial Court, and the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council. His practice spans complex civil and commercial litigation, constitutional and administrative law, land and property disputes, employment and industrial relations matters, judicial review proceedings, and appellate advocacy.

Throughout his career, Hugh has represented individuals, corporations, financial institutions, public bodies, and government entities in matters involving significant legal and commercial importance. He is particularly respected for his ability to navigate difficult and multifaceted disputes with precision, creativity, and a deep command of advocacy and legal procedure.

As Head of Chambers, Hugh oversees the strategic direction of Marshall & Co. while mentoring the firm’s attorneys and maintaining the high standards of preparation, professionalism, and client service for which the firm is known. Under his leadership, Marshall & Co. has continued to build a reputation for strong advocacy and effective representation across a broad range of contentious and advisory matters.

Hugh is also associated with several significant and reported decisions that have contributed to the development of jurisprudence within the Eastern Caribbean. His advocacy has extended to matters involving constitutional rights, commercial disputes, industrial relations, land law, and public law challenges.

Clients value his practical insight, direct approach, and ability to provide clear and strategic guidance in even the most demanding circumstances. His longstanding contribution to the legal profession reflects a career dedicated to excellence in advocacy, integrity in practice, and service to clients throughout Antigua and Barbuda and the wider region.

AREAS OF PRACTICE

Civil Litigation
Commercial Litigation
Constitutional Law
Administrative Law

Land & Property Disputes
Employment & Industrial Relations
Judicial Review
Appellate Advocacy

ADMISSIONS

Antigua and Barbuda
Anguilla
Dominica
Grenada
Montserrat
Saint Lucia

Andrea Smithen-Henry

HEAD OF COMMERCIAL LITIGATION | SENIOR ASSOCIATE

Andrea Smithen-Henry is a Senior Associate and Head of Commercial Litigation at Marshall & Co. She has extensive experience in complex commercial transactions, financing, and high-value litigation matters.

Andrea is recognised for her commercial insight, attention to detail, and ability to deliver practical, results-driven solutions. She acts for local and international clients across a wide range of industries.

REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE

Multi-million-dollar joint venture negotiations
Syndicated financing transactions
Bond issuance
Commercial leasing

Real estate developments
Judicial Committee of the Privy Council appeal
Court of Appeal precedent-setting matter

AREAS OF PRACTICE

Commercial Litigation
Corporate Law
Banking & Finance
Mergers & Acquisitions

Corporate Governance
Arbitration & Mediation
Insolvency
Real Estate

ADMISSIONS

England & Wales (2008)
Antigua & Barbuda (2015)

Kema Benjamin

HEAD OF GENERAL LITIGATION | SENIOR ASSOCIATE

For over 15 years, Kema M. L. M. Benjamin has been a cornerstone of the litigation practice at Marshall & Co. As the firm's longest-serving associate and Head of General Litigation, she brings disciplined preparation, measured judgement, and a commanding grasp of procedure and evidence to complex, high-stakes legal matters.

BAR ADMISSIONS & QUALIFICATIONS

Barrister & Solicitor – Antigua and Barbuda
Barrister & Solicitor – Montserrat
Barrister & Solicitor – Dominica
Barrister & Solicitor – St. Lucia
Barrister-at-Law – England and Wales

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

LL.M. (International Trade) – University of Wales, Cardiff
LL.B. (Hons) – University of Wolverhampton
B.A. – University of the West Indies, Cave Hill

CORE EXPERTISE & PRACTICE AREAS

Maritime & Admiralty Law: Adeptly handles specialised admiralty proceedings, including the arrest of ships and the prosecution of claims in rem.
Industrial Court & Labour Law: Extensively handles employment disputes, unfair dismissal claims, disciplinary proceedings, workplace grievances, trade union matters, and labour-related litigation.
Commercial & Specialised Litigation: Expertly navigates disputes involving aviation, insurance, family, landlord and tenant law, personal injury claims, and international trade.
Civil & Administrative Disputes: Represents corporate and individual clients in diverse commercial conflicts and administrative law challenges across the OECS region.

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP & VALUE

Calm Authority: Widely respected for her ability to navigate high-stakes, time-sensitive legal crises with absolute composure and precision.
Meticulous Analysis: Approaches every case with rigorous preparation, delivering practical, result-driven solutions to difficult legal problems.
Client Advocacy: Prioritises integrity, responsiveness, and unwavering dedication to achieving fair and just outcomes for every client.

With an expansive multi-jurisdictional reach across the Eastern Caribbean and the United Kingdom, Kema leverages her broad specialisation and extensive familiarity with regional legislation to guide clients through complex disputes with strategic clarity and confidence.

Chantal A. Marshall

ATTORNEY-AT-LAW

Chantal A. Marshall brings a broad and well-rounded perspective to her practice, having established her legal career in general litigation before transitioning to commercial law.

Her early practice encompassed a wide range of civil matters, including contract, tort, constitutional, employment, family, and property disputes, providing her with extensive advocacy experience and a strong foundation in dispute resolution. Building on that experience, she now focuses primarily on corporate and commercial law, banking and finance, debt recovery, real estate and conveyancing, probate and estate administration, and commercial litigation.

Chantal advises and represents financial institutions, businesses, and private clients in both contentious and non-contentious matters, delivering practical legal solutions tailored to their objectives. She has appeared before the High Court and Court of Appeal and is recognised for her meticulous preparation, strategic thinking, and client-focused approach.

Whether guiding clients through complex transactions, navigating commercial disputes, or resolving sensitive personal matters, Chantal is committed to providing clear advice, responsive service, and effective representation.

AREAS OF PRACTICE

Corporate & Commercial Law
Banking & Finance
Conveyancing
Probate

Estate Administration
Commercial Litigation
Debt Recovery

ADMISSIONS

Antigua and Barbuda
England and Wales
Saint Lucia

Jonathan Marshall

JUNIOR ASSOCIATE

Jonathan Marshall is a Junior Associate at Marshall & Co. whose practice is focused primarily on civil litigation, employment and labour matters, commercial disputes, and court advocacy. As part of the firm’s litigation team, he regularly assists in the preparation and conduct of matters before the High Court and the Industrial Court of Antigua and Barbuda.

Jonathan has experience handling a wide range of contentious matters, including contractual disputes, personal injury claims, employment disputes, injunction applications, and interlocutory matters requiring urgent relief. He is recognised for his analytical approach, attention to detail, and thorough preparation of pleadings, witness statements, submissions, and legal research.

He works closely with senior attorneys within Chambers on complex and high-value disputes while also managing matters with professionalism, responsiveness, and strategic focus. His practice places particular emphasis on procedural precision, effective advocacy, and careful case preparation across all stages of litigation.

Jonathan has appeared alongside senior counsel in matters before the Industrial Court and other courts of record, contributing to the firm’s advocacy across a broad range of civil and employment-related disputes.

Clients appreciate his accessibility, diligence, and commitment to achieving effective results. His growing practice reflects Marshall & Co.’s continued investment in strong advocacy, modern legal strategy, and dedicated client service.

AREAS OF PRACTICE