Caribbean—Dentons, the only Pan-Caribbean law firm is pleased to announce the expansion of its team in Barbados with the addition of Dario Welch, Senior Associate, and Haydn Persaud, Attorney-at-Law, continuing the Firm’s local expansion and strategic strengthening of key Caribbean-wide practice groups.

We are grateful to be able to continue to attract the region’s top talent, adding to our team of qualitycentric attorneys and other professionals to further improve the client experience. Dario and Haydn will play pivotal roles as our Firm continues to enhance its presence across the Caribbean and build upon our nine rankings and recognitions by Chambers and Partners- the most ever in the Caribbean,” stated Dustin D.P. Delany, Chair and Regional Managing Partner.

Commenting on embarking on his new journey with Dentons, Dario Welch shared, “I am elated to join the Dentons team. Part of the ethos of Dentons is about redefining what is possible and shaping the future, I look forward to assisting in achieving this mandate by working collaboratively with our clients and some of the world's premier attorneys and professionals in providing excellent legal services. The global footprint of Dentons provides fantastic opportunities for professional growth and I am excited to assist in the expansion and development of the Firm's real estate and property practice in Barbados and the wider Caribbean.” Dario joins Erica Marshall-Forde, Regional Head of Property and Real Estate, and her Caribbean-wide team which spans 13 jurisdictions. He has solid experience advising international clients on commercial and condominium developments, secured lending, and zoning and planning. Dario is also well-equipped to assist clients with land acquisitions for renewable energy and medicinal cannabis purposes.

“I am excited to join Dentons, a global law firm, as a member of the Corporate/Commercial practice group. I look forward to leveraging my expertise as part of the team to meet the varying needs of our regional and international clientele,” commented Haydn Persaud whose addition will strengthen the Firm’s Corporate and M&A offering in the Caribbean. Haydn is particularly experienced in cross-border Securities and Corporate Finance transactions, predominantly those involving the US, Canada, and Asia. He has advised international clients on M&A in addition to corporate taxation, especially in relation to issues of international double taxation and the exchange of information treaties.

“Our clients' local and regional needs will always be Dentons’ top priority, and with this comes the need to add further exceptional, quality legal talent to our team. We are proud to welcome respected attorneys Dario and Haydn to our Dentons team as we continue to fulfil our promise and mandate to our clients; providing legal services with nothing less than excellence,” remarked Satcha Kissoon, Managing Partner of the Dentons Barbados office and the Eastern Caribbean. Satcha also serves as Regional Head of Litigation and Dispute Resolution.

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