About Us
About Us
Equitas is a boutique law firm whose core mandate is to raise the bar of the legal profession, by providing stellar legal services, underscored by sound advocacy and swift justice for our clients. We adopt a collaborative approach, which allows us to work closely with other attorneys and associate professionals, to ensure that you have the most comprehensive representation and receive timely and accurate legal advice.
At the centre of the services we provide, are the clients we serve. At Equitas Chambers, we expertly draw from our legal expertise and business acumen to fully define the issues at the heart of the client's matter. Our responsiveness and flexibility ensure that we continue to meet the changing needs of our clients.
Our legal foundation, is bolstered by more than 20 years of corporate experience in fields such as development consulting, corporate governance, alternative dispute resolution and project management. Our clients benefit fully from this wealth of knowledge which translates into guaranteed value for their investment.
Our Vision
To be a dynamic, responsive, client-focused firm, recognized for excellence in the legal services arena, with an unwavering commitment to creating measurable value for our clients, in a cost-effective manner.
Our Mission
To provide high quality, innovative, and customized legal solutions for our clients, by serving as a strategic partner in their quest for representation and justice, and a refuge in times of crisis or transition. We will manage our firm responsibly, by fulfilling our commitments to our clients, our profession, our team, and our community.
"Justice is truth in action."
- Benjamin Disraeli
Our Priorities
We juggle multiple stakeholders and expectations, so it is essential that we prioritize our responsibilities:
We endeavour to find cost-effective, creative, and responsive strategies to address legal problems to achieve the outcome that our clients desire.
We recognize the privilege that we have to practice law before the Supreme Court of Judicature, in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and will discharge our duties with the utmost respect.
We value every member within our firm, their expertise and contribution. We provide an uplifting work environment and foster work-life balance.
We strive to be productive and proactive citizens by leading with integrity and participating in community outreach projects, charities and pro bono services.
"It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps justice alive."
- Earl Warren
Our Values
At Equitas, our values are the foundational principles that epitomize what we stand for as a firm, professionals and individuals. Our success hinges on the following values:
We are guided by the tenets of honesty, respect, trustworthiness, transparency and ethics. We honour our commitments and are accountable for our actions, successes and failures.
We take pride in unswervingly discharging our responsibilities towards our clients to achieve optimal results, while safeguarding their best interests and confidentiality.
We deliver high calibre legal services and relentlessly pursue the delivery of outstanding results, so as to not merely satisfy, but exceed the expectations of our stakeholders every step of the way.
We are creative, entrepreneurial, life-long learners, and committed to continuous improvement of ourselves and the firm.
We are committed to effective communication. We listen. We advise. When necessary, we consult with other attorneys, industry professionals, and third parties, with a view to arriving at the most inclusive, holistic approaches and outcomes.
