MAKING THE LAW SIMPLE FOR EVERYDAY PEOPLE BECAUSE THE LAW IS MADE FOR EVERYONE
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ABOUT
S.M. O'Neil & Associates is a full-service law firm based in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, committed to delivering high-quality legal and advisory services across a comprehensive range of practice areas. Founded by St. Clair Michael O'Neil, the firm brings together over fifty years of combined legal experience in civil litigation, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, public sector advisory, legislative reform, technology law, and digital governance. Our multidisciplinary team includes attorneys with senior-level experience within the Office of the Attorney General, the Judiciary, regional corporations, and international organisations, providing clients with exceptional depth of expertise across both traditional and emerging practice areas. Through our platform Law Made Simple, we are dedicated to making the law accessible and understandable for everyday people, providing educational resources on legal procedures, rights, and recent judicial decisions. We believe the law is made for everyone and we are committed to empowering our clients and the community with the knowledge and strategic counsel they need to navigate legal challenges with confidence.
AREAS OF LAW COVERED
Personal Injury Law
We assist individuals who have been injured due to negligence, ensuring they receive the compensation they deserve.
Family Law
Our team is dedicated to helping families navigate legal issues such as divorce, custody, and support with compassion and expertise.
Civil Law
Our Civil Law service provides expert legal representation for individuals and businesses involved in civil disputes.
Conveyancing and Property Law
Expert guidance on property rights, land disputes, real estate transactions, and conveyancing matters.
Employment Law & Industrial Relations
Legal support for employers and employees on disciplinary procedures, industrial relations standards, and employment legislation compliance.
Consultations
2. We provide expert guidance and support to address your specific needs and challenges.
Corporate Governance and Secretarial Practice
Strategic advisory on board secretariat functions, statutory compliance, corporate structuring, M&A, by-laws, charters, and board materials.
Regulatory Compliance and Procurement
Advice on public procurement legislation, Freedom of Information Act compliance, Office of Procurement Regulation reporting, and governance frameworks.
Legislative Reform and Policy Development
Strategic advisory on legislative review, policy development, and regulatory framework design, with experience across cybercrime, asset forfeiture, whistleblower protection, and integrity legislation.
Technology Law and Digital Governance
Expert advice on ICT regulation, digital transformation, Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), digital identity systems, interoperability, and data-sharing governance.
Data Protection and Privacy Law
Advisory on data protection frameworks, privacy-by-design protocols, data governance strategy, and compliance with international standards.
AI Governance and Emerging Technologies
Guidance on responsible AI frameworks, governance and accountability mechanisms, and regulatory approaches to emerging technologies.
Team
St. Clair Michael O'Neil
CEO and Lead Advocate Attorney
ST. CLAIR MICHAEL O'NEIL is the CEO and Lead Advocate Attorney with fifteen years experience as an Attorney at Law and is responsible for leading the executive team and representing the company as the primary legal advisor.
Jeane A Warner
Senior Associate and Policy Specialist
Jeane Adanna Warner is a Legal and Policy Specialist and Attorney-at-Law with over thirteen years of experience spanning the judiciary, public service, civil society, and private sector. As former Judicial Research Counsel II at the Judiciary of Trinidad and Tobago, she served as counsel advisor to the Chief Justice, providing statutory interpretation, constitutional analysis, and legislative review at the appellate level, and designed a judiciary-wide data governance and case management framework formally endorsed by the Chief Justice for phased implementation.
Solange A. De Souza
Senior Legal and Digital Governance Expert
Solange A. De Souza is a Senior Attorney-at-Law with over eighteen years of experience providing legal, regulatory, and policy advice to governments and public sector institutions. Called to the Bar of Trinidad and Tobago in 2008, she has held senior positions within the Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Legal Affairs and the Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago, advising Ministers, Permanent Secretaries, and senior government officials on complex legislative and governance matters.
Kelly Beharry-Latchman
Associate Attorney
As an Associate Attorney, Kelly Beharry-Latchman collaborates with the legal team as a Civil Litigation Attorney to develop case strategies, assess potential risks, and provide timely and practical legal advice to clients. She continuously seeks to expand her legal knowledge and skills to deliver exceptional service to clients.
Shantelle P. Guy
Associate and Legal Administrator
Shantelle P. Guy is an Attorney-at-Law with five years of post-qualification experience in legal advisory services, public sector governance, procurement compliance, and litigation support. She holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of the West Indies and a Legal Education Certificate from the Hugh Wooding Law School. Her professional experience includes serving as Legal Assistant at the Tunapuna/Piarco Regional Corporation. She also serves as a Director of the La Horquetta Foundation for Empowerment.
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