BAR ADMISSIONS: England and Wales (2002), the Commonwealth of the Bahamas (2002)

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PRIMARY PRACTICE AREAS: Estate & Trust Law; Probate; Real Estate; Business & Corporate Structuring; Commercial; Regulatory & Licensing Advisory; Nonprofit Organizations; International Business Advisory.

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SHIRA'S BACKGROUND: Shira brings over two decades of experience in law and consulting, specializing in estate planning, trust structuring, and cross-border advisory. She has advised high-net-worth individuals, families, and corporate clients on structuring assets for succession and generational wealth. Beyond trusts and estates, she has played a strategic role in real estate ventures and development, assisting clients with acquisitions, structuring, and long-term planning. Her broader advisory practice also spans corporate governance, nonprofit establishment, immigration, and business succession, reflecting her ability to align legal precision with strategic foresight. Shira’s background uniquely blends legal expertise with business insight. She has also led boutique consulting initiatives in fiduciary and strategic advisory, bringing a broader perspective to her client work and shaping innovative approaches to legacy planning.

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ACHIEVEMENTS, APPOINTMENTS, and AFFILIATIONS: 

• Former Managing Director, Intertrust (Bahamas) Limited

• Former Director, Association of Banks and Trust Companies

• Barrister & Attorney-at-Law, Bahamas Bar Association

• Barrister and Member, The Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn (London, UK)

• Affiliate Member, Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)

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EDUCATION: Bar Vocational Course, BPP Law School, London, England; Bachelor of Laws (LLB, Honours), University of Sussex, England; Bachelor of Arts, Western University, Canada

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PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS
Contributing Editor of past editions of:

• Trust & Trustees: The Bahamas Chapter

• World Trust Survey

• Use of Offshore Jurisdictions

• Planning and Administration of Offshore Trusts

• Bahamas STEP Summary

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MESSAGE FROM SHIRA: My passion is helping people protect what matters most: their families, their businesses, and their future. For me, legacy planning isn’t just about legal documents; it’s about building structures that preserve values and create opportunities for generations.
 

Over the years, I’ve worked with clients on a wide range of matters, including structuring estates and businesses, purchasing property, and establishing nonprofits. My nonprofit involvement has also shown me how the right structures can strengthen communities, and I bring that same perspective to my client work.
 

I take the time to understand the bigger picture and provide advice that is practical, personal, and built to last.

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