Bahamas Urged: Follow China on Foriegn Lawyers

Mon, Sep 19th 2011, 11:00 PM

THE BAHAMAS must take a leaf out of China and Barbados's play book when it comes to foreign investment openness, a leading accountant said yesterday, adding that through providing a platform for foreign law firms had helped both nations grow.

Raymond Winder, managing partner at Deloitte & Touche (Bahamas), responding to critics of his call that this nation initiate a "major game changer" for financial services by allowing in foreign law firms and attorneys to practice non-Bahamian law from the Bahamas, said others had successfully followed this route.

"I think it is important to make a lot of Bahamians understand why China has do ...

By NEIL HARTNELL
Tribune Business Editor

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