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Hilary Reid

Professional Overview Hilary Reid is a Partner in MF&G’s Commercial Department, with over two decades of experience in commercial and corporate law. She is renowned for her expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, insolvency, and regulatory matters and played a pivotal role in drafting Jamaica’s Insolvency Act. Practice Focus Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Finance & Capital Markets, Insolvency & Restructuring, Securities Regulation, Energy & Telecommunications Key Experience & Matters Advised Margaritaville Caribbean Group in complex corporate financing transactions • Led the acquisition of Scotia Insurance Eastern Caribbean Limited for Grace Kennedy Financial Group • Guided the establishment of joint ventures between Trinidad and Tobago Unit Trust Corporation and GK Capital Management • Advised on the CWC Cala Holdings takeover of Cable & Wireless Jamaica Limited • Supported the divestment of assets for major energy infrastructure companies in Jamaica Professional Engagement Highly Regarded in Banking and Finance, M&A by IFLR 1000 • Band 1 in General Business Law by Chambers Global • Praised for outstanding transactional counsel and strategic advice · Myers Fletcher & Gordon

JamaicaCorporate / M&A, Capital Markets

About

Hilary Reid is a Partner in Myers Fletcher & Gordon’s Commercial Department with over two decades of experience in commercial and corporate law. She advises on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, insolvency and regulatory matters and played a pivotal role in drafting Jamaica’s Insolvency Act.

Practice areas

Corporate / M&ACapital MarketsInsolvency & RestructuringSecurities RegulationEnergy & Telecommunications

Office

Expertise

EnergyTelecommunicationsInsuranceFinancial ServicesInvestment ManagementHospitality/Leisure

Education

  • LL.B (Second Class Honours), University of the West Indies
  • Certificate of Legal Education, Norman Manley Law School
  • Full Member (TEP), Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)