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Appointment of Mr Prakash Deonarine to the Rank of Senior Counsel

Jul 10, 2024

Appointment of Mr Prakash Deonarine to the Rank of Senior Counsel

On the advice of the Prime Minister, Dr. the Honourable Keith Rowley, Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo O.R.T.T., President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, presented the instrument of appointment to Mr. Prakash Deonarine, to the rank of Senior Counsel, at a presentation ceremony at The Presidentโ€™s House, on Wednesday July 10, 2024.

Mr. Prakash Deonarine is a Senior Advocate Attorney and Managing Partner at Girwar and Deonarine. He was admitted to the Bar of England and Wales at Lincolnโ€™s Inn and is also admitted to practice in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Mr. Deonarine began his legal career as a Member of the Criminal Bar. After a decade in criminal law, Mr. Deonarine transitioned to civil and commercial litigation. He is presently the head of the Litigation Department at Girwar and Deonarine, overseeing a range of corporate and commercial matters.

With over 40 years of legal experience, Mr. Deonarine has appeared in numerous high-profile cases including before the Privy Council and Arbitral Courts. He has served as a member of the executive of the Assembly of Southern Lawyers, on the Law Associationโ€™s Disciplinary Committee of Lawyers of Trinidad and Tobago, and a Government Inquiry. He has trained over 50 junior lawyers and has contributed significantly to civil and corporate jurisprudence.

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