CASES & DECISIONS
Advocacy in Practice
A selection of cases and decisions reflecting Christopher B.A. George’s experience across civil litigation, commercial disputes, employment and industrial relations, property and public law matters.
CASES & DECISIONS
A record of advocacy and representation.
Explore selected cases and decisions involving Christopher B.A. George across the High Court, Court of Appeal and other legal proceedings.
Hugh Lovell v Tobago Regional Health Authority
High Court | CV2015-02680 | 2019
Practice Area: Employment / Institutional Litigation
Christopher George acted as instructing attorney for the Tobago Regional Health Authority in proceedings concerning the termination of the contractual employment of a former Assistant Commissioner of Police who had served as Manager of Security Services.
Sheridan Abraham & Hazel Abraham v Kenrick Titus Kenny-Arthur Burke & Ors
High Court | CV2019-00068 | 2020
Practice Area: Property Litigation / Fraud / Commercial Disputes
Christopher George acted as instructing attorney for the Tobago Regional Health Authority in proceedings concerning the termination of the contractual employment of a former Assistant Commissioner of Police who had served as Manager of Security Services.
The CEPEP Company Limited v Xander Contractors Limited
Court of Appeal | 2023
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation / Construction / Public Contracting
Christopher George appeared for The CEPEP Company Limited in appellate proceedings arising from construction works undertaken at the Talparo Health Centre. The appeal considered issues concerning the validity of the contractual arrangement, public procurement and restitution/unjust enrichment.
Arnold Pinto v The Arima Borough Corporation
High Court | CV2023-00153 | 2025
Practice Area: Public-Sector Employment / Contract / Institutional Litigation
Christopher George appeared as a member of the legal team representing the Arima Borough Corporation, together with Farai Hove Masaisai and Bernelle La Foucade.The proceedings concerned the alleged cessation of salary and employment of a municipal police officer and raised questions concerning the relationship between a municipal corporation and the Statutory Authorities Service Commission, the identity of the relevant employer, limitation, breach of contract and the distinction between ordinary civil proceedings and constitutional or public-law remedies.High Court Judge Karen Reid dismissed the Corporation's application to strike out the claim and permitted the underlying proceedings to continue.
Sheridan Abraham & Hazel Abraham v Kenrick Titus Kenny-Arthur Burke & Ors
Court of Appeal | 2025
Practice Area: Appellate Advocacy / Property / Fraud
Christopher George and Anuradha S. Dean represented the First and Second Respondents in appellate proceedings concerning the alleged forgery of a source deed, forensic/documentary evidence and the legal consequences for subsequent conveyances and mortgage interests.
Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago & Colonial Life Insurance Company (Trinidad) Limited v Lawrence Duprey, Louis Andre Monteil & Ors
High Court | CV2011-02140 | 2011–2026
Practice Area: Complex Commercial Litigation / Financial Services / Corporate Governance
Christopher B.A. George acted for Louis Andre Monteil in major multibillion-dollar litigation arising from the collapse of CLICO and the CL Financial group.The matter proceeded to trial before Justice Robin Mohammed in January 2026. Christopher George undertook substantive trial advocacy, including the cross-examination of former Governor of the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago Ewart Williams concerning regulatory oversight, investigations undertaken by the Inspector of Financial Institutions and matters relating to CLICO's statutory fund.On 26 January 2026, after approximately fifteen years of litigation, the Central Bank and CLICO discontinued the claim. No determination of liability was made on the substantive allegations.
Winston Padmore v Tobago Race Club Limited
High Court | CV2019-05305 | 2026
Practice Area: Corporate Litigation / Corporate Governance / Derivative Actions
Christopher B.A. George acted for Winston Padmore in significant proceedings under the Companies Act concerning permission to pursue a derivative action, corporate governance, directors' duties and related statutory principles.
Tobago Race Club Limited v Winston Padmore
Court of Appeal | C.A.CIV.P.031/2026 | 2026
Practice Area: Appellate Advocacy / Corporate Litigation / Corporate Governance
Christopher B.A. George acted for Winston Padmore in appellate proceedings arising from the High Court derivative-action litigation.The appeal formed part of the continuing corporate-governance dispute concerning the Companies Act and the circumstances in which proceedings may be advanced on behalf of a company.
Allison Henry v North Central Regional Health Authority
High Court | CV2019-02143 | 2026
Practice Area: Institutional Litigation / Employer Liability
Christopher George appeared with Farai Hove Masaisai for the North Central Regional Health Authority in proceedings concerning employer negligence, workplace injury, causation and contributory negligence.
Cash Money Brothers Promotions v Sean Moses, Jules Sobion & Ors
High Court | CV2022-05019 | 2026
Practice Area: Complex Commercial Litigation / International Entertainment
Christopher George and Kyrie Roopsingh, instructed by Anuradha Dean, represented the Second and Seventh Defendants in complex multi-party commercial proceedings arising from an international entertainment transaction.The proceedings involved issues concerning contract, restitution/unjust enrichment, breach of confidence, misuse of information and conspiracy.The amended claim was ultimately dismissed after the Court concluded that the claimant had commenced proceedings in a legally defective capacity.
Tiangeh Brathwaite-Eversley v The Oilfield Workers' Trade Union
Court of Appeal | CA P306/2020 | 2026
Practice Area: Appellate Advocacy / Employment & Trade Union Law
Christopher George and A. Ali, instructed by Anuradha Dean, represented the Appellant in appellate litigation concerning the contractual relationship between a trade union and its member, the effect of the union's rules, fair representation and the scope of statutory trade-union immunity.
Tombo and Company Limited v The CEPEP Company Limited
High Court | 2025–2026
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation / State Enterprise / Contract
Christopher B.A. George acted for The CEPEP Company Limited in contractual proceedings concerning the termination and performance of environmental-services arrangements.This case should be linked with the wider CEPEP portfolio to demonstrate repeated instructions in commercial disputes on behalf of a state enterprise.Please locate and add the appropriate Judiciary judgment link and any relevant reputable media coverage before publication.
CASES & DECISIONS
Start a conversation.
For legal advice, representation or enquiries, contact Christopher B.A. George Law Chambers to discuss your matter.
Telephone: Phone Number
Email: Email Address
Office: Office Address
Office Hours: Office Hours