RICHARD ARJOON JAGAI

Head of Chambers

Education:

2005-2006 Legal Practice Course

(Post Graduate Diploma)-University of

Wolverhampton(Commendation).

2000-2004 Bachelors of Law (LLB-Hons.)-University of London.

Admitted:

2007, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO.

Memberships:

The Law Association of Trinidad & Tobago.

Former Executive Member of The San Fernando Business Association.

Practice Areas:

Automobile Negligence, Wrongful Death, Premises Liability, Banking- Debt Collection and Mortgage Recoveries; Breach of Contract/ Damages; Defamation; Employment; FIDIC; Insurance Claims; Insolvency; Matrimonial; Personal Injury Litigation/ Running Down Actions; Trespass/ Tort.

Languages:

English, Conversational Spanish.

Richard Arjoon Jagai was called to the Bar of Trinidad and Tobago in 2007. Mr. Jagai’s legal career began as an Associate Attorney in the law Firm of Girwar & Deonarine Attorneys-at-Law. During that time he functioned as Instructing Attorney / Junior Advocate and made numerous Court appearances for Corporate clients such as:

Whilst an Associate Mr. Jagai prepared pleadings; opinions; drafted witness statements; written submissions; and also appeared as Counsel in countless Running down /Personal injury/ Employer liability matters on behalf of Insurance Companies directly and their insured both in the High Court as well as in the Court of Appeal inter alias:

Since 2007 Mr. Jagai has also championed the cause of numerous private clients in their personal actions. In September 2012 Mr. Jagai represented Claimant Roger Rampersad against T & TEC in H.C.A S-923 of 1999 whereby Roger Rampersad was awarded over $1,000,000.00 in damages.

Mr. Jagai has also been actively involved in legal aid clinics providing pro bono advice and services for persons unable to afford Attorney services. He also participates in Professional Mentorship programmes for young law students. He is a Member of the Southern Assembly of Lawyers and a former Executive Member and Public Relations Officer of the San Fernando Business Association.

Mr. Jagai made the decision to start Leo Animi Law Chambers to provide a more personalized legal service to clientele. Mr. Jagai has been previously briefed as Counsel by numerous Companies in the Insurance Industry including but not limited to Guardian General Insurance Limited; Massy United Insurance Limited; Motor One Insurance Company Limited; and NAGICO Insurances ( T & T) Limited.

Additionally, from 2014, Mr. Jagai has been Briefed as External Junior Counsel on behalf of the State Solicitors Department and the Office of the Attorney General in a variety of matters including but not limited to: breach of contract; constitutional law; extradition; judicial review; and police inquests.

Further since 2014 Mr. Jagai has appeared as Junior Counsel on behalf of several State Enterprises and Departments of the State including but not limited to Petroleum Company of Trinidad and Tobago; Point Lisas Industrial Port Development Company; The Chairman of the Board of Inland Revenue; and The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Finance and Economy.

Notable Appearances since 2014

RICHARD ARJOON JAGAI

Head of Chambers

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Education:

2005-2006 Legal Practice Course

(Post Graduate Diploma)-University of

Wolverhampton(Commendation).

2000-2004 Bachelors of Law (LLB-Hons.)-University of London.

Admitted:

2007, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO.

Memberships:

The Law Association of Trinidad & Tobago.

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Former Executive Member of The San Fernando Business Association.

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Practice Areas:

Automobile Negligence, Wrongful Death, Premises Liability, Banking- Debt Collection and Mortgage Recoveries; Breach of Contract/ Damages; Defamation; Employment; FIDIC; Insurance Claims; Insolvency; Matrimonial; Personal Injury Litigation/ Running Down Actions; Trespass/ Tort.

Languages:

English, Conversational Spanish.

Point Lisas Industrial Port Development Company;

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First Citizens Bank Limited;

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Intercommercial Bank Limited;

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Trinidad and Tobago Mortgage Finance Company Limited;

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National Insurance Board;

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Petroleum Company of Trinidad and Tobago;

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Guardian General Insurance Company Limited;

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New India Insurance Company Limited;

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Estate Management Business Development Company Limited;

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South West Regional Health Authority;

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Trinidad Cement Limited

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CIVIL APPEAL NO. 220 OF 2010/CV 2008-04479 H.C.4479/2008. CV.2008-04479 YEE WAH, MARTHA (ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE OF RICKY YEE WAH, DECEASED) V ALPHA TRANSPORT LIMITED (DEFENDANT); GUARDIAN GENERAL INSURANCE LIMITED (CO-DEFENDANT);

MOHAMMED, AMIN V PANALAL, ALVIN; PANALAL, ANNEIL; NEW INDIA ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED

RICHIE RAMLOCHAN V RICHARD RAMLOCHAN MOTOR ONE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED AND OSWALD ST. ROSE THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE COMPANY(TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO) LIMITED;

H.C.4224/2007. CV 2007 – 04224 BISNATH, ISHA V SHAIYANA, KAZUHIKO; SAMMY, TERRANCE; THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED;

H.C.A NO: 247 OF 2001 HARVEY ANN FORDE & LENNOX PETROLEUM SERVICES LIMITED;

CLAIM NO. C.V.2008-00163 ISHMAEL KHAN AND ALPHA TRANSPORT LIMITED AND GUARDIAN GENERAL INSURANCE LIMITED

Since 2007 Mr. Jagai has also championed the cause of numerous private clients in their personal actions. In September 2012 Mr. Jagai represented Claimant Roger Rampersad against T & TEC in H.C.A S-923 of 1999 whereby Roger Rampersad was awarded over $1,000,000.00 in damages.

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Notable Appearances since 2014

CV.2014-01240 JOHN REGINALD PHELPS DUMAS vs. THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO-[Junior Counsel to A. Sinanan S.C.];

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RE: CV.2014-01607 PETROTRIN vs. ANCIL ROGET & ORS.-[Junior Counsel to A. Sinanan S.C.];

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IN THE MATTER OF CV.2014-00217 ISHRACK DANIEL TRADING AS DANIEL’S GROCERY AND LIQUOR STORE-VS-TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO DEFENCE FORCE AND THE ATTORNEY GENERAL-[Junior Counsel to A. Sinanan S.C.];

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CLAIM NO. CV 2014– 02761-TARAMATIE MONGROO & ORS. VS. THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF INLAND REVENUE-[Junior Counsel to R. MARTINEAU S.C.];

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