Experienced Legal Representation committed to excellence
Senior Partner
Courtney Betty, JD: Courtney Betty began his legal career as a Crown Attorney at the Department of Justice Canada, representing the Government of Canada in complex tax, commercial, and litigation matters. This experience paved the path for a unique legal career working with Governments, large corporations, community organizations, and individual clients. Courtney has used his legal career to successfully make a difference not only in the legal field but more importantly in our broader society.
Corporate Law
Julian Castro Ortiz brings unique skills and legal knowledge to Betty’s law. Julian was called to the Bar in Colombia in 2014, the bar in New York in 2016, and Ontario Canada in 2019. Julian is fully fluent in Spanish and brings experience in a variety of areas including corporate law and civil litigation. He has a deep passion for community development and working with. Emerging businesses.
Immigration
Harwinder, a dual qualified lawyer, is a member of the Law Society of Alberta and the Solicitors Regulatory Authority of England and Wales. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in immigration law, Wills and Probate, Personal Injury, Family Law, and Real Estate. Based in Calgary, she offers global services, assisting clients relocating to Canada.
Civil Litigation and Tax Dispute
Mahyar Makki has been working in the legal industry since 2009. His experience in the legal industry has been focused in litigation. Currently, he is a partner at Quantum Business Law and his areas of practice include all aspects of civil litigation and tax dispute resolution, commencing at the objection stage with the Canada Revenue Agency, right to the appeals stage at the Tax Court of Canada, and to the Federal Court. Quantum Business Law is one of Canada’s top tax planning firms serving Canadians internationally. His experience dealing with the Department of Justice enables him to resolve the majority of his cases quickly and efficiently.
Corporate Law
Danny Parker provides corporate transactional work to large corporations, startups and individuals in a variety of industries. He has worked with companies in industries such as construction materials, real estate, financial services, tech, entertainment, vending, and pharmaceuticals as well as negotiated and structured business deals for professional athletes. He has a BS in Industrial Engineering, an MBA and a JD – all from Stanford University.
Property Law
Leighton Milton Jackson operates in private law practices in New York, USA, Jamaica, and Barbados. Holding citizenship in Jamaica, Barbados, and the USA, Jackson specializes in Real Property, Family Law, Legal Method, Commercial Law, Research, Writing, and other areas. He possesses degrees from esteemed institutions such as Osgoode Hall Law School and the University of the West Indies. Jackson is admitted to several bars, including the New York State Bar and the Jamaica Bar. With extensive experience in academia, administration, and legal practice, he has made significant contributions to the legal field through publications, conference presentations, and professional service.
Operations Manager
Tenechia K. Williams brings the unique combination of law and project management. She graduated with an LLB from the University of London and based on her passion for entrepreneurship and business systems is focused on making the Betty’s law experience a smooth one for our clients who truly appreciate her compassion and care. Tenechia’s creative legal mind and collaborative approach to the practice of law helps to create a high level of collaboration with our legal team.
Senior Partner
Courtney Betty began his legal career as a Crown Attorney with the Department of Justice Canada, representing the Government in complex tax, commercial, and litigation matters. Over the years, he has built a distinguished career working with governments, corporations, communities, and individual clients. Courtney’s legal expertise extends beyond the courtroom, enabling him to effect meaningful change in society.
Corporate Law
Immigration
Civil Litigation and Tax Dispute
Since 2009, Mahyar Makki has focused on civil litigation and tax dispute resolution. Currently a partner at Quantum Business Law, he assists clients through all stages of tax disputes, from objections with the Canada Revenue Agency to appeals in federal courts. Leveraging his experience with the Department of Justice, Mahyar resolves cases efficiently for clients in Canada and abroad.
Corporate Law
Danny Parker provides corporate legal services to clients across industries, including construction, tech, real estate, and entertainment. His expertise spans corporate transactions, deal structuring, and advising professional athletes. With degrees in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, and Law from Stanford University, Danny combines technical and legal knowledge to serve his clients effectively.
Property Law
Leighton Jackson practices property law across Jamaica, Barbados, and the USA. Holding citizenship in all three nations, he is admitted to multiple bars, including New York and Jamaica. Leighton specializes in real property, commercial law, and family law. An experienced academic and legal practitioner, he has contributed significantly to the field through publications and presentations.
Operations Manager
Fintec & Virtual Assets, Commercial Cross-Border
Admitted to the Bars in Trinidad & Tobago, Antigua & Barbuda and the British Virgin Islands. She specializes in civil, corporate, fintech & virtual assets, cross – border/commercial arbitration disputes and Sports Law. Bellina is an accomplished author and presenter, contributing to discussions on fintech, arbitration, and legal trends in the Caribbean.
Senior Partner
Courtney Betty, JD: Courtney Betty began his legal career as a Crown Attorney at the Department of Justice Canada, representing the Government of Canada in complex tax, commercial, and litigation matters. This experience paved the path for a unique legal career working with Governments, large corporations, community organizations, and individual clients. Courtney has used his legal career to successfully make a difference not only in the legal field but more importantly in our broader society.
Corporate Law
Julian Castro Ortiz brings unique skills and legal knowledge to Betty’s law. Julian was called to the Bar in Colombia in 2014, the bar in New York in 2016, and Ontario Canada in 2019. Julian is fully fluent in Spanish and brings experience in a variety of areas including corporate law and civil litigation. He has a deep passion for community development and working with emerging businesses.
Immigration
Harwinder, a dual qualified lawyer, is a member of the Law Society of Alberta and the Solicitors Regulatory Authority of England and Wales. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in immigration law, Wills and Probate, Personal Injury, Family Law, and Real Estate. Based in Calgary, she offers global services, assisting clients relocating to Canada.
Civil Litigation and Tax Dispute
Mahyar Makki has been working in the legal industry since 2009. His experience in the legal industry has been focused in litigation. Currently, he is a partner at Quantum Business Law and his areas of practice include all aspects of civil litigation and tax dispute resolution, commencing at the objection stage with the Canada Revenue Agency, right to the appeals stage at the Tax Court of Canada, and to the Federal Court. Quantum Business Law is one of Canada’s top tax planning firms serving Canadians internationally. His experience dealing with the Department of Justice enables him to resolve the majority of his cases quickly and efficiently.
Corporate Law
Danny Parker provides corporate transactional work to large corporations, startups and individuals in a variety of industries. He has worked with companies in industries such as construction materials, real estate, financial services, tech, entertainment, vending, and pharmaceuticals as well as negotiated and structured business deals for professional athletes. He has a BS in Industrial Engineering, an MBA and a JD – all from Stanford University.
Property Law
Leighton Milton Jackson operates in private law practices in New York, USA, Jamaica, and Barbados. Holding citizenship in Jamaica, Barbados, and the USA, Jackson specializes in Real Property, Family Law, Legal Method, Commercial Law, Research, Writing, and other areas. He possesses degrees from esteemed institutions such as Osgoode Hall Law School and the University of the West Indies. Jackson is admitted to several bars, including the New York State Bar and the Jamaica Bar. With extensive experience in academia, administration, and legal practice, he has made significant contributions to the legal field through publications, conference presentations, and professional service.
Operations Manager
Tenechia K. Williams brings the unique combination of law and project management. She graduated with an LLB from the University of London and based on her passion for entrepreneurship and business systems is focused on making the Betty’s law experience a smooth one for our clients who truly appreciate her compassion and care. Tenechia’s creative legal mind and collaborative approach to the practice of law helps to create a high level of collaboration with our legal team.
Principal Attorney, Tenoreque Legal
Name: Bellina Barrow
Title/Position: Principal Attorney, Tenoreque Legal
Email address: info@tenorequelegalandconsulting.com
Telephone Number: 1-868-477-2761
Bellina Barrow is the Principal Attorney/Founder at Tenoreque Legal. This is a Trinidad &
Tobago-based virtual legal practice established in 2021 after a legal career spanning in-house in
financial services and civil, corporate/commercial, public and labour law at boutique law firms in
Antigua & Barbuda and Trinidad & Tobago (and a prior human resources career in the United
Kingdom and Trinidad & Tobago). At Tenoreque Legal, she focuses on civil, corporate/
commercial law & litigation including – fintech & virtual assets, cross – border/commercial
arbitration disputes, public/administrative law/judicial review, sports law and other focused
practice areas. She is admitted to legal practice in Trinidad & Tobago (2012), Antigua &
Barbuda (2014) and the British Virgin Islands (2023) with other admissions anticipated in the
near future.
Bellina has been a conference co-presenter, in the area of digital assets, on the topic “CSA in
the Age of Cryptocurrency”; which was co-presented at the ISFL 4 th Caribbean Regional
Conference in Trinidad & Tobago in November 2024. She is the author of various legal and
business articles including, but not limited to, “De-risking, Re-risking & Financial Crime in this
Era of Alternative Finance”, republished by the Commonwealth Lawyers Association in their
August 2024 newsletter (https://www.commonwealthlawyers.com/cla/de-risking-re-risking-
financial-crime-in-this-era-of-alternative-finance-by-bellina-barrow/) and first published in the
Organisation of Commonwealth Caribbean Bar Associations Journal, Vol. 6 No. 1 (Jan – Jun
2024), and “Clearing the Digital Assets Haze: A Trinidad and Tobago Perspective” published in
the Journal of the Commonwealth Lawyers Association, Vol 33. No 3. in December 2023.
Bellina is also the co-author of the legal articles: “Virtual Assets: Estate Planning and
Administration” published on Medium in April 2024, and “A Word To Be Cyber Wise”, published
in the Organisation of Commonwealth Caribbean Bar Associations Journal, Vol. 2 No. 1 (Jan –
Jun 2020). She has also co-authored two books – “Soul of An Athlete” published in 2023, and
“Women in Law: Discovering the True Meaning of Success” published in 2022.
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Legal Consultant Represented the Government of the British Virgin Islands in the drafting of the legalization of medical cannabis legislation. Bill passed by BVI parliament waiting for approval by Her Majesty.
Carried out the deregulations of telecommunications in Jamaica, a model which was then adopted throughout the Caribbean. Served as legal counsel and business development for AT&T in obtaining licenses and developing business partners in the Caribbean to expand their United States operations.
Developed in Ontario the first crime prevention program designed specifically for Federal statutes specifically Narcotic Control Act. Program required getting buy-in from 18 RCMP detachments which was successfully accomplished despite the initial view of members that Crime prevention is not real policing. Program was eventually adopted by the RCMP nationally.
Represented the Government of Canada as a Crown Attorney in complex legal matters including Constitutional law, civil, criminal commercial, and immigration. Provided legal opinion on war crimes legislation and served as counsel on the largest tax fraud prosecution at the time. This experience provided a broad overview of the functioning and role of the legal system in Canada.
Developed and implemented 3 separate Youth center programs to serve Youth in marginalized communities. Program successfully served over 1000 youths and became a model for other communities.
Taught two summer courses at UPEI on the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. First course on S.15 Equality Rights and second course on S. 7 Legal Rights.