Our Attorneys

Peridot Law is a dynamic commercial boutique firm committed to providing exceptional legal services in Jamaica.
Our firm is built on the foundation of extensive experience and a deep understanding of the legal and business environments.

Meet Andrea Scarlett-Lozer, LL.B, LEC, LM&A

A seasoned commercial and intellectual property attorney with over 20 years of experience.

Andrea brings to Peridot Law a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record of success. Her strong legal and business acumen, coupled with exceptional technical abilities, makes her a formidable advocate for her clients. As a skillful negotiator with a strong network, Andrea is adept at handling cross-border commercial transactions and has a demonstrated history of assisting clients in achieving their strategic goals and legal milestones for projects and organizations.

QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING:

• Attorney-at-law, Jamaica since 2004
• Certified Legal Mergers & Acquisitions Expert, Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions & Alliances
• Level II of the Chartered Financial Analyst (“CFA”) Program (Pursuing)
• Successful Completion of Level 1 of the Chartered Financial Analyst (“CFA”) Program
• A Short Course in Loan Securities Documentation, Jamaica Institute of Bankers
• Certificate in Mediation Practice and Procedure
Dispute Resolution Foundation

AWARDS & RECOGNITION:

Ranked in Chambers Global 2024 - present
Recommended by World Trademark Review 2017 - present

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Andrea started her career as an Associate at Myers, Fletcher & Gordon and was elevated to partnership in 2014. She later left and joined the law firm Levy Cheeks as a Partner. Andrea is now heading her own firm PERIDOT LAW where she will continue serving both local and international clients.

MAJOR PROJECT FINANCE & OTHER COMMERCIAL TRANSACTIONS:

Sale of RBC shares to Sagicor Jamaica Limited; BMR Jamaica Wind Limited Loan of US$62,700,000 from IFC and OPIC (2014) & Refinancing (2021) – Jamaica’s largest renewable energy project to date; IDB, PROPARCO and other development finance institutions’ financing of Kingston Container Terminal Concession to Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited – a Public Private Partnership Project of the Government of Jamaica – Awarded North American Port Transaction of the Year (2016); Eight Rivers Energy Company Limited’s Power Purchase Agreement and Electricity Generation Licence; Argyle Industries Inc’s acquisition of Hardware & Lumber Limited (the island’s largest hardware business) and de-listing; Merger of Pure National Ice and Happy Ice – largest ice manufacturers in the English-speaking Caribbean; Acquisition of Advantage General Insurance Company by Sagicor Group and other investors; Project Financing for One Belmont – large commercial development in the City of Kingston; Project Finance & Sale of Luxury Villas at Palm Beach Development; Hardware & Lumber Limited Bond Issue – J$1Billion; Silversun Housing Development – Public Private Partnership Project; Sale of Jamaica Beverages Limited (in Liquidation) to Trade Winds Citrus Limited; Soleco Energy – development of private commercial renewable energy projects for large hotels and manufacturing companies.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

• Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica, Energy & Environment Committee
• The Jamaica Bar Association
(i) Member of the Intellectual Property Sub-Committee
(ii) Member of the Commercial Law Sub-Committee
• The International Trade Marks Association (“INTA”)