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”)

Meet Gisele Gibson, Attorney-at-Law

Gisele Gibson is an Attorney-at-Law with over 20 years of experience, specializing in Real Estate, Secured Lending, Estate Planning & Trusts, and Administration of Estates.

Gisele began her practice in 2004 at Livingston, Alexander & Levy, later becoming a Partner in 2011. In April 2025, she joined PERIDOT LAW as a Partner, deepening and expanding the firm’s capacity to serve its target clientele.

Since being called to the Bar, Gisele has concentrated on Estate Planning & Trusts and Administration of Estates. She excels in advising clients on tax-efficient estate plans and guiding them through probate and administration, combining legal expertise with empathy and clarity.

Additionally,

Gisele is a skilled conveyancer, handling the acquisition and disposal of real estate, drafting and negotiating commercial and residential leases, and managing both contested and uncontested applications to modify restrictive covenants.

Her conveyancing practice also extends to Secured Lending, where she regularly represents major lending institutions in preparing security documentation, sales under mortgagee’s power of sale, and foreclosure applications.

Gisele is an active member of both the Jamaican Bar Association and its Conveyancing Law Sub-Committee.