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Why Hyatt Legal

Committed to Excellence in Every Matter

We combine legal expertise with genuine dedication to provide representation you can trust at every stage of your legal matter.

Experienced Representation

With years of courtroom experience across Jamaica, we bring strategic insight and proven expertise to every matter.

Client Focused

Every client receives personalised attention. We listen, advise, and advocate with your best interests at the forefront.

Strategic Legal Solutions

We combine legal knowledge with practical strategy to deliver outcomes that matter — in and out of the courtroom.

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Areas of Practice

Our attorneys bring focused expertise across a broad range of legal disciplines to serve the diverse needs of our clients.

Criminal Defence

Vigorous defence representation for individuals facing criminal charges at every…Vigorous defence representation for individuals facing criminal charges at every level of Jamaica's court system.

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Civil Litigation

Strategic advocacy in civil disputes, including contract claims, negligence, and…Strategic advocacy in civil disputes, including contract claims, negligence, and debt recovery matters.

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Commercial Law

Comprehensive commercial legal services including corporate structuring, transac…Comprehensive commercial legal services including corporate structuring, transactions and commercial disputes.

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Family Law

Sensitive and skilled handling of family matters including divorce, custody, mai…Sensitive and skilled handling of family matters including divorce, custody, maintenance and property division.

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Constitutional Law

Protection of fundamental rights and constitutional challenges before the Suprem…Protection of fundamental rights and constitutional challenges before the Supreme Court of Jamaica.

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Property Law

Conveyancing, title disputes, lease matters and all aspects of real property tra…Conveyancing, title disputes, lease matters and all aspects of real property transactions across Jamaica.

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Founder and Managing Attorney

Matthew Hyatt

Founder and Managing Attorney, Hyatt Legal

Matthew Hyatt is the Founder and Managing Attorney of Hyatt Legal, a full-service Jamaican law firm providing strategic legal representation in criminal defence, civil litigation, conveyancing, and commercial law. He is recognised for his meticulous preparation, persuasive advocacy, and unwavering commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for his clients.

Matthew has appeared before the Parish Courts, the Supreme Court, and the Court of Appeal of Jamaica, acting in a wide range of complex and high-profile matters. His experience includes representing clients in significant fraud prosecutions, serious criminal trials, constitutional and human rights matters, defamation claims, and commercial disputes.

Key Practice Areas

Criminal DefenceCivil LitigationConveyancingCommercial LawHuman Rights

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Key Practice Areas

Criminal DefenceCivil LitigationConveyancingCommercial LawHuman Rights

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General News·Jamaica Gleaner

Judge and Attorney Spar Over Missing File in 31-Year-Old Case

A remarkable courtroom exchange between a Supreme Court judge and defence attorney Matthew...A remarkable courtroom exchange between a Supreme Court judge and defence attorney Matthew Hyatt over a missing court file in a case that had languished in the system for over three decades highlighted systemic challenges in Jamaica's judicial administration and the impact on defendants awaiting resolution of long-pending matters.

7 May 2026Read

General News·Jamaica Gleaner

Target Advocates Want Mandatory Minimum Removed

Leading defence attorneys, including Matthew Hyatt, have joined calls for the removal of m...Leading defence attorneys, including Matthew Hyatt, have joined calls for the removal of mandatory minimum sentencing provisions from Jamaican law, arguing that legislators made a fundamental error in enacting legislation that ties judicial hands and produces unjust outcomes in countless cases.

3 May 2026Read

Criminal Defence·Jamaica Gleaner

Jury Frees Security Guard Accused of Stabbing Co-Worker

A security guard who faced serious wounding charges following an altercation with a co-wor...A security guard who faced serious wounding charges following an altercation with a co-worker was acquitted by a jury after defence attorney Matthew Hyatt presented evidence of self-defence and challenged key aspects of the prosecution witnesses' accounts of the incident.

17 March 2026Read

Criminal Defence

Attorney Hyatt Breaks Down How Self Defense is Treated with Illegal Firearms

Attorney Matthew Hyatt breaks down how Jamaican courts treat claims of self defense when the defendant was in possession of an illegal firearm at the time of the incident, and what this means for those facing serious criminal charges.

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Client Testimonials

What Our Clients Say

“Matthew Hyatt's dedication to my case was extraordinary. His deep understanding of Jamaican criminal law and his calm, strategic approach gave me confidence throughout the entire process.”

D. Thompson

Client

“I cannot overstate the level of professionalism and expertise I received. Hyatt Legal navigated a complex commercial dispute with precision and ultimately secured a favourable outcome.”

R. Campbell

Business Client

“From the first consultation, I knew I was in capable hands. The team at Hyatt Legal is thorough, responsive, and genuinely invested in their clients' wellbeing.”

S. Morrison

Client

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