Damani M. Horton

Partner
Email: dhorton@gsolegal.com

T: (242) 328-3500   |    F: (242) 328-8008

303 Shirley Street | P.O. Box N-492 | Nassau, Bahamas

Birthplace: Nassau, Bahamas

Year joined GSO: 2018

Admissions: England & Wales, 2011, The Bahamas, 2012

Education: Western University, London, Canada (BA) | University of Buckingham, England (LLB – Honours) | BPP Law School – London, England (LLM Commercial Law – Distinction) | BPP Law School, London, England (BPTC)

Membership: The Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn | The Bar of England & Wales | The Bahamas Bar Association | Co-Chairman of Junior Bar Section of The Bahamas Bar Association (2015-2016) | Chairman of Young Members’ Committee of CIArb Bahamas Branch (2014-2016) | International Bar Association | British Blockchain Association | The Bahamas Football Association Legal Committee

Awards, Certifications & Licenses: AML & Compliance Systems | Certified Blockchain Expert | MCIArb (Member Level) | Civil & Commercial Mediator (ADRg)

Damani Horton is a Partner at Glinton Sweeting O’Brien. He holds an LL.B. from the University of Buckingham and an LL.M. with Distinction from BPP Law School in London, where he completed the Bar Professional Training Course. He was called to the Bar of England and Wales in 2011 and to The Bahamas Bar in 2012.

 Mr. Horton’s practice focuses on real estate and development and private client matters, with particular emphasis on complex property transactions. He advises developers, financial institutions and high-net-worth individuals on the acquisition, financing, structuring, and disposition of real estate assets, including residential, commercial and resort developments, as well as multi-unit conveyancing. His practice also encompasses corporate and commercial matters, probate and estate administration, immigration, and employment, often in transactions with cross-border and regulatory dimensions.

 Damani is a certified arbitrator/mediator and an ICA-certified AML Specialist. He is an active member of both the International Compliance Association and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, where he serves as Third Chair of the Bahamas Branch.

 Outside of his legal practice, Damani has a keen interest in the arts and is an avid reader. He believes that continuous learning, creativity, and personal well-being are essential to delivering thoughtful, balanced and effective legal counsel.

Community Support:

Sports

Health & Wellness

Education

Environment

Damani is committed to the development of the legal profession in The Bahamas through legal education and mentorship. He serves as an Associate Tutor at the Eugene Dupuch Law School, where he helps prepare the next generation of Bahamian attorneys by combining academic instruction with practical, practice-oriented experience.  He also serves on the Lyford Cay International School Alumni Committee, supporting initiatives that strengthen alumni engagement and contribute to the continued development of one of The Bahamas’ leading educational institutions.

 A former Bahamas international footballer, Damani is a passionate advocate for health and wellness. The discipline, teamwork and resilience developed through competitive sport continue to shape his approach to leadership, client service and community involvement.

The best legal advice is practical, strategic, and forward-thinking. My commitment is to understand each client’s objectives and provide clear, commercially focused solutions that help them move forward with confidence.

News & Articles

GSO Welcomes New Associates

Glinton Sweeting O’Brien are pleased to announce the appointments of Damani Horton and Giahna Soles-Hunt as senior associate attorneys. Damani Horton joined Glinton Sweeting O’Brien after gaining six years of valuable commercial, real estate, and litigation experience...

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