Principal, EMA Solutions (Grenada) | Consultant Lawyer, Setfords Solicitors (England)

Dr. Dawn De Coteau is an award-winning international legal practitioner, arbitrator, and strategic advisor with extensive cross-border expertise across the United Kingdom and the Caribbean. She is the Principal of EMA Solutions Management Consultants & Legal Services in Grenada and a Consultant Lawyer with Setfords Solicitors in England, offering sophisticated legal counsel across multiple jurisdictions.

Dr. De Coteau was named Best International Private Client Lawyer – UK (2024) by AI International, in recognition of her excellence in private client services and her global impact in cross-border legal practice. She currently serves as Co-Vice Chair of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) – Caribbean Branch, helping to shape the region’s arbitration landscape and promote best practices in dispute resolution.

Qualified to practise in England & Wales, Grenada, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, and St. Kitts & Nevis, her areas of expertise include:
private clients, estate planning, tax planning, trusts, maritime law, international arbitration, cross-border estates, corporate and commercial law, governance, and regulatory compliance.

She advises high-net-worth individuals, families, corporations, and governments on managing legal risk, preserving wealth, resolving disputes, and navigating complex international transactions.

A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) and an accredited mediator, Dr. De Coteau is a leading advocate for modernising legal systems and building investor-ready arbitration frameworks throughout the Caribbean.

Her academic credentials include a Doctorate in Law exploring corruption and cultural tolerance in Caribbean politics, an LLM with Distinction, and certifications in project management, legal leadership, and coaching. With her unique blend of legal precision, policy insight, and cultural fluency, Dr. De Coteau is a trusted advisor to clients operating at the intersection of law, governance, and cross-border development.