Chantal Gittens

Chantal Gittens is a Maryland attorney who represents businesses and individuals in corporate acquisitions, contract drafting and disputes, real estate transactions, and litigation. She also advises on risk management and regulatory compliance, particularly within closely regulated industries such as financial services and energy. Her practice combines transactional guidance with litigation experience, allowing her to help clients evaluate agreements, manage business risks, and address disputes arising from commercial relationships or property matters.

Chantal earned an LL.B. (Hons.) through the University of London (External) in 2015, followed by a PgDip in the Legal Practice Course (LPC) from Staffordshire University in 2016. She received an ICA International Diploma in Governance, Risk & Compliance in 2018 and an LL.M. from the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law in 2024. This multidisciplinary education supports her work across commercial law, regulatory compliance, due diligence, and cross-border matters.

Chantal practiced for more than six years in Trinidad & Tobago, where she handled civil litigation, corporate and commercial matters, and regulatory compliance. She later served in senior in-house positions as Head of Compliance for an energy company and Manager of Risk and Compliance for an insurance provider. In those roles, she designed organization-wide compliance programs, conducted audits and investigations, and led fraud-detection initiatives. Her experience also includes multijurisdictional due diligence, contract terms, and regulatory alignment involving the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Caribbean.

Chantal Gittens is admitted to practice in Maryland and Trinidad & Tobago. Her international experience spanning England and Trinidad & Tobago gives her a cross-border perspective when advising domestic and international clients. She brings together private-practice litigation experience, in-house compliance leadership, and practical knowledge of regulated industries. This background helps her identify legal and operational risks, investigate potential misconduct, and guide clients through complex transactions, contract disputes, real estate matters, and business tort concerns.

Law Office Affiliations

• Associate Attorney, Heyman Law Firm
• Member, Maryland State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Maryland

Education

• University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
  Master of Laws (LLM)
• University of London
  Bachelor of Laws With Honours
• Staffordshire University
  PgDip in Legal Practice Course

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