What began as a simple yacht seizure turned into a high-stakes legal drama that has the world talking. The 269-foot vessel, named Alpha Nero, was taken by the Government of Antigua and Barbuda over unpaid port fees and concerns about illegal offshore activities. But instead of support, the government was met with lawsuits backed by the internationally recognized attorney David Boies.
Boies, known for his work with powerful figures in various scandals, is accused of using legal tactics as weaponry, pressuring Antigua's government while representing clients linked to Russian oligarchs. Whistleblowers claim his actions go beyond legal representation, effectively destabilizing Antigua’s political climate.
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has termed Boies' lawsuits an "attack on Antigua’s right to defend itself," generating a debate on legal ethics and international integrity. As calls for investigations into Boies’ legal maneuvers rise, the stakes aren’t just about a yacht — they’re about the future of law in developing nations.
Antiguans deserve legal representation that upholds integrity rather than exploits weakness. Stay tuned for in-depth analysis and updates on this unfolding saga impacting Caribbean sovereignty on the upcoming SwissX Island Podcast.
