Tanya Regis-Altawel is an Attorney-at-Law with extensive experience in civil litigation, family law, probate, immigration law, and legal advocacy. Over the course of her career, she has built a reputation for delivering high-quality legal representation while successfully managing the operational and administrative functions of legal practice. Her work reflects a strong commitment to access to justice, client advocacy, and the effective delivery of legal services across diverse areas of law.
Tanya has represented clients before the High Court, Family Court, and Magistrates’ Courts of Trinidad and Tobago, handling matters involving family disputes, probate and wills, land issues, contracts, and civil litigation. She has extensive experience drafting legal opinions, agreements, affidavits, pleadings, and other legal instruments, while also negotiating settlements and supporting clients through complex legal proceedings. Her practical, client-centred approach has enabled her to build strong relationships and achieve positive outcomes for those she serves.
In addition to her legal practice, Tanya has demonstrated significant leadership and administrative capability, managing the day-to-day operations of law offices, supervising legal assistants, overseeing payroll and accounting functions, and ensuring the efficient delivery of legal services. Her ability to balance legal expertise with operational management makes her a valuable asset in both legal and organizational settings.
Tanya has also contributed to humanitarian and human rights efforts through her work providing legal advice and representation to migrants and asylum seekers and through her volunteer involvement with Living Water Community’s Refugee and Asylum Seekers Division. Her professional affiliations with the Law Association of Trinidad and Tobago, the Assembly of Southern Lawyers, and Amnesty International further reflect her commitment to justice, advocacy, and community service.
She holds a Legal Education Certificate from Hugh Wooding Law School and an LL.B. from the University of London. Combined with her broad legal experience, strong advocacy skills, and dedication to vulnerable communities, Tanya brings a wealth of knowledge and a compassionate, solutions-oriented approach to advancing human rights and access to justice in the Caribbean.