About
Provided by Benoit Chambers
Benoit Chambers is highly regarded for its expertise in company law. Its members contributed to the review and drafting of the current companies and securities laws of Mauritius. They regularly advise on structuring domestic and cross-border investments and complex transactions including mergers and acquisitions, takeovers, amalgamations, etc. Clients include major investment groups in Mauritius such as Terra Mauricia Ltd, Omnicane Limited, Bluelife Ltd, United Docks Ltd, etc. They also enjoy an excellent reputation in the banking and financial services sector and their services are retained by the Bank of Mauritius, SBM Bank (Mauritius) Ltd, Standard Bank (Mauritius) Ltd, State Insurance Company of Mauritius, as well as consortiums of investors and lenders in traditional loan financing, leveraged and acquisition financing, property financing, finance leases, etc.
They have a strong litigation practice, focusing mainly on company law, financial services, contractual disputes and tax. They regularly appear before the Supreme Court of Mauritius, the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council and in arbitration.
Corporate insolvency has become a substantial component of the practice. Members have advised on high-profile insolvencies and receiverships. They were involved in the complex administration of BAI, a major insurance company, and its 167 related companies. That assignment represented the biggest restructuring in Mauritius involving financial services and other sectors.
Chambers Review
Benoit Chambers is a leading Mauritian law firm with extensive experience in corporate commercial mandates and dispute resolution, including international arbitration and litigation proceedings. The highly regarded team consists of skilled lawyers with expertise in cross-border transactions, including M&A, bankruptcy and securitisation deals. Its experience further includes handling the acquisition and private placement of shares. The group is frequently retained by clients in the financial services sector, including banks, funds and asset managers, as well as multinational companies.
Work Highlights
- Benoit Chambers advised Saint-Gobain Development Sub-Saharan Africa on the acquisition of a Mauritian construction chemicals company.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Benoit Chambers has a lot of strengths: the top quality of its staff, from junior lawyers to associates; the depth, the rigour and the intelligence of the analysis; and its reactivity and proactivity."
"They have a deep team with several lawyers with specialisations in different areas of law, which provides for a well-rounded approach to transactions."
"They are readily available and quick to respond when it comes to advisory and transaction work."
"Benoit Chambers has a lot of strengths: the top quality of its staff, from junior lawyers to associates; the depth, the rigour and the intelligence of the analysis; and its reactivity and proactivity."
"They have a deep team with several lawyers with specialisations in different areas of law, which provides for a well-rounded approach to transactions."
"They are readily available and quick to respond when it comes to advisory and transaction work."
Notable Practitioners
Clarel Benoit is a seasoned lawyer who is highly recognised for his work in M&A, corporate structuring and taxation. He has longstanding experience advising international banking institutions on financing and insolvency.
"He provides hands-on advice."
"He has an extremely sharp and friendly approach and is always ready to find a solution."
"Clarel Benoit is probably the most experienced transactional lawyer on the island and his presence on transactions is very much appreciated."
Rishi Pursem SC is a well-regarded commercial litigator who is regularly instructed by banks and financial institutions.
"He is an excellent and well-respected litigator."
"Rishi has thorough litigation knowledge and experience."
Nadeem Lallmamode is highlighted for his experienced handling of credit facility and loan agreements and is well versed in matters relating to investment funds and taxation.
"He always offers timely and practical advice."
"Nadeem is always very responsive and has an in-depth knowledge of the law. He is a very strong lawyer."
Anjeev Hurry concentrates his commercial practice on corporate insolvency, banking and project finance. His knowledge further extends to capital markets, real estate and taxation.
"Anjeev was actively involved and instrumental in bringing our transaction to a close."
"He is very commercial and knowledgeable."