About

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CMS Prism in association with CMS (“CMS Prism”), , is a boutique business law firm in Mauritius, founded in 2019 by dual qualified (England & Wales and Mauritius) former magic circle lawyer Johanne Hague.


CMS Prism's clients benefit from the expertise of a team that integrates corporate and finance law specialists, delivering a unique and highly effective blend of legal acumen.

The team provides comprehensive advice and transactional support across a wide array of areas, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity, structured financing, corporate restructuring, and joint ventures. The corporate department’s holistic and commercially-savvy approach ensures that clients receive focused, solution-oriented guidance, driving them towards successful outcomes in complex transactions.

The clients served include HNWIs, SMEs, financial and banking institutions, large multinational corporations, investment managers and industry leaders, both domestically and internationally.

The team has successfully been involved in high-profile deals, including cross-border transactions, regulatory advisory, and complex corporate restructuring.

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Corporate/Commercial - Mauritius

What the Team is Known For

Prism Chambers enters the rankings this year and is sought after by investment funds, multinational corporations and DFIs. The law firm provides assistance with regulatory compliance across various jurisdictions, as well as M&A and corporate structuring.

Work Highlights

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  • Prism Chambers acted for Xanara Investment Management in setting up the first variable capital company in Mauritius.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Johanne Hague
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Johanne Hague
Head of Corporate/Commercial
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Band 3

Johanne Hague is a highly skilled tax practitioner who uses her specialised knowledge in the space to represent clients before the tax tribunal and to advise on the tax aspects of transactions. She is equally skilled at restructuring and corporate mandates, including M&A matters and the establishment of companies in Mauritius.

She leads the team and has extensive knowledge from her international and local experience. She is considered a leader in her sector.

Johanne is an exceptional professional and has been outstanding in representing us.

She is an exceptional lawyer.

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Corporate/Commercial

Johanne Hague
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Johanne Hague
Head of Corporate/Commercial
3
Band 3

Members

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Ashwin Mudhoo

Head of Department

Johanne Hague

Johanne Hague

Head of Department

Manesha Motee

Yushrah Bayjou

Industries

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Banking

Energy

Financial services

Fintech

Insolvency

Investment funds

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