Corporate/Commercial | Global

BLC Robert & Associates is a top-tier full-service law firm with an outstanding reputation as both an advisory and litigation powerhouse in Mauritius. Its deep bench of lawyers is well positioned to advise on capital markets transactions, restructurings and M&A. The team capably assists clients active in the hospitality, healthcare and telecommunications sectors. The group provides regulatory advice and often appears before authorities.

ENS is an outstanding international law firm with market-leading commercial and dispute resolution practices in Mauritius. The group is well placed to assist international and domestic corporations as well as funds with investments and corporate transactions in the region. The team offers clients further expertise in employment law and intellectual property, and has experience handling corporate restructuring mandates.

Appleby is a well-regarded offshore law firm with a significant presence in the Mauritian market. Its experienced team of lawyers is frequently retained to advise on the local implications of global debt restructurings, regulatory advice and corporate governance to several international energy clients. M&A continues to be a particular area of strength for the firm. It represents a wide array of clients acting in the banking and finance sphere, and corporations investing in regional markets.

Bowmans is a well-established South African law firm with a notable presence in Mauritius. It is particularly well known for its capabilities in M&A and banking matters, including restructuring mandates and advice on acquisition finance and credit facilities. The team is adept at handling both local deals as well as those with international elements.

Dentons operates a high-profile team in Mauritius which benefits from the firm's international reach when advising international clients. The team capably handles commercial litigation, in addition to offering advice on a variety of transactional mandates. It offers experience in fund structuring, real estate financings and investment management, and often acts for major financial institutions and regulatory authorities.

Eversheds Sutherland is a global law firm with a significant foothold in the Mauritian market. Its lawyers assist international and domestic clients with a broad range of corporate commercial mandates, including M&A and restructurings. The practice also advises on compliance and capital markets law. The team is noted for its activity representing real estate companies in a range of transactions.

Juristconsult Chambers is a highly respected law firm that assists clients with corporate governance, ensuring regulatory compliance and offering advice on structuring investments. It acts for corporations from the energy and technology sectors on domestic and cross-border matters. Clients benefit from the firm's membership to the DLA Piper Africa network. Tax and litigation are additional areas of strength, as well as intellectual property law.

5 St James Court is a dynamic chambers offering a range of clientele advice on corporate transactions, dispute resolution and tax law. The set is frequently retained by government entities, banks and investment funds. It also serves clients in fields such as restructuring and insolvency law, project finance and capital markets.

Orison Legal is a well-regarded Port Louis-based law firm with notable experience in the corporate and commercial sphere. Its areas of expertise include restructuring, insolvency and M&A.

CMS Prism – in association with CMS 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.

Juridis is a highly regarded firm advising on M&A, structuring and financial matters. Its expertise includes joint ventures, acquisition and compliance. The team is also recognised for its skills in real estate and supports foreign investors in establishing commercial activities in Mauritius.

LEGIS AND PARTNERS is a well-established firm based in Port Louis, frequently handling domestic and cross-border matters. The team is known for its expertise in contracts, regulatory compliance and projects. The lawyers also provide related services in tax, environment and employment law.

Madun Gujadhur Chambers is a respected firm with a presence on contentious and non-contentious mandates in Mauritius. The group is noted for its work on matters such as acquisitions and the establishment of funds. The team acts for clients in sectors including tourism, technology and banking.

Uteem Chambers is an established and compact chambers that offers clients experience in corporate and commercial transactions, particularly those arising within the finance arena. The team offers additional advice on tax matters and employment law. It is also active advising high-net-worth individuals, including regarding international tax planning.