ENSafrica has a strong reputation in international arbitration and high-scale corporate litigation such as competition or tax-related disputes. Furthermore, the set is experienced in representing sovereign states in investor-state disputes. Maxime Sauzier SC leads the team and has acted in notable proceedings including representation of IBL, the largest regional conglomerate, in an appeal by the Mir family valued in the region of $1bn. Shrivan Dabee supports Sauzier SC in large proceedings whilst also independently representing clients such as Vodafone Mauritius in a case concerning a request for information by the Mauritian tax authorities.

Appleby, utilising its position within an international legal network, is active in national and international disputes and proceedings across a range of sectors including employment, tax, banking and finance. Yahia Nazroo leads the team and has had another busy year, acting as counsel for Partners in Performance Global Solutions, a global management consulting firm, about mining operations for a breach of contract claim before the Commercial Division of the Supreme Court. Nazroo has been active in the banking and finance sector, representing Axia Capital Ltd, a company incorporated in Mauritius, in an application for a mandatory injunction order against Silver Bank Ltd – a bank duly licensed by the Bank of Mauritius.

The reputable BLC Robert & Associates team is active across some of Mauritius’ most high-value and complex disputes across a variety of sectors including financing, corporate structuring and construction. The firm has notable successful experience before all levels of the Mauritian courts and has been active in front of the Competition Commission, representing Mastercard International Incorporated in judicial review proceedings challenging the Commission’s decision to order Mastercard and Visa WorldwidePte Limited to cap interchange fees for a five-year period. Iqbal Rajahbalee SC is experienced in handling competition litigation, as well as having expertise in issues of corporate restructuring and cross-border transactions. Ammar Oozeer acted for a client in a dispute against Air Mauritius Limited and Airport Holdings Limited following a decision in favour of his client in an application by dissenting shareholders following a takeover.

Imtihaz Mamoojee Chambers handles a range of civil and commercial issues before all Courts and Tribunals in Mauritius. The firm is led by name-sake Imthiaz Mamoojee who is an experienced lawyer and has acted across various sectors including advisory, transactional, arbitration and litigation work in the fields of construction, banking and insurance laws. Mamoojee appeared in front of the Supreme Court in a case concerning personal injury law.

Uteem Chambers has been active in corporate disputes in the banking and finance sector with Muhammad Uteem and Ruwaydah Jaunbacus leading across all cases. Activity includes representing Galakha Enterprises Ltd in a commercial dispute against ECP Africa FundIV A LLC and ECP Manager IV LP regarding the interpretation of the right of a shareholder and the price of the forfeited shares. Uteem and Jaunbacus represented Fuel Transport Holdings Ltd in various commercial disputes against Shallan Overseas Investments Ltd.