Appleby leverages its international network to regularly assisted with a range of corporate legal issues for international clients. The team works closely with colleagues in different jurisdictions and regularly acts as Mauritian counsel to a comprehensive range of financial institutions on matters such as transactions, restructurings and financing agreements.  Malcolm Moller leads the team and frequently acts on some of the largest corporate and capital market deals occurring in Mauritius. Sharmilla Bhima is a key team member and ‘brings a wealth of knowledge in insolvency and finance law.’

BLC Robert & Associates has an experienced full-service team of lawyers with deep knowledge of the Mauritian legal landscape across a variety of sectors. The firm regularly acts as Mauritian counsel to domestic blue-chip companies and international corporations with experience in drafting and reviewing agreements, conducting due diligence and advising on corporate restructurings. The firm is active in the banking and private equity sectors. Jason Harel has a broad range of corporate advisory and transactional knowledge whilst André Robert SA and Iqbal Rajahbalee SC co-head the disputes branch of the practice.

Dentons Mauritius LLP is a one-stop shop for domestic and international clients operating in Mauritius. The firm has vast experience in litigation matters and regularly acts on high-profile disputes, as well as frequently counselling international clients on investment and transactions under Mauritian regulations. Its scope of work ranges across a variety of sectors, with notable recent activity in reinsurance, telecommunications, sanctions and ESG regulations. The experienced Sivakumaren (Robin) Mardemootoo has represented clients in high-profile disputes and is active across multiple areas, including blockchain. Priscilla Balgobin-Bhoyrul has an expert understanding of the domestic regulatory landscape and assists corporations with mergers, acquisitions and corporate structuring.

ENSafrica ‘s Mauritius practice has strong experience across a broad range of corporate legal issues and is experienced in counselling both domestic and international clients. The firm is active in providing restructuring advice to large, international businesses, led by Thierry Koenig, the head of the team and one of Mauritius’ most experienced corporate lawyers. Martine de Fleuriot de la Coliniere leads the firm’s transactional team in Mauritius - she regularly advises international investors, national and international corporations, financial institutions and government and regulatory bodies on complex, cross-border transactions and agreements. Nashenta Vuddamalay Zindel is another key team member.

Eversheds (Mauritius) Ltd (a member of Eversheds Sutherland) has dedicated experts in banking and finance, corporate and dispute resolution law who are experienced in representing their clients in transactional, advisory and contentious issues. The firm’s client base is typically composed of international, financial institutions. Across the three teams, the firm offers a full service to business operations in Mauritius, including restructurings, corporate deals and financing facilities. Jean-Francois Boisvenu is a banking and finance law authority and regularly acts for lenders, borrowers, private equity sponsors and governmental agencies.

DLA Piper Africa, Mauritius (Juristconsult Chambers), a member of the DLA Piper international network, frequently acts as Mauritian legal counsel on international transactions, as well as giving advice to local companies. The team has a range of experience working on corporate restructuring, financing agreements, private equity and M&A deals. Marc Hein SC, G.O.S.K is an expert in handling multi-jurisdictional transactions whilst Shalinee Dreepaul Halkhoree heads the firm’s data privacy practice. Nicolas Richard and Abdool Rahim Salehmohamed provide advice on a comprehensive variety of corporate issues.

From the Bowmans office in Moka, the corporate and banking and finance teams offer M&A and transaction support to both domestic and international financial institutions such as private equity firms and major banks. Leading the team, Fazil Hossenkhan boasts deep expertise in Mauritius’s private equity regulations and is experienced in handling M&A deals. Gilles Athaw heads the banking and finance practice group, whilst Rajiv Gujadhur often handles corporate restructuring.

Etude Dya Ghose represents local and foreign companies, as well as individuals, in a range of fields with their practice typically focusing on commercial law and civil litigation. In advising and acting for businesses, the firm is experienced in handling arbitration proceedings in relation to contractual and shareholder disputes, share sale agreements and banking and finance issues. In civil litigation, the team has a strong understanding of the law surrounding personal injury, debt recovery, defamation and contractual claims, amongst other areas. Dya Ghose specialises in complex corporate litigation, with specific expertise in competition law, often acting for the jurisdiction's competition regulator.

Uteem Chambers regularly assists multinational corporations and international financial institutions with financing and restructuring issues. The firm is active in working with businesses across the Indian Ocean, notably from Indonesia, Singapore, and India, and it is experienced in handling project finance, debt restructuring, and loan facilities. Muhammad Uteem leads the team and has expertise across a comprehensive range of Mauritian and international corporate law matters.

YKJ Legal is a banking and finance boutique that advises a range of domestic and international clients. The firms client base spans a variety of sectors including financial services, agriculture, oil and gas, and mining and the team is particularly active in cross-jurisdiction matters involving other African countries. Managing partner Yuvraj Juwaheer has extensive experience in the field of investment funds, structuring transactions and counselling on mergers and acquisitions. Juwaheer is supported by Varsha Boodhoo and Vikram Seesunkur.

IPvocate Africa Law Firm Cabinet d’Avocats Ltd is a boutique firm which offers bespoke intellectual property-related services to a variety of clients across Africa, including some high-profile international corporations. The firm provides full copyright protection including registration and protection of trade marks, patents, designs and copyright and can assist in both a contentious and non-contentious capacity. Marius Schneider leads the firm and is supported by Nora Ho Tu Nam.

PLCJ Ltd. is particularly well-connected with French clients active in Mauritius. The firm is able to provide its clients with expertise in both domestic law and legal concerns regarding Mauritian-European agreements. Mathilde Parent Lagesse is a highly experienced corporate lawyer with industry know-how in the areas of mergers, acquisitions and shareholder agreements. Ornella Bisquay has an in-depth knowledge of competition law.

Prism Chambers is a tax advisory boutique with an international outlook. The firm is experienced in handling tax disputes and has represented individuals and corporations in Mauritian tax litigation such as transfer pricing cases. The team advises clients on tax structuring of cross-border transactions, structuring of tax affairs and tax implications in fintech and blockchain. The dual-qualified Johanne Hague has a profound understanding in handling complex tax matters.

Temple Law is experienced in advising domestic and international clients on a range of transactional and litigatory matters. The firm has a focus on civil litigation, often acting for individuals or businesses in contractual, employment and construction disputes. Urmila Boolell SC leads the firm and regularly represents clients in litigation, in addition to her knowledge of commercial transactions. Satyajit Boolell SC and Willem Van Rensburg Tamarin are key team members.