BLC Robert & Associates advises leading domestic and international companies, including in the financial services industry, on a range of matters. It assists with corporate and commercial, banking and finance, financial services and dispute resolution mandates. Jason Harel leads the corporate and commercial department, and evidences strong corporate advisory and transactional expertise, while managing partner Fayaz Hajee Abdoula is proficient in reviewing and drafting agreements. Bhavna Ramsurun is active on financial services mandates while banking and finance team head Jean-Eric Sauzier and co-managing partner Valerie Bisasur are go-to names for banking, project finance and insolvency matters. André Robert SA is a key name for disputes. Iqbal Rajahbalee left the firm.

Geared to support on international mandates, Dentons Mauritius LLP regularly handles high-stakes litigation, large M&A transactions across Africa and regulatory mandates including sanctions and AML/CFT compliance. With a reputation that ‘speaks for itself’, Sivakumaren (Robin) Mardemootoo leads the team, bringing extensive transactional, banking and finance expertise. Another key team member is Priscilla Balgobin-Bhoyrul, who focuses on structuring, M&A and regulatory compliance in the Mauritian and African legal environment.

Finance and restructuring advice is a key pillar of ENSafrica‘s Mauritian practice, which is a go-to for some of the island’s biggest businesses. The team is well-equipped to advise on the establishment of investment vehicles, litigation and insolvencies, particularly with international elements. Standing out for his restructuring expertise, head of the firm Thierry Koenig‘s has experience in corporate M&A, project finance, insolvency and corporate litigation. Shrivan Dabee leads the litigation team, while Nashenta Vuddamalay Zindel is head of the transactions group and specialises in banking and finance law, regulatory services and financial markets. Martine de Fleuriot de la Colinière retired in 2025.

DLA Piper Africa, Mauritius (Juristconsult Chambers) advises corporates, funds and financial institutions across a broad range of commercial mandates, including corporate governance, M&A, financing arrangements, and regulatory compliance, as well as disputes arising from shareholder, contractual and financing matters. Nicolas Richard and Abdool Rahim Salehmohamed co-lead the practice, with Richard bringing real estate and asset financing expertise and Salehmohamed advising on transactions for funds and financial sponsors. Fellow co-head Shalinee Dreepaul Halkhoree adds strength in IP and data protection, while co-head Khemila Narraidoo focuses on M&A, private equity, and joint venture matters. Ankusha Nathoo-Lallah and Emmanuel Travailleur are further key contacts.

Investment funds are a core strength of Bowmans Mauritian offering. It has a strong track record supporting investors at the fund formation stage, as well as in downstream acquisitions and exits. With expertise in private equity and fund mandates, Fazil Hossenkhan, leads the team, alongside Gilles Athaw who leads the banking and finance practice. Rajiv Gujadhur is a key contact for financial services regulation, structuring and complex corporate reorganisations.

Now associated with the eponymous global firm, CMS Prism stands out for its tax advisory expertise, with a high level of experience acting in transactional tax, and tax disputes arising out of direct and indirect taxes. The team has strong capabilities on complex cross-border work, including on transfer pricing mandates, as well as on regulatory advice in the fintech sector. Its well-established domestic and international client base spans high-net-worth individuals and families, financial institutions and other companies. Johanne Hague offers a wealth of experience in the area and Ashwin Mudhoo is a key team member on transactional corporate and commercial law mandates.

Domestic and international clients in the financial services, agriculture and natural resources sectors turn to YKJ Legal for assistance with a range of corporate and commercial, banking and finance, and investment fund mandates. Yuvraj Juwaheer spearheads the offering and is active on cross-border structuring mandates and M&A, while Varsha Boodhoo is a particularly strong choice of counsel for banking and finance transactions. Vikram Seesunkur is also recommended.

Juridis Ltd provides comprehensive corporate and commercial advice, specialising in M&A, joint ventures, restructurings, and financial regulatory matters. The team attracts a significant volume of instructions from both local and international investors, often advising on cross-border transactions and fund structures. Practice head Nilen Vencadasmy is primarily recognised for his M&A expertise, with a strong track record across sectors including consumer goods, food and drink, financial services, and energy. Johanna Murugan-Crepin is a key adviser on real estate matters and Luxmi Churitter-Kistnareddy leads the firm’s dispute resolution practice.

Orison Legal has strong transactions and dispute resolution capabilities, with particular experience advising on M&A and high-profile restructuring and insolvency mandates. The team has in-depth knowledge of the financial services, banking and finance, real estate and construction sectors. Sought out by insolvency practitioners, team head Rajesh Bucktowonsing advises on receiverships, administrations and winding-up proceedings, as well as advising banks and financial institutions on finance and credit instruments. Bilshan Nursimulu is another key contact who also specialises in insolvency, as well as corporate restructuring and asset recovery.

PLCJ Ltd. specialises in corporate and commercial matters, and is recognised for its expertise assisting Mauritian and European corporate clients on domestic issues as well as Mauritian exportations to the EU or EU investments in Mauritius. It excels in international structuring to assist EU companies invest in Africa by creating holdings in Mauritius. The team is jointly led by Mathilde Parent Lagesse, who is a go-to for shareholders agreements; and Ornella Bisquay, who specialises in corporate commercial and competition law.