YKJ Legal

YKJ Legal is a boutique law firm registered with the Attorney General’s office in Mauritius since 2009.  The firm is a spin-off of Bedell Cristin (Mauritius) Partnership which operated in Mauritius from November 2010 to November 2016.  YKJ Legal commenced operations on December 1, 2016 following a strategic reorganization.  Under the leadership of Yuvraj Juwaheer, the managing partner and with the support of partners Varsha Boodhoo and Vikram Seesunkur, along with consultant Mark Helyar, an advocate based in Guernsey, the firm has established itself as a firm of repute.  The firm is a member firm of the ALFA International Global Legal Network.

Specializing in corporate and commercial law, YKJ Leverages the extensive experience and high-level skills of its team to serve a global clientele spanning diverse practice areas such as banking and finance, investment funds, company law, insolvency, regulatory compliance and trusts.  The firm’s commitment to providing trusted services has expanded its client portfolio to include international banks, insurance and re-insurance companies, institutional investors, high-net-worth individuals and governmental organizations.  Through the delivery of excellent client-focused services, the firm has successfully built a robust professional across various countries.

Areas of Practice

1. Corporate and Commercial Law : YKJ Legal advises both domestic and international corporations on a broad spectrum of company law matters.  This includes company formation and licensing, legal due diligence, providing legal opinions on commercial matters, and negotiating and drafting various types of corporate and commercial agreements.
2. Banking and Finance : The firm provides counsel on cross-border transactional matters related to lending and securities, structured finance and lending, trade and asset finance as well as convertible lending arrangements with local and international financial institutions.
3. Investment Funds : YKJ Legal offers guidance on the establishment of funds, utilizing various structures available under existing legislations.  The firm reviews and drafts offering documents, subscription agreements and other relevant agreements for regulatory submissions in Mauritius.
4. Capital Markets : The firm provides advisory services on a range of capital markets matters from equity and debt securities to the listing of funds on the local market.
5. Insolvency: YKJ Legal advises both borrowers and banks, as well as liquidators, administrators, receivers and managers on veracious aspects of receiverships, administration and the disposal of a company’s assets in liquidation and distribution.
6. Employment : Regularly counselling corporates on employment law matters in Mauritius; the firm drafts employment contracts, assists in disciplinary hearings and provides advice on disciplinary matters.
7. Regulatory : The firm offers comprehensive advice to management companies, global business companies and investment funds on regulatory matters and ongoing compliance requirements.