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Eversheds (Mauritius) Ltd (a member of Eversheds Sutherland)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.
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'The partners are very knowledgeable and client focussed’
‘Eversheds Sutherland Mauritius is undoubtedly a leading law firm in Mauritius with a proven track record in various areas of practice but more specifically in corporate matters. Partners are well-versed in their respective areas of practice.'
‘Most of the partners of the firm are very knowledgeable in their respective practice areas. Yannick Fok has remarkable knowledge of dealing with complex corporate matters, Nitish Hurnaum stands out in litigation and can understand perfectly what the client is expecting. Jean Francois Boisvenu is undoubtedly one of the most outstanding banking lawyers in Mauritius. ’
‘This practice is one of the leading law firms in Mauritius. They are mid-sized in the context of Mauritius and offer very good value for money. One of their partners was a head of legal at a local Mauritian bank, making the firm very well-positioned to opine on Banking regulations.’
‘The international reach and name of the firm certainly assist in choosing Mauritian counsel. The breadth of knowledge and expertise of the firm stand out. ’
‘Good response and turnaround time, availability, reasonable fees, practical advice and not over-complicate matters. Jean-François Boisvenu certainly stands out, is always a pleasure to work with and has a good sense of humour.’
‘The practice has diverse skilled professionals, ranging from services for corporate, trusts, tax, family law, IP, and banking - which makes it a one-stop shop. The fact that the professionals, ranging from a simple associate to the partner are very much easily approachable makes the difference - they are just a phone call away to give us advice and guide us on any matters requiring clarification.’
‘Reliability and Responsiveness: A key differentiator is their ability to provide time-sensitive, accurate advice. The team is not only technically proficient but also available whenever needed, ensuring that clients feel supported throughout all stages of legal matters. Their track record of providing correct advice that proves effective time and again builds confidence in their counsel, fostering long-term trust.
Key clients
- Absa Bank Limited
- The Mauritius Commercial Bank Limited
- Multinational Bank
- African Development Bank
- FirstRand Bank Limited
- Investec Bank
- Bank of America
- Arab Bank (Switzerland) Ltd
- Bank Julius Baer & Co Ltd
- EFG Bank AG
- Brait p.l.c.
Work highlights
- Advised Absa Bank Limited and The Mauritius Commercial Bank Limited (Lenders) in relation to a senior loan facility to fund the acquisition of Lekela Power, the largest renewable power generation company in Africa by Infinity Renewables Energy B.V.
- Advised The Mauritius Commercial Bank Limited on a syndicated loan to fund the acquisition of ten construction material companies by The United Basalt Products Limited (UBP).
- Advised Brait p.l.c. for its rights offer to qualifying shareholders to raise funds, giving an opinion on the approvals needed, reviewing the transaction documents, reviewing circulars and drafting resolutions to implement the transaction.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jean François Boisvenu, Michael Hough, Yannick Fok, Nitish Hurnaum