Nicolas Richard
Juristconsult Chambers
Juristconsult Chambers
Client SatisfactionAs part of the DLA Piper network, Juristconsult Chambers enjoys considerable relationships with local companies and multinationals seeking assistance with cross-border M&A and banking and finance transactions involving Mauritius and African jurisdictions. Founding partner and business law specialist Marc Hein is joined by banking, finance and capital markets expert Nicolas Richard in leading the team, while employment practice head Burty Francois supports in steering the litigation offering. Abdool Rahim Salehmohamed is well-positioned to advise on investment and private equity transactions, and Shalinee Dreepaul Halkhoree heads the data privacy practice. Khemila Narraidoo is an all-rounder with experience in litigation, arbitration, regulatory and insolvency matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team, in particular Abdool Rahim Salehmohamed, have a great approach with their clients - super helpful in solving complicated issues and very kind with making introductions to their network.’
- ‘Abdool Rahim Salehmohamed solves complex issues with practical legal solutions.’
- ‘The different specialisations in the law firm and range of services are key. The team is highly collaborative and dedicated.’
- ‘We have worked with Burty Francois and Shalinee Dreepaul Halkhoree. We have been very satisfied with their services and collaboration. They are knowledgeable in their respective domains.’
- ‘They are one of the very few law firms which can deal with the shipping law practice. They are well established chambers but also they are prepared to challenge new matters.’
- ‘Marc Hein and Nicholas Richard are splendid. They can give advice about the complex Mauritian law in a manner which we can understand easily.’
Key clients
- Medco Energi Global Pte. Ltd.
- Shell International BV
- Dogstar Mauritius
- Scatec
- Warburg Pincus entities
- Marsh & McLennan Companies
- Servitrade – Serviços, Investimentos e-Trading, Limitada
- The Standard Bank of South Africa
- Danaher Corporation
- The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited
- Nedbank Limited
- Société de Promotion et de Participation pour la cooperation Économique S.A. (Proparco)
- Accenture Services (Mauritius) Ltd
Work highlights
- Advised Medco Energi Global Pte. Ltd. on its proposed acquisition of ConocoPhillips Indonesia Holding Limited, a company holding operating interests in the Corridor gas block located onshore in Indonesia, from Phillips International Investments, Inc.
- Advised Shell International BV on its acquisition of Daystar Power, Shell’s first power sector acquisition in Africa.
- Acted for Warburg Pincus entities in reviewing the security documents, facility agreement, release of security documents and corporate authorisations in a financing transaction by Deutsche Bank AG, Singapore Branch to Great Terrain Investment Ltd and which involved Harmony River Investment Ltd as the parent.
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Shalinee Dreepaul Halkhoree
Juristconsult ChambersPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Marc Hein, Nicolas Richard, Burty Francois