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3 3 BLC ROBERT OUR FIRM BLC Robert is the leading independent business law firm in Mauritius. The firm has 4 partners and over 40 locally and internationally-trained fee earners. The firm serves a diverse client base including regional and international financial institutions, corporations, funds and public sector bodies among others. Insolvency, Real Estate & Hospitality, TMT & Intellectual Property and Mergers & Acquisitions. We are committed to understanding our clients business because we are convinced that this is the key to providing commercially sound solutions. BLC Robert prides itself on offering practical commercial solutions to complex transactions and legal issues. We have strong capabilities in the following areas: Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate & Commercial, Dispute Resolution, Employment, Financial Services, We are a member of the Africa Legal Network (ALN). ALN is recognized by international directories as the leading legal network in Africa.

4 4 MAURITIUS AT A GLANCE THE MAURITIAN ADVANTAGE Democratic state ranking 1 st in Africa in the Democracy Index Economic stability and world-renowned ease of doing business Political stability built on the foundations of a Westminster-style parliamentary system Highest court of appeal is the Privy Council in the UK Hybrid legal framework inspired by English and French law and resulting in an impartial and transparent legal system Attractive fiscal policies include a network of Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements, low corporate tax, no capital gains tax, no stamp duty No foreign exchange controls Premier International Financial Centre (IFC) Centre for international arbitration Highly qualified, bilingual and professional workforce Vibrant financial services sector including a number of international banks Strategic location in the Indian Ocean at the crossroads of international investments Seen as a safe and reliable gateway for business in Africa State-of-the-art infrastructure featuring a highly developed network of internal and external communications Dynamic stock exchange

5 5 CAPITAL Port Louis POPULATION 1.3 million LANGUAGES English (official) & French TIME ZONE GMT +4 CURRENCY Mauritian Rupee (MUR)

6 6 WHAT SETS MAURITIUS APART FROM OTHER IFCs? STRENGTHENED BY ITS STRATEGIC POSITION AT THE CROSSROADS BETWEEN AFRICA, ASIA AND AUSTRALIA, MAURITIUS IS DEVELOPING INTO AN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PLATFORM FOR INVESTORS IN SEARCH OF SECURITY, TRANSPARENT REGULATION AND HIGH VALUE- ADDED SERVICES. MAURITIUS OFFERS EXCITING BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS MANY SECTORS OF INDUSTRY. MAURITIUS IS AN IDEAL HUB FOR CAPITAL MARKETS Capital markets are one of the most vibrant sectors of the Mauritian economy. Mauritius dynamic debt and equity markets are the second largest in the African region. Investors enjoy access to a diverse securities market and world-class trading facilities through the Stock Exchange of Mauritius (SEM).

7 7 MAURITIUS LEADS THE WAY WITH DISPUTE RESOLUTION MAURITIUS IS RECOGNISED AS AN INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES CENTRE Mauritius is a recognised centre for international arbitration. It is particularly well-known for the arbitration of disputes in the African region. Its International Arbitration Act was enacted in Businesses are encouraged to choose Mauritian law as the applicable law and Mauritius as an arbitration venue in view of the country s strategic location, international political neutrality, modern legislative framework and political stability. Mauritius IFC includes local and international banks that actively service a wide range of retail, corporate, institutional and private clients. Mauritius boasts other flourishing financial service sectors such as insurance, capital raising and listing, and investment, treasury and headquartering services. The Mauritius International Arbitration Centre (MIAC) offers expeditious, neutral and cost-effective arbitration by drawing upon the expertise of the London Court of International Arbitration.

8 8 BLC ROBERT AT A GLANCE BLC Robert and AXIS offering, combined with ALN s unmatched reach, ensures that our clients benefit from comprehensive legal expertise.

9 9 AXIS ALN BLC ROBERT 4 PARTNERS 40 FEE EARNERS 23 SUPPORT STAFF BAND 1 FIRM AFRICAN FOOTPRINT GLOBAL REACH

10 10 OUR AFRICAN FOOTPRINT & GLOBAL REACH ALN is an exclusive alliance of independent, highly ranked member firms in 16 countries across Africa, with over 600 lawyers on the ground in 17 major cities. In addition to its core members, ALN relies on an unrivalled network of leading law firms in every jurisdiction on the continent to deliver top-quality services. ALN membership gives BLC Robert a regional footprint, allowing the team to advise their clients as they expand their business and commercial interests throughout the continent. of today and tomorrow. The academy benefits from the support of a great number of international law firms and enjoys access both to their trainers and to secondment opportunities on an ongoing basis. The academy also develops templates, practice notes, and other material to improve the quality and efficiency of each member s work. ALN has also developed the ALN Academy in the aim of training and developing the leading African business lawyers

11 ALN AXIS AXIS is BLC Robert s corporate arm. Over the years, it has established itself as an ISAE 3402-certified specialist service provider offering a full range of corporate, fund administration and fiduciary services. With dedicated offices in Mauritius and Seychelles and an affiliate office in Kenya, AXIS works with companies, trusts, funds and other legal entities. It provides corporate secretarial, accounting and other ancillary services to individuals and corporations alike. to an Africa-focused client base and has successfully built its core service offerings around the continent s economic emergence. The company now has a total of USD 1.7 billion in assets under administration, managed by a dedicated team of 50 professionals. A proud pioneer of the Mauritian global business sector, AXIS makes Mauritius jurisdictional advantages available

12 12 OUR PARTNERS: THE PEOPLE AT YOUR SERVICE

13 13 IQBAL RAJAHBALEE Senior Counsel mu.linkedin.com/in/iqbalrajahbalee ANDRE ROBERT Senior Attorney mu.linkedin.com/in/andre-robert JASON HAREL Partner mu.linkedin.com/in/jasonharel JEAN-ERIC SAUZIER Partner mu.linkedin.com/in/jeanericsauzier

14 14 A FULL SERVICE BUSINESS LAW FIRM We provide a broad range of sophisticated legal services. BANKING & FINANCE CORPORATE & COMMERCIAL MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS CAPITAL MARKETS INSOLVENCY REAL ESTATE & HOSPITALITY

15 15 DISPUTE RESOLUTION FINANCIAL SERVICES & REGULATORY EMPLOYMENT TAXATION TMT & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

16 16 OUR CAPABILITIES OUR FIRM IS IDEALLY PLACED TO ADVISE ON COMPLEX CROSS BORDER TRANSACTIONS WE OFFER A FULL RANGE OF SERVICES SUPPORTED BY FIVE KEY TEAMS: Our lawyers are internationally educated and trained. Our lawyers regularly benefit from secondment and other training opportunities within international law firms. We invest in state-of-the-art knowledge management systems that enable us to build on the knowledge we ve accumulated over the years. We have access to leading web-based knowledge databases such as LexisNexis, Practical Law and Dalloz allowing us to remain abreast of the latest practices worldwide. We have very close relationships with a number of international law firms, giving us access to the latest legal knowledge and practices. Banking & Finance Corporate & Commercial Dispute Resolution Financial Regulations and Investment Funds, including Capital Markets TMT & Intellectual Property Our sectoral expertise combined with our ongoing efforts to understand our clients business allows us to provide fast, effective and commercially-minded solutions to complex legal matters.

17 17 RANKINGS & AWARDS CHAMBERS GLOBAL BAND 1 FIRM Ranked as Band 1 in General Business Law. Four of our lawyers have been recognised in LEGAL 500 RANK 1 FIRM Recognised as an experienced local firm with an excellent reputation. different areas of expertise. Chambers Global Awards 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, Legal 500 EMEA Awards , 2015, 2016, 2017 IFLR 1000 A LEADING FINANCIAL & CORPORATE FIRM Ranked as a Top Tier firm in Financial & Corporate law. Four of our lawyers have been recognised as Leading Lawyers. IFLR 1000 A LEADING ENERGY & INFRASTRUCTURE FIRM Ranked as a Top Tier firm in Energy & Infrastructure. Two of our lawyers have been recognised as Leading Lawyers. IFLR1000 Awards 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 (International Financial Law Review) IFLR1000 Awards 2013 (International Financial Law Review)

18 18 PORT LOUIS 8 Georges Guibert Street Port Louis 11328, Mauritius T. (+230) EBENE 2 nd Floor, The AXIS 26 Bank Street, Cybercity Ebene 72201, Mauritius T. (+230) E. chambers@blc.mu W.

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