MAURITIUS LEADING INDEPENDENT LAW FIRM

3 BLC ROBERT & ASSOCIATES OUR FIRM BLC Robert is the leading independent business law firm in Mauritius. The firm has five partners and over 30 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. 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, Insolvency, We are a member of the African Legal Network (ALN). ALN is recognized by international directories as the leading legal network in Africa. BLC Robert also partners with international offshore law firm Harney Westwood & Riegels.

4 5 MAURITIUS AT A GLANCE CAPITAL Port Louis THE MAURITIAN ADVANTAGE POPULATION 1.3 million 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 LANGUAGES English (official) & French CURRENCY TIME ZONE GMT +4 Dynamic stock exchange Mauritian Rupee (MUR)

6 7 WHAT SETS MAURITIUS APART FROM OTHER IFCs? STRENGTHENED BY ITS STRATEGIC POSITION AT THE CROSSROADS BETWEEN AFRICA, ASIA MAURITIUS IS AN IDEAL HUB FOR CAPITAL MARKETS MAURITIUS LEADS THE WAY WITH DISPUTE RESOLUTION MAURITIUS IS RECOGNISED AS AN INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES CENTRE 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 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 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 2008. Businesses are encouraged to choose Mauritian law as the applicable law and Mauritius as an 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 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS MANY SECTORS OF INDUSTRY. Mauritius (SEM). arbitration venue in view of the country s strategic location, international political neutrality, modern legislative framework and political stability. 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 9 BLC ROBERT AT A GLANCE AXIS BLC Robert and AXIS offering, combined with ALN s unmatched reach, ensures that our clients benefit from comprehensive legal expertise. ALN BLC ROBERT 5 PARTNERS 40 FEE EARNERS 23 SUPPORT STAFF BAND 1 FIRM AFRICAN FOOTPRINT GLOBAL REACH

10 OUR AFRICAN FOOTPRINT & GLOBAL REACH ALN HARNEYS AXIS ALN is an exclusive alliance of ALN has also developed the ALN BLC Robert also works in partnership AXIS is BLC Robert s corporate arm. A proud pioneer of the Mauritian independent, highly ranked member Academy in the aim of training and with Harney Westwood & Riegels, a Over the years, it has established itself global business sector, AXIS makes firms in 12 countries across Africa, developing the leading African leading offshore law firm present in as an ISAE 3402-certified specialist Mauritius jurisdictional advantages with over 600 lawyers on the ground business lawyers of today and the world s foremost global business service provider offering a full range available to an Africa-focused client in 15 major cities. In addition to its tomorrow. The academy benefits jurisdictions. Founded in 1960, Harneys of corporate, fund administration base and has successfully built its core members, ALN relies on an un- from the support of a great number offers expertise in BVI, Cayman, and fiduciary services. With dedicated core service offerings around the rivalled network of leading law firms of international law firms and enjoys Cypriot and Anguillan law through offices in Mauritius and Seychelles continent s economic emergence. The in every jurisdiction on the continent access both to their trainers and to a network of 12 offices around the and an affiliate office in Kenya, AXIS company now has a total of USD 1.7 to deliver top-quality services. ALN secondment opportunities on an globe. Consistently ranked as a top works with companies, trusts, funds billion in assets under administration, membership gives BLC Robert a ongoing basis. The academy also tier firm by leading independent legal and other legal entities. It provides managed by a dedicated team of 50 regional footprint, allowing the develops templates, practice notes, directories, the firm practises a wide corporate secretarial, accounting and professionals. team to advise their clients as they and other material to improve range of corporate, funds, finance, other ancillary services to individuals expand their business and commercial the quality and efficiency of each private client and litigation law. and corporations alike. interests throughout the continent. member s work. www.africalegalnetwork.com www.harneys.com www.axis.mu

12 13 OUR PARTNERS: THE PEOPLE AT YOUR SERVICE IQBAL RAJAHBALEE Senior Counsel iqbal.r@blc.mu mu.linkedin.com/in/iqbalrajahbalee ANDRE ROBERT Senior Attorney andre.robert@blc.mu mu.linkedin.com/in/andre-robert JASON HAREL Partner jason.harel@blc.mu mu.linkedin.com/in/jasonharel JEAN-ERIC SAUZIER Partner jean-eric.sauzier@blc.mu mu.linkedin.com/in/jeanericsauzier FAZIL HOSSENKHAN Partner fazil.hossenkhan@blc.mu mu.linkedin.com/in/fazil-hossenkhan-37846b57

14 15 A FULL SERVICE BUSINESS LAW FIRM We provide a broad range of sophisticated legal services. BANKING & FINANCE CORPORATE & COMMERCIAL MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS DISPUTE RESOLUTION FINANCIAL SERVICES & REGULATORY EMPLOYMENT CAPITAL MARKETS INSOLVENCY REAL ESTATE & HOSPITALITY TAXATION TMT & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

16 17 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: RANKINGS & AWARDS 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. Banking & Finance Corporate & Commercial Dispute Resolution Financial Regulations and Investment Funds, including Capital Markets TMT & Intellectual Property CHAMBERS GLOBAL BAND 1 FIRM Ranked as Band 1 in General Business Law. Four of our lawyers have been recognised in different areas of expertise. Chambers Global Awards 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 LEGAL 500 RANK 1 FIRM Recognised as an experienced local firm with an excellent reputation. Legal 500 EMEA Awards 2016 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. 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. 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. IFLR1000 Awards 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 (International Financial Law Review) 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 2013 (International Financial Law Review)

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