We assist individuals, domestic and global businesses, and foreign companies with dispute resolution, advisory, and regulatory matters — building personal, long-term relationships and tailor-made counsel.
We are a dynamic chambers involved in Dispute Resolution, Advisory and Regulatory matters. Our portfolio of clients is diversified and varies between individuals, domestic and global business companies, and foreign companies.
Our aim is to develop a personal and long-term relationship with our clients — so we can grasp a better understanding of their business and their requirements, and provide them with a tailor-made and quality service.
About the chambersWe take the time to learn your business, your context, and your priorities — before recommending a course of action.
Fast, clear communication throughout every matter — you always know where things stand.
Practical advice that protects your interests without unnecessary escalation or expense.
Counsel trained across French and English legal systems — with regular appearances at every level of the Mauritian courts.
From advisory work on corporate structures to advocacy before the highest courts, and compliance engagement with regulators — we cover the full legal spectrum your business is likely to need.
Strategic counsel for businesses and individuals
Advocacy before every level of the Mauritian courts
Compliance, audits and regulator engagement
Dual-trained barristers and international partners with a combined track record across Mauritius, the UK and continental Europe.
Founder of Lutchmenarraidoo Chambers, called to the Bars of England & Wales and of Mauritius, with dual French and UK legal training.
Read full profileBarrister-at-Law and preferred partner of the Chambers, specialising in corporate, commercial and regulatory work across Africa and Mauritius.
Read full profileAttorney at the Brussels Bar, partner at LEXEL Avocats, specialising in corporate, commercial and employment law.
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On 31 March 2021, the Financial Services Commission published an updated version of its AML/CFT Handbook. Two parts have been updated: Business Risk Assessment and Independent Audit — the latter added as a new chapter.
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Since December 2020, the FSC has implemented its Settlement Framework, allowing for a faster and more lenient conclusion of enforcement proceedings against a licensee. We explore how it works, stage by stage.
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The Financial Crimes Commission Act consolidates the functions of ICAC, the Integrity Reporting Services Agency and the Asset Recovery Unit into a single commission. We outline what this means for investigations, asset recovery and the defence of officers and companies in Mauritius.
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Mauritius was among the first jurisdictions in the region to legislate for virtual assets. The VAITOS Act establishes five classes of licence issued by the FSC, sets out supervisory expectations, and applies the AML/CFT regime in full to virtual-asset activity.
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Beneficial ownership transparency has been at the centre of Mauritius's response to international AML/CFT expectations. We review the statutory duties imposed on companies, their officers and service providers — and the consequences of non-compliance.
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The Fit and Proper assessment is the gatekeeping exercise through which regulators decide whether a person may hold a licensed function. We set out the four limbs the FSC and the Bank of Mauritius apply, and the practical steps to prepare a robust application.
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