Mr Fayaz Hajee Abdoula > BLC Robert & Associates > Ebene, Mauritius > Lawyer Profile

BLC Robert & Associates
2ND FLOOR, THE AXIS
26 BANK STREET, CYBERCITY
EBENE 72201, MAURITIUS
Mauritius

Work Department

Corporate & Commercial

Position

Managing Partner

Career

Fayaz Hajee Abdoula currently holds the position of Managing Partner at BLC Robert & Associates, where he embarked on his career as a pupil in 2010. His unwavering commitment and resilience propelled him through the ranks, culminating in his appointment as Managing Partner in January 2024.

With a wealth of experience exceeding 13 years, Fayaz is a specialist in corporate law, particularly excelling in complex areas such as Mergers & Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Private equity and advising regulated entities, listed companies, hotels, and other multinationals. His reputation as a trusted advisor to prominent industry players is a testament to his expertise.

Fayaz holds a pivotal role as the lead employment lawyer at the firm, distinguishing himself in crafting and implementing polices that foster positive corporate cultures while minimizing employee disputes. Ranked by Chambers Global 2023 and recognized as “Rising Star Partner” by IFLR, Fayaz’s professional achievements underscore his contributions to the legal community.

Beyond his legal practice, Fayaz is also a member of the Alternative Tax Dispute Resolution Panel, an independent panel established by the Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) to find mutual agreements in large tax disputes.  He is also a notable contributor to the field, regularly sharing valuable insights through published articles.

Languages

English & French

Memberships

  • Mauritius Bar Association
  • Society of Lincoln Inns
  • Alternative Tax Dispute Resolution Panel
  • President of OpenMind

Education

  • Mauritius Bar Association
  • Bar Vocational Course, City Law School, London, UK
  • LL.B (Hons) – University of Manchester, UK

Lawyer Rankings

Mauritius > Leading firms

BLC Robert & Associates is notable in the finance space, acting for financial institutions, private equity funds, and multinational corporations. The firm’s full-service offering includes a dedicated dispute resolution team, led jointly by managing partner and complex corporate structuring and governance authority Iqbal Rajahbalee SC and offshore and trademark litigation expert André Robert SA, and bolstered by the competencies of Mushtaq Namdarkhan in shareholder, banking, and construction disputes. Co-founder Jason Harel is seasoned in corporate, M&A and non-contentious tax work, while banking and finance head Jean-Eric Sauzier covers real estate, hospitality, and IT, supported by fund and sustainability financing specialist Valerie Bisasur and investment funds and capital markets-focused Bhavna Ramsurun. Fayaz Hajee Abdoula excels in employment law.