Dentons Mauritius LLP > Port Louis, Mauritius > Firm Profile
Dentons Mauritius LLP Offices
Les Jamalacs Building,
Vieux Conseil Street
Port Louis 11328
Mauritius
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Dentons Mauritius LLP leverages its international network to provide a one-stop-shop service to leading financial service providers, investment funds, and insurance, energy, construction, real estate, and manufacturing sector clients, advising on a broad range of corporate law matters. Managing partner and African region banking and ESG lead Sivakumaren Mardemootoo heads the practice jointly with Priscilla Balgobin-Bhoyrul, who specialises in legislative development and regulatory compliance. Notable litigation partners include Jeeshna Radhakissoon, who is frequently retained on disputes arising from the financial services sector, and Shameek Jankee, who focuses on commercial disputes and insolvency matters. The firm continues to grow with the recent partner appointments of Bhomitrajeet Ramlochund, Rubesh Doomun and Devalingum Gopalla, and the addition of Vijay Poonoosamy from Etihad Aviation Group, all in January 2023.Practice head(s):
Sivakumaren Mardemootoo; Priscilla Balgobin-Bhoyrul
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team has been creative and sensitive in its approach to our case, which involved complex socio-political considerations.’
‘What sets them apart from other firms is their unique approach to handling legal matters. They have a team of highly skilled lawyers who specialise in various fields of law, ensuring that they can provide comprehensive legal services to their clients. Their team is not only knowledgeable but also extremely dedicated, often going above and beyond to secure the best possible outcomes for their clients.’
‘The team at the firm is exceptional, marked by their dedication to clients, comprehensive knowledge, and teamwork. Partners like Priscilla Balgobin-Bhoyrul and Sivakumaren Mardemootoo are distinguished by their deep understanding of law and strategic thinking, leading to numerous client successes. Their client-centered approach in complex legal scenarios is noteworthy.’
‘Sivakumaren Mardemootoo is a cut above, with a growing reputation as one of the most influential and leading attorneys in Mauritius and abroad, with a strong and tenacious commitment to the interest of the client.’
‘Jeeshna Radhakissoon has a knack to identify important details which are often missed by other attorneys. Her knowledge and experience of the local context is unparalleled.’
‘Dentons is not only a leading practice in Mauritius and the surrounding region, they are a trailblazing firm of thought leaders, innovators, and are ready to go above and beyond the call of duty for clients’ needs.’
‘Sivakumaren Mardemootoo is a visionary and true leader. He provides more than just solutions to problems. He has a unique ability to create opportunities, provides space to nurture and shares his incredible global network.’
‘I would like to make a special mention to Sivakumaren Mardemootoo and Shameek Jankee for their sense of reassurance, professionalism and impeccable knowledge.’
Key clients
Atlantique Financial Group
Insurers Association of Mauritius
Libya Oil Exploration and Production Ltd
Republic of Pakistan
Nomura International Bank
SBM Bank (Mauritius) Ltd
North Star Opportunities Fund VCC
Africa Logistics Properties Holdings Ltd
Azure Power Global Ltd
Air Senegal
Work highlights
- Assisted North Star Opportunities Fund VCC with the first ever application and licensing of a company variable capital company in Mauritius.
- Advised IAM, the regulatory body in Mauritius, with proposed amendments to existing legislation aimed at aligning the provisions of existing laws with industry best practices and addressing practical issues faced by members of the IAM in the operation of their motor-vehicle insurance business and with respect to the rule-based Insurance Multilateral Setting system being implemented by the Mauritius Financial Services Commission.
- Advised SBM Bank (Mauritius) Ltd. on the new provisions of law related to bank guarantees, which stipulate that a bank guarantee is not payable if demand for payment is prima facie manifestly abusive or fraudulent.
Solicitor Profiles
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Shameek Jankee | Shameek is an attorney admitted to practice in the Republic of Mauritius.… | View Profile | |
Manon Mardemootoo | Manon is a Senior Attorney in Dentons. He was admitted to practice as… | View Profile | |
Sivakumaren (Robin) Mardemootoo | Robin is the Managing Partner of Dentons Mauritius where he heads the… | View Profile | |
Moy Ching Poon Yow Tse | Moy Ching is an Partner, Attorney-at-Law in the Dentons Mauritius Office. She… | View Profile | |
Jeeshna (Kaajal) Radhakissoon | Jeeshna is an Attorney-at-Law in Dentons. She is a member of the… | View Profile | |
Bhomitrajeet (Sandeep) Ramlochund | Sandeep is a Partner, Attorney-at-Law in Dentons. He is a member of… | View Profile | |
Trisha Umrowsing | Trisha is an Attorney-at-Law at Dentons with fifteen years’ experience. She studied law… | View Profile |
Barrister Profiles
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Shirin Aumeeruddy-Cziffra | Shirin, Barrister-at-Law, has had a long political career as well as a… | View Profile | |
Priscilla Balgobin-Bhoyrul | Priscilla is a Senior Partner in the Dentons Mauritius office. She specialises… | View Profile | |
Rubesh Doomun | Rubesh Doomun is a Barrister at Law at the Dentons Mauritius office… | View Profile | |
Devalingum Gopalla | Devalingum Gopalla is a Partner at Dentons and member of the global… | View Profile | |
Vijay Poonoosamy | Vijay is a Partner at Dentons Mauritius. He has over 30 years’… | View Profile | |
Ritesh Sumputh | Ritesh is a Counsel in Dentons. He is a member of white… | View Profile |
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