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ARTICLE · 23 JULY 2009

Mauritius Adopts Legal Framework For International Arbitration

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Mauritius has positioned itself as a jurisdiction for international arbitration.

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Mauritius has positioned itself as a jurisdiction for international arbitration. Recently passed by the Mauritius Legislature, the International Arbitration Act 2008 (the "Act") is based on the UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration adopted by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law in 1985, and as amended by the UNCITRAL in 2006.

The Act adds another layer to the legal framework since Mauritius ratified the New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards. The new law therefore represents a major breakthrough and offers features, solutions, and a framework to global businesses, that is unique in the African region.

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