Finance and restructuring advice is a key pillar of ENSafrica‘s Mauritian practice, which is a go-to for some of the island’s biggest businesses. The team is well-equipped to advise on the establishment of investment vehicles, litigation and insolvencies, particularly with international elements. Standing out for his restructuring expertise, head of the firm Thierry Koenig’s has experience in corporate M&A, project finance, insolvency and corporate litigation. Shrivan Dabee leads the litigation team, while Nashenta Vuddamalay Zindel is head of the transactions group and specialises in banking and finance law, regulatory services and financial markets. Martine de Fleuriot de la Colinière retired in 2025.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The ENS team is my go-to for transactions in Mauritius.’
- ‘Nashenta Vuddamalay Zindel remains the pre-eminent deal lawyer in the jurisdiction. Her commitment and technical expertise are unmatched.’
- 'Anne-Sophie Lenette was very helpful in taking the time to understand what we wanted. She has strong listening skills and a capacity to understand the unsaid when facing the other party.'
- ‘Nashenta Vuddamalay Zindel is very commercial and sees the big picture on transactions. She applies legal principles in a practical and efficient way.’
- ‘The team is diverse and covers all the fields that you might need.’
- ‘I have worked with the ENS team in Mauritius and Uganda. The synergies between the two teams on transactions is impressive and is important to the efficient running of cross-border transactions.’
Key clients
- Sanlam Allianz Africa Pty Ltd Sun Limited Marubeni Corporation PPC Enterprises TNT Co Ltd
Work highlights
Advised Sanlam Allianz in the amalgamation of Jubilee Allianz General Insurance Company Mauritius Limited and Sanlam General Insurance Limited, two insurance companies in Mauritius.
Advised Sun Limited on a Scheme of Arrangement under sections 261 to 264 of the Companies Act pursuant to which Sun’s assets, namely hotels, were split to form two independent entities namely Sun and Riveo Limited.
Advised TNT Co Ltd on the sale of its controlling interest in a clinic in Mauritius to a subsidiary of one of the largest conglomerates in Mauritius.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Shrivan Dabee
Adrien Wong
Practice head
Thierry Koenig; Nashenta Vuddamalay Zindel; Shrivan Dabee
Other key lawyers
Laksha Juddoo Prayag; Adrien Wong; Anne-Sophie Lenette