BLC Robert & Associates has an experienced full-service team of lawyers with deep knowledge of the Mauritian legal landscape across a variety of sectors. The firm regularly acts as Mauritian counsel to domestic blue-chip companies and international corporations with experience in drafting and reviewing agreements, conducting due diligence and advising on corporate restructurings. The firm is active in the banking and private equity sectors. Jason Harel has a broad range of corporate advisory and transactional knowledge whilst André Robert SA and Iqbal Rajahbalee SC co-head the disputes branch of the practice.
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‘BLC have a range of expertise on offer which makes their services very attractive to customers looking for a one-stop shop. They interact and refer matters internally to make the customer journey smoother.
‘The BLC Team has been able to demonstrate over the years the following key competencies: 1. Sound Legal Expertise 2. Analytical skills and aptitude to come up with the required solution 3. Good communication skills and partners/key resource persons are easily accessible 4. Professionalism & Ethics 5. Good teamwork and collaboration within the BLC team’
‘Very strong knowledge of Mauritian funds and finance law. Prompt, consistent and good value advice.’
‘I worked with Jason Harel and his associates to structure a transaction. They were attentive, creative and thorough in their advice.’
‘Valerie Bisasur leads with calm authority, he is very responsive, and is always thoughtful and diligent in her advice Leticia Esther and Shane Mungur are stand-out associates’
‘Yashna Munbauhal and Fayaz Hajee are the go-to advisors on any Mauritian law or structuring matters’
‘Bhavna Ramsurun is a delight to work with: she is very commercial, knowledgeable and very responsive.
‘BLC is our go-to firm in Mauritius. Their skill set and commercial acumen set them apart. ’
Key clients
- Cecile Holding Ltd
- Africa50
- Finnish Fund for Industrial Cooperation Ltd
- Soros Economic Development Fund
- UBS Optimus Foundation
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Shane Mungur
Practice head
Jason Harel; André Robert; Jean-Eric Sauzier; Fayaz Hajee Abdoula; Valerie Bisasur; Mushtaq Namdarkhar; Bhavna Ramsurun