Mauritius has long been known as a maritime hub used by former colonial powers on their route to the Indian peninsula, with Port Louis serving as one the main ports in the Indian Ocean. Fast forward to today, the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of Mauritius is one of the largest in the world and attracts ships exploiting the resources present in the waters of the island nation and its dependencies. However, surprisingly, shipping registration in Mauritius hasn’t yet gained momentum.
Our lawyers in Mauritius are at the forefront of advising the infrastructure, construction and transport sector, working with clients who invest in, own, operate, manage or provide services to infrastructure assets.
From the roads which transport our goods, to the telecommunications which keep us connected, world class infrastructure provides the foundations to create jobs, grow business and connect people with essential services.
Our experience spans renewable energy, waste, education, healthcare as well as and leisure, roads, bridges, aviation, shipping and ports, among others.
The firm's team of litigation lawyers also acts for clients before the Independent Review Panel and the various courts of Mauritius.
Experience has included advising:
- Aurecon (Singapore) Pte Ltd. on the Mauritius Light Railway Transport project and in that regard, reviewing all RFP documents for the project, advising on all legal issues such as procurement, environmental, tax occupational, land acquisition and contractual legal issues. In addition, as local counsel, participating in discussions with bidders.
- The Chantier Naval de l’Océan Indien shipyard with regard to ship repair and ship building contracts.
- An Irish aircraft lessor on the sale and finance leaseback of seven (7) Bombardier Dash 8 Series aircraft for sublease to a Kenyan aircraft operator involved in humanitarian air transportation in Africa.