Corporate/Commercial - Mauritius
What the team is known for
Eversheds Sutherland is a global law firm with a significant foothold in the Mauritian market. Its lawyers assist international and domestic clients with a broad range of corporate commercial mandates, including M&A, acquisition finance and banking advice. The practice also advises on restructuring, compliance and capital markets law. The team is noted for its activity representing real estate companies in a range of transactions.
Strengths
"Eversheds Sutherland always responded promptly to any of our requests and ensured high-quality service delivery."
"The lawyers are thorough, available and responsive. They deliver on what we are looking for in a legal partner."
Notable practitioners
Jean-François Boisvenu is noted for his expertise in banking and finance, acting for an impressive list of domestic and international banks. He advises on acquisition finance, syndicated facilities, note issuances and regulatory issues. "Jean-François Boisvenu is very knowledgeable in terms of general banking and regulatory advice. He has a wealth of information on how things practically work. You can ask him the most complicated regulatory questions and he will get you the right answers." "Jean-François Boisvenu, from a commercial and banking perspective, is absolutely brilliant."
Head of the corporate/commercial department, Yannick Fok's knowledge spans a range of corporate law matters, including acquisitions and joint ventures, with further experience in restructuring mandates. He joins the rankings this year on the back of positive market feedback. "Yannick Fok is excellent on the technical side and is always very helpful in finding a solution to complex matters." "Yannick Fok is very helpful and always able to offer sound and practical advice."
