Prism Chambers

CMS Prism in association with CMS (“CMS Prism”), , is a boutique business law firm in Mauritius, founded in 2019 by dual qualified (England & Wales and Mauritius) former magic circle lawyer Johanne Hague. CMS Prism has been working in association with CMS since July 2024.

The registered office of CMS Prism is located at Level 7, IconEbene, Rue de L’Institut, Ebene, Mauritius. The financial services hub, located in Ebene Cybercity, plays a pivotal role in the Mauritius financial services sector, offering CMS Prism the proximity to concentration of industry expertise, cutting-edge facilities, and a vibrant community of professionals. CMS Prism currently comprises of one managing partner (the founder), a managing associate, a senior associate, three associates and a legal executive. Johanne Hague, managing partner. is ranked in Chambers Global Guide and ITR General Corporate Tax. Ashwin Mudhoo, managing associate, is ranked as Rising Star in IFLR1000 Financial and Corporate. Medina Torabally, senior associate, is ranked as Rising Star in ITR Tax Controversy.

CMS Prism’s primary expertise is centred on tax law, offering both advisory services and tax litigation support. The firm provides tailored, comprehensive legal guidance to navigate the complexities of the tax system addressing the unique needs of its clients. The experienced and dynamic tax team is well-versed in Mauritian tax law and tax regulations on cross-border matters. The team assists clients in navigating through legal challenges, ensuring compliance tax regulations while optimising tax strategies.

CMS Prism represents clients in litigation matters involving disputes with the Mauritius Revenue Authority and Registrar-General. While tax litigation can be daunting, CMS Prism’s tax lawyers aim to demystify the process by advising clients on their rights and obligations at each step. This includes assistance in preparing for audits, negotiating settlements, filing objections to assessments and, when necessary, pursuing cases before the Assessment Review Committee and any subsequent appeals before the Supreme Court and/or the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council.

The firm’s tax advisory practice includes providing bespoke tax advice on a wide range of matters, including on cross-border issues for both individuals (high net worth and ultra-high net worth) as well as corporate clients.

Whether advising on corporate tax matters, estate planning, or international tax issues, CMS Prism is committed to delivering informed, strategic solutions that protect its clients' best interests and enhance their financial decision-making.

The firm is known for its excellent tax controversy practice. CMS Prism has also established its reputation in corporate and commercial law, including in practice areas such as mergers and acquisitions, private equity, structured financing, corporate restructuring, joint ventures and lending.

The experienced corporate team at CMS Prism service their expertise to an expansive range of clients, both locally and internationally, including HNWIs and UHNWIs, management companies, investment funds, multinationals, blue chip companies, banking institutions and major financial institutions.

The law firm also demonstrates robust capabilities in diverse sectors including special licensees in the financial services sector, banking and finance, as well as real estate and construction, and virtual assets. The corporate team is proficient in all facets of business law, thrives in offering top-tier advice with legal drafting expertise and a pragmatic, hands-on work approach.

CMS Prism’s experience in the regional market and its network globally allow the firm to handle all aspects of domestic deals and cross-border transactions for its clients. The firm is regularly engaged for corporate advisory services, advising on regulatory framework, legal deal structuring, legal due diligence, drafting and negotiating heads of terms, term sheets and transactional agreements.

The firm adopts a holistic and integrated approach to its instructions so that each team member can deliver commercially astute solutions to the firm’s clients. This strategy enhances the firm's ability to address the unique needs of its clients effectively.