The Appleby Mauritius office secured top tier status in the Leading Firms category and a Tier 2 ranking in Barrister: Commercial Disputes.
Our professional legal advice has been consistently recognised by clients, with some commenting:
‘‘Appleby leverages its international network to regularly assisted with a range of corporate legal issues for international clients. The team works closely with colleagues in different jurisdictions and regularly acts as Mauritian counsel to a comprehensive range of financial institutions on matters such as transactions, restructurings and financing agreements. Malcolm Moller leads the team and frequently acts on some of the largest corporate and capital market deals occurring in Mauritius. Sharmilla Bhima is a key team member and ‘brings a wealth of knowledge in insolvency and finance law.’
‘Appleby, utilising its position within an international legal network, is active in national and international disputes and proceedings across a range of sectors including employment, tax, banking and finance. Yahia Nazroo leads the team and has had another busy year, acting as counsel for Partners in Performance Global Solutions, a global management consulting firm, about mining operations for a breach of contract claim before the Commercial Division of the Supreme Court. He has also been active in the banking and finance sector, representing a company incorporated in Mauritius, in an application for a mandatory injunction order against a bank in Mauritius ’
The team were also praised in client testimonials for their excellent capabilities and exceptional level of responsiveness, with comments including:
‘Sharmilla Bhima‘s approach is highly client-centric, with a focus on understanding the broader business implications of every legal matter. She is known for her strategic thinking and practical solutions, which have been key to securing successful outcomes for our clients.’
‘Yahia Nazroo has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the law including authorities from other jurisdictions which could be of persuasive authority in Mauritius. He provides best-in-class service, is creative and clearly defines the problem and a strategic approach to mitigate it.’
Malcolm Moller, Appleby Group Managing Partner, commented: “We are thrilled by this recognition, which reflects our firm’s reputation as a top-tier international law firm and reinforces our commitment to professionalism, integrity, and outstanding client service.’’
Legal 500, one of the leading international legal directories, has been analysing the capabilities of law firms across the world in more than 100 jurisdictions for more than 30 years. Using a comprehensive research programme, Legal 500’s rankings are based on feedback from 250,000 in-house peers, client feedback and independent assessment of law firms’ deals and cases.
