Full-service business law firm
BLC Robert & Associates is
based in
Mauritius. The firm has seven partners and over 30 fee earners and is a member of the Africa Legal Network.
The firm has strong practice in both financial and corporate work and project development transactions. Within these areas the firm has a particular focus on bank lending and acquisitional transactions for clients in financial services.
The firm’s key clients include
Actis, Happy World Property, Ciel Properties, African Rainbow Capital Investments,
The Mauritius Commercial Bank, Two Futures, MCB Capital Markets, IBL Group, AEGIDE DOMITYS, Emerging Capital Partners Investments, Vivo Energy, Red Rocket, Metro CaF,
Qatar National Bank, Green Yellow Indian Ocean, Hyvec Partners, Lavien Group, Medine Group, W.P. Carey, Swan Group, Grit Real Estate Income Group, IHS Towers, Beijing Construction Engineering Group and AXYS Group.
Research period review: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
During the research period the firm was active in banking,
debt and equity
capital markets, financial services regulatory, investment funds, M&A and project finance.
In banking the firm
assisted in acquisition financing work
for mandated lead arrangers in the banking and financial services sectors.
In capital markets debt the firm worked on bond and note issuances for clients related to financial services.
In capital markets equity the firm worked primarily on IPO and secondary issues for client in the technology sector.
In financial services regulatory the firm
provided regulatory advice related to several areas for clients in the banking and financial services sectors.
In investment funds the firm focused on
assisting with fund formation work.
In M&A the firm worked on acquisitions and mergers for buyers and sellers in the technology, construction and real estate sectors.
In project finance the firm worked on financing work for clients related to the oil and gas sector.
Deal highlights: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
1k1v Funding Solutions ZAR160 million financing
Ascencia MauR150 million refinancing
CIMB Bank $63 million financing
LOLC Holdings MauR150 million acquisition of entire share capital of PL Resort
Norsad capital $7 million financing
Client feedback: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
“BLC Robert & Associates' team
provided full support to
us and the bank involved in the financing transaction. The team was very responsive, committed, prompt in revising documents and responding to various queries. They
provided practical and clear advice to the bank. Knowing the urgency of the matter and the timeline for
utilisation, the team worked on weekends and through the Christmas holidays to support the closing of the transaction.”
“Very professional with
good communication. Always available when
required.”
“There has been an excellent working relationship between the in-house and corporate team and the law firm. There has been overall a good response time from all representatives of the law firm. Litigation cases were properly followed through and managed. The law firm adopts transparent billing.”
“Negotiation strategy. Draft SPA to incorporate provisions specific to the transaction.”
“They produced the SPA and advised on final phase of negotiations to conclude the SPA.”
“Responsive, flexible, pragmatic.”
“The team provided clear and
timely advice on relevant aspects of Mauritian corporate law and were easy to work with – they integrated seamlessly into the network of legal advisers across other jurisdictions on the transaction.”
"Very knowledgeable on Mauritius law and therefore the quality of work output is consistently great, and they have
very good turnaround times.”
"First of all, the advice is very solid legally speaking and based on past experience. Their advice is also very down-to-earth with a pragmatic approach. They also provide extra advice to ensure we have considered a 360 view."
“They are responsive, reachable, thorough, knowledgeable on banking/security matters and aware of market standards.”
“Provided full support to us and the bank involved in the financing transaction. He was very responsive, committed, prompt in revising documents and responding to various queries. He provided practical and clear advice to the bank.”
“Responsive and professional.”
“A lateral thinker – innovative.”
“He shows leadership, and clear and innovative thinking. Will go the extra mile.”
“Very helpful. Knows his subject. Proactive.”
“Responsive, accessible,
knowledgeable and thorough."
“Satyan has an exceptional knowledge of Mauritian corporate law and an ability to distill it into clear, user-friendly advice. He is also an excellent project manager, with extensive experience working alongside counsel in multi-jurisdictional transactions.”
"He has a very good grasp of technical matters,
good communication skills and is very responsive."
“Very well structured and articulate. He quickly understands the issue, looks at matters in depth and provides an interesting legal venue.”
“André brings decades of experience and wisdom when providing advice.”
