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
a strong financial and corporate
practice
and a particular focus on
M&A activities and bank lending in financial services.
In M&A,
the
a notable transaction includes
advising
Cecile Holding Limited in connection with the negotiation and drafting of a major share purchase agreement
acquiring 60.7% of shares held by the Compagnie de Vallon
Limiée
in The Union Sugar Estates Company Limited, a
recognised listed company on the Development & Enterprise Market in Mauritius.
In banking,
the firm
assisted the
Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank (TDB)
from a Mauritian legal perspective
in regard to
an amendment agreement with a loan
facility between the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and
AGRI Commodities & Finance FZ – LLC.
The loan finance is intended to help aid
smallholder farmers and agricultural
production.
ADP II Holding 13,
Cecile Holding Ltd,
Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank (TDB),
GED Africa Ltd,
IBL Energy
“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.”
