Bowmans’ Mauritian Practice is recognised as a specialist in structuring global business vehicles, including those appropriate for funds and financial services providers, for clients using Mauritius as a gateway to the rest of Africa.

Bowmans’ Mauritian team specialises in corporate, securities and regulatory law and frequently advises on mergers and acquisitions and provides transactional support to investment funds and holding companies. Their work extends from general corporate matters to private equity capital markets, banking and finance and dispute resolution.

The team serves both local and international clients, including fund managers, private equity houses, management companies, banks and financial institutions.

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• IFLR Africa Awards, 2025: African Firm of the Year
• Chambers Africa Awards, 2025: Law Firm of the Year: Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania
• African Legal Awards, 2024: African Law Firm of the Year
• Nairobi Legal Awards, 2024: Large Law Firm of the Year, Kenya
• EAVCA Awards, 2024: Legal Advisor of the Year, Kenya

"Quality of service, speed of execution and expertise."

"Depth of knowledge, responsiveness and professionalism."

"Listening skills, reachable and available for meetings, service with a smile despite any challenging situation."

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• Kenya (Nairobi)
• Namibia (Swakopmund, Windhoek)
• South Africa (Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg)
• Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)
• Zambia (Lusaka)

Alan Keep
Managing Partner, Group
T: +27 11 669 9348
E: alan.keep@bowmanslaw.com

Paras Shah
Managing Partner, Kenya
T: +254 20 289 9000
E: paras.shah@bowmanslaw.com

Stephen Vlieghe
Managing Partner, Namibia
T: +264 61 382 800
E: stephen.vlieghe@bowmanslaw.com

Michael Strain
Managing Partner, Tanzania
T: +255 76 898 8640
E: michael.strain@bowmanslaw.com

Mabvuto Sakala
Managing Partner, Zambia
T: +260 96 6876917
E: mabvuto.sakala@bowmanslaw.com