Juristconsult Chambers is a corporate law firm founded in 1989. The firm is a member of the DLA Piper Africa network. The firm is led by Nicolas Richard as managing partner of the firm.

Highlights  

The firm has a notably strong practice in financial and corporate work in Mauritius. The firm focuses on bank lending and investment funds. The firm advised on the global corporate restructuring of the Danaher Group of Companies, which included Mauritius entities.  

During the research cycle, another notable transaction includes finalizing McDermott’s reorganization and financing during its bankruptcy following filling a chapter 11 case in the US in 2020. The firm assisted with amending and reviewing the exit facilities credit agreement extending the maturity dates and determining if additional security was required under Mauritius law to protect collateral agents exiting liens.

Key clients  

Danaher Corporation, General Electric, Standard Chartered Bank, Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Designated Activity Company and BNP Paribas Fortis, S.A. N.V., Carlyle Aviation Management / Carlyle Aviation Partners