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Practice Area

Corporate & Commercial.

Our Approach

Strategic legal guidance at every stage of business.

We advise companies, shareholders, directors, entrepreneurs and investors on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters.

From start-ups and family-owned businesses to established local and international groups, we provide strategic legal guidance at every stage of development, helping clients navigate legal and regulatory requirements while advancing their commercial objectives.

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Clarity, enforceability, compliance
Well-drafted contracts are essential to protect business interests and reduce disputes. We assist clients with the drafting, review, negotiation and interpretation of commercial agreements to ensure clarity, enforceability and compliance with applicable laws.
— The R&F Practice

Who We Advise

From start-ups to international groups.

Strategic legal advice for the people running, owning, governing and investing in businesses — and for the transactions and relationships that connect them.

Companies

Start-ups, family-owned businesses and established local and international groups.

Shareholders

Rights, protections, transfer restrictions and exit mechanisms.

Directors

Duties, governance and minimising legal exposure.

Entrepreneurs

Commercial agreements, partnerships and growth structuring.

Investors

Due diligence, acquisitions and risk assessment.

Our Services

Fourteen areas of corporate and commercial counsel.

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Service Details

Comprehensive Legal Services, Explained.

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01 Corporate Legal Advice

We provide clear and commercially focused legal guidance tailored to the specific needs of each business. Our role is to help clients anticipate legal risks, make informed decisions and put in place sound legal foundations for sustainable growth.

02 Commercial Contracts

Well-drafted contracts are essential to protect business interests and reduce disputes. We assist clients with the drafting, review, negotiation and interpretation of commercial agreements to ensure clarity, enforceability and compliance with applicable laws.

03 Shareholders’ Agreements

A properly structured shareholders’ agreement helps prevent disputes and provides certainty regarding the management and ownership of a company. We assist shareholders in defining their rights, obligations, decision-making processes, transfer restrictions and exit mechanisms.

04 Partnership Agreements

We assist business partners in establishing clear legal frameworks governing their relationship, responsibilities, profit-sharing arrangements, decision-making procedures and dispute resolution mechanisms.

05 Joint Venture Agreements

Whether for local or international projects, we advise clients on the structuring and documentation of joint ventures. We assist parties in defining their respective rights, obligations, contributions, governance arrangements and exit strategies.

06 Agency and Distribution Agreements

We advise manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and agents on the preparation and negotiation of agency and distribution arrangements. Our objective is to ensure that commercial relationships are properly documented and aligned with the parties’ business objectives.

07 Service Agreements

We prepare and review service agreements governing the provision of professional, technical and commercial services. Our agreements are tailored to clearly define deliverables, responsibilities, fees, liabilities and termination rights.

08 Consultancy Agreements

We assist businesses and consultants in documenting consultancy arrangements to ensure that the scope of services, confidentiality obligations, intellectual property rights and remuneration structures are clearly addressed.

09 Sale and Purchase of Shares

We advise buyers and sellers in connection with acquisitions, disposals and transfers of shares. We assist with due diligence exercises, transaction structuring, negotiation of terms and preparation of transaction documents.

10 Business Restructuring

Businesses may require restructuring for operational, regulatory, strategic or succession planning purposes. We assist clients in reviewing and implementing appropriate restructuring solutions designed to meet their commercial objectives while ensuring legal compliance.

11 Corporate Governance Advice

Good governance is essential to the sustainable success of any organisation. We advise companies, boards and management teams on governance frameworks, compliance obligations, internal policies and best practices.

12 Directors’ Duties and Shareholder Rights

We advise directors, shareholders and stakeholders on their rights, obligations and responsibilities under Mauritian law. We assist clients in understanding governance issues, shareholder protections and directors’ duties to minimise legal exposure and disputes.

13 Legal Due Diligence

We conduct legal due diligence reviews in connection with acquisitions, investments, financing transactions and corporate restructurings. Our reviews identify legal risks, liabilities and compliance issues that may affect a proposed transaction.

14 Legal Opinions and Risk Assessments

We provide legal opinions and risk assessments on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters. Our opinions are designed to assist clients in making informed decisions, understanding legal implications and mitigating potential risks before proceeding with a transaction or course of action.

Discuss Your Matter

Experience legal guidance that stays with you from beginning to end.

Every matter begins with a confidential consultation. We will assess your objectives, explain your options and guide you through the most appropriate course of action. Consultations are available in person at our Chambers in Port Louis or by video conferencing.