A full-service independent business law firm with global reach
BLC Robert & Associates Ltd is the leading independent business law firm in Mauritius with the highest number of ranked lawyers serving a spectrum of corporate & institutional clients, multinational companies, financial institutions, funds and public sector bodies amongst others.
With deep expertise, a client-centric approach and service excellence, we help clients investing or doing business in Africa and Asia via the Mauritius IFC to achieve their objectives, close deals, protect and preserve their business interests.
Each situation and transaction are unique. Our lawyers are multi-specialists with in-depth expertise from diverse sectors, having strong capabilities to provide clients with tailored commercial, pragmatic solutions to complex legal matters.
Honoured as ‘Law Firm of the Year in Mauritius’ by both Chambers Global and IFLR, we are known for providing exceptional legal service founded on our ability to offer expert advice and innovative solutions that shape complexity to simplicity.
Our firm is a member of Africa Legal Network (ALN), an exclusive alliance of independent, highly ranked Member Firms in 15 countries across Africa, with over 600 lawyers on the ground.
A partner-led approach
Our specialist lawyers provide expert, personalised service, whereby our partners are recognised as leaders in their fields. Our collaboration is founded on proximity with clients and their need for clarity, bespoke recommendations, which ultimately help us build and nurture relationships.
Why choose BLC Robert & Associates
- A people-centric and relationship-driven approach: We are multi-specialists in all aspects of corporate and commercial law with in-depth knowledge and exposure to diverse practice areas. Solid back-office teams delivering outcomes with agility.
- An independent, Mauritian law firm with a wide network of unique, market-leading experience and resources across Africa
- Part of Africa Legal Network (ALN), with a network of leading law firms across 15 major African cities to provide high-end, bespoke services.
- Close relationships with a number of international law firms, providing us with an unrivalled access to best practices, innovation, latest insights and training to our professionals.
- State-of-the-art knowledge management system to strengthen knowhow and latest developments, documentation
Our Team
Our people at BLC Robert & Associates are driven by a commitment to help you achieve your business objectives and exceed your expectations. With a team of specialists who you will get to know and trust implicitly, our strong capabilities enable us to take a proactive, pragmatic and commercial approach in finding solutions to complex legal matters.
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Key Milestones
1857
Etude Robert was founded by Mr. Frédéric Robert, Attorney. Since then, the firm has always advised Mauritian commercial firms, banks, insurance companies, and sugar companies; and more recently, hotel companies, offshore business, and textile industries. Mr. Frédéric Robert has been followed by four other generations of lawyers, all of whom have been in the forefront of the legal profession in Mauritius.
The firm has developed alongside the country and witnessed all the changes in the Mauritian economy. Etude Robert has adapted to support the legal needs of the country from when it was a sugar-based economy to a much more diverse and sophisticated country with complex legal requirements. A constant throughout all the changes has been the solid legal advice and unmatched litigation skills.
2005
BLC Chambers was founded by Iqbal Rajahbalee SC, and Jason Harel. Focused on corporate, commercial, and financial law, BLC Chambers gradually gained a cutting-edge advantage on advising and handling complex cross border transactions. The firm was structured from the start to operate as a firm with its professionals working in teams as opposed to working as collection of individuals. Jean-Eric Sauzier became a partner in 2006.
2008
Became a member of Africa Legal Network (ALN), which is an alliance of leading independent corporate law firms currently in fifteen key African jurisdictions and an established network of Best Friends firms in the continent which allows the alliance to represent clients in every African country.
2009
First ranking as Top Tier firm in IFLR1000 and as Band 1 Firm in Chambers and Partners.
2014
First ranking as Tier 1 Firm in Legal 500 EMEA.
2016
Merger between BLC & Associates with Etude Robert to become BLC Robert & Associates. Mr. André Robert, Senior Attorney, the fifth generation of lawyers from Etude Robert, is appointed as Partner following the merger. Significant emphasis has been put in the development of its litigation practice which is today one of the leading litigation teams in Mauritius with one senior counsel and one senior attorney.
2018
Appointment of the next generation of Partners.
The promotion of new partners in line with our growth strategy showcases the career development pathways in a context of ever-changing legal services and our commitment to attract and develop the finest legal talent.
2021
First ranking as ‘Mauritius Law Firm of the Year’ by Chambers Africa Awards 2021.