We are pleased to announce that BLC Robert & Associates is ranked as the Mauritius Law Firm of the Year at the Chambers Africa Awards 2023, held on 12 January 2023. Partner in our Financial Services and Regulatory practice, Bhavna Ramsurun, was also shortlisted for the Up-and-Coming Lawyer of the Year Award for the African Region.

The awards recognize a law firm’s pre-eminence in key jurisdictions in the region. They also reflect achievements over the past 12 months including outstanding work, impressive strategic growth and excellence in client service.

In granting this award, Chambers expressed that the firm “is a highly acclaimed, full-service law firm that is often cited as a leading team in Mauritius. Its non-contentious practice offers a notably broad range of services covering structured finance, restructuring, M&A, investment funds, capital markets issuances and the negotiation of strategically important commercial contracts.” Commenting on our Dispute Resolution practice, Chambers stated that “the department is also highly skilled, regularly undertaking major international arbitration cases as well as representing clients in litigation proceedings before the Supreme Court and Privy Council”.

Commenting on the firm’s achievements, Iqbal Rajahbalee SC, Managing Partner, said: “We are humbled to have bagged this award for the fourth time in recognition of the sustained effort of our team members. We want to thank all our people across the firm for their commitment and for continuously giving their best in delivering high standard legal assistance to our clients. We would also like to offer our thanks to our clients for assigning us with their landmark transactions and for their longstanding trust in our services.”