“A raft of ancillary service providers— like Mardemootoo Solicitors, one of the country’s premier law firms—also ensures that those who set up a company in Mauritius to do business with Africa or Asia have excellent legal advice. A family firm established in 1971, Mardemootoo is a multidisciplinary practice, with experience in the banking, commercial, corporate, maritime, property and infrastructure sectors” (FORBES Country Report of Mauritius, September 2, 2013). Mardemootoo Solicitors is one of the leading solicitors’ firms on the island. The firm is recognized for its excellent Mauritius ‘know-how’ and expertise, whilst always maintaining an international standard and outlook. The firm collaborates closely with leading law firms in Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas and regularly intervene in complex cross-border litigation and transactions. PRACTICE AREAS o Aviation o Banking o Capital Markets & Securities o Company & Commercial Law o Construction o Corporate Finance o Cross-border Transactions & Litigation o Employment & Labour Law o Environmental law o Family Law o Funds & Other Collective Investment Schemes o Hospitality o Information & Communication Technologies o Insolvency & Restructuring o Insurance o Intellectual Property o International Law & International Trade Law o Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution o Mergers & Acquisitions o Mining, Resources & Energy o Private Equity o Project Finance, Infrastructure Development & PPP o Real Estate o Shipping & Maritime Law o Tax The firm’s Managing Partner, Sivakumaren Mardemootoo, was nominated ‘Leading Lawyer and Rising Star’ in the IFLR1000 2014 rankings, recognized for his expertise in Banking & Finance and Mergers & Acquisitions. He was also ranked amongst the top lawyers in Mauritius as a leading individual in the General Business Law section by Chambers and Partners.