MARC HEIN Head of Practice

Marc Hein, founder and Head of Juristconsult Chambers was born and raised in Mauritius and is a graduate of Gray's Inn School of Law in London. Mr. Hein started practising law in 1980 at the Chambers of Sir Raymond Hein, Q.C. joining then a practice dating since 1927. Mr. Hein was elected to the Mauritius Parliament in 1983 and was a member of the Parliament until 1987. Marc Hein was also Chairman of the Mauritius Bar Council in 1992. 

Amongst his various endeavours in both the legal and business world, Marc Hein is currently the Editor of the Mauritius Business Law Review, published by Lex Communications Ltd.

He has also acted as local counsel with the CIBC Bank that represented the Government of Mauritius in the privatisation of the Mauritius Telecom in 1999 and 2000, which is the largest ever privatisation in this part of the world.

Marc Hein was appointed as the first Enforcer of the Global Institutional Investors Forum (“GIFF”), which is a purpose trust representing the interests of the financial services industry.  The GIIF has been set up to represent and promote the views and interest of global investors using Mauritius as an investment jurisdiction. It works with global investors, the Government and local institutions to promote and develop Mauritius as a transparent and well regulated jurisdiction.

He was also the Chairperson of the National Economic and Social Council of Mauritius (The “NESC”). In 2012, Marc Hein was appointed as Chairperson of the board of the Financial Services Commission (The "FSC").

Rated by one specialised publication as the “Leader of one of the most respected law firms in Mauritius”, Marc Hein has acquired substantial expertise and experience in all aspects of the Practice of law whilst specialising in business law, including corporate, commercial, tax, insolvency, labour and industrial relations.

VIRGINIE LENNON Administrative and Finance Manager

Virginie Lennon is the Administrative and Finance Manager of Juristconsult Chambers. She is a fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (“ACCA”) and has acquired some eleven years experience in the accounting and finance field.

Prior to joining Juristconsult, Virginie has worked for quite a few reputable companies notably the European Union Commission, the Médine Ltd  and The Mauritius Commercial Bank where she has gained valuable understanding of the intricate world of business, finance and accounting as well as the challenges of considering the needs of the clientele as being the utmost priority.

In her role of Administrative and Finance Manager, she endows Juristconsult Chambers with a consistent administrative and financial structure which is primordial for the proper running of the firm.

AMMAR OOZEER Partner & Barrister-at-law

Ammar is a Partner at Juristconsult Chambers. He holds Bachelor in Laws (Hons) degree at the University of Mauritius in 1996 and a LLM in Computer and Communications Law at Queen Mary University, London, and U.K. Before joining Juristconsult Chambers, Ammar has been working in the Office of the Attorney-General in Mauritius for 11 years occupying the position of Principal State Counsel as at 2012. He has also previously worked as Senior In-house Legal Adviser and Legal Consultant to an information security company in London, U.K for 2 years.

He has experience advising on technology law, intellectual property law, broadcasting law, telecommunications law, data protection law, electronic commerce law, procurement law and commercial law. He has advised the Government of Mauritius and Government-owned and controlled companies in these areas of law. He has also sat on various national committees set up by the Government in the areas of information and communication technologies and intellectual property.

Ammar also has considerable litigation experience, having appeared in civil and commercial cases, including arbitration cases at national and international level. He has frequently and successfully represented the Industrial Property Office before the Industrial Property Tribunal and the Supreme Court of Mauritius. In his capacity as Legal Adviser to the Information and Communication Technologies Authority, he has successfully represented the telecoms regulator before the ICT Appeal Tribunal. He has also represented the Government of Mauritius on numerous occasions before the Supreme Court in judicial review applications. Ammar also has litigation experience before the Employment Rights Tribunal, Industrial Court and Supreme Court.

NICOLAS RICHARD Partner & Attorney-at-law

Nicolas is a partner at Juristconsult Chambers. He holds a “Maîtrise en droit privé”from Réunion University (France) and a “D.E.S.S. Transports maritimes et aériens” (postgraduate specialisation in air and shipping law) from Aix en Provence University (France).

He was sworn in as an Attorney at law in February 2005 after ranking 1stat the Attorney’s examination organised by the Mauritius Council of Legal Education in 2003. He has extensive corporate experience having worked as in-house counselfor a major conglomerate in Mauritius from 1999 to 2005. Before joining Juristconsult Chambers, Nicolas was an Associate/Director in a leading international offshore law firm.

Nicolas’ practice covers all aspects of corporate and commercial law with particular focus on banking and finance, aircraft and shipping financing. Nicolas advises leading international banks and multinational companies on financing/investment structures and collaterals involving Mauritius vehicles. Nicolas has been named as a Rising Star in the latest IFLR 1000 Guide to the World’s Leading Financial law firms.

Nicolas is a member of the International Bar Association and of the Mauritius Institute of Directors.

PRISCILLA PATTOO Partner & Barrister-at-law

Priscilla Pattoo has over ten years’ experience in the corporate sector. Since being admitted to the Mauritian Bar, she has acquired expertise in general law practice, and more specifically, in business law, commercial law, financial services, intellectual property, trusts and investment funds. She has also specialized in the field of public-private partnership (PPP) and public procurement.

She has advised law firms, companies and financial institutions of international repute on issues and  attended to a variety of legal tasks, such as, conducting  legal due diligence exercises; assisting the corporate restructuring of various groups of companies; drafting and vetting of various agreements and acting as legal adviser for companies, protected cell companies and investment funds.

Priscilla Pattoo has done her pupillage at Juristconsult. She has occupied various high calibre posts as Legal and Compliance Executive in other firms before rejoining Juristconsult as a full-fledged barrister in 2009. Priscilla Pattoo is currently part of the Editorial Committee of the Mauritius Business Law Review.

SHALINEE DREEPAUL-HALKHOREE Barrister-at-law

Shalinee Dreepaul- Halkhoree has an LLB from the University of Mauritius. She also has an LLM in International Commercial Law from the University of Kent in the UK, during which she studied extensively, Company, Intellectual Property, Banking and Tax law. She was admitted to the Mauritian Bar in January 2009 and she has since then acquired much experience in litigation both from her current position at Juristconsult Chambers and from her previous positions in Mauritian Chambers, whilst continuously expanding her knowledge and experience in the corporate sector. She practices law in general and more specifically, Commercial, Financial Services, Labour, Intellectual Property, Family, Trusts and Maritime Law.

She has appeared before the various courts of Mauritius in Criminal, Civil, Family, Labour law and Commercial matters. Shalinee Dreepaul-Halkhoree has worked on numerous corporate finance and structured finance transactions involving international banks, financial institutions and other multinational corporations.

Shalinee Dreepaul-Halkhoree also lectures, on a part-time basis, at the University of Mauritius, teaching law related modules to prospective barristers and attorneys.

BURTY FRANCOIS Barrister-at-law

Burty Francois holds an LLB from the University of Mauritius and was called to the Mauritian Bar in 2004. He has joined us as barrister after holding the post of Legal Adviser of the Truth & Justice Commission of Mauritius.

He has conducted much litigation in the fields of administrative, company, commercial, criminal and civil law before the various courts of Mauritius. Burty’s experience in litigation has also been accentuated by his various positions in high-calibre Mauritian Chambers.

Burty has advised several domestic and foreign companies operating in Mauritius on financial regulations and company law compliance matters and has acquired expertise in the drafting and vetting of legal documents. Burty has also been part of the prosecution and the chairing of disciplinary committees in relation to industrial law.

KHEMILA NARRAIDOO Barrister-at-law

Khemila Narraidoo holds an LLB from the Sheffield Hallam University, UK and a “Maitrise en Droit International des Affaires” from the University of Paris XII, France. She did her Bar Vocational Course at the Inns of Court School of Law (City Law School) in London. She was called to the Bar of England and Wales in 2010 at the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple and was called to the Mauritian Bar in 2012, after having done her pupillage in high-calibre chambers in Mauritius.

Khemila has worked as a caseworker in the Prison and Criminal Law Department in several law firms in England and has acquired expertise in the drafting and vetting of legal documents.

She has appeared before various court levels in Mauritius in criminal, civil, family, labour and commercial law matters and has chaired disciplinary committees in relation to industrial law.

ANISHAH AUJAYEB Legal Officer

Anishah Aujayeb holds an LLB from the University of Teesside and a Postgraduate Certificate in Criminal Law and Procedure from the University of Sunderland.

She has been studying and working in the United Kingdom for the past seven years. During her time abroad, she has notably worked in the Tax credits and Compliance department of Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC), as well as a high-level managerial position with international organisation, CEI4Vents. Anishah has on various occasions undergone training with a few reputable lawyers in Mauritius where she has learned about litigation and consultancy in the fields of family law, criminal law and some aspects of civil law.

She has also developed expertise in Intellectual Property Law by working on various matters such registrations, renewals, assignments, counterfeiting and infringements. Anishah has been a guest speaker at the Mauritius Research Council's Intellectual Property Rights and Plant Varieties Investors’ 2nd Open Day, 2012.

ASHWIN MUDHOO Legal Officer

Ashwin Mudhoo holds a “Licence en Droit” from Université Paris Descartes, France, a “Master 1” in Business Law and a “Master 2” in International Business Law. He has been on various placements in high caliber law firms in France. He has developed legal skills in corporate and international finance law by working on numerous corporate finance and structured finance transactions involving international banks, financial institutions and other multinational corporations.

He has also developed expertise in the drafting of documents including among others legal opinions, security documents and a wide array of agreements, including for a New York Stock Exchange quoted company for the creation of a receivables trade platform.

Ashwin has also been involved in the setting up of various types of companies and funds including Collectives Investment Schemes and Protected Cell Companies and has drafted and reviewed constitutional documents and similar documents for such companies and funds.