A Book Review: The Last Colony by Philippe Sands KC.
For Mauritians, Philippe Sands is more than an excellent legal practitioner of international public law and a prolific writer. Over the years he now has many friends around in Mauritius, specially members of the Chagossian community and more than all Mrs Liseby Élysée. Continue reading

It takes time to instill a data compliance culture
On 28 January, the data privacy communities around the world celebrate Data Protection Day. It is an international effort to create awareness about the importance of respecting data privacy, safeguarding data and enabling trust. The objective of this day is to sensitise individuals and disseminate privacy practices and principles. Continue reading

Let’s talk about Data Protection
The Data Privacy Day or Data Protection Day is celebrated globally and in Mauritius every 28th January and this year marks the 17th edition of this celebration. On this day, awareness is raised on the right to the protection of one’s personal data, such as one’s name, address, phone number, facial image, health status, and fingerprint to name but a few. Continue reading
Indepth Feature: Data Protection & Privacy Laws 2023
In your experience, do companies in Mauritius need to do more to fully understand their data privacy and protection duties in the digital age?
Representation of companies in legal proceedings
A full bench of the Supreme Court in the case of ENL Limited & Anor v Independent Commission Against Corruption [2023 SCJ 190] has brought a long-awaited clarification on the issue of representation of domestic companies in legal proceedings in Mauritius. Continue reading

Copyright and Non-Fungible Tokens in Mauritius
Non-fungible tokens ,unknown until early 2021, are now a buzz expression which is trending across the universe (and the metaverse) and is high on the agenda of both techno geeks and regulators. The breakthrough of non-fungible tokens (commonly referred to as NFTs) has gathered a global momentum and Mauritius is no exception. Continue reading

L’exequatur des jugements étrangers – Lacaze J.J v Lacaze D
L’article 8 de l’acte de capitulation de 1810 stipulait que les habitants conserveront « leurs religion, lois et coutumes ». Ainsi, le système juridique mauricien est aujourd’hui un mélange de droit civil d’inspiration française et de common law d’inspiration anglaise. Lire la suite
Director’s Duties & Responsibilities under Mauritian law
Our Practical Training aims to assist you answer question like:
Do you sit on the Board of a company?
What are your Duties and Responsibilities as a Director?
Would you be personally liable for the Taxes of the Company
What should you do if the Company is insolvent?
How should you handle Conflicts of Interest?
Outline of course
: The course will tackle topics including:
Conflict Management
An understanding of hoe to identify good governance and interupt assess, and manage corporate risk and conflicts
Risk Assessment
An understanding of Board members’ legal and regulatory challenges and evolving along with corporate governing risks
Litigation
Understanding the process and implication of a Board Member in case of litigation
Legislative Framework
An in-depth understanding of the Companies Act 2001 for Board Members
Liability
Understand the extent of the personal liability of Board Members in case of shortcomings under Mauritian Laws
For Whom?
Board of Directors, Senior Management, Legal team/ Legal Counsel/ Lawyer, Designated MLRO/ Compliance Officer
AML CFT for Senior Management Board Members
Our Practical Training aims to assist you answer question like:
Are you implementing your compliance programme effectively?
Are you assessing and implementing your MLRO’s/Compliance officer’s report effectively?
How does management respond to weeknesses identified in terms of AML/CFT risks?
Are the issues identified by your team members or independent AML auditor tracked and remediated in a timely and effective manner?
Rs 15000
Outline of course
: The course will tackle topics including:
Board Duties
Understanding the developing nature of the AML role of the Board and associated risks of failing to comply
Risk Assessment
Board Members and Senior Management role in effective Business Risk Assessment from an AML/CFT perspective
AML/CFT Changes
Recent changes to the legistative and regulatory landscape which Board Members and Senior Management ought to be aware of
Liabilities
Understanding the extent of the personal liability for the Board Members in case of AML/CFT deficiencies
Remedial action
Executive liability for a compliance failure, possible scenarios, what are the next steps and damage control
For Whom?
Board of Directors, Senior Management Legal team/ legal counsel/ lawyer, MLRO/ DMLRO, Compliance officer
ESG and Mining Sustainability in 2021 and Beyond (Panel discussion)
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