Juridis Law Firm

We woukd like to extend our warmest congratulations to all involved at Interlaw Ltd. for such a momentous achievement! 🎉 #ProudMember 🇲🇺🌐

We recently contributed to the 2024 Interlaw Ltd. Global Guide to Competition Law: Merger Control. We are pleased to share with you the Mauritius Chapter authored by our Managing Partner Nilen Vencadasmy. For more details, including an option to download the complete publication, click here 👇 https://lnkd.in/dp5FsBcX

#ANNOUNCEMENT |🚨Interlaw Appoints Board Director from Mauritian Partner Firm   What an absolute privilege for Juridis Law Firm 🇲🇺to announce that Senior Partner, Johanna Murugan, has been appointed to the board of directors of Interlaw Ltd. 🌐   Co-founder of our law firm, Johanna is a Barrister-at-Law and is qualified to practice in Mauritius and France. With over 12 years’ experience in civil and commercial legal practice, she specializes in real estate, financial services and corporate law.   She regularly advises on cross-border transactions, acting for companies including banking and non-banking financial institutions, property developers and local and international investors who wish to structure their investment and businesses through Mauritius.   Johanna is also actively involved with international and local NGOs, acting as pro bono Counsel and board member, and is a Professor of Property Law at the International Law School of the Universiteì Pantheìon-Assas in Mauritius.   Commenting on her appointment, Johanna said:   “Since Juridis joined Interlaw in 2023, I have had the pleasure of meeting and working with many of our colleagues across the world, experiencing first-hand the culture of collaboration that sets the network apart. Being appointed to Interlaw’s board of directors is a real honour, and I am looking forward to working alongside the leadership team as we continue to evolve our network over the coming years.”   On welcoming Johanna to the board of directors, Michael Pattinson, Interlaw’s Global Chair, said:   “Johanna has forged a truly international career during the past decade, bringing that experience to bear in her thriving practice at Juridis. Throughout that time, she has maintained a strong connection with the wider legal and business communities. We know how valuable it will be to have someone with Johanna’s outlook and commitment to the profession as Interlaw moves forward in its next phase of growth.”

🚨Juridis attends Interlaw Annual Global Meeting in Taipei 🌍 Juridis Law Firm Managing Partner Nilen Vencadasmy and Senior Partner Johanna Murugan attended Interlaw Ltd. #AGM in vibrant #Taipei, #Taiwan last week. 🌐 The network's annual event this year gathered over a hundred lawyers from leading firms across the globe to engage, discuss and share on key topics that will shape the future of legal practice, including on Interlaw’s global strategy and on exploring the transformative impact of sustainable lawyering – the week also saw delegates from member firms participate in the Interlaw CARES initiative during which native Maqaw trees were planted in the indigenous Attayal community of Wulai, allowing participants the opportunity to offset their carbon footprint. 🌳 Our gratitude goes to Winkler Partners, the gracious host firm, for their seamless hospitality and commitment to creating a memorable experience for all participants. 🇹🇼 Nilen Vencadasmy said, "At Juridis, we believe that partnerships and collaboration are vital in delivering outstanding value to our clients, and the insights gained from this AGM will empower us to continue setting new standards in the legal field. We come back with some exciting news which we will share with everyone soon." For Johanna Murugan, "Juridis is fully engaged within Interlaw in helping carve the network's Africa strategy. We are pleased and honoured to make the voice of Mauritius count on the global scene." 🇲🇺 More exciting news to follow! 🔜 #JuridisLawFirm #InterlawAGM #GlobalLaw #SustainableLawyering #CorporateLaw #LegalInnovation #WeAreInterlaw #SeriouslyConnected

It's a wrap for the Interlaw Ltd. 2024 Annual Global Meeting 🌐 hosted by Winkler Partners in vibrant #Taipei, #Taiwan! 🇹🇼 And what a week it's been, connecting, sharing and discussing 🤝with our peers from all around the world inter alia on the network's global strategy, and a new era for sustainable lawyering around the theme: "Sea Changes: Strategies for a Sustainable Future." Our Interlaw CARES initiative saw participants from our member firms planting native Maqaw trees 🌳 in the indigenous Atayal community of Wulai, allowing delegates the opportunity to offset their carbon footprint. 🌎 A special shout out to Peter Dernbach, Christine Chen, Gregory Buxton and the whole Winkler team for the incredible effort put together to make this 2024 AGM memorable! 🙏🏼👏🏼 Cherry 🍒 on the cake: We have some exciting announcement coming up! So keep following us! Johanna Murugan Juridis Law Firm 🇲🇺

Juridis Law Firm is proud to be in attendance as the #Mauritius 🇲🇺member firm in #taipei #taiwan at the Interlaw Ltd. AGM 2024 🌐 #WeAreInterlaw #ContributingToASustainableFuture

🚨#Mauritius Gears Up for General Election 🗳️ Mauritius 🇲🇺 is heading towards yet another milestone in its democratic journey, with the general election set for November 10, 2024, following the dissolution of the National Assembly on October 4. As the island nation prepares for another electoral cycle, it showcases the resilience of its democratic institutions and the stability that has made it a beacon of democracy in Africa. Since gaining independence in 1968, Mauritius has maintained a tradition of regular, free, and fair elections. This commitment to democratic principles has been pivotal to the nation's political and economic stability. Despite being a small island state with a diverse population, Mauritius has consistently ranked high on global democracy indices, reflecting the strength of its governance framework and public institutions. The upcoming election marks yet another opportunity for Mauritians to engage in the democratic process and choose their representatives. It highlights the country's well-established culture of political pluralism, where a range of parties and alliances compete for power. Two major political alliances are set to dominate the electoral landscape: Alliance Lepep, led by the current Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth and the Mauritius Socialist Movement (MSM), aims to secure another term by continuing its agenda on economic growth and infrastructure development. The alliance has governed Mauritius over the past five years, focusing on modernization projects and social welfare initiatives. Alliance du Changement, comprising the Labour Party (PTr) led by Dr. Navin Ramgoolam and the Mauritian Militant Movement (MMM) headed by Paul Bérenger and other coalition parties, presents itself as a reformist alternative, promising a change in governance that addresses citizens' concerns about public sector management and economic disparity. In addition to these main alliances, several smaller parties and independent candidates will participate, reflecting the country's dynamic political scene. Despite numerous economic and social challenges, Mauritius' ability to hold regular elections and ensure peaceful transfers of power has solidified its reputation as a resilient democracy. The country's multi-ethnic and multi-religious society has managed to maintain social harmony, with democratic processes playing a central role in addressing grievances and fostering inclusion. Mauritius has a history of high voter turnout, demonstrating the public's commitment to the democratic process and Mauritians' active engagement and trust in the democratic system. This engagement contributes to the legitimacy of electoral outcomes and reinforces the country's democratic foundation. The upcoming election is expected to continue this trend, with over a million registered voters ready to cast their ballots. #MauritiusElections2024 #AllianceLepep #AllianceDuChangement #MauritiusPolitics #AfricanDemocracy #Election2024

🚨CASE IN POINT: Understanding the Timeline for Misconduct Charges In its latest decision, the Supreme Court of Mauritius in CIM Finance Services Ltd v. Nayantara Ramessur (2024 SCJ 453) reaffirmed a key principle regarding the timing of employer actions under the Employment Rights Act 2008. The central issue revolved around the interpretation of section 38(2)(a)(iii) concerning the requirement for employers to notify employees of charges related to misconduct within ten days of becoming aware of the misconduct. The Court of Appeal agreed with the principles established in earlier cases, emphasizing that the ten-day delay under section 38(2)(a)(iii) begins only when the employer has a "connaissance exacte et complète des faits reprochés"—a precise and complete understanding of the alleged facts.    In this case, it was deemed that such knowledge could only be established upon the completion of an internal enquiry.   The judgment overturned the Industrial Court's decision, which found the employer at fault for not notifying the employee within the statutory delay. The Supreme Court concluded that the enquiry was completed on 18 April 2013, and the charges were correctly issued thereafter, hence the employer had complied with section 38(2)(a)(iii). The appeal was allowed, and the order for severance allowance was quashed.

🚨The recent Tiger Global judgment in India 🇮🇳 has sparked renewed interest in Mauritius 🇲🇺 as a substance jurisdiction. Our Managing Partner Nilen Vencadasmy explores how this case impacts on Mauritius' evolution from a mere tax-efficient hub to a trusted, compliant, and well-regulated destination for international investments. 🌎 Read the full blog article here: https://lnkd.in/dJqwuNHB #Mauritius #TigerGlobal #InternationalBusiness #SubstanceJurisdiction #GlobalFinance #Investments #Compliance #DTAA #Taxation #FinancialRegulation #MauritiusFinance #JuridisLawFirm #LegalInsights

Juridis 🇲🇺is proud to have been part of this laudable initiative. Thanks DELTA legal, advokátní kancelář s.r.o. 🇨🇿 and Interlaw Ltd. 🌐 for this incredible opportunity to give back to the community. 🙏🏼👏🏼