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Shareholders' Agreements In Mauritius: Is A Fixed Duration Required?

A shareholders' agreement that is silent on its duration risks being treated as a contract of indeterminate duration, which may allow either party to terminate it on reasonable notice. This article examines whether Mauritian law requires shareholders' agreements to specify a fixed term, drawing on a landmark French court ruling and exploring the legal frameworks governing contract duration in Mauritius.

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ENS

Arbitrating Shareholders’ Disputes And Beyond – The Mauritian Supreme Court Re-affirms Its Non-interventionist And Pro-arbitration Stance

The Supreme Court of Mauritius has established critical precedents for shareholder disputes involving arbitration clauses, clarifying when courts may intervene to grant interim measures and how costs should be awarded when applications are withdrawn.

Mauritius Litigation

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Appleby

The Cost Of Dissent: Managing Liquidity And Statutory Validity In Major Mauritian Transactions

In the Mauritian landscape, one of the most significant hurdles to a successful deal is obtaining shareholder approval for “Major Transactions.” Failure to secure this mandate can trigger a cascade of legal challenges, financial liabilities, and reputational fallout.

Mauritius Commercial

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Appleby

The Mauritian National Budget 2025/2026 - From Abyss To Prosperity: Rebuilding The Bridge To Future

The National Budget builds on three pillars namely, economic renewal, fiscal consolidation and a new social order. Through the National Budget, the Mauritian Government ambitions to foster economic growth...

Mauritius Finance

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Appleby

Insider Dealing: A Review Of The Treatment In Mauritius, EU And US Federal Law

Mauritius Commercial

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Appleby

Guide To Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) In Mauritius 2024

Mauritius Commercial

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Appleby

Receivership: An Enforcement Mechanism For Lenders

Mauritius Insolvency

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Appleby

Minority Shareholder's Claim For Compensation Against Oppressive Majority Shareholders And Directors Under S.178 Of The Companies Act

Mauritius Commercial

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Orison Legal

Derivative Action: A Shareholder's Remedy To Protect The Interests Of The Company

Mauritius Commercial

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Appleby

Guide To Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) In Mauritius 2023

Mauritius Commercial

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Appleby

Fund Finance Laws And Regulations 2023 – Mauritius

Mauritius Finance

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Appleby

Mauritius Case-Law Summary November 2022

Mauritius Commercial

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Appleby

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Guide 2022 – Mauritius

Mauritius Commercial

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Appleby

Salient Amendments Brought To The Companies Act 2001 By The Finance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022

Mauritius Commercial

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Chambers of Urmila Boolell SC

Mauritius’ 2026 Family Office Regime: A Comparative Perspective With South Africa

Mauritius Wealth Mgt

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ENS

Mauritius As A Relocation Destination

Mauritius Immigration

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ENS

Registrar General Cannot Police Private Family Loans, Supreme Court Rules

Mauritius Finance

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ENS

Why Multinational Groups Operating In Africa Should Consider The Mauritius Global Treasury Activities Licence

Mauritius Finance

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The Sovereign Group

Axis Budget Brief 2026 – 2027

Mauritius Government

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AXIS Fiduciary Ltd

Axis Insights – The Importance Of Corporate Governance In This Era Of Substance

The word Governance is derived from the latin word Guvernare which means to steer or to control. The importance of CG in today's era can no longer be questioned.

Mauritius Commercial

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AXIS Fiduciary Ltd

Constitution Or Shareholders' Agreement – Which One Prevails?

A quick analysis of the law shows that a company may but does not need to have a constitution.

Mauritius Commercial

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Appleby

8 Ways Good Corporate Governance Creates Company Value

Put simply, corporate governance is a framework by which a company is controlled and directed in the most effective way.

Mauritius Commercial

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Ocorian

Appleby Contributes Four Chapters To Global Legal Insights – Fund Finance 2021: Mauritius

With its diversified economy, politically stable and business-friendly environment, coupled with an impressive ‘speed to market' in implementing legislative changes

Mauritius Commercial

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Appleby

Fund Finance 2021: Mauritius

Mauritius Commercial

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Appleby

The Mauritius Shareholding Trust (MAST)

Mauritius Commercial

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AXIS Fiduciary Ltd

FSC – Exemption From The Requirements Of Rule 6(c) And (d) Of The Securities (disclosure Obligations Of Reporting Issuers) Rules 2007

Mauritius Commercial

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AXIS Fiduciary Ltd

Re-Domiciliation Of A Company To Mauritius – An Interesting Proposition!

Mauritius Commercial

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AXIS Fiduciary Ltd

The Mauritius Shareholding Trust (MAST): A Novel Way To Hold Your Shares In Companies

Mauritius Commercial

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AXIS Fiduciary Ltd

Mauritius Issues Regulations Under The Mauritius Companies Act 2001 And The Insolvency Act 2009

Mauritius Commercial

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Appleby

Companies In Financial Difficulty And The COVID-19 (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2020

Mauritius Coronavirus

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ENS

Amalgamation And Migration Under Mauritius Law

Mauritius Commercial

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Appleby

Mauritius Case-Law Summary (August 2019)

Mauritius Commercial

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Appleby

Restrictions On Giving Financial Assistance

Mauritius Commercial

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Appleby

Companies In Financial Difficulty And The COVID-19 (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2020

Due to the global Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and its effects on the Mauritian economy, on 15 May 2020, the Government of Mauritius enacted the COVID-19 (Miscellaneous Provisions)...

Mauritius Coronavirus

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ENS

Amalgamation And Migration Under Mauritius Law

This article endeavours to highlight the often forgotten concepts of amalgamation and migration of companies which underlie some fundamental M&A transactions.

Mauritius Commercial

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Appleby

Mauritius Case-Law Summary (August 2019)

The below is a summary of recent cases likely to influence the practice of global business in Mauritius.

Mauritius Commercial

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Appleby

Restrictions On Giving Financial Assistance

In Mauritius, such financial assistance is restricted under the Companies Act 2001.

Mauritius Commercial

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Appleby

Notice Period To Convene A Shareholders' Meeting Increases From 14 To 21 Days

Mauritius Commercial

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ENS

Global Legal Advisory Service Licence – Are We Ready For It!

Following the announcement made in the Budget Speech 2016, the Finance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2016 was enacted.

Mauritius Finance

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Juristconsult Chambers

The New Code Of Corporate Governance

The corporations are also provided with narrative reports which propose wording to include in their annual reports.

Mauritius Commercial

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Juristconsult Chambers

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