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 has also recently been appointed Chairperson of the National Economic and Social Council of Mauritius (The “NESC”). The NESC is an independent national forum which addresses socio economic issues, enhances national policy-making and dynamises the democratic process through consultation, dialogue and consensus-building. 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 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.
Clive Auffray holds an LLB from the University of Thames Valley in the UK and an MBA from the Dauphine University in Paris. He was sworn in and admitted to the Bar of Mauritius in 1999. He has acquired invaluable experience on various criminal and civil matters from his past positions in numerous high calibre Mauritian Chambers. He was admitted to the Attorney General’s Office as State Counsel in 2001. He also has had training in Legislature Drafting at the Attorney General’s Office by Sir Victor Glover, Ex Chief Justice of Mauritius. Clive Auffray has also worked extensively within the legal framework of the gambling and racing industry. He has participated in various conferences on the matter. He was appointed as Director of the Horse Racing Board in 2005 till 2007, following which he became the Chief Executive of the Gambling Regulatory Authority until 2011.
Priscilla Pattoo-Mungur has over eight 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 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 agreements and acting as legal adviser involving investment funds. Priscilla Pattoo-Mungur has done her pupillage at Juristconsult. She has occupied various high calibre posts as Legal and Compliance Executive and in-house Counsel in other laws firms before rejoining Juristconsult as a full-fledged barrister in 2009. Priscilla Pattoo-Mungur is currently part of the Editorial Committee of the Mauritius Business Law Review.
Shalinee Dreepaul- Halkhoree has an LLB from the University of Mauritius and an LLM in International Commercial Law from the University of Kent in the UK. She was admitted to the Mauritian Bar in 2009 and she has acquired much experience in litigation from her previous positions in Mauritian Chambers whilst continuously expanding her knowledge and experience in the corporate sector. She has appeared before the various court levels in 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. She is, also currently a part-time law lecturer at the University of Mauritius, teaching the module of ‘Foundations of Mauritian Law’ to prospective barristers and attorneys.
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.
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 joined Juristconsult Chambers in April 2011 and intends to sit for the Mauritius Bar Examinations in 2012.
Valérie Nassibou graduated from the University of Reunion Island with a Bachelor’s degree in French law (“Licence de Droit général) and a Master’s degree in French Private Law (Maîtrise de Droit privé). She went on to do a Masters’ degree in Business Law (“DESS en Droit des Affaires”) at the same university and then another Master’s degree in Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law at the University of Toulouse, France. She has gained much practical insight into the legal and corporate environment through different positions in well-known law firms and legal postings in both Reunion Island and France. In 2009, Valérie successfully completed her entrance examinations to the ‘Centre Régional de Formation à la Profession D’Avocats’ (« CRFPA »), which is the equivalent of our Bar Vocational Course. She is currently enrolled with the ‘Ecole des Avocats’ of Lyon, France which is allowing her to complete the compulsory 18 months of vocational training to become a fully-fledged barrister. As such, Valérie has joined Juristconsult as part of her ongoing training.
Philip Tsalikis is from England and has come to Mauritius to gain exposure to the domestic and international legal opportunities that exist here. He graduated from the University of Durham with an LLB with Honours in 2004. Philip subsequently spent four years working in a highly competitive and demanding business environment in the UK. He has had significant, legal training throughout his career and has had to deliver practical, commercial solutions to complex problems. Philip was called to the Bar of UK & Wales in 2010 after successfully completing his Bar Course at Manchester Metropolitan University. He is currently undertaking a pupillage at Juristconsult Chambers in order to diversify and further his legal expertise and to build a long-term, successful, international practice. |
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