Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Disputes are part of business and personal life, but resolving them requires strategy, foresight, and trusted advocacy. Our team provides representation in court and through alternative dispute resolution, ensuring conflicts are managed effectively and outcomes reflect your priorities.
Key Legal Framework in Mauritius:
- • Courts Act 1945 - the cornerstone of litigation, setting out the structure and jurisdiction of Mauritian courts. The hierarchy moves from District Courts to the Intermediate Court, then to the Supreme Court, the Court of Civil/Criminal Appeal, and finally the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council as the ultimate appellate body.
- • Litigation Process - disputes are resolved in court where a magistrate, judge, or jury delivers a binding decision based on evidence and arguments.
- • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) – mechanisms outside of court that provide efficient ways of resolving disputes:
- o Mediation – a neutral third party facilitates negotiation between disputing parties to reach a voluntary settlement.
- o Arbitration – a neutral arbitrator hears evidence and issues a binding decision. This is principally governed by the International Arbitration Act 2008, which positions Mauritius as a hub for international arbitration.
Our Services
- • Civil litigation (contractual disputes, property conflicts, tort claims)
- • Commercial disputes and arbitration
- • Administrative and constitutional challenges
- • Debt recovery and enforcement
- • Urgent relief: injunctions and interim orders
- • Representation across all levels of Mauritian courts