MAURITIUS Trends and Developments Contributed by: Sivakumaren (Robin) Mardemootoo, Natasha Behary Paray and Jeeshna (Kaajal) Radhakissoon, Dentons Mauritius LLP
Conclusion Mauritius enters 2026 with a legal and regulatory envi- ronment that is more structured, more transparent and more sophisticated than it was 12 months ago. The procedural reforms in litigation and dispute resolution reduce uncertainty and should, if applied in the man- ner intended by the legislature, improve efficiency. The institutional changes in tax disputes and profes- sional regulation strengthen the independence and integrity of the frameworks on which businesses and investors rely. The chosen judicial decisions men- tioned in this article are evidence of an advance in the law across a range of areas in ways that will shape practice for years to come. For those doing business in Mauritius, engagement with these developments is not merely a matter of compliance – it is a necessary condition for operat- ing effectively in one of Africa’s most dynamic legal systems.
the lender of the protections available to a secured creditor. This decision offers reassurance to notaries, private lenders and parties relying on conventional mortgages as security. It confirms that the inscription process is not an additional layer of substantive review and that the Conservator’s discretion to refuse has nar- row limits.
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