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Key contacts
Managing Partner: Yuvraj Juwaheer
Partner: Varsha Boodhoo
Quick facts
Lawyers

4

Network memberships

ALFA International

Languages

English, French

Key practice areas
Financial and corporate
Firm overview

YKJ Legal is a leading corporate and commercial law firm in Mauritius. As a team, we provide optimal legal expertise and value. We also advise on complex cross border transactions structured through the Mauritius jurisdiction.  

We have established ourselves as a reputable law firm, matching customised quality service and solutions with client expectations.   

Our client base includes international banks, insurance companies, investment funds, institutional investors and private clients from various sectors and geographies.  

We form part of the ALFA International Global Legal Network.

Key transactional practices
  • Banking & finance
  • Capital markets
  • Regulatory
  • Investment funds
  • M&A
  • Restructuring and insolvency
Address:
Office 2, NEX
Rue du Savoir
Cybercity, Ebene 72201
Tel:+230 465 1810 Email:Contact Us Web Address:http://www.ykjlegal.com
Rankings published in 2026
Financial and corporate
Tier 2
19 firms ranked
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Tier 1

ALN Mauritius | BLC Robert & Associates
6 practice areas
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Benoit Chambers
4 practice areas
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ENS
4 practice areas
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Juristconsult Chambers
4 practice areas
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Tier 2

Appleby
4 practice areas
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Bowmans
2 practice areas
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Dentons
2 practice areas
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YKJ Legal
1 practice area
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Tier 3

CMS Prism – in association with CMS
5 practice areas
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Eversheds Sutherland
1 practice area
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Madun Gujadhur Chambers
2 practice areas
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PLCJ
3 practice areas
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Uteem Chambers
7 practice areas
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Tier 4

5 St James Court
4 practice areas
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C&A Law
4 practice areas
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Chambers of Sir Hamid Moollan QC
4 practice areas
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Orison Legal
4 practice areas
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Venture Law
5 practice areas
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John W Ffooks & Co
2 practice areas
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Overview

YKJ Legal is an independent law firm in Mauritius founded in 2009. The firm has a particular strength in financial and corporate work with an emphasis on M&A, banking, investment funds and debt capital markets. 

 

  

 

Highlights  

YKJ Legal advised Greenko Mauritius as the Issuer and its parent, Greenko Energy Holdings, as the Parent Guarantor in the proposed offer senior notes by the Issuer to be guaranteed by the Parent Guarantor. Acting as local counsel, the team advised on all Mauritius law matters, including drafting the corporate approvals; reviewing the offering memorandum, investor presentation, indenture, and purchase agreement from a Mauritius law perspective; and liaising with all relevant parties and advisors to finalise all relevant documents. The transaction closed in April 2024 and was led by partners Vikram Seesunkur and Yuvraj Juwaheer.  

The firm also assisted AgDevCo with an equity investment of USD7m for 25% stake in Agris Africa for the expansion of their herb, vegetable and avocado production in Kenya. Acting as local counsel, the team conducted legal due diligence on Agris Africa and three other related companies; reviewed the subscription agreement; drafted and reviewed the corporate authorization of AGris; and provided general legal advice related to the overall transaction, including filings, approvals, and assisting with conditions precedent. The transaction closed in September 2024 and was led by Vikram Seesunkur, Yuvraj Juwaheer, and Varsha Boodhoo. 

 

Key Clients  

FirstRand Bank Limited; Greenko Group; AgDevCo Group; Co-operative Bank of Kenya; Pictet & Cie 

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Deal Highlights
3 results3 results
Deal Name Deal Date Firm Name Jurisdiction Deal Type Lawyer Names Client Names Client Role
Greenko Power II Ltd - Bond Issue
2021-12-01
YKJ Legal
India
Bond issue
Greenko Power II Ltd
Issuer
Greenko Power II Ltd - Bond issue
2021-01-12
YKJ Legal
Mauritius
Bond issue
Vikram Seesunkur
Greenko Power II Ltd
Issuer
Greenko Dutch BV - Bond issue
2021-01-04
YKJ Legal
Mauritius
Bond issue
Vikram Seesunkur
Greenko Dutch BV
Issuer
IFLR1000
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