Our esteemed law firm has had the privilege of welcoming the legendary Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers to our team as an Associate Legal Expert Consultant.
Lord Phillips, the former President of the Supreme Court of England and Wales, is a true luminary in the legal field. With a career spanning decades, he has made an indelible impact on the judiciary system and has been instrumental in shaping the legal landscape.
As an arbitrator, Lord Phillips brings an unparalleled wealth of knowledge, experience, and wisdom. His remarkable expertise in dispute resolution and his deep understanding of complex legal matters make him an invaluable asset to our firm and our clients.
Throughout his illustrious career, Lord Phillips has presided over numerous high-profile cases, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to fairness, justice, and upholding the rule of law. His appointment to our firm further solidifies our dedication to providing exceptional legal services and ensuring the highest standards of arbitration.
We are honored to have Lord Phillips join our team, and his presence will undoubtedly elevate our capabilities and reputation in the legal community. His insights and guidance will be invaluable in helping our clients navigate complex legal disputes and achieve favorable outcomes.
Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers. We are truly privileged to have such an esteemed legal figure as part of our firm, and we look forward to the immense contributions he will make to our clients and the field of arbitration.
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Climate change has established itself as one of the most pressing problems of our time. Inevitably, differences have arisen. How to solve them? Elements of response with the president of the Mauritian branch of the Association of International Law.
What are the main areas that were discussed at the round table organized on June 20 jointly by the International Law Association and the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law?
The key points of our discussion on the role of mediation in climate change and sustainability disputes include several aspects. We addressed the issue of mediation, which offers a constructive and collaborative approach to resolving climate change conflicts.
We also highlighted the advantages of mediation, including strengthening communication, seeking mutually beneficial agreements, and promoting sustainable results. In addition, during this round table, the Singapore Convention on Mediation was mentioned as a useful framework for resolving international climate-related disputes. It is necessary to promote awareness and adoption of the Singapore Convention.
Personally, I am of the opinion that mediation should be integrated into climate change policies and decision-making. Collaborative approaches and partnerships between governments, international organizations, civil society and private sector actors are crucial to using mediation and the Singapore Convention. This will help meet the challenges posed by climate change and sustainability.
How is that?
Mediation can offer a constructive and collaborative approach to resolving climate change conflicts by facilitating dialogue between the parties concerned. It can also help identify common interests by encouraging negotiation for solutions that benefit all.
What are the advantages of mediation?
The advantages are multiple. It offers flexibility, confidentiality, control of the parties over the result and the possibility of maintaining positive relationships. In addition, it is faster and less expensive than other forms of conflict resolution.
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Today, we come bearing fantastic news that has already set the tone for an incredible weekend!
On 28th July 2023, the Supreme Court of Mauritius delivered its ruling in favour of our client in the AfriNIC Dispute matter on the issue of security for costs. This outcome is nothing short of a testament to the relentless dedication, unwavering commitment and exceptional expertise of our legal team.
The case, which was highly intricate and complex, tested the skills and mettle of our legal warriors. But they emerged victorious, bringing justice and relief to our client.
This victory is profound, not only for our client but also for the broader community, as it sets a precedent for similar disputes in the future.
We also extend our deepest gratitude to our client for entrusting us with their case.
And to our legal team, we say a big THANK YOU! Your hard work, late nights, and relentless pursuit of justice have paid off, and we couldn't be more proud.
#Victory #SupremeCourtOfMauritius #AfriNICDispute #JusticePrevails#LegalTeam #WeFightForYou
We are pleased to inform that our Managing Partner Steven S. Sengayen LLM, MBA, in his capacity as the President of International Law Association Mauritius Branch, had an engaging roundtable discussion on #Mediation at the symposium commemorating the 150th anniversary of the International Law Association, which was co-organized with UNCITRAL: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law. We would like to express our gratitude to Catherine Kessedjian for inviting him and Diana Paraguacuto-Maheo to co-chair the debates. We also want to extend our thanks to the panelists Matthias Fekl, Judy Knieper,Majda Dabaghi, and Paul Fauteux, for their valuable contributions to the discussions.
Throughout the event, it was emphasized the importance of mediation in addressing climate change disputes and sustainability, among others:
1. Highlight how mediation can provide a constructive and collaborative approach to resolving conflicts arising from climate change issues.
2.Emphasize the benefits of mediation in fostering communication, reaching mutually beneficial agreements, and promoting sustainable outcomes.
3. The role of the Singapore Convention in facilitating climate change mediation: Discuss how the Singapore Convention on Mediation can serve as a valuable framework for resolving international climate-related disputes, among others.
4. Promoting awareness and adoption of the Singapore Convention:
5. Integrating mediation into climate change policy and decision-making:
6. Highlight the importance of collaborative approaches and partnerships between governments, international organizations, civil society, and private sector actors in effectively utilizing mediation and the Singapore Convention to address climate change challenges and sustainability, among others.
Cheers to the ongoing success of the International Law Association and its French Branch. In these challenging times, international law is more vital than ever.
#ila2023 #mediation #law #internationallaw #paris #symposium #ila#climatechange #sustainability
International Law Association - Mauritius Branch, organised an international law conference and the book
launch of “Justice on Trial: Radical Solutions For A System At Breaking Point” which featured expert presentations on the topic of international criminal law: “ Recent trends in fraud and money laundering in the age of globalisation and dark web”.
Featuring our Guest Speaker and Author: Chris Daw KC and two eminent keynote speeches : The Rt Hon Satyabhooshun Domah, a former Justice of the Supreme Court of Mauritius and Prof Vandana Ajay Kumar (India), other panelists and eminent speakers included: The President of the Republic of Mauritius, His Excellency Mr Prithvirajsing ROOPUN G.C.S.K, The President of the ILA Mauritius Branch Steven S. Sengayen LLM, MBA , Hon. Rajcoomar RAMPERTAB, Director General of the Mahatma Gandhi Institute (MGI).
DATE: 30th SEPT 2022
TIME: 1pm to 4pm (GMT+4)
VENUE: MGI & online
We are pleased to inform you that our Managing Partner, and also President of ILA Mauritius and a member of the Executive Council of the International Law Association, Mr Steven Sengayen, has been invited to chair the following ILA Committee working sessions at the ILA 79th Biennial International Law Conference 2020, Kyoto, Japan, namely the:
The findings/resolutions of the abovementioned committees will be forwarded to the Secretary General of the United Nations for further dissemination, albeit, adoption into principles of international law.
#arbitration #humanrights #internationalLaw #law #mediation #disputeresolution #conference2020
The Mauritius International Law Association organized a webinar on October 22, 2020. It is with the aim of explaining the role and function of the Permanent Court of Arbitration. The president of the association, lawyer Steven Sengayen, returned to the subject in an interview with Défi Plus. He discussed various cases heard before this body and explained its importance. He also added that a decision before the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) binds the parties and that there is no appeal mechanism, according to the PCA arbitration rules.
On October 22, 2020, as President of the International Law Association (ADI) in Mauritius, you organized a webinar on the topic: the role and function of the permanent court of arbitration. What is the goal of this webinar?
The goal of the webinar is to improve understanding of the PCA, which was established in 1899 and also to facilitate arbitration and other forms of dispute resolution between states.
The headquarters of the CPA was built in 1913 and is located in The Hague, the Netherlands. It is known as a "Peace Palace".
Mauritius is the only country in the region and in Africa that has a legal framework on international arbitration. Mauritius enacted the International Arbitration Law (IAA) in 2008, influenced by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) law on international commercial arbitration. ...etc
21th Oct 2019
This appeal raises questions about the acquisition of ownership of immovable property through acquisitive prescription and the loss of a right of action through extinctive prescription.
The principal issues in this appeal are (i) whether the appellant’s authors had possession of the Plot of the necessary quality to entitle Lekha Kawal to become its owner by acquisitive prescription and (ii) whether the appellant’s action is time-barred by extinctive prescription. The Board will also address the challenge that the appellant failed to make his siblings parties to the action.
«J’ai soulevé la question de l’avis consultatif de la Cour internationale de Justice (CIJ) du 25 février 2019 sur l’archipel des Chagos », indique l’avocat Steven Sengayen.
Selon lui, le conseil exécutif lui a conseillé de faire une proposition pour la création d’un groupe de travail pour l’étude des implications de cet avis. Il adressera une proposition détaillée au directeur des études de l’International Law Association (ILA), le professeur Marcel Brus, lors de la prochaine réunion du conseil exécutif en novembre 2019.
Me Steven Sengayen dit avoir le soutien d’autres membres du conseil exécutif de l’ILA, des avocats reconnus pour leurs travaux en droit international, tels que le professeur Mads Andenas, Queen’s Counsel (Norvège), le professeur Willem Van Genugten (Pays-Bas), le Dr Sarah MH Nouven (Cambridge University) et le professeur Eirik Bjorge (University of Bristol), entre autres. Ces derniers envisagent de soumettre une proposition sur les implications du récent avis consultatif...........
Le président de l’International Law Association de Maurice, Me Steven Sengayen, est revenu sur l’affaire Chagos, lors de la réunion du conseil exécutif de cette association. Elle s’est tenue les 10 et 11 mai 2019, à la House of Lords, au palais de Westminster et ensuite à l’Institute of Advanced Legal Studies.
L’Association de droit international a vu le jour en 2018. Parlez-vous de cette association non gouvernementale et de ses objectifs?
L'Association a été fondée à Bruxelles en 1 873. Ses objectifs sont l'étude, la clarification et le développement du droit international, tant public que privé, et la promotion de la compréhension internationale et du respect du droit international.
L’ILA jouit d’un statut consultatif auprès des organisations spécialisées de l’Organisation des Nations unies en tant qu’organisation internationale non gouvernementale........
L’Association de droit international- International Law Association- (ILA) jouit d’un statut consultatif auprès des organisations spécialisées de l’Organisation des Nations Unies en tant qu’organisation internationale non gouvernementale. Elle compte 62 branches à travers le monde, dont quatre en Afrique. Et Maurice est la 63e branche de l'ILA et la 5e en Afrique
The Executive Council of the International Law Association in London, has approved the establishment of the “International Law Association (Mauritius Branch). Mauritius is the 63rd Branch of ILA and its 4th in Africa.
Steven Sengayen
Founding President
Branch Officers
21 JULY 2018
D’origine mauricienne, Steven Sengayen est un homme de loi établi en Angleterre. Il n’a pas pour autant oublié son île natale. Pour preuve : il se lance dans un projet qui permettra à nos juges, avocats, notaires et autres avoués de se joindre à une association présente dans 62 pays. Il s’agit du lancement d’une branche de l’International Law Association.
Steven Sengayen a été mandaté par le siège social de l’association à lancer cette branche mauricienne. Lors d’une visite à Maurice, la semaine dernière, il nous a expliqué les objectifs de ce projet, approuvé par l’Attorney General, Maneesh Gobin.
19 MAI 2018
Me Steven Sengayen explique les stratégies mises en place pour lutter contre l’évasion fiscale sur le plan mondial.
Qu’est-ce que l’érosion de la base d’imposition et le transfert de bénéfices connus comme le Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) ?
Le BEPS est un projet pour trouver des solutions dans certains pays afin de les aider à réduire la déduction des sommes qui érodent l'assiette fiscale ou simplement en transférant les bénéfices dans des juridictions fiscales inférieures. Ces pratiques sont adoptées par certaines entreprises multinationales. Cela dit, le BEPS fait référence à des stratégies d'évasion fiscale qui exploitent les lacunes sur le transfert des bénéfices vers des juridictions fiscales à faible ou sans impôt.......
21 AVRIL 2018
Solliciter un tribunal pour régler un différend tarde parfois et on ne peut choisir qui jugera l’affaire. Dans un arbitrage, les parties choisissent l’arbitre qui présidera leur cas. C’est un moyen efficace et rapide d’obtenir une décision. Me Steven Sengayen de « Steven and Associates Law Firm » figure sur la liste des arbitres agréés de la LCIA-MIAC. Il explique ce qu’est l’arbitrage.
Qu’est-ce que l’arbitrage ?
L'arbitrage est la principale méthode de règlement des différends internationaux impliquant des États, des particuliers et des sociétés. C'est l'une des conséquences de la mondialisation du commerce et des investissements.....
2 DEC 2017
L’avocat Steven Sengayen de Steven and Associates Law Firm énumère les étapes pour recourir au Privy Council, instance indépendante pour les justiciables mauriciens. Une procédure qui peut s’avérer coûteuse pour le citoyen mauricien qui a aussi l’option de saisir la Cour suprême de Maurice.
« Le CJCP est un atout pour Maurice car il apporte un double contrôle de la Constitution. »
Quelle est la particularité du Comité judicaire du Conseil privé de la reine d’Angleterre, par rapport à celui du système judiciaire mauricien ?
On dit que le Comité judiciaire du Conseil privé (CJCP) de la reine d’Angleterre est une juridiction de dernier recours à Maurice. On peut se demander ce qu’est le CJCP de la reine d’Angleterre, car sa présence dans l’organigramme judiciaire est parfois mal comprise.
Le recours fut possible dès 1810 lorsque l’ile Maurice devint colonie britannique. Quand le pays accéda à l’Independence en 1968, le législateur mauricien décida de promulguer The Mauritius
Our managing partner with RCQB distributing food to affected families who have been severely hit by Cyclone Berguitta!
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