Jean-Vincent Etienne

Barrister-at-Law and preferred partner of the Chambers, specialising in corporate, commercial and regulatory work across Africa and Mauritius.

Jean-Vincent Etienne is a Barrister-at-Law and preferred partner of Lutchmenarraidoo Chambers.

He holds an LLB (Honours) from Wolverhampton University and completed the Bar Vocational Course at Northumbria University, England, in 2006. He was admitted to the Bar of England and Wales at Gray's Inn in July 2006, and to the Bar of Mauritius in January 2008.

Jean-Vincent began his career in 2007 at a leading Mauritian law firm as an associate in corporate and commercial practice, working with financial institutions and investment clients.

In 2010, he became group legal advisor for a major African research and mining corporation, establishing corporate vehicles and funds supporting multi-million dollar investments across Mali, Rwanda, Mauritania and Senegal.

Today he advises local groups, global businesses and foreign companies on corporate structure formation, trust administration, fund management, and acts as MLRO for offshore companies. He also assists individual investors and retirees establishing residency in Mauritius.

Practice areas

• Commercial and corporate law
• Civil litigation
• Employment law · Family law
• Compliance and regulatory enforcement
• Corporate formation and administration
• Trust and fund administration
• Legal due diligence · Trademark and logo registration