About
5 St James Court, founded in 2011 and headed by Ravindra Chetty SC, is a set of self‑employed barristers based in Mauritius. The chambers focuses on civil and commercial work with a strong banking and financial‑services practice, handles transactional and litigation matters including international arbitration, and acts for international banks, financial institutions and states.
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Lawyers at this firm
Avinash Sunassee
Avinash’s current practice involves litigation work, advice and consultancy. He is involved in ‘heavy weight’ disputes and matters of significant complexity. He has a practice which covers all major economic areas in Mauritius, with a focus on commercial matters, financial services, restructuring (including insolvency) and construction. He acts for clients and major players in the banking and financial services, telecommunications, infrastructure, energy, construction, leisure, retail and luxury sectors. Avinash is recognised in leading directories such as Chambers Global and Legal 500. 5 St James Court is also ranked in IFLR 1000. Clients describe Avinash as a “very bright and very strong lawyer” (Chambers, 2015) and as having a “fantastic reputation” (Legal 500, 2017). · Litigation
Ravindra Chetty Sc
Ravindra Chetty SC is a Silk with over 30 years' experience as a leading Barrister at the Mauritian Bar. Highly commended for his “experience and thoroughness” in disputes, he is frequently instructed to represent international banks, corporations, medical councils and government figures in arbitral matters and in appeals. Market observers note that he is an "excellent advocate in Mauritius," with clients commending him for his "good reputation and credentials as a litigation lawyer." Ravindra Chetty SC has conducted many notable cases, which have shaped Mauritian jurisprudence. · Litigation