the chambers
A chambers of barristers in Mauritius. One method, held in common.
Me Mokshda Pertaub leads the chambers, at the Mauritian Bar since 1998. A barrister and a pupil work beside her; independent attorneys and notaries sit around each matter.
lex · aquila
The law. The eagle.
A clear point of view.
Lex is the law; aquila, the eagle: clear sight, independence, and saying what a client needs to know.
Advice candidly given; advocacy that keeps the person in view.
meet the principal barristerport-louis
A Port-Louis chambers for matters that require judgement as well as law.
From Suite 304 at St James Court, the chambers advises Mauritians and foreign nationals across seven disciplines, from family and divorce to criminal defence.
Whoever holds the file, the facts come first, the route is made plain, and advice remains independent.
how we work
Clarity is part of the service.
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01 Personally handled Enquiries are handled personally. Calls are returned, even before the answer is known.
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02 Plain language Plain English, with a French legal term explained when it matters.
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03 Process made visible You are told what happens, in what order, and what each hearing decided.
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04 Independent counsel Notary and attorney hold their formal roles. Your barrister acts for you alone.
counsel
Three in chambers. One way of working.
Me Mokshda Pertaub is Principal Barrister and Head of Chambers; McTerrence Pavin practises beside her as a junior barrister; Tushtee City of Palaces is a pupil barrister.
principal barrister
Me Mokshda Pertaub
Head of Chambers, at the Bar since 1998. LLB (LSE, UK), LLM (France), PGD (India), Bar at Law (Mauritius). Former Director of the Institute for Judicial and Legal Studies.
Consultant to UN Women, UNODC, UNDP, IISD (Canada) and Equality Now. Formerly a District Magistrate, after posts at the State Law Office and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.
the principal barristerAlso in chambers
the network
Thirteen independent colleagues, around each matter.
A Mauritian matter rarely stays inside one profession. An attorney, or avoué, files at court; a notaire (notary) draws the deed. Thirteen independent practitioners in regular collaboration sit around each matter.
Barristers
Attorneys
Notaries
in their words
What clients say.
Shared with permission. Names withheld as a matter of course.
Mokshda Pertaub has assisted me and I cannot recommend her enough. What had appeared as a difficult situation was resolved with speed and efficiency. She has all that one wants from an advocate: expertise, fearlessness and passion. She showed integrity and compassion. If you need help, she will be there for you and will get results fast.
I would like to thank Mokshda Pertaub for her excellent work in a very difficult divorce case of one of my best friends. The preparation of the case was very detailed and he also got a clear and very helpful briefing to prepare him for the questions in court. Due to the preparation of Mokshda everything came to a good end.
This Lady assisted my case which seemed a few months ago to be lost. She’s been a good counsellor all the way. Answering my questions at any time, day or night, when I was in trouble. Her team assisted me not only as a client but mainly as a woman, as a human being. Thank you Mokshda.
I find it hard to put into words just how thankful I am for all that you have done for my daughter and me over the past year. Your unwavering support, kindness and readiness to help during such a challenging time have meant the world to us. I wholeheartedly endorse this law firm and highly recommend your services.
Me Mokshda Pertaub has a thorough knowledge of the law and defended my case with determination. She was always available to answer my questions and concerns. She put me at ease throughout the legal process.
Mokshda has always been very patient, a good listener and of very good advice. She has been very helpful and guiding in frustrating moments.
Words cannot express my gratitude for everything you have done for me during my case. All the support, caring, assistance and your availability throughout this difficult time. A million thanks to a great barrister and human being. I will always remember you as the one who made me smile through my tears.
Le dossier traité ensemble s’est bien déroulé, très content de la relation pendant la préparation et du résultat.
st james court
Suite 304, St James Court.
In central Port-Louis.
Consultations are by appointment at St James Court; most exchanges thereafter by WhatsApp, email and telephone.
plan your visitthe address
Lex Aquila Advocates, Port-Louis.
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chambers
Suite 304
St James Court,St Denis Street,
Port-Louis, Mauritius
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