Lovania Veerapen
Beau-Bassin
Summary
I am a Member of the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple and I was Called to the Bar of England and Wales on the 30th of November 2020. I was sworn in as a Barrister in the Republic of Mauritius on the 23rd of September 2022. I am a member of the Mauritius Bar Association. Ambitious Barrister at Law with extensive experience in wide variety of disciplines with emphasis in Civil and Commercial Litigation.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Barrister at Law
5 St James Court
Port Louis, Mauritius
09.2022 - Current
- Civil and Commercial Litigation
- Appeared before the District Courts, Intermediate Court, Industrial Court and Supreme Court of Mauritius.
- Appeared before the Revenue Committee.
- Appeared before the Employment Relations Tribunal.
- Assisting Senior Counsel in applications for Judicial Review before the Supreme Court.
- Assisting Senior Counsel in Constitutional Redress applications.
- Assisting Senior Counsel in applications to set aside Statutory Demands and Injunctions.
- Assisting Senior Counsel for Arbitration Proceedings.
- Legal vetting of Text and Recording of canditates for Party Elections Broadcast.
- Acting as junior counsel for employees/employers in disciplinary committees.
- Conducted legal research and analysis to draft legal opinions, written submissions and reports.
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
- Advised clients in relation to Employment Law, Company Law.
- Leveraged knowledge of precedents and applicable laws to determine probable case outcomes.
- Evaluated findings and precedents and developed strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Compliance
- Reviewed legal materials for regulatory compliance.
- Conducted KYC, due diligence, client onboarding, screening and drafted MLRO reports.
- Reviewed AML/CFT policies in accordance with the Financial Intelligence and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2002 in Mauritius.
- Corporate and Transactional
- Conducted in-depth research and drafted and reviewed proposals, agreements and contracts.
- Negotiated and drafted settlement agreements.
- Conducted incorporation of companies, transfer of shares and due diligence.
- Advised clients regarding legal matters, corporate transactions and contract negotiations.
Internship
Dentons Mauritius LLP
Port Louis, Mauritius
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Attended and participated in meetings and brainstorming sessions with team members.
- Assisted in legal research and analysis to draft legal opinions.
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
- Drafted pleadings, divorce petitions, notices and written submissions.
Pupil Barrister
5 St James Court
Port Louis, Mauritius
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisted in legal research and analysis to draft legal opinions, written submission and reports.
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
- Conducted in-depth research in order to write effective proposals, agreements and contracts.
- Attended Court sittings with Pupil Master.
Pupil Barrister
Sewraj Solicitors
Port Louis, Mauritius
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Assisted in legal research and prepared written submissions to be submitted in Court.
- Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and documented information.
- Interviewed divorce clients and took instructions for the drafting of their divorce petition.
- Prepared legal briefs and appeals and filed with state and federal courts as required.
- Used in-depth knowledge of legal precedents to analyse probable outcomes of cases.
- Drafted pleadings, divorce petitions, written submissions, notices (Mise en Demeure) and letters.
- Attended Court with Pupil Master.
Pupil Barrister
Collendavelloo & Baloomoody Chambers
Port Louis, Mauritius
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Attended Court with Pupil Master.
- Assisted in legal research and analysis to draft written submissions.
Mini Pupil
ENSafrica
Mauritius
10.2017 - 11.2017
Mini Pupil
Dentons Mauritius LLP
Mauritius
08.2017 - 09.2017
- (formerly Mardemootoo Solicitors)
Education
Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) -
University of The West of England
Bristol, United Kingdom10.2020
Mediation Training Course - Civil And Commercial Mediation (Accredited Civil and Commercial Mediator)
ADR ODR International
10.2019
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - undefined
University of The West of England
Bristol, United Kingdom07.2017
Cambridge Higher School Certificate (GCE 'A' Level) - Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics
Ebene State Secondary School
Ebene, Mauritius01.2014
Cambridge School Certificate (GCE ‘O’ Level) - Sciences
Ebene State Secondary School
Ebene, Mauritius01.2011
Skills
- Legal research
- Civil Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Mediation
- Case interpretation
- Arbitration
- Time management
- Legal writing/drafting
- Advocacy
- Full professional proficiency in English and French
Timeline
Barrister at Law
5 St James Court
09.2022 - Current
Internship
Dentons Mauritius LLP
03.2022 - 07.2022
Pupil Barrister
5 St James Court
07.2021 - 01.2022
Pupil Barrister
Sewraj Solicitors
04.2021 - 07.2021
Pupil Barrister
Collendavelloo & Baloomoody Chambers
12.2020 - 03.2021
Mini Pupil
ENSafrica
10.2017 - 11.2017
Mini Pupil
Dentons Mauritius LLP
08.2017 - 09.2017
Mediation Training Course - Civil And Commercial Mediation (Accredited Civil and Commercial Mediator)
ADR ODR International
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - undefined
University of The West of England
Cambridge Higher School Certificate (GCE 'A' Level) - Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics
Ebene State Secondary School
Cambridge School Certificate (GCE ‘O’ Level) - Sciences
Ebene State Secondary School
Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) -
University of The West of England