Janesh’s areas of practice focus on financial services law, company law and commercial law. He has particular experience in the real estate sector, and has a keen interest in fintech.
Prior to joining Orison Legal in May 2022, Janesh reckons over 11 years’ experience in transactional, corporate and regulatory roles. He was previously the in-house Counsel of Grit Real Estate Income Group Limited, a premier pan-African property investment group listed in London and Mauritius.
On the pro-bono side, Janesh advises the Board of the Global Compact Local Network in Mauritius, which is part of the United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative.
ADMISSIONS
Barrister, Mauritius
Barrister & Solicitor, New Zealand (non-practising)
EDUCATION
University of Mauritius – BA (Hons.) Law and Management
University of Kent – LLM in International Commercial Law
Currently advising on the winding-up of a subsidiary of a major Singaporean telecom operator in Mauritius.
Currently advising a major credit finance company in relation to its acquisition of a majority stake in a company providing financing for the acquisition of heavy machinery for businesses operating in sub-Saharan Africa.
Currently advising the subsidiary of a dual listed company in relation to a back-to-back guarantee from another shareholder (listed on Botswana Stock Exchange) in the context of a funding provided by IFC on a sale and leaseback transaction for an industrial facility.
Advised on the Mauritian-SPV acquisition of an industrial facility in Kenya under a sale and leaseback structure. Deal worth around USD 23 million.*
Advised on the St-Helene hospital share subscription transaction, encompassing a guarantee from the Fonds de Solidarité Africain.*
*Experience prior to joining Orison Legal
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