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Lawyer in Mauritius · Port-Louis
Counsel for the moments
that shape a life.
A chambers of barristers in Port-Louis for divorce, property, estates and employment. Me Mokshda Pertaub, at the Bar since 1998, leads it.
Memberships, consultancies and features: Mauritius Bar Association, UN Women, UNODC, UNDP, IISD, Equality Now, L’Express, Essentielle, the German Federal Foreign Office and the High Commission of India.
the chambers
Some matters are measured in headlines.
Most are measured in sleepless nights.
Mauritian courts move at their own pace. A divorce can run years; one file can pass through four professions.
The chambers advises Mauritians and foreign nationals through that system, alongside an independent network of attorneys and notaries.
28+
Years at the Bar, as of October 2026
Bench
Former District Magistrate
3
UN agencies advised
IJLS
Former Director
practice
Twelve areas of practice. One standard.
- 01 Family Law & Divorce Divorce, custody, alimony and child abduction before the Family Division.
- 02 Child Custody & Maintenance Custody and access, pension alimentaire that stops, a parent abroad, and travel with children.
- 03 Domestic Abuse & Protection Orders Protection Orders and exclusion orders under the Domestic Abuse Act 2026, for applicants and respondents.
- 04 Succession & Inheritance Heirs at home and abroad, wills, forced heirship, partage, indivision and disputes over family land.
- 05 Property, Estate Planning & Wills Pre-purchase advice, wills and succession, alongside the notaire (notary).
- 06 Employment & Workers’ Rights Workers’ Rights Act litigation, disciplinary committees, employment contracts.
- 07 Criminal Law Police-station advice, bail, trial and appeal.
- 08 Road Traffic & Drink Driving Breath tests, drink and drug driving charges, licence disqualification and road accidents in the Mauritian courts.
- 09 Residence Permits Permit refusals and delays, an occupation permit lost on dismissal, spouse and retirement permits.
- 10 Civil & Commercial Advisory Advisory and drafting first; litigation when a dispute must be filed.
- 11 High-Value & High-Profile Matters High-value divorce, substantial estates, politically exposed persons and sensitive defence matters.
- 12 Gender Advisory & International Advisory to boards and institutions; consultancy for UN Women, UNODC and UNDP.
discretion
Some matters must stay quiet.
They do.
High-value divorce and sensitive allegations attract attention. Preparation, and the flow of information, can be controlled.
private mattersfor buyers & expats
Advice before you sign,
not after.
A promoter is pressing, an EDB approval is pending, the notary is called neutral. Independent advice belongs before the signature.
speak to us first
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.
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.
Le dossier traité ensemble s’est bien déroulé, très content de la relation pendant la préparation et du résultat.
in the media
Commentary, interviews and public work.
Me Mokshda Pertaub : «La société civile doit jouer un rôle de chien de garde»
An interview on civil-society oversight of the Domestic Abuse Bill.
Me Mokshda Pertaub : «Le féminicide est désormais reconnu par la jurisprudence»
A named interview on femicide law and prevention.
plain answers
The questions people ask.
Do I need a lawyer or a notary for this matter?
Rarely one profession: the notaire advises on and draws the deed; an attorney advises and drafts the pleadings; your barrister advises, drafts and appears in court.
read the answer →After divorce, can a foreign spouse stay in Mauritius?
Some can and some cannot. A permit tied to the marriage is a question for the responsible authority, asked first.
read the answer →How to proceed legally after being fired without reason?
Keep the letter and the payslips. The labour office and the Industrial Court are different routes.
read the answer →