Sameer Tegally is a Partner at Venture Law. Sameer’s practice covers corporate, banking and finance (including Islamic finance) and trusts/foundations. Sameer advises leading multinationals and international banks on their cross-border investments, financing and trading, particularly with Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Sameer also advises institutional and private clients on all aspects of non-contentious Mauritius trusts and foundations law. Sameer has contributed several articles in renowned global publications in the fields of corporate law, Islamic finance and trusts.

Education

• UK Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment, Islamic Finance Qualification, 2009
• University College London/University of East London, BA (Hons) Law with Economics, 1998

Bar Admissions

• Mauritius, Barrister, 2002
• Bermuda, Registered Associate, 2009

Awards and Recognitions

• Mauritius, Barrister, 2002 • Bermuda, Registered Associate, 2009
• Recognised in the 2016 edition (and since 2012) of Chambers Global (Mauritius general business law: foreign)
• Recognised in the 2016 edition of IFLR1000 (financial and corporate)
• Recognised as a leading lawyer, Islamic Finance News 2012 (offshore Islamic finance)
• Named a leading lawyer, Islamic Finance News poll 2012 (asset and fund management)