Associate

Manesha Motee

Manesha is an associate at CMS Prism - in association with CMS and a barrister-at-law practising at the Mauritian bar.

Prior to joining CMS Prism, Manesha worked as a corporate associate at a leading business law firm in Mauritius. Manesha’s practice mainly focuses on mergers and acquisitions, structured financing, cross-border financing, corporate and finance transactions involving international banks and institutional investors.

Manesha’s practice also includes conducting due diligence on Mauritian companies, domiciliation of companies to and from Mauritius as well as regulatory matters, with a focus on the global business sector.

Relevant experience

A financial services provider in the UAE – Providing legal advice on a cross-border financial transaction involving a term loan and standby letter of credit facility and ensuring the enforceability of a settlement deed between a Mauritian borrower and security provider.
Two major banks in Hungary – Providing legal assistance with regards to an issuance of bonds in an amount of USD 400,000,000 and drafting the required security agreements.
JUMOWorld Uganda Limited and Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited – Advising the clients on the Mauritius law aspects of a cross-border subordinated financing deal, ensuring compliance with tax and legal requirements for the transaction with a Ugandan SPV.
A development bank structured as a bilateral private-sector international financial institution based in the Hague, the Netherlands - Providing legal advice on the Mauritius law aspects of a facility agreement and confirming the Mauritian company’s authority to act as guarantor for a cross-border financing deal worth USD 10,000,000 to a company incorporated in Uganda.
A global business corporation incorporated in Mauritius - Providing legal assistance to a Mauritian Company whose subsidiary, a company incorporated in India intended to make its shares available for sale to the public through an initial public offering.
A government-owned development finance institution in South Africa – Providing legal advice on the Mauritius law aspects of a funded participation agreement and ensuring the Mauritian company authority and compliance for a cross-border loan transaction worth USD 5,000,000 to a Southern African country.
A major financial institution in South Africa, operating through its corporate and investment banking division - Providing legal advice on the Mauritius law aspects of a complex cross-border financial transaction worth ZAR 409,600,000 and ensuring the Mauritian company's authority and the enforceability of an irrevocable guarantee.
A leading financial institution in Mauritius - Providing legal advice in relation to financing transaction worth USD 5,000,000 and the Mauritian company was the borrower.
A private limited company in the United States of America - Advising in relation to a potential top up and flip up investment in a Mauritian company which has operational subsidiaries in Ethopia and conducting a due diligence on the Mauritian company.
An investment company registered in Nigeria and dedicated to the film industry - Advising the client in relation to the acquisition of shares in a Mauritian company whose subsidiary a company incorporated in Nigeria is involved in movie cinema operations and film distribution.
A company incorporated in Nigeria - Assisting the client in establishing a company in Mauritius, providing legal support for the creation of its corporate structure, governance, and drafting the agreements to manage the production of a slate of African films.
A company incorporated in Mauritius - Advising the client on the setup and legal structure of a company in Mauritius, supporting its strategic acquisition and preparing for its potential listing on the Official Market of the Stock Exchange of Mauritius.

Memberships & Roles

Barrister at law (Mauritius)
Barrister at law (England & Wales – non-practising)

Education

University of Law, London – BPTC

Practice Areas

Banking & Finance Corporate & Commercial

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Investment Funds

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