Carol (Marylou) S.

Barrister

Mauritius

Experience

Jan 2019 - Present
6 years 11 months

Barrister

Narghis Bundhun Chambers

  • Handled high-stakes family law cases, managing sensitive disputes discreetly and vigorously defending client interests in a dynamic judicial environment.
  • Advised businesses and corporations on complex legal issues, providing strategic guidance to support regulatory compliance and operational decisions.
  • Coordinated with lawyers and legal professionals to prepare case files, share information and coordinate legal actions.
  • Managed case files, preserving confidentiality and ensuring smooth judicial processes.
  • Drafted and negotiated civil and commercial contracts, ensuring compliance, risk mitigation and legal protection for clients.
  • Achieved favorable outcomes through case preparation and litigation strategies in civil, industrial and matrimonial matters.
Jan 2016 - Dec 2019
4 years

Barrister

A & L Law Firm

  • Drafted and reviewed civil and commercial contracts ensuring legal compliance and risk mitigation for clients.
  • Provided legal advice and expert opinions on commercial matters and assisted businesses with regulatory frameworks and contractual obligations.
  • Gained extensive experience in commercial and civil litigation, honing defense skills and legal expertise in complex disputes.
  • Advised businesses as legal consultant, proposing strategic solutions to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.
  • Represented clients in civil, industrial and matrimonial litigation, developing strategies to achieve favorable legal outcomes.
Jan 2012 - Dec 2015
4 years

Barrister & Academic Director

University of Wolverhampton (Mauritius Campus)

  • Provided strategic legal advice and expert opinions on complex commercial matters supporting business decision-making and regulatory compliance.
  • Oversaw legal education initiatives and academic program development as academic director.
  • Drafted and negotiated civil and commercial contracts ensuring compliance and minimizing legal risks.
  • Led litigation strategies in civil, industrial and matrimonial cases, achieving favorable legal outcomes through expert defense.
Jan 2004 - Dec 2012
9 years

Senior District Magistrate

Judiciary of Mauritius

  • Presided over criminal, civil and extrajudicial cases within the jurisdiction of district courts, ensuring fair and impartial judgments.
  • Administered district courts as principal magistrate, supervising judicial procedures and court operations.
  • Managed high-profile and complex legal disputes across multiple district courts, delivering reasoned judgments.
  • Served as Senior Magistrate (Presiding Judge) at Lower Plaines Wilhems District Court from June 2010 to 2012, ensuring effective case management and judicial integrity.
  • Served as Senior Magistrate (Presiding Judge) at Rivière Noire District Court from May 2008 to June 2010, managing court operations and procedures.
  • Acted as District Magistrate at Upper Plaines Wilhems (Curepipe) from September 2006 to December 2008.
  • Supervised cases as District Magistrate at Port Louis District Court from March 2006 to August 2006, ensuring compliance with legal procedures.
  • Served as District Magistrate at Lower Plaines Wilhems (Rose Hill) from August 2004 to February 2006, overseeing judicial processes.

Summary

Analytical and detail-oriented with extensive experience leading complex legal proceedings, formulating strategic litigation approaches, and advising on corporate and regulatory matters to safeguard client interests. Track record of litigating high-profile civil, industrial, and matrimonial cases, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, and advising businesses on compliance and risk mitigation. Well-versed in adjudicating criminal and civil disputes, overseeing judicial operations, and delivering legally sound judgments as a Senior District Magistrate. Adept at managing multidisciplinary legal teams, coordinating case strategies, and liaising with solicitors to streamline legal processes. Demonstrated expertise in legal education, mentoring future practitioners, and consulting on commercial and corporate law to support strategic decision-making.

Languages

English
Native
French
Native

Education

University of Buckingham

LLB (Hons), Upper Second Class · Law · United Kingdom

Queen Elizabeth College

Higher School Certificate; School Certificate · Beau Bassin-Rose Hill, Mauritius

Université de la Réunion

General University Diploma in Law · Law · Saint-Denis Cedex 9, Reunion

Certifications & licenses

Barrister Admitted To The Bar Of Mauritius

Bar Of Mauritius

Barrister’s Vocational Examinations

Council Of Legal Education Of Mauritius

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