Javed Niamut
Partner | Moka
Contact
T: +230 460 5959
Overview
Javed is a problem-solver who helps his clients find the best and most efficient structure for their business in Mauritius. He works closely with lawyers at all the firm’s offices, to ensure commercial success across Africa and beyond.
He advises on M&A transactions, JVs, business structuring and reorganisations and works closely with his clients on day-to-day company law and corporate reporting, as well as governance advice. He builds close relationships with his clients, so he really understands their needs and can tailor all his advice accordingly
His responsive, hard-working approach to solving tax problems is really appreciated by his clients. He also regularly advises businesses on the tax implications of large corporate transactions, equity and debt issuances and corporate reorganisations.
His knowledge of the best tax approach combined with his understanding of corporate transactions, gives him a unique view of how to help businesses navigate the legal intricacies of the market in Mauritius.
Christine Rouault-Mévellec, Senior legal counsel at PROPARCO said: ‘Javed is a sound and reliable lawyer. He is very attentive to his clients’ needs and concerns.’
Experience
Jurisdictions worked in: Mauritius
Languages fluent in: English
* Indicates experience gained prior to joining Bowmans.
- Advising Allianz, one of the world’s leading insurers and asset managers with a century of history in Africa, in its joint venture with Sanlam, the largest non-banking financial services company in Africa.
- Advising Allianz in the acquisition of a controlling stake in Jubilee Insurance (Mauritius) Ltd.
- Advising FISEA, a French impact fund managed by Proparco in an investment in Maris Limited, a Mauritius public company.
- Advising Proparco, Finnfund and IFU on the sale of shares in African EDU Holdings
- Advising Atiko Group in a mixed debt and equity transaction for the acquisition of JA Delmas, the Caterpillar dealer in 11 West African countries.
- Advising on the structuring and setting up of various employee share ownership schemes for clients.
Tax Experience
- Advising various sophisticated and expert investors on the tax implications of mergers, acquisitions and disposals.
- Advising multinationals on tax residency and permanent establishment exposure.
- Providing tax advice to a diverse client base operating in and through Mauritius.
- Advising leading global financial services firms and banking institutions on the tax aspects of lending transactions.
- Advising various clients on the taxation of employee incentive schemes.
- Assisting companies with general tax compliance and tax due diligence reviews.
- Assisting clients with audits, investigations and assessments by the Mauritius Revenue Authority.
Awards
‘Javed Niamut is sharp, helpful and responsive. His work is high quality and he has a very compelling mix of tax and corporate knowledge which makes him our go-to advisor on investments into Africa via Mauritius. I have no hesitation in recommending him.’ – Legal 500, 2024
Javed Niamut: Responsive, very able, good problem-solver, hard-working, pleasant to deal with.” – IFLR 1000 2022/2023
“Friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and responsive.”
“The consummate advisor – he built the relationship with us through active engagement and demonstration of competence, to the point where I feel that it is always in my best interest to speak with him first.” – IFLR 1000 2020/2021
AREA OF EXPERTISE
Qualifications
Education
- LLB from Oxford Brookes University
- Postgraduate Diploma in Bar Vocational Studies from the University of the West of England.
Professional Memberships
- He was called to the Bar of England & Wales in 2011 at the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple and is a member of the Bar Association in Mauritius since January 2013.
INSIGHTS
Overview
Javed is a problem-solver who helps his clients find the best and most efficient structure for their business in Mauritius. He works closely with lawyers at all the firm’s offices, to ensure commercial success across Africa and beyond.
He advises on M&A transactions, JVs, business structuring and reorganisations and works closely with his clients on day-to-day company law and corporate reporting, as well as governance advice. He builds close relationships with his clients, so he really understands their needs and can tailor all his advice accordingly
His responsive, hard-working approach to solving tax problems is really appreciated by his clients. He also regularly advises businesses on the tax implications of large corporate transactions, equity and debt issuances and corporate reorganisations.
His knowledge of the best tax approach combined with his understanding of corporate transactions, gives him a unique view of how to help businesses navigate the legal intricacies of the market in Mauritius.
Christine Rouault-Mévellec, Senior legal counsel at PROPARCO said: ‘Javed is a sound and reliable lawyer. He is very attentive to his clients’ needs and concerns.’
Experience
Jurisdictions worked in: Mauritius
Languages fluent in: English
* Indicates experience gained prior to joining Bowmans.
- Advising Allianz, one of the world’s leading insurers and asset managers with a century of history in Africa, in its joint venture with Sanlam, the largest non-banking financial services company in Africa.
- Advising Allianz in the acquisition of a controlling stake in Jubilee Insurance (Mauritius) Ltd.
- Advising FISEA, a French impact fund managed by Proparco in an investment in Maris Limited, a Mauritius public company.
- Advising Proparco, Finnfund and IFU on the sale of shares in African EDU Holdings
- Advising Atiko Group in a mixed debt and equity transaction for the acquisition of JA Delmas, the Caterpillar dealer in 11 West African countries.
- Advising on the structuring and setting up of various employee share ownership schemes for clients.
Tax Experience
- Advising various sophisticated and expert investors on the tax implications of mergers, acquisitions and disposals.
- Advising multinationals on tax residency and permanent establishment exposure.
- Providing tax advice to a diverse client base operating in and through Mauritius.
- Advising leading global financial services firms and banking institutions on the tax aspects of lending transactions.
- Advising various clients on the taxation of employee incentive schemes.
- Assisting companies with general tax compliance and tax due diligence reviews.
- Assisting clients with audits, investigations and assessments by the Mauritius Revenue Authority.
Awards
‘Javed Niamut is sharp, helpful and responsive. His work is high quality and he has a very compelling mix of tax and corporate knowledge which makes him our go-to advisor on investments into Africa via Mauritius. I have no hesitation in recommending him.’ – Legal 500, 2024
Javed Niamut: Responsive, very able, good problem-solver, hard-working, pleasant to deal with.” – IFLR 1000 2022/2023
“Friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and responsive.”
“The consummate advisor – he built the relationship with us through active engagement and demonstration of competence, to the point where I feel that it is always in my best interest to speak with him first.” – IFLR 1000 2020/2021
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