Roshanraj, senior corporate counsel and dual-qualified barrister at Kayrouz & Associates

Roshanraj Seetahul

Senior Corporate Counsel
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Roshanraj is an experienced corporate lawyer and a dual-qualified barrister, called to the Bar in both England and Mauritius. He advises on corporate and commercial matters, banking and financial services, and regulatory compliance. His work draws on senior in-house leadership across international companies and conglomerates, spanning Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific, and the MENA region.

Before joining the firm, Roshanraj held the role of General Counsel, Company Secretary, and Head of Corporate Governance at a major international bank. That role built extensive experience across banking, financial services, and anti-money laundering compliance.

His corporate work includes mergers and acquisitions and other complex transactions. He acted as trustee on a cross-border transaction worth USD 3.2 billion involving a major listed United States company.

Roshanraj has held directorships in both Mauritius and India, and has advised businesses operating across multiple jurisdictions. He brings a practical, governance-focused approach to corporate and commercial matters for clients across the region.

Core Responsibilities

  • Facilitating client communication and service coordination
  • Managing administrative workflows and supporting legal teams
  • Ensuring smooth interdepartmental collaboration
  • Representing the firm in client-facing engagements with professionalism and care

Areas of Practice

Arbitration

Roshanraj supports clients on cross-border commercial matters that span several jurisdictions. He acted as trustee on a cross-border transaction worth USD 3.2 billion involving a major listed United States company. His experience covers businesses operating across Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific, and the MENA region.

Litigation and dispute resolution

As a dual-qualified barrister, called to the Bar in England and in Mauritius, Roshanraj brings advocacy experience to corporate and commercial disputes. He advises businesses on contentious matters arising from governance, shareholder, and transactional issues.

Corporate and commercial

Roshanraj advises on corporate and commercial matters, including mergers, acquisitions, and cross-border transactions. He held senior in-house roles as General Counsel, Company Secretary, and Head of Corporate Governance at a major international bank. His work covers banking, financial services, and anti-money laundering compliance.

Core Responsibilities

  • Facilitating client communication and service coordination
  • Managing administrative workflows and supporting legal teams
  • Ensuring smooth interdepartmental collaboration
  • Representing the firm in client-facing engagements with professionalism and care

Qualifications

Senior corporate counsel and dual-qualified barrister (England and Mauritius) with senior in-house leadership across banking, financial services, and cross-border M&A.

Admissions

  • Called to the Bar of England and Wales (Barrister)
  • Admitted as a Barrister in Mauritius
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Licenses & Certifications

  • Banking and financial services regulation
  • Anti-money laundering (AML) compliance
  • Corporate governance and company secretarial practice

Languages

English
French

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