Nicolas Richard is an associate in the Mauritius office of Conyers Dill & Pearman. Nicolas joined Conyers in 2009. Nicolas’ practice covers all aspects of corporate and commercial law with particular focus on aircraft and shipping financing and registration. Nicolas advises leading international banks and multinational companies on financing/investment structures and collaterals involving Mauritius vehicles.

Professional Background

• Consultant, Conyers Dill & Pearman 2008-2009
• Private Practice Commercial Lawyer, 2005-2008
• Legal Affairs Manager, Ireland Blyth Limited, Mauritius 1999-2005

Education

• Aix en Provence University, D.E.S.S. Transports maritimes et aériens (postgraduate specialisation in air and shipping law), 1998
• Réunion University (France), Maîtrise en droit privé (equivalent to an LLM with specialisation in private international law), 1997
• Réunion University (France), Licence en droit privé (equivalent to an LLB with specialisation in commercial law), 1996

Bar Admissions

• Mauritius, Solicitor, 2005
• Bermuda, Solicitor, 2009 (not currently practising)

Industry Accolades/Recognitions

• Nicolas ranked 1st at the Attorney’s examination organised by the Mauritius Council of Legal Education in 2003.

Languages

• French

Articles

• Mauritius Investment Promotion and Protection Agreements
• Mauritius Limited Partnership Act due to come into force
• India’s Direct Tax Code
• Aviation Financing and Leasing

Deals & Cases

• Conyers advises Vodafone in $5.46bn India Deal - August 2011
• Conyers advises on first A330-200 aircraft leasing to South African Airways - February 2011
• Conyers advises Vedanta on acquisition of Cairn India Limited - January 2011
• Conyers advises on first Mauritius NASDAQ Listing - August 2010
• Conyers agit comme conseil juridique dans le cadre de la toute première introduction en bourse d’une compagnie Mauricienne sur le NASDAQ