The Firm's Professionals

Professionals & ConsultantsDr. Shelton M. Jolicoeur –- LLB, LLM, LLD - Managing Director & Legal Consultant

Dr. Jolicoeur attended the University of East London in the UK where he obtained his Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB Hons) 1985 and the University of Warwick, UK where he obtained a Masters Degree in Law (LLM) 1986. In 1987 he pursued the vocational course for the Bar Finals at the Holborn Law Tutors in London. Dr. Jolicoeur has occupied several key posts in government and has been extremely active in the academic front, writing many papers, which culminated with his Doctors of Laws Thesis “An examination of the Legal Forms, Legal Status and the Managerial Mechanism of Public Enterprises in Developing Countries”. He is an Associate Fellow of the Society for Advanced Legal Studies (UK). Dr. Jolicoeur is a prominent International Legal Practitioner based in Seychelles with wide experience in the practice areas of this Firm. He is also the legal consultant to International Law & Corporate Services (Pty) Ltd and Trust & Fiduciary Services Ltd both being Corporate and International Trust Service Providers in Seychelles. He is a regular contributor to the “Doing Business in Seychelles”. Biography: Author “Know Your Legal Rights, The Law and You” and “A guide to the International Business Companies Act 1994”. He has written numerous articles on law. Languages: English, French, Creole.

Professional Affiliations & Associations:

  • Member: Seychelles Bar Association
  • Member: International Bar Association
  • Member: International Union of Notaries
  • Member: American Bar Association (Business Law Section)
  • Member: The Law Society of England & Wales (International Division)
  • Member: Commonwealth Law Association
  • Member: Institute of Directors (UK)
  • Member: Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys (UK)
  • Member: International Tax Planning Association
  • Member: Notary’s Talk of England and Wales (NEW)

Kelianne B. Mathiot - Senior Associate

Ms. Mathiot studied in UK before returning to Seychelles and beginning a career specializing in the Offshore field for 15 years and the Intellectual Property domain for the past 10 years. She personally handles most of the Company’s Trademark Accounts. She is well versed in the Seychelles Trade Mark Law among others.

Languages: English, French, Creole

 

 

Sharon L. Leon - Para-Legal

Mrs. Leon specializes in Ship Registration and Trademark Registration. She has been with the company since incorporation and deals with a number of the company’s Trade Mark Accounts. Languages: English, French, Creole.

The Firm is supported by a team of dedicated and competent para-legals and secretarial staff.

 

 

Joseph F.S. Athanasius –- LLB, LLM - Legal Consultant

Mr Athanasius is a specialist in maritime law, ships and aircraft registration. He read law at the University of Warwick (LLB) and the International Maritime Organization where he obtained his LLM degree in International Law. Mr Athanasius is a member of the International Bar Association, the Commonwealth Law Association, the International Union of Latin Notaries, the American Society of International Law and Bar Association of Seychelles. He is currently practicing as Counsellor-at-Law & Notary. His practice areas are International and Domestic Maritime Law, vessel arrests, Cruise Ship Law, Yacht Law and Fisheries Regulations.

Mr. Athanasius also works closely with various international clients in the Intellectual Property domain, providing legal and other services and advice in the light of international law and Seychelles law.

Firm's Professionals

Dr. Shelton M. Jolicoeur
LLB, LLM, LLD
Managing Director & Legal
Consultant
Dr. Jolicoeur attended the University of East London in the UK where he...
Kelianne B. Mathiot
Senior Associate
Ms. Mathiot studied in UK before returning to Seychelles and beginning a career...
 

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Affiliations & Associations

  • Member of INTA

  • Member: Seychelles Bar Association

  • Member: International Bar Association

  • Member: International Union of Notaries

  • Member: American Bar Association (Business Law Section)

  • Member: The Law Society of England & Wales (International Division)

  • Member: Commonwealth Law Association

  • Member: Institute of Directors (UK)

  • Member: Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys (UK)

  • Member: International Tax Planning Association

  • Member: Notary's Talk of England and Wales (NEW)

 

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